Sudden Illness and Allergies Flashcards
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A person experiences sudden severe headache described as 'the worst headache of my life' with neck stiffness. This may indicate:
Answer: Subarachnoid hemorrhage or meningitis requiring emergency care
A sudden 'thunderclap' headache with neck stiffness is a red flag for subarachnoid hemorrhage or meningitis, both requiring immediate emergency care.
Which of the following is the correct sequence when using an epinephrine auto-injector (EpiPen)?
Answer: Remove cap, press firmly into thigh, hold 10 seconds, call 911
The correct sequence is: remove the blue safety cap, press the orange tip firmly into the outer thigh, hold 10 seconds, then call 911.
During which phase of a seizure does the person become stiff and may stop breathing briefly?
Answer: Tonic phase
The tonic phase involves sudden muscle rigidity and may include brief apnea before the rhythmic jerking of the clonic phase begins.
A person with no known allergies suddenly develops throat swelling and difficulty swallowing after taking a new medication. You should:
Answer: Call 911 immediately as this is a potential allergic emergency
Throat swelling and dysphagia after a new medication indicates a possible anaphylactic reaction requiring immediate emergency medical response.
What does SAMPLE stand for in patient assessment for sudden illness?
Answer: Signs, Allergies, Medications, Pertinent history, Last intake, Events
SAMPLE is a mnemonic: Signs/Symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Pertinent past history, Last oral intake, Events leading to the illness.
A person with a severe latex allergy is having an allergic reaction in an office setting. Which item should you AVOID using on them?
Answer: Standard rubber disposable gloves
Standard rubber gloves contain latex and could worsen or trigger an allergic reaction; always use nitrile or vinyl gloves for latex-allergic patients.
After a seizure ends, a person is confused and very tired. This is known as the:
Answer: Postictal phase
The postictal phase follows a seizure and is characterized by confusion, fatigue, and disorientation as the brain recovers.