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NUR 2755 Multidimensional Care IV MDC 4 Rasmussen Exam 5 2024
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Heat Related Illness - Most common in hot/humid climates, Impacts at risk populations most Heat Exhaustion - Dehydration from heavy perspiration and inadequate fluid intake Heat Exhaustion S/S - Flu like symptoms Heat Exhaustion Treatment - STOP activity, transfer to cooler place, cooling ...

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NUR 2755 Multidimensional Care IV MDC 4 Rasmussen
Exam 5 2024
Heat Related Illness - Most common in hot/humid climates, Impacts at risk populations most

Heat Exhaustion - Dehydration from heavy perspiration and inadequate fluid intake

Heat Exhaustion S/S - Flu like symptoms

Heat Exhaustion Treatment - STOP activity, transfer to cooler place, cooling measures,
Rehydration therapy

Heat Stroke - True medical emergency, body temperature increases to dangerous level, fatal if
not treated

Exertional Heat Stroke - Sudden onset due to strenuous activity in hot climate

Non-exertional Heat Stroke (Classic) - Occurs over period of time from chronic exposure to hot
environment

Heat Stroke S/S - altered mental status, tachycardia, tachypnea, hypotension, elevated troponin

Treatment for Heat Stroke - O2, IV fluids, urinary catheter, continuous cooling, benzodiazepine
if shivering occurs, monitor for MODS and electrolyte imbalance.

Pit Vipers - Rattlesnake, copperheads and cotton mouths

Coral Snakes - Red black rings separated by yellow/cream rings

Snakebite Clinical Care - Supplemental O2, LR or NS IV, cardiac monitoring, Opioids, tetanus
prophylaxis, wound care, broad spectrum antibiotics, CBC, CK, crossmatching

Post Snakebite - Keep below level of heart, remove constrictive clothing, laydown, stay calm,
keep site clean, immobilize site, no tourniquet, don't cut/suck venom, no ice, do not submerge,
no mind altering substances

Arthropods - Spiders, Scorpions, Bees, Wasps

Arthropod Allergy Teaching - Always carry EpiPen, wear medical alert bracelet

Lighting Injury Impacts - Cardiopulmonary and central nervous systems affected profoundly

Lighting Injury Treatment - Same as electrical burn, immediate CPR in the field, ECG, CT of
head, CK and tetanus prophylaxis

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