All of the following may cause a transient ischemic attack EXCEPT:
A) intracranial hemorrhage.
B) cerebrovascular spasm.
C) hypotension.
D) a small embolus.
Question 2
A frantic mother dialed 911 for her three-year-old daughter, who stuck a small dried bean into her ear. Assessment shows the bean to be lodged firmly in the ear canal. When treating this patient, the paramedic would:
A) reassure the mother and transport the patient.
B) make one attempt to remove the bean with tweezers.
C) have the patient follow up with her family physician.
D) gently flush the ear canal with sterile water until the bean is dislodged.
Manic Attack s/s
layers of the skull to memorize for intracranial questions
Cai Guo-Qiang, Transient Rainbow, realized over the East River, New York.
Changes in bronchioles during an asthma attack: (a) normal bronchiole, (b) inflammation obstructing ...
A) Normal bronchiole and (B) bronchiole constricted in asthma attack.
Ischemic compression (i.e., direct pressure) to a trigger point in the trapezius muscle.