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If you are caring for a patient with a bee sting and the stinger is still present, what is the BEST way to remove it?
Remove it quickly.
Which of the following is the MOST likely related to cardiac arrest in a drowning victim?
A patient has 'the bends' following a deep sea dive. The patient's condition is likely due to:
Decompression sickness.
Venom is a toxin that is:
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Which of the following types of patients typically have an ineffective shivering response to cold?
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Pediatric and geriatric patients are especially at risk for hypothermia.
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Which statement BEST explains conductive heat loss?
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Ventilating a drowning victim too quickly or forcefully will likely cause:
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You suspect that your patient has deep frostbite. Which of the following signs or symptoms would you expect?
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In a hot environment, the air being inhaled might be warmer than the air being exhaled.
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Which of the following is used to reduce the pain from the injection of venom by a marine animal?
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Your patient is a 38-year-old female who was mowing the lawn in extreme heat, complaining of severe cramping in her calves. What should be your FIRST step in managing this patient?
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You are caring for a patient with a suspected heat-related emergency. The patient is confused and presents with cool, moist skin, nausea, and vomiting. How should the patient be transported?
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Rough handling of a hypothermic patient may lead to:
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What is the correct order of procedures for a water rescue?
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A victim is in the water and requires rescue. She is too far to pull to safety. You should:
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Active rewarming may be dangerous.
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When not enough heat is generated to be available to all parts of the body, then:
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For a patient with severe hypothermia, you:
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Which of the following is MOST common after an insect bite?
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Shivering stops when the patient becomes severely hypothermic.
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Which of the following body areas is MOST susceptible to frostnip?
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Which condition is associated with a breakdown in the body's heat-regulating mechanisms and a dramatic increase in core body temperature?
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Which of the following items is MOST important to have immediately available in managing a drowning victim?
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During transport of a hypothermic patient who is alert and responding appropriately, and that local protocols dictate you may actively rewarm, you should:
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If you are neither a strong swimmer nor trained in deep-water rescue, you should attempt to rescue a patient drowning in 5 feet of water.
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What effect does humidity have on the efficiency of evaporative heat loss?
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Which description BEST characterizes heat exhaustion?
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You suspect that your patient is suffering from severe hypothermia. When checking for a pulse, you should check for:
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Which steps are included in the emergency care of a patient who was bitten by a poisonous snake?
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Study Notes
Bee Stings and Removal
- Remove stingers quickly to minimize venom absorption in bee sting cases.
Drowning Victims
- Respiratory arrest typically precipitates cardiac arrest in drowning victims.
Decompression Sickness
- "The bends" is caused by decompression sickness due to rapid ascent after deep dives, trapping nitrogen in tissues, resulting in deep muscle and joint pain.
Venom Definition
- Venom is a toxic substance produced by certain animals, including snakes, spiders, and some marine organisms.
Pediatric Patient Responses
- Pediatric patients have a reduced muscle mass, resulting in an ineffective shivering response to cold.
Hypothermia Risk
- Both pediatric and geriatric populations are at heightened risk for hypothermia due to different physiological reasons.
Conductive Heat Loss
- Conductive heat loss involves heat transfer through direct contact between objects.
Gastric Distention in Drowning Victims
- Hyperventilation during artificial ventilation of drowning victims can lead to significant gastric distention; handling should be cautious.
Deep Frostbite Indicators
- Deep frostbite is characterized by white, waxy, and firm skin appearance.
Environmental Temperatures and Air Inhalation
- In hot environments, inhaled air may be warmer than exhaled air, affecting body temperature regulation.
Venom Pain Relief
- To alleviate pain from marine animal stings, immerse the affected area in hot water and consider vinegar application.
Management of Heat-Related Emergencies
- The first step in managing a patient with heat cramps is to remove them from the hot environment.
Patient Positioning for Nausea
- Confused or nauseated patients should be transported on their left side to protect the airway.
Cardiac Risks in Hypothermia
- Rough handling of hypothermic patients can induce ventricular fibrillation.
Water Rescue Procedures
- Follow the sequence: reach, throw, tow, row, and finally, go to execute a water rescue effectively.
Flotation Devices for Rescue
- If a victim is unreachable, provide a flotation device instead of entering the water directly.
Active Rewarming Risks
- Active rewarming can pose risks; passive warming methods are safer for hypothermic patients.
Heat Generation and Body Functions
- Insufficient heat generation can lead to tissue damage and a decrease in body functions.
Severe Hypothermia Care
- In patients with severe hypothermia, provide passive warming and avoid active rewarming to prevent complications.
Insect Bite Reactions
- Common symptoms after an insect bite include localized pain and itching, despite possible systemic reactions.
Body Response to Hypothermia
- Shivering mechanism ceases at core temperatures below 90°F.
Areas Prone to Frostnip
- The nose, ears, and fingers are most vulnerable to frostnip due to exposure to cold.
Heat Stroke Characteristics
- Heat stroke is a life-threatening condition characterized by failure of thermoregulatory mechanisms and a drastic rise in core temperature.
Importance of Suction for Drowning Victims
- Always have suction immediately accessible for drowning victims due to the high risk of vomiting.
Warmth Application During Transport
- For conscious patients with non-severe hypothermia, gently apply heat during transport once removed from the cold environment.
Rescue Guidelines for Untrained Individuals
- Do not enter deep water to rescue without proper training; attempt rescues only in shallow water conditions.
Humidity Effects on Heat Loss
- High humidity levels significantly decrease the body's ability to lose heat through evaporation.
Heat Exhaustion Characteristics
- Heat exhaustion involves fluid and salt loss, resulting in moist, pale skin and painful muscle cramps due to excessive perspiration.
Pulse Checking in Severe Hypothermia
- In severe hypothermia, check for a pulse for 30 to 45 seconds due to possible bradycardia.
Snake Bite Emergency Care
- Immobilize bitten limbs to slow venom spread; avoid tourniquets or ice packs to minimize tissue damage.
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Test your knowledge on emergency medical services with this post-test exam focusing on Chapter 31. This quiz covers important concepts like bee stings and cardiac arrest, giving you the opportunity to reinforce your understanding of critical situations in EMS.
