Discuss the basic facts about cholera.
What will be an ideal response?
Cholera is an acute intestinal infection caused by bacteria transmitted through contaminated water or food. The source of contamination is usually feces of infected people. This disease causes acute diarrhea and vomiting, but about 75% of people infected do not show symptoms even though the bacteria are present in their feces for 1-2 weeks and can spread the disease to others. Among those who do have symptoms, about 20% will have acute watery diarrhea and severe dehydration that can be fatal. Although cholera is treatable by rehydration and antibiotics, it is extremely potent and can kill within hours. Particularly at risk are those with low immunity levels, especially those with other diseases such as HIV, or malnourished children.
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A) It is considered more reliable than in an adult B) It should be less than 5 seconds C) It is not a good test of perfusion D) It is not affected by environmental conditions
A frantic mother has contacted EMS because she believes that her 4-year-old daughter got into her blood pressure medications and ate three or four pills. The patient presents as awake and oriented, with pale skin that is cool and diaphoretic. Her pulse is rapid and respirations adequate. Vital signs are pulse, 116 beats/min; respirations, 22 breaths/min; blood pressure, 82/44 mmHg; and SpO2, 99%. After completing the primary assessment, what would your immediate action be?
A) Apply high-concentration oxygen B) Educate the mother on safe storage of medications C) Contact poison control and induce vomiting D) Obtain the name and dosage of the medication, and then call the poison control center
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A. Cyanogens B. Hypoxens C. Prions D. Pyrogens
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)