Hypoglycaemia is a term associate with what presentation?

The life span of an erythrocyte is considered to be about 120 days. However in a patient with sickle cell, the lifespan of an affected erythrocyte is

A petechial non-blanching rash refers to what type of presentation?

For a patient presenting with a status epilepticus condition, a paramedic would consider the us of a drug known as?

A patient who is known to present with convulsions on a regular basis may have what medication at home to help them during an episode?

In epilepsy, there are transient paroxysms of uncontrolled discharges of nerve tissue within the brain causing symptoms for the patient. Which of the following symptoms would be unlikely to be associated with this condition?

A patient with Gestational diabetes is unable to do what?

From the following list, which is unlikely to cause an altered level of consciousness in a patient?

From the following list, which is unlikely to cause an altered level of consciousness in a patient?

A secondary headache refers to

When a patient presents with Acute Coronary Syndrome, the administration of aspirin will have what effect on the condition?

What part of the Erythrocyte is affected by the genetic mutation in sickle cell disease?

A patient with type 2 diabetes has a deficiency of what?

From the following list, which is unlikely to cause an altered level of consciousness in a patient?

Cauda Equina Syndrome affects

Convulsions result from

Patients that experience cluster headaches refer to the pain as

During Aortic dissection, the patient may present with a systolic blood pressure differential of pressures between arms?

In heart failure, heart muscle function declines. When the cardiac output on the left side of the heart occurs due to this condition, what effect does this have on the respiratory system?

Aortic dissection occurs due to

In epilepsy, they transient paroxysms of uncontrolled discharges of nerve tissue within the brain causing symptoms for the patient. Which of the following symptoms would be unlikely to be associated with this condition?

To be classed as stable angina, the condition should consist of: i. Classic chest discomfort ii. Reduced levels of consciousness in patient iii. Provoked by exertion or emotional stress iv. Recovery following Adrenaline v. Relieved by rest/ or nitrates within minutes vi. Recovery following the administration of beta blocker medication during acute episodes

Which of the following signs and symptoms may indicate meningococcal disease? i. Looking generally unwell ii. Increased appetite iii. Fever iv. Nausea/ vomiting v. Headache, muscle/joint pain vi. Hyperactivity

Due to rupture of a coronary artery affected by artherosclerosis, vasoconstriction and intraluminal clotting will occur. The reduction of blood flow to the myocardium will cause a condition known as?

A patient with type 1 diabetes has a deficiency of what?

Chronic Heart Failure is defined as:

In meningococcal disease, the meningococci bacteria commonly enter the blood stream at what location?

In epilepsy, there are transient paroxysms of uncontrollled discharges of nerve tissue within the brain causing symptoms for the patient. Which of the following symptoms would be unlikely to be associated with this condition?

Which cell in circulatory system is primarily affected by sickle cell anaemia?

A stroke arises as a result of the interruption of blood supply to part of the brain, which may be as a result of a clot or bleed. To minimise this disruption, two pairs of blood vessels provide a constant supply of blood to the brain called the Vertebral Artery and the Internal Carotid Artery. These arteries interconnect at the base of the brain to form what?

A patient presenting with the following signs and symptoms may be considered ass experiencing what condition? -Back pain, predominantly in the saddle region -Motor weakness of the legs -Loss of toe of the anal sphincter -Loss of urinary control

Hypoglycaemia is unlikely to be caused by what of the following options?

Acute Heart Failure can be described as

From the following list, which common cause of a headache would be an incorrect example?

Risk factors associated with stroke are i. smoking ii. vegerterian diet iii. normal sinus rhythm iv. atrial fibrillation v. hypertension vi. hypotension

A patient who presents as FAST Positive with no time critical features should be transported to (where possible)

Cauda Equina syndrome statistically affects almost half of which age group?

A subarachnoid haemorrhage is a bleed in the layers of the meninges. Between what layers does the bleeding occur?

When a patient has an Aortic dissection, they often describe the pain as being: