Outdoor Emergency Care Chapter 32

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What are some key features of multiple sclerosis (MS)? Options: “MS does not affect vision.", “MS does not affect mental capacity and memory.”, “MS is a progressive disease that causes degeneration of both central and peripheral nerves.”, “Speech and mood are generally not affected by MS.”

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MS is a progressive disease that causes degeneration of both central and peripheral nerves.

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You are assisting a 29-year-old spinal injury paraplegic skier who lost control of his sit ski and hit a tree. Even though there are no obvious signs of injury, the patient suddenly starts to feel panicky, and you become concerned about autonomic dysreflexia. Other signs/symptoms that would support this assessment include all of the following except: hypotension, altered mental status, headache, blurred vision.

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hypotension.

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You are assisting a 32-year-old woman whose right leg has been amputated below the knee. The injured skier is complaining of severe pain in her right thigh, which shows evidence of a fracture. After picking up a rigid splint, what should be your next thought?

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I should use a quick splint instead.

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It is a cold, snowy Saturday afternoon, and unfortunately the chair lift has broken and a lift evacuation is required. You know that there is an adaptive skier group somewhere on the lift. As you prioritize the lift evacuation, you recognize that:

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athletes with mobility problems are at increased risk of cold-exposure injuries.

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When caring for a patient with dyslexia, it is important to remember that:

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the patient may have difficulty processing new information.

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You are teaching a class on adaptive athletes and are asked to discuss Asperger syndrome. Which of the following statements is an appropriate response? “Asperger syndrome is a condition manifested by a standard group of symptoms, including physical impairments.”, “Asperger syndrome is an autism spectrum disorder in which the person may be fearful in unfamiliar environments.”, “Asperger syndrome implies that the person has no difficulty participating in normal day-to-day activities but may have difficulty with long-range planning.”, “Individuals with Asperger syndrome are less likely to come in contact with rescuers than are members of the general population.”

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“Asperger syndrome is an autism spectrum disorder in which the person may be fearful in unfamiliar environments.”

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What is true about a patient with a cognitive disability? A cognitive disability can result from traumatic brain injuries. Cognitive disabilities limit the person’s ability to process information. Patients with cognitive disabilities usually have problems with coordination.

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All these are correct.

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You are caring for a hearing-impaired athlete and realize that in order to communicate, you: should face the person because most hearing-impaired individuals can read lips.

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should face the person because most hearing-impaired individuals can read lips.

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When caring for patients with life-long intellectual disabilities, what should you do? Options: use a stern, unemotional tone of voice because they may not pay attention to you., include their caretakers in the assessment because they can help with communication., provide care quickly because they will not know they are cold., talk to the patient as if they were at a sixth-grade level.

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include their caretakers in the assessment because they can help with communication.