Which type of heat-related illness involves a core body temperature of at least 104 F and may present with hot dry skin, acute mental status change,
... [Show More] absent sweat, and tachypnea? - Heat stroke
Which drug commonly prescribed for burns is active against a wide spectrum of microbial pathogens and is the most frequently used agent for partial and full-thickness thermal injuries? - Silver sulfadiazine (Silvadene)
A sunscreen with a sun-protection factor of at least what number will block most harmful ultraviolet radiation? - 15
Which clinical feature is a late sign of increased intracranial pressure? - Dilated, nonreactive pupils
What number represents normal neurological function of the Glasgow Coma Scale? - 15
Which method is used to remove heavy metals, such as lead? - Chelation
Which type of burn injury results in destruction of the epidermis with most of the dermis, yet the epidermal cells lining hair follicles and sweat glands remain intact? - Deep partial-thickness burns
Which carboxyhemoglobin (COHb) level correlates with the clinical symptoms of confusion, lethargy, and ST-segment depression on the electrocardiogram? - 30% COHb
What condition is sometimes confused with anaphylaxis from an insect sting? - Vasovagal reaction
After a head injury, what is it called when air enters into the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)-filled spaces within the head? - Pneumocephalus
What condition is characterized by a brief loss of consciousness, then a brief "lucid" moment, followed by momentary unconsciousness minutes after the injury? - Epidural hematoma
A patient with a basilar skull fracture may experience an impaired downward gaze or diplopia from which affected cranial nerve? - CN IV
A patient who sustains blunt chest trauma and/or penetrating chest trauma must have which of the following imaging examinations? - Upright anterior/posterior and lateral chest x-ray
If a suspected pneumothorax is discovered in the primary-care setting, what should happen first? - Emergency medical services should be activated [Show Less]