Acute Medical Presentations — Flashcards

Hypothermia temperature classification: Mild: _____°C Moderate: 28-32°C Severe: <28°C

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

The prefered way to measure core temperature in hypothermic patients is via _____ or rectal thermometer

Bradycardia in hypothermic patients is generally _____ to atropine

Hint: Responsive/Refractory

Bradycardia, hypoventilation, hypotension and decreased shivering are associated with _____ hypothermia

Hint: Mild/Moderate/Severe

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

Lightheadedness, headache & muscle cramp are all symptoms of _____ dehydration in adults

Hint: Mild/Moderate/Severe

Patients with suspected anaphylaxis should be positioned _____. Standing these patients up too quickly can cause a massive drop in cardiac preload

_____ is defined as urinary output of <400ml per day in adults

Long durations of sun exposure during hot weather may cause _____ if fluid intake is insuffcient