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1) What over-the-counter liquid contains isopropyl alcohol? 2) Why is isopropyl alcohol dangerous?. 1) Some rubbing alcohol 2) It causes respiratory depression/arrest with relatively low blood levels, as well as causing resp. or G.I. hemorrhage.
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1) What over-the-counter liquid contains isopropyl alcohol?2) Why is isopropyl alcohol dangerous?
1) Some rubbing alcohol2) It causes respiratory depression/arrest with relatively low blood levels, as well as causing resp. or G.I. hemorrhage
When one “checks leads” in early asystole, what are you looking for?
Evidence of V. Fib in leads I or III(also to make sure they’re attached!)
What are the classic VS changes associated with increased ICP?
Name two reasons why some drowning victims are able to tolerate anoxia for longer periods of time than other victims are.
1) Cold water decreases body temp ==> decreases metabolism and O2 requirements2) No struggling equals lower O2 need3) Diving reflex (bradycardia)
A cycle of:-Gradual increase in respiratory rate and depth- Gradual decrease in rate and depth-Period of apnea
What is the most reliable sign of imminent delivery of a baby?
What are five reasons that you may not feel a carotid pulse with CPR chest compressions?
1) tension pneumothorax2) pulmonary embolus3) cardiac tamponade4) poor CPR technique5) hypovolemia
Oxygen • Pulse oximetry • IV • Possibly pain meds
Name one symptom (other than high BP) that is associated with hypertensive crisis
Fill in the blanks:1) 1 inch = _______cm2) 1mg = _______mcg3) _____kg= _____lb
Why is it important not to place a pregnant woman in a supine position?
In the supine position, the fetus presses on the mother’s inferior vena cava, which decreases venous return to the heart, which decreases maternal BP.
Support the ABC’s !!Ok, so it was kind of a trick question……What is the secondary treatment?
List (in order) the possible events of a typical Grand Mal seizure.
-aura-loss of consciousness-tonic contractions-clonic contractions-(loss of bladder control)-post-ictal
If a pregnant woman has hypertension and edema of the face and hands:1) What is the name of this complication of pregnancy?2) What further complication should you prepare for?
A cardiac arrest produces metabolic acidosis.1) What are the two primary means to treat this?2) Which of the two is most important?
1) Hyperventilation and Sodium Bicarbonate2) Hyperventilation
Name three precipitating events/pt. history which are associated with pulmonary embolus
-pregnancy-birth control pills-recent surgery-prolonged immobility-CHF-atrial fibrillation-thrombophlebitis-obesity-varicose veins-Fx of large bone
What is the wound called when tissue is torn, forming a flap?
Name the acid-base abnormality caused by:1) hyperventilation2) CNS depression3) diabetic coma
1) respiratory alkalosis2) respiratory acidosis3) metabolic acidosis
What percent of this patient’s body surface is burned?[ ///= burns]
When caring for a woman in labor with a prolapsed cord, what is the most important aspect of treatment? (If no pulse is present in cord)
Push back on the presenting part with your hand to relieve pressure on the cord.