First Aid Notes: Diabetic Emergencies
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What is the primary cause of hypovolaemic shock?

  • Major allergic reaction
  • Heart failure
  • Excessive loss of body fluid or blood (correct)
  • Widespread infection
  • What is the purpose of wrapping infectious medical waste in airtight containers or plastic bags?

  • To protect the waste from contamination
  • To reduce the weight of the waste
  • To facilitate sorting and disposal
  • To prevent leakage during transport (correct)
  • What is the primary consequence of cardiogenic shock?

  • Inadequate blood perfusion of tissues (correct)
  • Increased heart rate
  • Dysfunction of the heart
  • Reduced blood pressure
  • What is the primary symptom of anaphylactic shock?

    <p>Constricted air passages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of neurogenic shock?

    <p>Disruption of autonomic pathways in the spinal cord</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended method of disposal for infectious medical waste when yellow bags are unavailable?

    <p>Wrap in airtight containers or plastic bags and bring to nearby medical facilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary consequence of septic shock?

    <p>Organ failure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mechanism of action for hypovolaemic shock?

    <p>Excessive loss of body fluid or blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended method of handling infectious medical waste?

    <p>Wrap it in airtight containers or plastic bags and bring to nearby medical facilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

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