Paramedic fisdap Final Exams
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1. petite mal seizures are also known as - ANSWER absence seizures
present with little or no movement
2. What type of seizure pertains a limited portion of the brain? - ANSWER
partial seizure can be localized to one side of the brain
3. What are the management of a seizure? - ANSWER If trauma is noted c-
spine precaution
Check blood sugar(treat it)
Provide ventilatory assistance(apnea)
Prepare to intubate, if difficult to bvm assistance
Benzodiazepine versed (midazalom)
4. A patient who is experiencing a seizure greater than 4-5 minutes or
consecutive seizures without return to consciousness is experiencing what
kind of seizure ? - ANSWER Staus epilepticus prepare to give a
benzodiazepines such as Midazolam, ask bystanders if patient had taken anti
seizure meds.
5. You respond to a home of a patient who is experiencing facial drooping to
the left side of his face with slurred speech patient is alert and oriented with
equal grips and pushes, what type of medical emergency is this patient
experiencing? - ANSWER Bells palsy Bell's palsy is a viral infection. Bell's
, palsy is a condition in which the muscles on one side of the face become
weak or paralyzed, may present with Stoke like symptoms
6. Treating a patient with internal bleeding patient may present with cool
clammy skins with a low blood pressure - ANSWER Treat for hypovolemic
shock.
O2, blanket, rapid transport, IV fluids 12 lead monitor (VOMIT)
7. S/S of sickle cell crisis - ANSWER *Acute abdominal pain* (most
common)
Fever
Severe leg pain
Hot/swollen joints
Board-like abdomen with no bowel sounds
Sob
signs of pneumonia
inadequate perfusion
hypotension
8. you respond to a home of a pat who has a history of sickle cell patient is
complains of leg pain that has progressively getting worst patient leg is hot
to the touch what condition right this patient is experiencing? - ANSWER
DVT- Sickling of red cells can increase blood coagulation and induce an
increased risk of blood clot in a deep vein (DVT)
9. Side effects of an ACE inhibitor (immunology)?? - ANSWER
, 10.If you see a cracked windshield in a MVC... what will the pt represent with?
- ANSWER Bruised or lacerated head or face. Brain injury, *cervical spine
injury (always until proven otherwise), tracheal injury.
11.Spleen Injuries - ANSWER Most common complaint is left shoulder pain,
when the spleen has ruptured. This is known as Kehr Sign.
12.How to Treat Heat Exhaustion - ANSWER Move the Pt to a cooler area.
Remove excess clothing. Sponge, spray, or drip tepid water on the Pt. If
anuses and vomiting are present, start a saline line. May want to consider an
anti nausea medication (zofran). Pt will still be alert and oriented.
13.Heatstroke - ANSWER Involves elevated temp above *104. and AMS. One
of the earliest signs in changes in behavior (irritable, combative, etc). Pt may
have a seizure. Pt will be tachycardia, hyperventilating. Manage the ABC's.
Move the Pt to a cool environment. Cooling efforts should continue until
temp reaches below *102. Cool as rapidly as possible. Consider ice water
immersion, placed ice packs in groin, armpits, etc. Start a line and
administer saline. Monitor cardiac rhythm.
14.Frostbite/Frostnip - ANSWER Get the Pt out of the cold. Do not rub or
massage the area. Administer pain medication. Cover blisters with dry,
sterile dressing. *Do not attempt rewarming in the field if there is any
possibility of refreezing or if the Pt must walk on the frostbitten foot.
Frotstbitten parts are usually hard and waxy. Gangrene can occur if the area
was frozen.
15.Treating a Pt with Hypothermia - ANSWER Strip all the wet or cold
clothes, and move Pt to a warm place. Begin to rewarm the Pt, with blankets
(mild hypothermia less than 95 degrees), heat packs if necessary (moderate
hypothermia 87 degrees to 93 degrees), and lastly warm IV fluids for severe
hypothermia.
Study Questions with Elaborate
Answers Already Graded A+
1. petite mal seizures are also known as - ANSWER absence seizures
present with little or no movement
2. What type of seizure pertains a limited portion of the brain? - ANSWER
partial seizure can be localized to one side of the brain
3. What are the management of a seizure? - ANSWER If trauma is noted c-
spine precaution
Check blood sugar(treat it)
Provide ventilatory assistance(apnea)
Prepare to intubate, if difficult to bvm assistance
Benzodiazepine versed (midazalom)
4. A patient who is experiencing a seizure greater than 4-5 minutes or
consecutive seizures without return to consciousness is experiencing what
kind of seizure ? - ANSWER Staus epilepticus prepare to give a
benzodiazepines such as Midazolam, ask bystanders if patient had taken anti
seizure meds.
5. You respond to a home of a patient who is experiencing facial drooping to
the left side of his face with slurred speech patient is alert and oriented with
equal grips and pushes, what type of medical emergency is this patient
experiencing? - ANSWER Bells palsy Bell's palsy is a viral infection. Bell's
, palsy is a condition in which the muscles on one side of the face become
weak or paralyzed, may present with Stoke like symptoms
6. Treating a patient with internal bleeding patient may present with cool
clammy skins with a low blood pressure - ANSWER Treat for hypovolemic
shock.
O2, blanket, rapid transport, IV fluids 12 lead monitor (VOMIT)
7. S/S of sickle cell crisis - ANSWER *Acute abdominal pain* (most
common)
Fever
Severe leg pain
Hot/swollen joints
Board-like abdomen with no bowel sounds
Sob
signs of pneumonia
inadequate perfusion
hypotension
8. you respond to a home of a pat who has a history of sickle cell patient is
complains of leg pain that has progressively getting worst patient leg is hot
to the touch what condition right this patient is experiencing? - ANSWER
DVT- Sickling of red cells can increase blood coagulation and induce an
increased risk of blood clot in a deep vein (DVT)
9. Side effects of an ACE inhibitor (immunology)?? - ANSWER
, 10.If you see a cracked windshield in a MVC... what will the pt represent with?
- ANSWER Bruised or lacerated head or face. Brain injury, *cervical spine
injury (always until proven otherwise), tracheal injury.
11.Spleen Injuries - ANSWER Most common complaint is left shoulder pain,
when the spleen has ruptured. This is known as Kehr Sign.
12.How to Treat Heat Exhaustion - ANSWER Move the Pt to a cooler area.
Remove excess clothing. Sponge, spray, or drip tepid water on the Pt. If
anuses and vomiting are present, start a saline line. May want to consider an
anti nausea medication (zofran). Pt will still be alert and oriented.
13.Heatstroke - ANSWER Involves elevated temp above *104. and AMS. One
of the earliest signs in changes in behavior (irritable, combative, etc). Pt may
have a seizure. Pt will be tachycardia, hyperventilating. Manage the ABC's.
Move the Pt to a cool environment. Cooling efforts should continue until
temp reaches below *102. Cool as rapidly as possible. Consider ice water
immersion, placed ice packs in groin, armpits, etc. Start a line and
administer saline. Monitor cardiac rhythm.
14.Frostbite/Frostnip - ANSWER Get the Pt out of the cold. Do not rub or
massage the area. Administer pain medication. Cover blisters with dry,
sterile dressing. *Do not attempt rewarming in the field if there is any
possibility of refreezing or if the Pt must walk on the frostbitten foot.
Frotstbitten parts are usually hard and waxy. Gangrene can occur if the area
was frozen.
15.Treating a Pt with Hypothermia - ANSWER Strip all the wet or cold
clothes, and move Pt to a warm place. Begin to rewarm the Pt, with blankets
(mild hypothermia less than 95 degrees), heat packs if necessary (moderate
hypothermia 87 degrees to 93 degrees), and lastly warm IV fluids for severe
hypothermia.
