Platinum Quiz 5: Chapters 18-21

A bruise of brain tissue describes what cerebral condition?

What condition mimicks hypoglycemia?

What is inflammation of the brain?

Anaphylaxis is not always life threatening, but typically involves:

What is status epilepticus?

Pt's who dialyze at home are at high risk for what type of infection?

Peritoneal dialysis allows pt's to dialyze at home through:

Which of the following patients would MOST likely have a delayed onset of an allergic reaction:

Most important question to ask a diabetic pt or family member?

People who have very high blood pressure are most at risk for what type of stroke?

What is the purpose of red blood cells?

Which of the following negative effects of anaphylaxis will be the MOST rapidly fatal if not treated immediately:

What is decreased blood flow associated with a stroke known as?

A raised, swollen, well defined area on the skin that is the result of an insect bite or sting is called:

Epinephrine is indicated for patients with an allergic reaction when:

A patient whose kidneys are damaged to the point where they require dialysis?

What is typical cause of seizures in children 6 months - 3 years?

Which of the following physiologic actions does epinephrine produce when given for an allergic reaction:

When a foreign substance invades the body, the body will:

A patient with a suspected stroke presents with slurred speech that is difficult for you to understand is called?

The kidney's major function includes?

The foreign substance responsible for causing an allergic reaction is called a(n):

Most common disease affecting kidneys and urinary system?

Diabetic emergencies are usually caused by.....

Insufficient sugar in the blood is called?

What is the term for lack of muscular coordination?

What is the appropriate dose of epinephrine for a child when using an EpiPen:

What best describes a seizure disorder?

Insulin is secreted by the......

Which of the following are components of the Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale?

2 chronic medical conditions typical in renal failure patients?

What is the inability to communicate through speech or writing due to an injury or disease of the brain called?

An acute ischemic stroke is caused by?

Unlike an ischemic stroke, a transient ischemic attack is characterized by all of the following, EXCEPT?

The medical term for fainting is

What is the purpose of red blood cells?

Which is a standardized test for strokes?

Sickle Cell pt's occasionally experience this, causing a blockage of vessels

What patients are at high risk for sickle cell?

What refers to fainting?

Which is a characteristic of hyperglycemia?

What is paralysis of the lower extremities due to spinal cord injury called?

What is anemia?

Which of these are a region of the brain?