Exam 6: Emergency Care

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An example of hyperthermia is a body temperature higher than 40°C (104°F).

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The normal rate of respiration for a 5-year-old boy is 16 respirations per minute.

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Match the type of shock with its definition.
arising from a reaction to a body allergen
psychogenic
arising from excessive blood loss
anaphylactic
arising from diseases such as diabetes
postural
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arising from a reaction to a body allergen
psychogenic
arising from excessive blood loss
anaphylactic
arising from diseases such as diabetes
postural
arising from a sudden change in body position
metabolic
arising from insufficient breathing
neurogenic
arising from nervous impulses
hemorrhage
arising from improper heart action
respiratory
arising from mental origins
cardiogenic
arising from a microbial infection
septic
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A blood pressure reading of 80/50 for a 10-year-old girl would be considered normal.

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The normal respiration rate for a 37-year-old female is

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A normal pulse rate for a 13-year-old girl is 60 beats per minute.

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In the Trendelenburg position, the patient is placed in an upright position to avoid an airway obstruction.

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Cheyne-Stokes respirations are

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Insulin shock can result when the patient

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A transient ischemic attack (TIA) is defined as

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A febrile pulse is

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A blood pressure reading of 100/80 is considered in the normal range for

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The normal pulse rate for a 17-year-old male is

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A diabetic coma can result when

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What type of stroke is characterized by a blood vessel in the brain that weakens and bursts?

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Rales are heard

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The normal rate of respiration for a 45-year-old female is 18 respirations per minute.

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Alveolitis is defined as a tooth that has been knocked out.

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A respiration rate of 12 breaths per minute would be normal for

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The best treatment for medical emergencies consists of properly trained personnel and a properly stocked emergency cart.

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