1
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Allergic reactions
A
exaggerated immune system response to a foreign material
2
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allergen
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substance that causes an allergic reaction
3
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anaphylaxis
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severe or life-threatening allergic reaction in which blood vessels dilate, causing drop in blood pressure, respiratory tissue swells interfering with airway
4
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common types of allergies
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Insects, foods, plants, medications, other (dust, chemical, etc)
5
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What does bronchoconstriction cause
A
Decreased movement of air in the lungs, leading to wheezing, and difficulty breathing
5
Q
What happens during the second exposure to an allergen
A
the antibodies combines with allergen, leading to the release of histamines and other chemicals into bloodstream leading to allergic reaction or anaphylaxis
5
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uriticaria
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hives
6
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What happens during the first exposure to an allergen
A
the immune system forms antibodies in response, it is the body’s attempt to attack foreign substances
7
Q
what causes itching
A
irritation of nerve endings
8
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When do severe allergic reactions occur
A
most often take place immediately but can be delayed 30 minutes or more
8
Q
signs and symptoms of allergic reactions or anaphylactic shock : SKIN
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itching, hives, flushing, swelling, warm tingly feeling in face, mouth, chest, feet and hands
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signs and symptoms of allergic reactions or anaphylactic shock : RESPIRATORY
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patient report of a feeling of tightness in throat or chest, cough, rapid breathing, labored, noisy breathing, hoarseness, muffled voice, stridor, wheezing
10
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signs and symptoms of allergic reactions or anaphylactic shock : CARDIAC
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increased heart rate, decreased blood pressure
11
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signs and symptoms of allergic reactions or anaphylactic shock : GENERAL FINDINGS
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itchy watery eyes, headache, runny nose, patient-expressed sense of impending doom
12
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signs and symptoms of allergic reactions or anaphylactic shock : SHOCK
A
Altered mental status,
Flushed, dry skin or pale, cool, clammy skin
Nausea/vomiting
Changes in vital signs: increased pulse, increased respirations, decreased bp
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To be considered a severe allergic reaction or anaphylaxis the patient must have either
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respiratory distress OR signs and symptoms of shock (only one needs to be present, pg. 662)
14
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Anaphylactic mental status
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syncope, altered mental status, feeling of impending doom
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anaphylactic vital signs
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tachycardia, hypotension, tachypnea, decreased oxygen saturation
16
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anaphylactic swelling
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swelling of face, lips, eyes, tongue, mouth, injection site
17
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anaphylactic skin findings
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widespread hives, pallor, diffuse redness
18
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anaphylactic respiratory sounds
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Wheezing, muffled voice, stridor
19
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Anaphylactic respiratory complaints
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dyspnea, tightness in chest
20
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When Should you reassess a patient after administering epinephrine
A
2 minutes after
21
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Adult dosage of epinephrine
A
.3 mg
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Infant and children dosage of epinephrine
.15mg
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side effects of epinephrine
increased heart rate, pallor, dizziness, chest pain, headache, nausea, vomiting, excitability, anxiety
24
System for administering epinephrine without auto injector
Ready -check-inject
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How is epinephrine administered
Intramuscular
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Most common symptom in an allergic reaction
Itching
27
Physiologic changes during anaphylaxis
Vasodilation, bronchoconstriction, leaky capillaries, thick mucus
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Infectious diseases
Diseases that can be spread by bacteria, viruses and other microbes
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Communicable diseases
Diseases that can be passed from one individual to another, either through direct contact or contact with secretions
30
Bacteria
Living organisms consisting of a single cell, found both inside+ outside the body and can reproduce in either environment
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Viruses
Not cells, have a protein coat that encloses what they reed to reproduce, either DNA or RNA. They need to be inside a host to reproduce
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Fungi causes
Yeast infections
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Varicella
Chicken pox
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Mode of transmission of chicken pox
Airborne droplets, contact with open sores
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Mode of transmission: measles
Airborne droplets and direct contact with nasal and throat secretions
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Mode of transmission: mumps
Droplets of saliva or contact with objects contaminated by saliva
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Mode of transmission:hepatitis A
Fecal-oral route
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Mode of transmission: hepatitis B
Blood, semen, CSF, amniotic fluid,vaginal secretions
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Mode of transmission hepatitis C
Blood, semen, csc, vaginal secretions, amniotic fluid
40
Mode of transmission: HIV /AIDS
. Blood, semen, csc, amniotic fluid, vaginal sections, breast milk
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Mode of transmission: influenza
Airborne droplets and direct contact
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Mode of transmission: croup
Airborne droplet, directontact
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Pertussis
Airborne droplets
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Pneumococcal pneumonia
Droplets
45
Tuberculosis
Airborne droplets
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Meaning ococcal meningitis
Direct contact
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Incubation period
The time from exposure to development of the first symptoms
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Communicable period
Patient is shedding or releasing infectious material, when the microbe can potentially be transmitted
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Virulence
Strength of the microbe in combating the body's defenses
50
Factors that determines whether or not a microbe causes infection and illness
Virulence, dose, route, resistance
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Systemic infection
Sepsis
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Systemic with hypotension
Septic Shock
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Mild infection
Localized
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Sepsis
Life-threatening condition resulting from an abnormal and counterproductive response by the body that causes damage to tissues and organs. The body overreacts and secretes substances that hurt cells, tissues, organs
55
Septic shock
Shock and hypotension caused by sepsis that do not respond to IV fluid
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Shock is often a result of
Both loss of fluid internally from increased capillary permeability ( leaky blood vessels ) and chemicals that cause Vasodilation and prevents blood from returning heart
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Most common infections that can lead to sepsis
Pneumonia, G.I. Infections, pancreatitis, kidney or prostate
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Meningitis
Inflammation of the tissues surrounding the brain and spiral cord
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SIRS
Systemic inflammatory response syndrome
60
SIRS criteria
Temp: lower than 96.8°F or higher than 101°F
HR over 90
RR greater than 20
Systolic BP lower than 90mmhg
New-onset altered mental status, worse than normal
61
Measles or rubeola
Highly infectious viral disease that starts with fever, cough and irritation. Small white or blue spots on inside of the cheek
62
Why would EMS systems utilize carpnography to detect sepsis
. Because sepsis results in increased red in the blood which the body can excrete during exhalation. Abnormal end-tidal carbon dioxide levels
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Mumps
Diseased caused by paramyxovirus, typically starts with vague symptoms like muscle aches, loss of appetite and headache. Progresses to inflammation of salivary glands
64
Hepatitis
Inflammation of the liver
65
Hepatitis A
Starts suddenly adults with fever, housed, loss of appetite, malaise and abdominal pain. A few days later jaundice
66
Hepatitis B (HBV)
, More serious, with life-threatening consequences. Patients present with nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, vague abdominal and pain jaundice
67
Immune globulin
Passive immunity for signifier you
68
Hepatitis D
Can only occur in people with HBV, more sudden onset
69
Hepatitis C
Most patients get infected without showing symptoms. Symptoms when the occur: nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, and vague abdominal pain
70
HIV/ AIDS
Flu-like symptoms, weakened immune system _ AIDS are infections that take advantage of the body's weakened immune system
71
Viral load
How much thevirus has multiplied in the blood
72
Children most susceptible to croup
.6 months to 3 years
73
Pertussis
Whooping, cough,
Respiratory infection caused by bordetella pertussis bacteria. Begins with a typical upper respiratory infection leading to fits of uninterrupted coughing
Whooping sound on inspiration
74
Tuberculosis.
Bacterial illness, weight loss, cough, fever, night sweats, pus-filled sputum
75
Meningitis
.inflammation of the meninges, membranes surrounding the brain and spiral cord. Symptoms include: neck stiffness, fever, nausea, vomiting, headache,photophobia
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Petchiae
Pinpoint hemorrhages unde the skin
77
Lyme disease
Transmitted through tick bites. Bulls-eye rash
78
Extent and effect of damage of poisons depends on
nature of poison
Concentration
Route
Patient’s age, weight, general health
79
poison
any substance that can harm the body, can cause harm to the body including medical emergencies and/or death
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toxin
Poisonous substance secreted by bacteria, plants and animals
81
bacterial contaminates in food can cause
botulism
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poisonous reactions are more severe in what groups
ill, very young, elderly
83
systemic poisons
cause harm to the entire body or to an entire body system. They can depress, overstimulate the central nervous system, causing vomiting and diarrhea, prevent red blood cells from carrying oxygen or interfere with normal biochemical processes in the body at cellular level
84
4 types of poisons
ingested, inhaled, absorbed, injected
85
Signs and symptoms of acetaminophen poisoning
no initial signs or symptoms. Nausea, vomiting. Delayed sign: jaundice
86
Signs and symptoms of acids and alkalis poisoning
burns on/around lips; burning in mouth, throat and abdomen; vomiting
87
signs and symptoms of antiarrhymics poisoning
bradycardia, hypotension, syncope, decreased consciousness, respiratory depression
88
signs and symptoms of antidepressant poisoning
tachycardia, hypertension, nausea, tremors
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signs and symptoms of antihistamines poisoning
hyperactivity or drowsiness, rapid pulse, flushed skin, dilated pupils
90
signs and symptoms of aspirin poisoning
delayed signs and symptoms, including ringing in ears, deep and rapid breathing and bruising
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signs and symptoms of ibuprofen poisoning
upset stomach, nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, abdominal pain, GI bleeding
92
signs and symptoms of insecticide poisoning
slow pulse, excessive salivation and sweating, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, difficulty breathing, constricted pupils
93
ingested poisons
swallowed, household and industrial chemicals, medications, food, plants, agricultural products
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inhaled poison
breathed in, gases, vapors, and sprays. Carbon monoxide, ammonia, chlorine, insect sprays and gases
95
volatile liquid chemicals
able to change very easily from a liquid into a gas
96
absorbed poison
poison taken in through unbroken skin, slowly absorbed through the bloodstream and body tissues. Insecticides and agricultural chemicals
97
Injected poison
poison inserted through skin, illicit drugs, venom , needles
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Activated charcoal works through
Adsorption
99
Adsorption
The process of one substances becoming attached to the surface of another
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Activated charcoal risks
Patient vomiting and aspirating vomit
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Dosages of activated charcoal
Adult: 25-50g
Child: 12.5-25g
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Syrup of ipecac
Causes vomiting, removing less than 1/3 stomach contents
103
Dilution
Thinning down or weakening by mixing something else. Such as water or milk
104
Antidote
A substance that will neutralize the poison or its effects
105
Indications of possible carbon monoxide poisoning
Wood-burning stoves, doors leading to a garage, bedrooms above the garage, signs a patient sat in an idling car,electrical generators
106
Prehospital Care for inhaled poison
Maintaining airway and supporting respiration
107
Hydrogen sulfide
Rotten egg color
Hydrogen takes place of oxygen and bonds with iron in cells, preventing oxygen from binding to cells
108
Remove powders from patient
Brush powder off
109
Removing liquid poison from patent
Irrigate withclean water for 20 minutes
110
Alcohol withdrawal signs symptoms
Seizures, delirium tremens DT, confusion, unusual behavior, hallucinations, gross tremor, sweating, hypertension tachycardia
111
Substance abuse
A chemical substance being taken for reasons other Han therapeutic
112
Delirium tremens (DTs)
Sweating, trembling, anxiety and hallucinations, in severe alcohol withdrawal if left untreated can lead to death
113
Common uppers
Amphetamine, biphetamine, cocaine, desoxyn, meth,
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Common downers
Benzodiazepines, Valium, Xanax, barbiturate, pentobarbital
115
Common narcotics
Codeine, Demerol, dilaudid, fentanyl, heroin, morphine,
Acetaminophen with codeine
116
Common mind-altering drugs
LSD, PCP, THC, marijuana
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Common volatile chemicals
Cleaning fluid, gas, glue, hairspray, nail polish remover
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Signs and symptoms of uppers
Excitement, increased pulse and respiratory rate, rapid speech, dry mouth, dilated pupils, sweating, having gone without sleep
119
Signs and symptoms of downers
Sluggish, sleepy, lack of coordination, pulse and breathing slow
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Signs and symptoms of opioids
Reduced pulse, reduced rate+ depth of breathing, lowered skin temps, constricted pupils, profuse sweating, sleepy, coma, respiratory + cardiac arrest
121
Signs + symptoms of hallucinogens
Fast pulse, dilated pupils,flushed face, patient sees or hears things
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Signs and symptoms of volatile chemicals
Patients appear dazed, tingling or funny numb feeling r inside head
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Signs and symptoms of drug withdrawal
Shaking, anxiety, nausea,confusion andiritability, hallucinations, profuse sweating, increased pulse and breathing
124
Solid organs
Spleen, liver, pancreas, kidneyS
125
Hollow organs
Stomach, gallbladder, duodenum, large intestine, small intestine, bladder, appendix,
126
Peritoneum
Membrane that linesthe abdominal cavity and covers the organs within it
127
Organs within the peritoneum
Stomach, liver, spleen, appendix,small and large colon, uterus, fallopian tubes, ovaries
128
2 layers of the peritoneum
Visceral and parietal
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Visceral peritoneum
Covers the organs
130
Parietal peritoneum
Attached to the abdominal wall
131
Retroperitoneal space
Area between the abdomen and the back
132
Organ S the retroperitoneal space
Kidneys, pancreas and the aorta
133
Large blood vessels that run through the abdominal cavity
Aorta, inferior vena cava, thematic and splenic arteries, iliac vein and artery
134
Visceral pain
Poorly localized, dull, achy, intermittent or diffuse pain that arises from abdominal organs or viscera
135
Pain described as intermittent, cramps, or colicky comes from
Hollow organs
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Pain that is dull and persistent originates from
Solid organs
137
Parietal pain
Arises from the parietal peritoneum,resulting from local irritation . Often sharp, constant and localized
138
Tearing pain
Sharp pain that feels like tissues are being torn apart, stomach or aorta
139
Abdominal aortic aneurysm
Inner layer of the aorta is damaged and blood leaks to outer layers• tearing pain in the back
140
Referred pain
Pain felt in a place other than where pain originates, nerve pathways
141
Appendicitis
Infection of appendix
142
Signs + symptoms of appendicitis
Persistent pain in RLQ, umbilicus
Nausea and vomiting
143
Peritonitis
Inflammation of the peritoneum, the lining of the abdomen
Can be the result of a medical condition or trauma
144
Signs and symptoms of peritonitis
Abdomen becomes painful and rigid, fever and other signs of infection
145
Cholecystitis
Gallstones
Inflammation of the gallbladder often caused by gallstones blocking flow of bile
Can be caused or worsened by fatty foods
146
Signs and symptoms of cholecystitis
Severe, sometimes sudden RUQ and or epigastric pain. May be referred to the right shoulder
147
Pancreatitis
Inflammation of pancreas and can present with signs of shock
Common in chronic alcoholics
148
Where is pain from pancreatitis
Epigastric area and may radiate to the back and/or shoulders
149
G.i bleeding
Bleeding can occur anywhere from the esophagus to the rectum
Can be gradual or sudden and massive
Can occur with or without pain
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Signs and symptoms of G.I. bleed
Dark black/maroon stool with a tarry appearance
Frank blood
Coffee ground vomit
Eventually signs+ symptoms of shock
151
High risk patients forabdominal aortic aneurysm
Men over 50 with a history of smoking
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Signs t symptoms of an abdominal aortic aneurysm
Sharp, tearing pain that may radiate to back
Could be inequality of femoral pedal and pulses
153
Hernia
A hole in the muscle layers of the abdominal wall allowing tissue to protrude
154
Renal colic
Kidneys form small, hard stones that descend down the ureter to the bladder
155
Signs symptoms of renal colic
Severe flank pain that often radiates anteriorly to the groin, visceral pain.
Nausea and vomiting
Painful or difficult urination
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Ectopic pregnancy
Fertilized embryo implants outside the uterus in the fallopian tube or abdominal cavity
157
Chronic pancreatitis often aggravated by
Alcohol
158
Two procedures in the assessment of the abdomen
Inspection andpalpation
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What to look for when inspecting the abdomen
Distantion, bloating, discoloration, protrusions, other abnormal/ unusual signs
160
Guarding
Patient drawing arms down across abdomen or tensing the muscles before you touch the abdomen
161
Pulsating mass
Abdominal aortic aneurysm
162
For a patient with abdominal pain you never
Give anything by mouth
163
Behavior
A manner in which a person acts or performs, mental physicality's
164
Behavioral emergency
When a patient’s behavior is not typical for the situation; when the patient’s behavior is unacceptable or into a role to the patient, the patient’s family or the community or when a patient may harm himself or others
165
Neurotransmitters
Chemicals within the body that transmit a message in the brain from the distal end of one neuron to the proximal end of the next neuron 
166
Reuptake
When the neurotransmitter is returned to the presynaptic neuron. How the brain stops a signal.
167
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)
Elevates mood by preventing reuptake of serotonin
168
Physical causes of altered mental status
Low blood sugar, lack of oxygen, stroke, head trauma, seizures, mind altering substances, environmental temperature extremes
169
Schizophrenia
A chronic mental disorder that affects how a person thinks, feels and behaves. People with severe or untreated schizophrenia, may seem like they have lost touch with reality. 
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Acute psychosis
Hallucinations, delusions, catatonia, or a profound thought disorder
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Hallucinations
Inappropriate sensory observation, such as visions or voices, auditory hallucinations hearing voices are typical with acute psychosis from a psychiatric cause
172
Delusions
Falsely held beliefs, such as paranoia, the belief that one is being prosecuted one that is not the case
173
Catatonia
Either an almost complete non-interaction with the environment or wild and completely inappropriate movements and interactions
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Thought disorders
Impact ability to process information and to communicate and can cause unusual speech patterns or strange writing
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High suicide rates, what age groups
15 - 25 and over 40
176
Aggressive or disruptive behavior may be caused by
Trauma to the brain and nervous system, metabolic disorders, stress, alcohol, other drugs, or psychological disorders
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Reasonable force
The force necessary to keep patients from injuring themselves or others
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How is reasonable for determined?
By looking at all circumstances involved, including the patient’s strength and size type of abnormal behavior, mental status, and available methods of restraint
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Excited delirium or agitated delirium
Bizarre and or aggressive behavior, shouting, paranoia, panic violence towards others in sensitivity to pain, unexpected physical strength, and hypothermia usually associated with cocaine or amphetamine use. Patient can suddenly see struggling and often within minutes, the patient is found to have inadequate or absent, respirations and suddenly suffers, cardiac arrest.
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Patients should be restrained in what position
Supine
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Positional asphyxia
In adequate breathing or respiratory arrest caused by a body position that restricts breathing
182
What should you do when a behavioral emergency patient refuses or assist your efforts to provide care
Patients can be transported against their will if they are a danger to themselves or others police can also give EMTs the authority to take a patient to the hospital
183
Hematologic system
Pertaining to blood
184
Renal system
Pertaining to the kidneys
185
Hematology
The study of blood disorders
186
Nephrology
The study of renal and kidney diseases
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. Specific functions of the blood
Control of bleeding by clotting
Delivery of oxygen to the cells
Removal of carbon dioxide from the cells
Removal and delivery of other ways products to organs that provide filtration and removal such as the kidneys and liver
188
Components of the blood
Red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, and plasma
189
The solid components of blood are created, where
In the bone marrow
190
Red blood cells
Contain hemoglobin that bind to oxygen and are responsible for oxygen delivery to the cells
191
White blood cell
Blood cells that respond to infection and our major mediators of the bodies immune system
192
Platelets
Fragments of larger cells, are crucial to the formation of clots
193
Aggregation
Clumping
194
Plasma
The liquid in which blood cells in platelets are suspended, it contains dissolved nutrients and carry certain proteins such as the clotting factors
195
Most rapid and initial response to stop bleeding
Clumping of platelets
196
Clotting factors
A group of proteins that are produced in the liver and released into the bloodstream
197
Coagulopathy
Loss of the normal ability to form a blood clot with internal or external bleeding
198
Patients with atrial fibrillation are commonly taking
Blood thinners
199
Anemia
Deficiency in the normal number of red blood cells in circulation
200
Acute anemia
Result of trauma or a sudden massive bleeding from the gastrointestinal tract. These patients may rapidly exhibitsigns, and symptoms of shock.
201
Chronic anemia
Occurs overtime and can be caused by conditions such as recurrent heavy menstrual periods, slow gastrointestinal, blood loss or diseases that affect bone marrow or the structure of the hemoglobin molecule itself
202
Signs of chronic anemia
Patient will be more pale than normal and often complain of fatigue and shortness of breath with exertion exhibit signs and symptoms of shock. Patient will have very pale conjunctiva
203
Sickle cell disease
An inherited disease in which patients have a genetic defect in their hemoglobin that result in an abnormal structure of the red blood cell
204
Sickle cell disease occurs most often in
Patients of African descent .
205
Sickle cell anemia
an abnormally low number of red bullet cells in circulation due to sickle cell disease
206
Complications of sickle cell anemia
Destruction of the spleen
Sickle cell pain crisis
Acute chest syndrome
Priapism
Stroke
Jaundice
207
Sickle cell pain crisis
Severe pain in the arms, legs chest, and or abdomen caused by the sludging of sick old red blood cells in capillaries
208
Acute chest syndrome
Shortness of breath and chest pain associated with hypoxia when the blood vessels in the lungs become blocked
209
Vaso-occlusive crisis
Condition in which sickles, red blood cells block, micro circulation, causing hypoxia, severe pain and the affected organs
210
The renal system is made up of
Two kidneys, two ureters and a single urethra
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The kidneys are responsible for
Filtration of the blood and removal of certain waste products, excessive salts and excessive fluid from the body
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Pyelonephritis
An infection that begins in the urinary tract and ascends up the ureter into the kidney. Untreated UTI.
213
UTI
Caused by bacteria and are usually limited to the bladder, causing symptoms of pain, painful and frequent urination
214
Kidney stones
Made up of calcium in are formed within the kidney can cause severe unilateral flank pain that radiates to the growing area as the stone descends from the kidney becoming lodged in the ureter
215
Renal failure
Loss of the kidneys ability to filter the blood and to remove toxins and excess fluid from the body
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Acute renal failure
Can occur as a result of shock, toxic, ingestions, and other causes patients can recover normal kidney function. For example, a severe dehydrated, patient trapped in a building collapsed for several days.
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Chronic renal failure
Can include inherited diseases, such as polycystic, kidney disease, long-term damage is caused by diabetes or high blood pressure that is not well controlled by diet and medication
218
End stage renal disease (ESRD)
Irreversible renal failure to the extent of the kidneys, can no longer provide adequate filtration and fluid balance to sustain life. Usually requires dialysis.
219
Dialysis
The process by which toxins and excess fluid are removed from the body by a medical system independent of the kidneys
220
Two types of dialysis
Hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis
221
Hemodialysis
Patient is connected to a dialysis machine that pumps the blood through specialized filters to remove toxins and excess fluid
222
A-v fistula
Surgically connected artery in vein, will have a vibration when palpated
223
Thrill
A vibration felt on gentle palpation, such as a-v fistula
224
Peritoneal dialysis
Using the large surface area inside the perennial cavity that surrounds the abdominal organs as it means of removing toxins and excess fluid from the body
225
Two types of peritoneal dialysis
Continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD)
and
Continuous cycler - assisted peritoneal dialysis (CCPD)
226
Two categories of medical emergencies in patients with end stage renal disease
Loss of normal kidney function and complications of patient’s dialysis treatment
227
Patience who miss dialysis will present with signs and symptoms
Similar to those scene in congestive heart failure, including shortness of breath, edema, and the ankles, hands and face and dysrhythmias
228
Why would patients do missed dialysis become short of breath
Because of buildup of fluid in the lungs and the accumulation of fluids elsewhere
229
Why would patients with in stage renal failure suffer from dysrhythmias?
Because they can no longer balance and clear access electrolytes, as well as other toxins. The body requires the balance of electrolytes in the bloodstream to be kept within a certain tight range.
230
Major direct complications for patients on hemodialysis
Bleeding from the site of the AV fistula
Clotting and loss of function of the AV fistula
Bacterial infection of the blood due to contamination at the AV fistula or dialysis catheter site
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Complication for patients on peritoneal dialysis
Acute peritonitis
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Peritonitis
Bacterial infection within peritoneal cavity. Symptoms include abdominal pain, fever, and dialysis fluid appearing cloudy.
233
Incubation period for chickenpox
10 to 21 days
234
Incubation period for measles
3 to 7 days
235
Incubation period for mumps
16 to 18 days
236
Incubation period for hepatitis A
28 to 30 days
237
Incubation period for hepatitis B
60 to 90 days
238
Incubation period for hepatitis C
6 to 9 weeks
239
Incubation period for HIV /AIDS
Less than 1 year
240
Incubation period for influenza
1 to 4 days
241
Incubation period for croup
2 to 3 days
242
Incubation period for pertussis
9 to 10 days
243
Incubation period for pneumococcal pneumonia
1to 3 days
244
Incubation period for tuberculosis
2 to 10 weeks
245
Incubation period for meningococcal meningitis
3 to 4 days
246
Immune globulin
Used to give a person, immediate temporary immunity against infections or to regulate the immune system
247
Opioid triad
coma (depressed level of consciousness)
pinpoint pupils
respiratory depression (slow, shallow respirations)
248
how long is a patient with croup contagious
during the incubation period and until 10 days after symptoms
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when an antibiotic is _____, some bacteria can survive and the offspring carry the ability to resist that antibiotic
overused or used improperly
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In a patient experiencing sepsis who has not progressed to septic shock, you would expect to see
the ability to produce WBC may be limited or exhausted
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trauma and SIRS criteria
a trauma patient may have 2 or more SIRS signs without sepsis
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