Classic Classic Quiz Syncope by Wgraves Wgraves 520 played - 13 yrs ago Questions related to Syncope as per AHS protocols 2011. QUIZ 10 QUESTIONS hard 1 When a person goes from sitting to standing their BP should _____ and their HR should _____. Increase, decreaseIncrease, increaseDecrease, decreaseDecrease, increase 2 Which of the following would be of most concern to you? Patient fainted while standing.Patient fainted while exercising.Patient fainted while sitting at the table.Patient fainted while drinking. 3 What does the acronym HEAD stand for? Healing, Eating, AED, DrinkingHypoxia/Hypoglycemia, Eating, Anxiety, DysfunctionHeart, Epilepsy, Anxiety, DyingHypoxia/Hypoglycemia, Epilepsy, Anxiety, Dysfunction 4 Why is it important to obtain an ECG in cases of syncope? An ECG will help us determine the patient's BGL.An ECG will help us rule out cardiac causes.An ECG is not necessary in cases of syncope.None of the above. 5 Your patient passed out after drinking large amounts of alcohol and is now hard to rouse. Is it necessary to obtain a BGL? YesNoOnly if he is a known diabeticHell no! Let the cops take care of him. 6 What are some of the signs of vasovagal syncope? YawningAbdominal discomfortDiaphoresisAll of the above 7 Your patient states that they have 'cardiac issues'. Why is this relevant (or not)? Because we know to watch them for signs of a heart attack.It's not relevant to syncope.Because syncope can have cardiac origins.All of the above (if you pick this one you might want to read the answers again) 8 Does your patient meet the Hypoglycemia Treat and Refer criteria if they have been drinking alcohol? YesNoAs long as they are mostly sober now.As long as they were only drinking beer. 9 In reference to question 8 above, if your patient has been drinking, but his BGL is normal, does he now meet the Hypoglycemia Treat and Refer criteria? YesNoI wouldn't be using the Hypoglycemia protocolUhhh... what? 10 Do you have to administer oxygen to every syncope patient? YesNo A mistake in this Quiz ? Contact the author Commentaires
