patient known asthmatic admitted due to asthma exacerbation treated, then after that deteriorate. Which one of the following is suggestive of life-threatening status of patient?
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الإجابة: C. Altered level of consciousness
Altered level of consciousness (drowsiness, confusion) is a life-threatening feature and a sign of imminent respiratory arrest. Accessory muscle use is listed under severe exacerbation, and HR 100 is still within the mild/moderate range (HR ≤120).
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A
ليش غلط
A heart rate of 100 is within the mild/moderate range (HR ≤ 120); it is not a life-threatening sign.
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B
ليش غلط
Accessory-muscle use belongs to the severe group (tripod position, agitation, RR > 30, HR > 120); the life-threatening group is drowsiness, confusion, silent chest and inability to speak.
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C
ليش صح
Altered mental status is a characteristic feature of imminent respiratory arrest, together with silent chest, bradycardia and paradoxical breathing.
✓ Asthma & asthma exacerbation.pdf · p. 9
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- Asthma & asthma exacerbation.pdf · p. 9
Asthma & asthma exacerbation.pdf · p. 10 - المحاضرة
- Acute Asthma · Pulmonology · Module B
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