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AMS & Anaphylaxis Quiz

Quiz by Sharon Payne

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  • Q1
    The medical term for fainting is:
    dehydration
    vertigo
    altered RAS status
    syncope
    30s
  • Q2
    Which of the following BEST describes status epilepticus?
    A seizure involving convulsions on only one side of the body
    A seizure that occurs without a known cause
    Two or more seizures with tonic-clonic activity without an intervening period of consciousness
    A period of drowsiness following tonic-clonic seizures
    30s
  • Q3
    Your patient is waking up from a seizure; it was the patient's first seizure ever. When you ask what happened, the patient tells you she had the smell of fresh mown grass just before she seized. This sensation is known as a(n):
    aura
    tonic phase
    clonic phase
    postictal phase
    30s
  • Q4
    A hormone called insulin is secreted by the:
    none of the above
    islets of Langerhans in the pancreas
    gallbladder found in the pancreas
    islets of Langerhans in the liver
    30s
  • Q5
    For the reticular activating system (RAS) to work correctly, what three substances are needed?
    Oxygen to perfuse brain tissue, insulin to nourish brain tissue, and sodium to keep the brain hydrated
    Oxygen to perfuse brain tissue, glucose to nourish brain tissue, and sodium to keep the brain hydrated
    Oxygen to perfuse brain tissue, glucose to nourish brain tissue, and water to keep the brain hydrated
    Oxygen to perfuse brain tissue, insulin to nourish brain tissue, and water to keep the brain hydrated
    30s
  • Q6
    Which of the following is an action of insulin?
    It assists the transfer of sugar from the stomach and small intestine to the bloodstream.
    It blocks the uptake of sugar by the body's cells.
    It helps the movement of sugar from the bloodstream to the cell.
    It increases the circulating level of glucose in the blood.
    30s
  • Q7
    If the blood sugar level is very high, which of the following may result?
    Polyuria and hyperactivity
    Excessive insulin, excessive glucose, and excessive urination
    Excessive urination, excessive thirst, and excessive hunger
    Hyperactivity, excessive thirst, and polyuria
    30s
  • Q8
    Which of the following is NOT a sign of a hypoglycemic diabetic emergency?
    cold, clammy skin
    anxiety
    slow heart rate
    combativeness
    30s
  • Q9
    Which of the following is characteristic of a patient with hyperglycemia?
    Sudden onset of altered mental status
    A "fruity" odor of the breath
    Use of excessive amounts of insulin or lack of adequate food intake
    Pale and sweaty skin, confusion, and increased heart rate
    30s
  • Q10
    Most of the diabetic emergencies that you will be called to deal with will be related to hypoglycemia. However, occasionally you will experience an instance of hyperglycemia. In the list below, which item is NOT likely to be a sign or symptom of hyperglycemia?
    chronic thirst
    reduced rate of breathing
    nausea
    excessive urination
    30s
  • Q11
    Compared to hypoglycemia, which of the following is TRUE of hyperglycemia?
    It is more easily treated in the prehospital environment than hypoglycemia.
    Its onset is preceded by an aura, such as hallucinations or detecting unusual odors.
    Its onset is more gradual.
    Its onset is more sudden.
    30s
  • Q12
    Which of the following blood glucose levels is considered normal for an adult?
    80 mg/dL
    180 mg/dL
    150 mg/dL
    40 mg/dL
    30s
  • Q13
    Your patient is a 44-year-old male with a history of diabetes. He is lying on the living room floor, unresponsive to all stimuli. He has a respiratory rate of 12 breaths per minute and heart rate of 112 beats per minute, and is pale and sweaty. Which of the following should you do to treat this patient?
    Place the patient in the recovery position to protect the airway and place oral glucose solution under the patient's tongue.
    Place the patient in the recovery position, administer oxygen, and monitor his airway status.
    Apply oral glucose solution to a tongue depressor and insert it between the patient's cheek and gums.
    Encourage the patient's family to administer his insulin.
    30s
  • Q14
    Many diabetics today have an insulin pump. Which of the following statements about insulin pumps is NOT true?
    They have a catheter that enters into the abdomen or thigh.
    They are usually worn on the belt.
    They are usually worn around the ankle.
    They are about the size of a deck of cards.
    30s
  • Q15
    Which of the following conditions may be mimicked by hypoglycemia?
    intoxication
    respiratory distress
    all of the above
    heart attack
    30s

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