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1
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If a person is experiencing pain passing urine, what two body systems may be affected?

A

Reproductive and Urinary

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2
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Normal body temperature?

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37

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3
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What is fainting? How long does it last?

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Fainting is passing out for a short period, never last more than 1-2 minutes.

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4
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What 3 things are essential to keeping the body supplied with oxygen?

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Airways clear
Breathing normally
Circulation allowing blood flow

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5
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What is the largest artery in the body?

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Aorta

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6
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What is the function of the kidneys?

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Removes unwanted salts and chemicals from the blood.

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7
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Why do you need to know if someone has diabetes?

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More prone to long-term conditions.

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8
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What is anaphylaxis?

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Sudden, very severe allergic reaction requiring urgent intervention.

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9
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What is the first priority in the assessment?

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Establish whether the condition is immediately life-threatening.

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10
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What age group is more vulnerable to abuse than any other group?

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Children under 1

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11
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Why do we need to know if someone has cancer?

A

Immunosuppressed, especially prone to infection.

New symptom may need to be checked to see if related to cancer/treatment.

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12
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Why do arteries ‘spurt’ when cut?

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Arteries pump blood away from the heart at high pressure, so an arterial bleed ‘spurts’ blood out every heartbeat.

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13
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Why does bleeding high up digestive tract look like coffee?

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Blood has been through the digestive system and blood has been partly digested by stomach acid.

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14
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Why do pathways ask whether the arm is cold, pale or blue?

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To ensure there is no damage to blood vessels and circulation has not been affected.

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15
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Why do ear problems sometimes cause dizziness?

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Ear helps give the brain the information it needs for coordination and balance. Ear problems can upset balance because the brain is not getting enough information through the ears.

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16
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Give 2 words for palpitations.

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Fluttering and ‘missing a beat’.

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17
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What is sepsis?

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Blood poisoning. Sepsis is the body’s own reaction to an infection causing body to attack its own organs and tissues. The immune system triggers a series of reactions in the body including widespread inflammation, swelling and blood clotting. A significant drop in blood pressure. Caused by common bacteria.

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18
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List 4 symptoms of sinusitis.

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Facial pain/Headache
Fever
Bad Breath
Nasal Obstruction
Thich green/yellow discharge
19
Q

What is the most common cause mouth ulcer?

A

Trauma to mouth

20
Q

How might unconsciousness affect a person’s airway?

A

Muscles relax, the tongue is a muscle so will relax, potentially blocking airway preventing normal breathing.

21
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What is rigor?

A

Violent shivering that can occur with a high fever.

22
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What is clinical shock?

A

When the cardiovascular system fails for some reason and fails to keep adequate amounts of blood circulating around the body.

23
Q

State a symptom of possible spinal cord damage

A

Unable to control bowles

24
Q

What is wheezing?

A

A whistling or musical sound that comes from inside the chest when a person breathes.

25
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Vaginal bleeding in pregancy does not always indicate miscardige.

A

True

26
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What is another name for low blood sugar?

A

Hypoglycemia

27
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What is another name for high blood sugar?

A

Hyperglycemia

28
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What is a sign of hyperglycemia?

A

Fruity smelling breath (pear drops)

29
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What does an adrenal crisis lead to?

A

A drop in blood pressure

30
Q

Why are women more prone to urine infections?

A

Shorter urethra and nearer to the anus.

31
Q

Where is the flank?

A

Part of the back between bottom of rib cage and top of hips on either side.

32
Q

What is crush syndrome?

A

After prolonged crushing, if the object is removed shock may develop as tissue releases toxic fluid into injured areas.

33
Q

How many peole suffer from a MH disorder?

A

1/4

34
Q

How common is agonal breathing in cardiac arrest?

A

40%

35
Q

What is the most common cause of death in children?

A

Injuries

36
Q

What age-related factor makes elderly people more prone to bone fractures?

A

Decreased bone density

37
Q

Define vertigo

A

A sensation of spinning or whirling.

38
Q

What is Urticaria?

A

An itchy or scratchy rash which is common in allergic reactions.

39
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What is sinusitis?

A

Infection of the sinuses.

40
Q

What is schizoaffective disorder?

A

Where someone has both symptoms of a mood disorder and symptoms of schizophrenia at the same time or within days of each other.

41
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What is severe pain?

A

Pain that is bad enough to stop the individual think about or do anything else.

42
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What is a severe illness?

A

Illness that prevents the individual think about or do anything else e.g. normal activities.

43
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What happens when someone gets asthma?

A

Narrowing and inflammation of the lungs.

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