DH111 Medical Emergencies Quiz #2 Module 3

The patient in syncope should be positioned:

supine with feet above the head.

Syncope:

is often associated with a stressful situation.

In children syncope is often caused by:

dehydration

The type of shock caused by a severe allergic response is:

anaphylactic.

Which of the following forms of shock is considered to be in the distributive shock category?

Septic

In all forms of shock the MOST important step for treatment is to:

contact EMS immediately.

The MOST common etiology of hyperventilation is:

psychological event

The appropriate position for treatment of a patient suffering from hyperventilation is:

upright.

The previous treatment of hyperventilation of breathing into a paper bag has been discontinued, as it has been shown to cause:

suffocation.

Which of the following is associated with increased seizure activity?

Sleep deprivation

Stress

Hormonal imbalances

The MOST common neurological disorder seen in pediatric patients is:

seizures

The primary task of the dental professional in the treatment of a seizure is to:

prevent injury to the patient.