Diabetic emergencies, seizures, stroke, allergic reactions, asthma and EMT-administered medications: aspirin, glucose, nitroglycerin, epinephrine, naloxone and albuterol.
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- What term describes an abnormally low blood glucose level that causes rapid-onset altered mental status, pale skin, and sweating?
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Hypoglycemia- What term describes an abnormally high blood glucose level that develops gradually with increased thirst and urination?
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Hyperglycemia- What skin presentation is typical of hypoglycemia?
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Pale, cool, and diaphoretic (sweaty) skin- What skin presentation is typical of hyperglycemia and diabetic ketoacidosis?
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Warm, dry, and flushed skin- What breath odor is classically present in diabetic ketoacidosis?
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A fruity, acetone-like odor- What deep, rapid breathing pattern is associated with diabetic ketoacidosis?
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Kussmaul respirations- What term describes a seizure lasting longer than 5 minutes, or repeated seizures without regaining consciousness between them?
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Status epilepticus- What is the period of confusion and fatigue that follows a seizure called?
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The postictal state- What is the warning sensation some patients feel just before a seizure starts called?
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An aura- During an active convulsive seizure, how should an EMT protect the patient?
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Clear away nearby hazards and guide the patient gently without restraining their movements or placing anything in their mouth- What position should a postictal, breathing patient be placed in to protect the airway?
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The recovery position (lateral recumbent)- What does the stroke-assessment acronym FAST stand for?
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Face drooping, Arm drift, Speech difficulty, Time to call for help- How does a TIA differ from a stroke?
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A TIA causes the same stroke-like symptoms, but they fully resolve, usually within minutes to hours- What type of stroke results from a clot blocking blood flow in the brain?
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An ischemic stroke- What type of stroke results from bleeding into or around brain tissue?
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A hemorrhagic stroke
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