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A patient who presents with a headache, fever, confusion, and red blotches on his or her skin should be suspected of having:
A patient who presents with a headache, fever, confusion, and red blotches on his or her skin should be suspected of having:
- MERS-CoV
- Tuberculosis
- Hepatitis
- Meningitis (correct)
After sizing up the scene of a patient with a possible infectious disease, your next priority should be to:
After sizing up the scene of a patient with a possible infectious disease, your next priority should be to:
- Take standard precautions (correct)
- Contact medical control
- Notify law enforcement
- Quickly access the patient
An index of suspicion is MOST accurately defined as:
An index of suspicion is MOST accurately defined as:
- Your awareness and concern for potentially serious underlying and unseen injuries or illness (correct)
- Ruling out specific medical conditions based on the absence of certain signs and symptoms
- Determining the underlying cause of a patient's medical condition based on signs and symptoms
- The EMT's prediction of the type of illness a patient has based on how the call is dispatched
An infectious disease is MOST accurately defined as:
An infectious disease is MOST accurately defined as:
Factors that increase the risk for developing methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) include:
Factors that increase the risk for developing methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) include:
Hepatitis B is more virulent than hepatitis C, which means that:
Hepatitis B is more virulent than hepatitis C, which means that:
In addition to obtaining a SAMPLE history and asking questions related to the chief complaint, what else should you specifically inquire about when assessing a patient with a potentially infectious disease?
In addition to obtaining a SAMPLE history and asking questions related to the chief complaint, what else should you specifically inquire about when assessing a patient with a potentially infectious disease?
In contrast to the assessment of a trauma patient, assessment of a medical patient:
In contrast to the assessment of a trauma patient, assessment of a medical patient:
It is especially important to assess pulse, sensation, and movement in all extremities as well as pupillary reactions in patients with a suspected _________________ problem.
It is especially important to assess pulse, sensation, and movement in all extremities as well as pupillary reactions in patients with a suspected _________________ problem.
Patients with tuberculosis pose the greatest risk for transmitting the disease when they:
Patients with tuberculosis pose the greatest risk for transmitting the disease when they:
Reassessment of a patient with a medical complaint should begin by:
Reassessment of a patient with a medical complaint should begin by:
The BEST way to prevent infection from whooping cough is to:
The BEST way to prevent infection from whooping cough is to:
The primary prehospital treatment for most medical emergencies:
The primary prehospital treatment for most medical emergencies:
The secondary assessment of a medical patient:
The secondary assessment of a medical patient:
Typical chief complaints in patients with an infectious disease include:
Typical chief complaints in patients with an infectious disease include:
Upon initial contact with a patient who appears to be unconscious, you should:
Upon initial contact with a patient who appears to be unconscious, you should:
When assessing a patient with a medical complaint, which of the following would MOST likely reveal the cause of the problem?
When assessing a patient with a medical complaint, which of the following would MOST likely reveal the cause of the problem?
Which of the following medications would the EMT be LEAST likely to administer to a patient with a medical complaint?
Which of the following medications would the EMT be LEAST likely to administer to a patient with a medical complaint?
Which of the following patients is at greatest risk for complications caused by the influenza virus?
Which of the following patients is at greatest risk for complications caused by the influenza virus?
Which of the following will MOST reliably allow you to determine the nature of a patient's illness?
Which of the following will MOST reliably allow you to determine the nature of a patient's illness?
In addition to looking for severe bleeding, assessment of circulation in the conscious patient should involve:
In addition to looking for severe bleeding, assessment of circulation in the conscious patient should involve:
Which of the following conditions often requires transport to a hospital with specialized capabilities that may not be available at the closest hospital?
Which of the following conditions often requires transport to a hospital with specialized capabilities that may not be available at the closest hospital?
Your patient's symptoms include high fever, cough, vomiting, bloody diarrhea, and shortness of breath. Which of the following should you suspect?
Your patient's symptoms include high fever, cough, vomiting, bloody diarrhea, and shortness of breath. Which of the following should you suspect?
The greatest danger in displaying a personal bias or 'labeling' a patient who frequently calls EMS is:
The greatest danger in displaying a personal bias or 'labeling' a patient who frequently calls EMS is:
You and your EMT partner arrive at the residence of a 50-year-old man who complains of weakness. Your primary assessment reveals that he is critically ill and will require aggressive treatment. The closest hospital is 25 miles away. You should:
You and your EMT partner arrive at the residence of a 50-year-old man who complains of weakness. Your primary assessment reveals that he is critically ill and will require aggressive treatment. The closest hospital is 25 miles away. You should:
Ten days after treating a 34-year-old patient with tuberculosis, you are given a tuberculin skin test, which yields a positive result. This MOST likely indicates that:
Ten days after treating a 34-year-old patient with tuberculosis, you are given a tuberculin skin test, which yields a positive result. This MOST likely indicates that:
Your primary assessment of an elderly woman reveals that she is conscious and alert, but is experiencing difficulty breathing. She has a history of emphysema, hypertension, and congestive heart failure. As you assess the patient's circulatory status, you should direct your partner to:
Your primary assessment of an elderly woman reveals that she is conscious and alert, but is experiencing difficulty breathing. She has a history of emphysema, hypertension, and congestive heart failure. As you assess the patient's circulatory status, you should direct your partner to:
Which of the following assessment findings is MOST indicative of a cardiovascular problem?
Which of the following assessment findings is MOST indicative of a cardiovascular problem?
Flashcards
Meningitis Symptoms
Meningitis Symptoms
Headache, fever, confusion, and red blotches are common symptoms of meningitis.
Infectious Disease Cause
Infectious Disease Cause
Harmful organisms invading the body cause most infectious diseases, not just transmission.
Tuberculosis Contagion
Tuberculosis Contagion
Tuberculosis patients are most contagious when coughing.
Standard Precautions
Standard Precautions
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Index of Suspicion
Index of Suspicion
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Medical vs. Trauma Assessment
Medical vs. Trauma Assessment
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Emergency Treatment Focus
Emergency Treatment Focus
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Reassessment
Reassessment
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High-Risk Influenza
High-Risk Influenza
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Specialized Transportation
Specialized Transportation
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Travel History
Travel History
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Infectious Disease Symptoms
Infectious Disease Symptoms
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Medical History's Role
Medical History's Role
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Preventing Whooping Cough
Preventing Whooping Cough
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Patient Bias
Patient Bias
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Neurological Assessments
Neurological Assessments
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Jugular Venous Distention
Jugular Venous Distention
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Detailed Documentation
Detailed Documentation
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Critically Ill Airway
Critically Ill Airway
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Unconscious Patient Assessment
Unconscious Patient Assessment
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EMT Medication
EMT Medication
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Tuberculosis Skin Test
Tuberculosis Skin Test
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Radial Pulse and Skin
Radial Pulse and Skin
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Assessment Questions
Assessment Questions
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Study Notes
Infectious Disease Recognition
- Symptoms like headache, fever, confusion, and red blotches suggest meningitis.
- Most infectious diseases arise from harmful organisms invading the body, not merely through direct transmission.
- Patients with tuberculosis are most contagious when they cough.
Scene Management and Patient Assessment
- After scene evaluation, prioritize standard precautions to protect against infection.
- Index of suspicion involves awareness of unseen injuries or illnesses.
- In contrast to trauma assessments, medical patient assessments focus on symptoms rather than physical signs.
Treatment and Management Priorities
- In emergencies, address symptoms more than the actual disease during transport.
- Reassessing involves a repeat of the primary assessment to track changes over time.
High-Risk Populations and Conditions
- The elderly with chronic conditions, such as diabetes, are at greater risk for complications from influenza.
- Patients requiring specialized care (e.g., stroke or heart attack) may need transport to facilities with specific capabilities.
Key Medical History and Symptoms
- Recent travel history should be checked for patients with suspected infectious diseases.
- Common symptoms of infectious diseases include fever, rash, nausea, and difficulty breathing.
- Medical history often reveals the underlying cause of a patient's condition, guiding treatment.
Infection Control Measures
- Vaccination against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis is crucial in preventing whooping cough.
- Understanding patient bias can prevent overlooking serious conditions.
Special Considerations in Assessment
- Pulse, sensation, and movement assessments are critical in patients with neurological issues.
- Jugular venous distention is a key cardiovascular indicator.
- Document details of specific complaints such as high fever and shortness of breath to determine suspected conditions (e.g., MERS-CoV).
Response Protocols in Emergencies
- For critically ill patients, prioritize airway management and consider requesting advanced life support (ALS).
- In cases of unconscious patients, begin by eliciting verbal responses before proceeding with other assessments.
Medication Administration Guidelines
- Ibuprofen is least likely to be administered by EMTs for medical complaints, while Albuterol, Aspirin, and Oral glucose are more common.
- In cases of suspected tuberculosis exposure, a positive skin test likely indicates prior exposure, not active infection.
Assessment Response Techniques
- During assessment, checking the radial pulse alongside skin condition is essential for gauging circulation in conscious patients.
- Understanding how to ask relevant questions about chief complaints helps in accurately determining the nature of an illness.
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Test your knowledge on recognizing and managing infectious diseases. This quiz covers essential topics such as symptoms of meningitis, patient assessment techniques, and managing high-risk populations in emergencies. Perfect for healthcare professionals and students alike!
