Ch 15 Respiratory
Acute pulmonary edema would MOST likely develop as the result of
toxic chemical inhalation.
A dissecting aortic aneurysm occurs when
the inner layers of the aorta become separated
A transient ischemic attack (TIA) occurs when
a small clot in a cerebral artery causes temporary symptoms
A strangulated hernia is one that
loses its blood supply due to compression by local tissues.
Kussmaul respirations are an indication that the body is
attempting to eliminate acids from the blood
Alkalosis is a condition that occurs when
blood acidity is reduced by excessive breathing (hyperventalation)
Angina pectoris occurs when
myocardial oxygen demand exceeds supply
When transporting a stable stroke patient with a paralyzed extremity, place the patient in a
recumbent position with the paralyzed side down
Injury to a hollow abdominal organ would MOST likely result in
leakage of contents into the abdominal cavity.
Epinephrine is indicated for patients with an allergic reaction when
wheezing and hypotension are present
Dyspnea is MOST accurately defined as
shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
Signs and symptoms of a hypertensive emergency would MOST likely be delayed in patients who
have chronic hypertension
The most basic functions of the body, such as breathing, blood pressure, and swallowing, are controlled by the
brain stem
The parietal peritoneum lines the
walls of the abdominal cavity
What signs or symptoms would the EMT MOST likely encounter in a patient with new-onset type 1 diabetes
Weight loss and polyuria
When the level of arterial carbon dioxide rises above normal
respirations increase in rate and depth
What is a sign commonly observed in patients with right-sided heart failure
Dependent edema
Individuals with chronic alcoholism are predisposed to intracranial bleeding and hypoglycemia secondary to abnormalities in the
Liver
In contrast to the parietal peritoneum, the visceral peritoneum
is supplied by nerves of the autonomic nervous system, which are less able to localize pain or sensation.
Which one of the negative effects of anaphylaxis will be the MOST rapidly fatal if not treated immediately
Upper airway swelling
A 62-year-old man with a history of congestive heart failure presents with severe respiratory distress and with an oxygen saturation of 82%. When you auscultate his lungs, you hear widespread rales. He is conscious and alert, is able to follow simple commands, and can only speak in two- to three-word sentences at a time. You should
apply a CPAP device, monitor his blood pressure, and observe him for signs of improvement or deterioration.
Which cardiac dysrhythmia has the greatest chance of deteriorating into a pulsless rhythm
Ventricular tachycardia
You are assessing the arm drift component of the Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale on a 60-year-old woman. When she holds both of her arms out in front of her and closes her eyes, both of her arms immediately fall to her sides. You should
repeat the arm drift test, but move the patient's arms into position yourself
Chronic renal failure is a condition that
is often caused by hypertension or diabetes.
A raised, swollen, well-defined area on the skin that is the result of an insect bite or sting is called
a wheal