¿Cuál de las siguientes condiciones puede causar una obstrucción intestinal?

Adherencias después de una cirugía

El síndrome del intestino irritable

¿Cuál es un síntoma característico de la obstrucción intestinal?

Dor abdominal constante sin cambios

Bajo nivel de azúcar en sangre

¿Cuál es el tratamiento inicial más común para una obstrucción intestinal?

Descompresión nasogástrica y ayuno

¿Qué complicación puede surgir si una obstrucción intestinal no se trata adecuadamente?

Enfermedad pulmonar obstructiva crónica

¿Cuál es un signo físico que puede observarse en un paciente con obstrucción intestinal?

Aumento de la frecuencia cardíaca

¿Cuál de las siguientes opciones es un tratamiento quirúrgico para la obstrucción intestinal?

Terapia de líquidos intravenosos

Obstrucción Intestinal

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Food and other form of poisoning - some substances when consumed can be dangerous to the health of human beings and can even cause death. Some substances are called poisons or toxins. Poisons can get into the body by swallowing, inhaling, by injection or via absorption through skin. Management of Food and Other Form of Poisoning • Ensure safety • If possible, find poison consumed • Avoid contact with the poison • Do not give drink or eatables • Do not induce vomiting • Arrange urgent transport to nearest healthcare facility Choking - Foreign body airway obstruction (FBAO) is one of the more common life-threatening emergencies that is seen and can be treated by the lay public. Management of Choking • Encourage to cough • Bend forward and give up to 5 back blows • Give 5 abdominal thrusts if still choking • Call for medical help Wounds are injuries that cause a break in the skin such as cuts, scrapes, or punctures. Management of Wounds • Wash hands or wear gloves if available. • Stop the bleeding by applying gentle pressure with a clean cloth or bandage. • Clean the wound using clean running water to remove dirt. • Apply antiseptic or antibiotic ointment if available. • Cover the wound with a clean bandage or gauze. • Observe for signs of infection such as redness, swelling, pain, or pus. • Seek medical help for deep, large, or heavily bleeding wounds. Hyperventilation is rapid or deep breathing often caused by anxiety, fear, or stress. Management of Hyperventilation • Stay calm and reassure the person. • Encourage slow, deep breathing through the nose and out through the mouth. • Ask the person to sit or lie down in a comfortable position. • Move the person to a quiet and well-ventilated area. • Loosen tight clothing around the neck or chest. • Do not give food or drinks during the episode. • Seek medical help if symptoms persist or the person becomes unconscious. Heat-related conditions include heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke caused by exposure to high temperatures. Management of Heat-Related Conditions Move the person to a cool, shaded, or air-conditioned place. Loosen or remove tight clothing. Cool the body by fanning or applying cold compresses. Give cool water to drink if the person is conscious. Let the person rest in a lying position. Seek immediate medical help if there is confusion, fainting, vomiting, or very high body temperature.

Fainting - is a state of temporary loss of consciousness. In fainting, blood supply to the brain is temporarily interrupted, the brain does not receive enough oxygen. Management of Fainting • Advise to lay or sit • Raise leg • Check for any injuries • Continue monitoring vital signs • Seek help or ambulance Food and other form of poisoning - some substances when consumed can be dangerous to the health of human beings and can even cause death. Some substances are called poisons or toxins. Poisons can get into the body by swallowing, inhaling, by injection or via absorption through skin. Management of Food and Other Form of Poisoning • Ensure safety • If possible, find poison consumed • Avoid contact with the poison • Do not give drink or eatables • Do not induce vomiting • Arrange urgent transport to nearest healthcare facility Choking - Foreign body airway obstruction (FBAO) is one of the more common life-threatening emergencies that is seen and can be treated by the lay public. Management of Choking • Encourage to cough • Bend forward and give up to 5 back blows • Give 5 abdominal thrusts if still choking • Call for medical help Wounds are injuries that cause a break in the skin such as cuts, scrapes, or punctures. Management of Wounds • Wash hands or wear gloves if available. • Stop the bleeding by applying gentle pressure with a clean cloth or bandage. • Clean the wound using clean running water to remove dirt. • Apply antiseptic or antibiotic ointment if available. • Cover the wound with a clean bandage or gauze. • Observe for signs of infection such as redness, swelling, pain, or pus. • Seek medical help for deep, large, or heavily bleeding wounds.

110.31.b.17.C

Topic: Reading/Vocabulary Development

STAAR English II High School 2014 - Past Paper

110.31.b.1.B

STAAR English I High School 2017 - Past Paper

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