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definitions Focus your studying with a path Get faster at matching terms You are called to a farmhouse on a
sunny spring afternoon. Upon arrival, a frantic mother tells you that her 3-year-old daughter was playing in the yard and accidentally stepped on a hornets' nest and was stung repeatedly. The patient is alert, screaming and crying, and can follow her mother's commands. Her arms and legs are swollen and show the marks of several stings. Her body is covered in hives. Her vital signs are blood pressure 90/40, pulse 110, respiratory rate 24, and oxygen saturation 99 percent. Her lung sounds are
clear and equal bilaterally. The nearest hospital is 45 minutes away and the nearest ALS unit is 15 minutes away. Should ALS be dispatched? Sets with similar termsWhich of the following signs may indicate that a patient is experiencing anaphylaxis?Signs and symptoms include: Skin reactions, including hives and itching and flushed or pale skin. Low blood pressure (hypotension) Constriction of the airways and a swollen tongue or throat, which can cause wheezing and trouble breathing.
Which of the following symptoms may be reported when a patient is in anaphylactic shock quizlet?Fainting, dizziness, confusion, or weakness. Hives; a rash; and itchy, swollen, or red skin. Runny or stuffy nose and sneezing. Shortness of breath or trouble breathing and rapid heartbeat.
Which of the following is most likely to cause anaphylaxis?The most common causes of anaphylaxis are foods, medications and insect stings.
Which four symptoms can occur during an allergic reaction?a runny nose or sneezing. pain or tenderness around your cheeks, eyes or forehead. coughing, wheezing or breathlessness. itchy skin or a raised rash (hives)
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Which of the following is most likely to be a complaint of a patient suffering from anaphylaxis?
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