Hailee Sizemore

Question 1

What is the most exact way of monitoring body temperature?

Answer 1

Rectal

Question 2

What is normal rectal temperature?

Answer 2

99.6 F

Question 3

How long should you leave the thermometer in place

Answer 3

At least 3 minutes

Question 4

When administering an epipen, where should it be placed?

Answer 4

Lateral side of athlete’s thigh; halfway between knee and hip

Question 5

What are some signs and symptoms an athlete is presenting with when suffering from anaphylaxis?

Answer 5

Difficulty breathing, symptoms of shock, low blood pressure, diarrhea, itching, swelling, and loss of bladder control

Question 6

How many miligrams of epinephrine is used for adults?

Answer 6

.3-.5mg

Question 7

How many miligrams of epinephrine is used for infants and children who weigh less than 66 pounds?

Answer 7

.15-.3mg

Question 8

What can sickle cell trait cause?

Answer 8

An enlarged spleen

Question 9

Who is most common to have sickle cell trait?

Answer 9

African Americans

Question 10

What are some sickle cell trait symptoms?

Answer 10

Fever, severe fatigue, skin pallor, muscle weakness, and severe pain in limbs and abdomen

Question 11

What is the treatment of sickle cell anemia?

Answer 11

It’s usually symptomatic. The physician may give anticoagulants and analgesics for pain.

Question 12

What are some common signs and symptoms of rhabdomyolysis?

Answer 12

Muscle pain, muscle weakness, abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting, fever, rapid heart rate, confusion, and dehydration, and dark red or brown urine

Question 13

What complication can rhabdomyolysis lead to?

Answer 13

Renal failure

Question 14

What should be closely monitored if an internal hemorrhage is suspected?

Answer 14

Blood pressure

Question 15

What are some signs and symptoms of internal hemorrhage?

Answer 15

Light-headedness, dizziness, pain, loss of consciousness

Question 16

What is hypoglycemia usually caused by?

Answer 16

Excess amounts of insulin, skipping meals, or exercising excessively

Question 17

What is hyperglycemia usually caused by?

Answer 17

Not enough insulin in the body, or the body cant effectively utilize insulin

Question 18

What are signs and symptoms of hyperglycemia?

Answer 18

Elevated blood glucose, glucose in the urine, polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia

Question 19

What can hyperglycemia lead to?

Answer 19

Ketoacidosis

Question 20

What are signs and symptoms of ketoacidosis?

Answer 20

Hyperglycemia, thirst, excess urination, fatigue, blurred vision, nausea, muscular stiffness, flushed face, dry skin and mouth, rapid and weak pulse, and low blood pressure

Question 21

With epileptic seizures, most patients commonly take anticonvulsant medication. What are some signs and symptoms of that medication?

Answer 21

Drowsiness, restlessness, nystagmus, nausea, vomiting, problems with balance, or skin rash

Question 22

When a patient becomes aware of an impending seizure, what should he/she do to try to avoid injury?

Answer 22

Immediately sit or lay down

Question 23

What are some warning signs of a possible seizure?

Answer 23

Dizziness, headache, nausea, numbness, panic/fear, visual abnormalities, light-headedness, etc

Question 24

What are some seizure signs and symptoms?

Answer 24

Confusion, convulsions, difficulty talking, loss of consciousness, eyes rolling up, tremors, sweating, increased heart rate, teeth clenching or grinding

Question 25

What are some signs and symptoms of hypoxia?

Answer 25

Altered mental status, tachycardia, chest pain, cyanosis, dyspnea, tachypnea, or hypoventilation

Question 26

What is hypovolemic shock?

Answer 26

When shock by hypovolemia occurs. The total amount of fluid in the body will fall below normal values

Question 27

What are some sign and symptoms of hypovolemia?

Answer 27

Low blood pressure, pale skin, diminished pulse, dizziness, fainting, nausea, thirst, and inadequate capillary refill

Question 28

What is hemorrhagic shock?

Answer 28

Shock cause by the loss of blood

Question 29

What is anaphylactic shock?

Answer 29

Shock from the body’s reaction to an allergen

Question 30

What are signs and symptoms of anaphylactic shock?

Answer 30

Hives, redness of the skin, itching, diarrhea, vomiting, difficulty breathing, low blood pressure, fainting, swelling

Question 31

What is septic shock?

Answer 31

It arises from severe infection.

Question 32

What are signs and symptoms of septic shock?

Answer 32

Red skin, flushed face, hyperventilation, low blood pressure, fever, and confusion

Question 33

What is neurogenic shock?

Answer 33

A sudden loss of function in the autonomic nervous system

Question 34

What are signs and symptoms of neurogenic shock?

Answer 34

Hypotension, venous pooling, inadequate cardiac output, bradycardia, nausea, vomiting, cold/clammy skin, shallow, rapid breathing

Question 35

What is cardiogenic shock?

Answer 35

When the hearts dysfunction affects its ability to pump blood, which can lead to this type of shock

Question 36

What are signs and symptoms of cardiogenic shock?

Answer 36

Altered mental status, hypotension, rapid, weak pulse, cool, clammy skin, diminished urine output, hyperventilation, jugular vein distention

Question 37

What is hypoglycemic shock?

Answer 37

Is when their level of blood sugar may fall below normal

Question 38

What are signs and symptoms of hypoglycemic shock?

Answer 38

General weakness, confused, drowsy, dizziness, hunger, headache, increase perspiration, tachycardia, irritability, difficulty breathing

Question 39

What is psychogenic shock?

Answer 39

It can occur when an athlete is suddenly exposed to fear, joy, anger, or grief

Question 40

What are the four parts of the adult cardiac chain of survival?

Answer 40

Early access, Early CPR, Early defibrillation, and early advanced life support

Question 41

What are the two categories of splints?

Answer 41

Improvised or commercial

Question 42

What are rigid splints?

Answer 42

They are made of a variety of materials and may be improvised or commercially produced

Question 43

What is a box splint?

Answer 43

It is a rigid splint comprised of three padded rigid boards and a u-shaped foot piece

Question 44

What is a disadvantage of an air splint?

Answer 44

They can’t be used on closed displaced or open fractures

Question 45

What is an advantage of vacuum splints?

Answer 45

They can be used for angulated fractures and dislocations. The splint molds itself around the injury

Question 46

What are signs and symptoms of spinal cord trauma?

Answer 46

loss of normal bowel & bladder control, numbness, sensory changes, pain, weakness paralysis, and muscle spasticity,

Question 47

What is supraglottic airway?

Answer 47

These devices prevent the tongue from occluding the airway and thereby provide an open airway for air to pass.

Question 48

What is oropharyngeal airway?

Answer 48

Curved, hollow tube that is used to create an open airway through the mouth and posterior pharynx.

Question 49

What is nasopharyngeal airway?

Answer 49

Plastic, hollow tube that is passed through the nose into the posterior pharynx.

Question 50

What is the management for shock?

Answer 50

Maintain body temperature as close to normal as possible, elevate extremities 8-12 inches if possible, and monitor vital signs.