What do you do for pin point pupils and low respirations? Correct Answer: Manage airway first,
then give Narcan.
If a patient who has pin point pupils and low respirations is vomiting, what do you do first?
Correct An
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What do you do for pin point pupils and low respirations? Correct Answer: Manage airway first,
then give Narcan.
If a patient who has pin point pupils and low respirations is vomiting, what do you do first?
Correct Answer: Suction their airway
COPD and Pulmonary Emphysema patients usually have a history of what? Correct Answer:
AFib
What does AFib cause? Correct Answer: Blood clots, which cause an increase risk for
pulmonary embolisms
What is the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone system? Correct Answer: Body's response to low
BP. Renin, which is released primarily by the kidneys, stimulates the formation of angiotensin in
blood and tissues, which in turn stimulates the release of aldosterone from the adrenal cortex.
This causes the body to retain water and increase BP.
What are the signs and symptoms of a pulmonary embolism? Correct Answer: Sudden onset,
SOB, chest pain, increased HR & RR, cool pale clammy skin, pink tinged sputum
What are the risk factors for a pulmonary embolism? Correct Answer: Bed ridden pt., trauma or
surgical pt., prolonged sitting, recent c-section or traumatic delivery, <40 y/o taking oral
contraceptives, smokers
What causes respiratory alkalosis? Correct Answer: Increased O2
Decreased CO2
What causes respiratory acidosis? Correct Answer: Decreased O2
Increased CO2
What causes metabolic acidosis? Correct Answer: Kidneys aren't removing enough acid from
the body, so there is a build up. RR increases to blow off excess.
What are signs and symptoms of pericarditis? Correct Answer: sharp pain, fever, and ST
elevation in ALL leads
In pericarditis, what leads have ST elevation? Correct Answer: All of them
What is the physiological event that comes from anaphylaxis? Correct Answer: Vasodilation,
swelling, itching
How does ARDS effect the alveoli and capillaries? Correct Answer: Fluids build up in the
alveoli, causing less oxygen exchange at the capillaries
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