Exam 6: Emergency Care

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For sound determination of blood pressure:

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A sphygmomanometer is the instrument used to determine arterial blood pressure.

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In the Heimlich maneuver, the feet are placed higher than the head.

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Epistaxis refers to bleeding

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An example of hypothermia is a body temperature of 39.3°C (102.7°F).

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Vital signs include

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Stertorous breathing is

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the jerking movements of an epileptic attack
tonic
continuous muscular tension of an epileptic attack
clonic
a subtle sensation of oncoming physical or mental disorder
grand mal
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the jerking movements of an epileptic attack
tonic
continuous muscular tension of an epileptic attack
clonic
a subtle sensation of oncoming physical or mental disorder
grand mal
succession of epileptic attacks without regaining consciousness between attacks
petit mal
momentary unconsciousness episodes with mild body movements
status epilepticus
characterized by recurrent attacks of disturbed brain functioning
aura
significant epileptic attack
epilepsy
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The type of shock resulting from an widespread infection is called

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The AHA recommends immediately providing 30 chest compressions followed by two breaths when performing CPR.

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The endocardium of the heart is the

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A blood pressure within normal ranges for a 35-year-old woman is

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Oxygen tanks are always which color?

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The systolic reading of the blood pressure represents the pressure of vessels

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Edema is

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The diaphragm of the stethoscope intensifies the sound of the pulse.

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A blood pressure reading of 125/70 is in the normal range for both a 21-year-old girl and a 65- year-old man.

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Nitroglycerin is used to relieve the pain of

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A pulse rate of 90 is considered normal for

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A finger sweep is used with a conscious person to establish that the airway is obstructed.

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