Acute Medical Presentations — Flashcards

Hypothermic patients who appear to be dead cannot be pronounced dead until they are _____

PT and PTT may be _____ in hypothermic patients

Hint: Shortened/Prolonged

Patients with hypothermia should have continuous _____ monitoring

Hint: Investigation

The most common trigger of anaphylaxis in children is _____

Intense exercise and excessive sweating may cause _____ if fluid intake is insuffcient

Extreme fatigue, fainting & confusion/coma are all symptoms of _____ dehydration in adults

Hint: Mild/Moderate/Severe

Lightheadedness, headache & muscle cramps are symptoms of _____ dehydration in adults.

Hint: Mild/Moderate/Severe

What is the management of _____ dehydration in adults & children? Increase oral fluid intake

Hint: Mild/Moderate/Severe

Prolonged CRT, sunken eyes, reduced skin turgor, oliguria may be a sign of _____ dehydration in adults

Hint: Mild/Moderate/Severe

Fatigue, nausea & lightheadedness are all symptoms of _____ dehydration in adults

Hint: Mild/Moderate/Severe