BCIT EMERGENCY THEORY 1 FINAL
EXAM 670+ QUESTIONS & CORRECT
ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+ 2026-
2027.
If AKI is the cause of oliguria, what would the urine specific gravity be? -
ANSWER-Specific gravity would be fixed at 1.010 with high levels of Na
What happens in the diuretic phase of an AKI? - ANSWER-Urine output of 1-5
L/day
What can happen to patient's during the diuretic phase of an AKI? - ANSWER-
hypovolemia, hypokalemia, hyponatremia, hypotension
,Why is potassium released after a trauma, bleeding, or blood transfusion? -
ANSWER-potassium is released from damaged cells
Explain why patients can become hyperkalemic if they are in metabolic
acidosis - ANSWER-Hydrogen cells are forcing themselves inside the cell while
potassium is forcing itself outside of the cell
Type A Delta Fibers - ANSWER-Detects FAST, localized, somatic pain
Type C Fibers - ANSWER-Carry sensations of slow pain, or burning and aching
pain
Cause a generalized activation of the reticular formation and thalamus
You become aware of the pain but only have a general idea of the area affected
,Types of visceral pain - ANSWER-tension pain, inflammatory pain, ischemic
pain
Tension abdominal pain - ANSWER-"colic" abdominal pain caused by increased
forcefulness of peristaltic contraction
ie: bowel trying to eject something irritating
Inflammatory abdominal pain - ANSWER-deep, poorly localized pain usually
begins with inflammation of the peritoneum
conditions that would cause tension abdominal pain - ANSWER-gastroenteritis,
constipation, acute pancreatitis
, Ischemic abdominal pain - ANSWER-Deep, intense pain with acute onset,
typically more localized, and worse with eating (because O2 demand
increases when ischemic tissue must do work, including digestion).
not relieved with analgesia
Think: Ischemic bowel or mesenteric artery infarct
General history to obtain when a person is having abdominal pain. - ANSWER-
hx of N/V, bowel habits (diarrhea/constipation), characteristics of pain,
associated factors (fever, chills, heart burn), stool characteristics
What does a jelly-like stool indicate? - ANSWER-Intussusception
what kind of abdominal pain is typical after surgery? - ANSWER-ischemic
EXAM 670+ QUESTIONS & CORRECT
ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+ 2026-
2027.
If AKI is the cause of oliguria, what would the urine specific gravity be? -
ANSWER-Specific gravity would be fixed at 1.010 with high levels of Na
What happens in the diuretic phase of an AKI? - ANSWER-Urine output of 1-5
L/day
What can happen to patient's during the diuretic phase of an AKI? - ANSWER-
hypovolemia, hypokalemia, hyponatremia, hypotension
,Why is potassium released after a trauma, bleeding, or blood transfusion? -
ANSWER-potassium is released from damaged cells
Explain why patients can become hyperkalemic if they are in metabolic
acidosis - ANSWER-Hydrogen cells are forcing themselves inside the cell while
potassium is forcing itself outside of the cell
Type A Delta Fibers - ANSWER-Detects FAST, localized, somatic pain
Type C Fibers - ANSWER-Carry sensations of slow pain, or burning and aching
pain
Cause a generalized activation of the reticular formation and thalamus
You become aware of the pain but only have a general idea of the area affected
,Types of visceral pain - ANSWER-tension pain, inflammatory pain, ischemic
pain
Tension abdominal pain - ANSWER-"colic" abdominal pain caused by increased
forcefulness of peristaltic contraction
ie: bowel trying to eject something irritating
Inflammatory abdominal pain - ANSWER-deep, poorly localized pain usually
begins with inflammation of the peritoneum
conditions that would cause tension abdominal pain - ANSWER-gastroenteritis,
constipation, acute pancreatitis
, Ischemic abdominal pain - ANSWER-Deep, intense pain with acute onset,
typically more localized, and worse with eating (because O2 demand
increases when ischemic tissue must do work, including digestion).
not relieved with analgesia
Think: Ischemic bowel or mesenteric artery infarct
General history to obtain when a person is having abdominal pain. - ANSWER-
hx of N/V, bowel habits (diarrhea/constipation), characteristics of pain,
associated factors (fever, chills, heart burn), stool characteristics
What does a jelly-like stool indicate? - ANSWER-Intussusception
what kind of abdominal pain is typical after surgery? - ANSWER-ischemic
