Patient Assessment and Risk Factors in Flu

Questions and Answers

Which of the following patients is at greatest risk for complications caused by the influenza virus? (Select one)

39-year-old man with mild hypertension

68-year-old woman with type 2 diabetes (correct)

12-year-old child with a fractured arm

50-year-old woman with moderate obesity

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: (Select one)

Administer oxygen via nonrebreathing mask and obtain as much of his medical history as possible.

Load him into the ambulance, begin transport, and perform all treatment en route to the hospital.

Manage all threats to airway, breathing, and circulation and consider requesting an ALS unit. (correct)

Perform a detailed secondary assessment, assess his vital signs, and then transport rapidly.

In which of the following situations would it be MOST appropriate to utilize an air medical transportation service? (Select one)

29-year-old woman who is 18 weeks pregnant, has light vaginal bleeding, and stable vital signs

43-year-old man experiencing a heart attack, and the closest appropriate hospital is 15 minutes away

61-year-old man with signs and symptoms of a stroke and a ground transport time of 50 minutes (correct)

50-year-old conscious woman with severe nausea and vomiting, fever, and chills of 3 days' duration

Most treatments provided in the prehospital setting are intended to _________. (Select one)

Address the patient's symptoms Signup and view all the answers

It is especially important to assess pulse, sensation, and movement in all extremities as well as pupillary reactions in patients with a suspected ___________ problem.

neurologic Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following conditions is NOT categorized as a psychiatric condition? (Select one)

Substance abuse Signup and view all the answers

You are attending to a 27-year-old male driver who collapsed after acting strangely. This is an example of a: (Select one)

Combination of a medical and trauma emergency Signup and view all the answers

The _____ is your awareness and concern for potentially serious underlying and unseen injuries or illnesses. (Select one)

Index of suspicion Signup and view all the answers

When assessing a patient with a medical complaint, which of the following would MOST likely reveal the cause of the problem? (Select one)

Primary assessment Signup and view all the answers

In 2009, the H1N1 virus accounted for over 200,000 deaths worldwide. These are both examples of: (Select one)

Pandemics Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a bacterium resistant to most antibiotics and causes skin abscesses? (Select one)

MRSA Signup and view all the answers

When caring for a patient with altered mental status and signs of circulatory compromise, you should: (Select one)

Limit your time at the scene before transport to 10 minutes or less, if possible. Signup and view all the answers

The BEST way to prevent infection from whooping cough is to: (Select one)

Get vaccinated against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis. Signup and view all the answers

Most patients with an infectious disease will have _________. (Select one)

A fever Signup and view all the answers

After sizing up the scene of a patient with a possible infectious disease, your next priority should be to: (Select one)

Take standard precautions. Signup and view all the answers

An infectious disease is MOST accurately defined as: (Select one)

A medical condition caused by the growth and spread of small, harmful organisms within the body. Signup and view all the answers

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: (Select one)

You were exposed to another infected person before treating the 34-year-old patient. Signup and view all the answers

It is especially important to assess pulse, sensation, and movement in all extremities as well as pupillary reactions in patients with a suspected ___________ problem.

neurologic Signup and view all the answers

The incubation period for hepatitis B is typically: (Select one)

4 to 12 weeks Signup and view all the answers

The determination of whether a medical patient is a high-priority or low-priority transport is typically made: (Select one)

After the primary assessment has been completed. Signup and view all the answers

Assessment of the medical patient is usually focused on the _________. (Select one)

Nature of illness Signup and view all the answers

Hepatitis B is more virulent than hepatitis C, which means that it: (Select one)

Has a greater ability to produce disease. Signup and view all the answers

________ is a bacterium that causes infections and is resistant to most antibiotics. (Select one)

MRSA Signup and view all the answers

When forming your general impression of a patient with a medical complaint, it is important to remember that: (Select one)

Most serious medical conditions do not present with obvious symptoms. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Risk Factors and Patient Assessment

Patients at greatest risk for flu complications include older adults and those with chronic illnesses, exemplified by a 68-year-old woman with type 2 diabetes.
When encountering a critically ill patient, prioritize airway, breathing, and circulation management over secondary assessments, particularly if transport is lengthy.
Utilize air medical transportation for patients with life-threatening conditions and long transport times, as seen with a 61-year-old man showing stroke symptoms with a 50-minute ground transport.

Prehospital Treatment Priorities

Most prehospital treatments are focused on addressing the patient's symptoms rather than confirming diagnoses or treating underlying causes.
For altered mental status patients with circulatory issues, limit scene time and prioritize immediate transport with ongoing treatment.

Infectious Diseases Insights

H1N1 pandemics can cause significant mortality; for example, the 2009 outbreak resulted in over 200,000 deaths.
MRSA, a resistant bacterium, commonly leads to skin abscesses and complicates treatment options.
Vaccination against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis is crucial for preventing whooping cough infection.

Assessment Techniques

Assess pulse, sensation, and movement in suspected neurologic conditions, highlighting the importance of neurologic assessments in emergencies.
The "index of suspicion" aids awareness of hidden injuries or illnesses during assessments.
Gathering a thorough medical history is often crucial for understanding the underlying cause of medical complaints.

Challenges in Medical Conditions

Individuals with infectious diseases frequently present with fever as a common symptom.
Understanding hepatitis B’s longer incubation period (4 to 12 weeks) aids in timely diagnosis and treatment.
Hepatitis B is more virulent than hepatitis C, indicating its higher potential for causing serious health issues.

General Medical Insights

During the initial impression, note that serious medical conditions may not show clear symptoms, emphasizing careful patient evaluation.
The urgency of medical transport is assessed post-primary assessment, focusing on stable vital signs and patient presentation.
Tuberculosis exposure leads to positive skin test results that may indicate past exposure rather than active infection.

Summary of Conditions

- Alzheimer's disease is classified differently than other psychiatric conditions such as depression and schizophrenia, with substance abuse identified separately.
Combination emergencies may arise when medical and trauma factors coexist, reflecting the complexity of patient presentations.
In a medical emergency context, the patient’s chief complaint and initial assessments are pivotal in prioritizing care and understanding health risks.

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This quiz explores important concepts related to patient assessment and risk factors associated with complications from influenza, particularly in vulnerable populations. It also covers prehospital treatment priorities and the impact of infectious diseases like H1N1. Test your understanding of critical decision-making in emergency medical situations.

Patient Assessment and Risk Factors in Flu

Questions and Answers

Which of the following patients is at greatest risk for complications caused by the influenza virus? (Select one)

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: (Select one)

In which of the following situations would it be MOST appropriate to utilize an air medical transportation service? (Select one)

Most treatments provided in the prehospital setting are intended to _________. (Select one)

It is especially important to assess pulse, sensation, and movement in all extremities as well as pupillary reactions in patients with a suspected ___________ problem.

Which of the following conditions is NOT categorized as a psychiatric condition? (Select one)

You are attending to a 27-year-old male driver who collapsed after acting strangely. This is an example of a: (Select one)

The _____ is your awareness and concern for potentially serious underlying and unseen injuries or illnesses. (Select one)

When assessing a patient with a medical complaint, which of the following would MOST likely reveal the cause of the problem? (Select one)

In 2009, the H1N1 virus accounted for over 200,000 deaths worldwide. These are both examples of: (Select one)

Which of the following is a bacterium resistant to most antibiotics and causes skin abscesses? (Select one)

When caring for a patient with altered mental status and signs of circulatory compromise, you should: (Select one)

The BEST way to prevent infection from whooping cough is to: (Select one)

Most patients with an infectious disease will have _________. (Select one)

After sizing up the scene of a patient with a possible infectious disease, your next priority should be to: (Select one)

An infectious disease is MOST accurately defined as: (Select one)

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: (Select one)

It is especially important to assess pulse, sensation, and movement in all extremities as well as pupillary reactions in patients with a suspected ___________ problem.

The incubation period for hepatitis B is typically: (Select one)

The determination of whether a medical patient is a high-priority or low-priority transport is typically made: (Select one)

Assessment of the medical patient is usually focused on the _________. (Select one)

Hepatitis B is more virulent than hepatitis C, which means that it: (Select one)

________ is a bacterium that causes infections and is resistant to most antibiotics. (Select one)

When forming your general impression of a patient with a medical complaint, it is important to remember that: (Select one)

Study Notes

Risk Factors and Patient Assessment

Prehospital Treatment Priorities

Infectious Diseases Insights

Assessment Techniques

Challenges in Medical Conditions

General Medical Insights

Summary of Conditions

Studying That Suits You

Description

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