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Which of the following is NOT a reversible cause of cardiac arrest?
Which of the following is NOT a reversible cause of cardiac arrest?
What are the signs of Hypoxia?
What are the signs of Hypoxia?
What is the treatment for Hypothermia?
What is the treatment for Hypothermia?
Warm air blower, fluid warmer, warm fluid irrigation in bladder/stomach
What is the treatment for Hyper/Hypokalemia?
What is the treatment for Hyper/Hypokalemia?
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What is the treatment for Tension Pneumothorax?
What is the treatment for Tension Pneumothorax?
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What is the treatment for Cardiac Tamponade?
What is the treatment for Cardiac Tamponade?
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What is the treatment for Toxins?
What is the treatment for Toxins?
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What is the treatment for Thrombosis?
What is the treatment for Thrombosis?
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The document states that successful treatment of these reversible causes of cardiac arrest is guaranteed.
The document states that successful treatment of these reversible causes of cardiac arrest is guaranteed.
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Study Notes
Hyperkalemia
- Definition: Too much potassium in the blood
- Symptoms: Metabolic imbalance, usually leads to shockable rhythm (cardiac arrest)
Hypokalemia
- Definition: Too little potassium in the blood
- Symptoms: Metabolic imbalance
Hypothermia
- Definition: Low body temperature
- Treatment: Warm the patient gradually using warm air and fluid warmer, in a range between 35-5 degrees
- Signs/Symptoms: The patient will show signs of hypothermia as breathing and heart rate slows.
Hyperthermia
- Definition: High body temperature
- Treatment: Cool fluid lavage and cool water blankets
- Signs/Symptoms: The person will have an elevated heart rate, shallow or labored breaths, and possibly increased body temperature.
Hypoxia
- Definition: Lack of oxygen in the body.
- Treatment: Administer 100% oxygen
- Signs/Symptoms: Difficult breathing, rapid heart rate, lack of consciousness.
Tension Pneumothorax
- Definition: Air trapped in the pleural cavity, increasing pressure
- Symptoms: A person may experience severe chest pain, shortness of breath, and rapid, shallow breaths, and in some cases cyanosis.
- Treatment: Immediate needle decompression to relieve pressure.
Tamponade
- Definition: Fluid around the heart causing compression
- Symptoms: Shortness of breath, shock-like symptoms, discomfort
- Treatment: Immediate needle decompression or surgical relief of pressure.
Thrombosis
- Definition: A blood clot in the vascular system
- Symptoms: History of stroke, MI, or pulmonary artery blockage, chest pain, shortness of breath, swelling/numbness
- Treatment: Remove drugs/toxins from blood.
Toxins
- Definition: Poisonous substances in the blood
- Treatment: Remove the toxin, check for allergies and history of drugs, possible treatment with antidotes
- Signs/Symptoms: Possible nausea, vomiting, or other symptoms depending on the substance ingested.
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Test your knowledge about critical medical conditions including hyperkalemia, hypokalemia, hypothermia, hyperthermia, hypoxia, and tension pneumothorax. This quiz covers definitions, symptoms, and treatments associated with these conditions. Perfect for students in healthcare fields or anyone interested in medical knowledge.
