AEMT Final Flashcards
(22 cards)
symptoms of gastritis
epigastric pain, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, bloating, indigestion, burning sensation in the stomach, possible hematemesis or melena.
symptoms of appendicitis
right lower quadrant pain, rebound tenderness, nausea, vomiting, low grade fever, loss of appetite, possible localized guarding
symptoms of peritinitis
severe abdominal pain, tenderness, rigidity, fever, nausea, vomiting, decreased bowel sounds, rebound tenderness, distended abdomen
signs and symptoms of gastroenteritis
nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramps, fever, dehydration, fatigue, loss of appetite
symptoms of meningitis
severe headache, stiff neck, fever, altered mental status, photophobia, nausea, vomiting, possible petechial rash
symptoms of CO poisoning
headache, dizziness, confusion, nausea, vomiting, weakness, chest pain, dyspnea, altered mental status, cherry-red skin (in severe cases)
symptoms of TIA
sudden weakness or numbness on one side of the body, slurred speech, confusion, vision disturbances, dizziness, loss of coordination
symptoms of a migraine
severe, throbbing headache (often unilateral), nausea, vomiting, photophobia, phonophobia, aura (visual disturbances)
what is one symptom that should make you think of meningitis when you see it.
neck pain/nuchal rigidity
if your patient complains of “tearing abdominal pain”, what should you suspect first?
aortic aneurysym
what should you do if a scene becomes unsafe
retreat from the scene
if you see “clubbed fingers” in a question, what should you suspect?
think COPD
what is the treatment for chest pain
administer oxygen, monitor vital signs, provide nitro if not contraindicated, aspirin, prepare for rapid transport
what is the function of the pulmonary arteries
carry deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle to the lungs
what is the function of the inferior vena cava
carry deoxygenated blood from the lower body to the right atrium
what is the function of the pulmonary veins
carry oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium
what is the function of the superior vena cava
carry deoxygenated blood from the upper body to the right atrium
what controls the diaphragm
the phrenic nerve
what is the definition of compliance related to ventilating a patient
the ease with which the lungs expand during inhalation
why do COPD patients develop polycythemia (too many red blood cells)
chronic hypoxia
what are the signs and symptoms of tuberculosis
persistent cough, hemoptysis, night sweats, weight loss, fever, fatigue, chest pain, shortness of breath
