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EMS 111- Quiz 15- Chapter 22 and 23 Questions With Complete Solutions
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EMS 111- Quiz 15- Chapter 22 and 23 Questions WithComplete Solutions
a seizure that occurs spontaneously from an unknown cause is
called" Correct Answer idiopathic
not
- toxinic
- hypoxic
- hypoglycemic
correct
explanation:
Idiopathic means occurring spontaneously, with an unknown
cause. This is often the case with seizures that start in childhood.
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after activating the EpiPen auto-injector, it should be held in
place for _____ before removing it from the patient's thigh
Correct Answer 10 seconds
aphagia Correct Answer difficulty swallowing
ataxia Correct Answer a lack of muscle coordination, unrelated
to speech or understanding
aura phase Correct Answer sensation that a person has just
before a seizure
, clonic phase Correct Answer the convulsive period of the
seizure
expressive aphasia Correct Answer patient cannot effectively
speak coherent words
hemiparesis Correct Answer weakness or paralysis on one side
of the body
if the blood sugar level is very high, which of the following may
result Correct Answer excessive urination, excessive thirst, and
excessive hunger
not
- hyperactivity, polyuria, excessive insulin, excessive glucose
ischemia Correct Answer lack of oxygen to the tissues,
resulting from a partial or complete blockage of blood flow
Looking at the following list, which of the items does NOT
correctly compare the signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia and
hyperglycemia? Correct Answer the hypoglycemic patient will
usually complains of a headache whereas the hyperglycemic
patient does not
not
- the hyperglycemic patient often has acetone breath, whereas
the hypoglycemic patient does not
- hyperglycemia usually has a slower onset than hypoglycemia
-hyperglycemic patients often have warm, red, dry skin, whereas
hypoglycemic patients have cold, pale, moist, or clammy skin
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