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Respiratory
Cardiovascular
Altered Mental Status
Seizures and Syncope
Acute Diabetic
100
Snoring or rattling noises heard in the lungs upon auscultation are​ called:
What is rhonci
100
The term​ "depolarization" refers​ to:
What is the contraction of the heart muscle
100
A patient suffering from what other disorder can sometimes be confused with a patient experiencing a stroke.
What is hypoglycemia
100
Your patient has extreme muscular rigidity and is arching her back. Which phase of a seizure is she​ experiencing?
What is tonic
100
What is the name of a major source of energy for the​ body?
What is glucose
200
What area of the brain is responsible for the gross rate and rhythm of the breathing​ pattern?
What is medulla oblongata
200
You are assessing a​ 58-year-old female who called EMS due to a​ nosebleed, bounding​ pulse, and ringing in her ears. Of the following what is the likely cause of these symptoms happening together​ today?
What is hypertensive emergency
200
Into what category of causes of altered mental status would​ anoxia, hypoglycemia, and carbon monoxide poisoning​ fall?
What is toxic-metabolic
200
Febrile seizures are generally seen in children between the ages​ of:
What is 6 months and 6 years
200
A dysfunction of the pancreas may result in what kind of endocrine​ emergency?
What is diabetic ketoacidosis
300
You suspect that your patient with cyanosis around the lips and to the​ fingers, dyspnea, and hypotension is suffering from a pulmonary embolism. Which treatment listed would you most likely​ perform?
What is oxygen therapy
300
When the electrical impulse leaves the SA node and starts to travel down the conduction​ pathway, what happens​ mechanically?
What is atrial contraction
300
What type of stroke is likely to have the slowest​ onset?
What is thrombosis-type stroke
300
Your patient is a​ five-year-old child who was seen simply staring off into space. His teacher was concerned about him so the ambulance was called. What type of seizure might this be​ called?
What is petit mal seizure
300
When considering normal blood glucose regulation in the​ body, if the glucose levels continue to​ rise, what is the​ deficiency?
What is a lack of insulin to take glucose into the cells
400
To ensure that the MOST medication is​ absorbed, the EMT who is assisting the patient with an inhaler should try to encourage the patient​ to:
What is hold medicine in her lungs as long as possible.
400
Which of the following is a critical element in the​ EMT's field treatment​ (scope of​ practice) for all myocardial infarction​ patients?
What is early recognition
400
While a patient experiencing a transient ischemic attack​ (TIA) may develop MOST of the same symptoms as a patient suffering a​ stroke, the key difference is that the signs and symptoms of a TIA usually disappear​ within:
What is 24 hours
400
If a seizure patient has been seizing for over five​ minutes, you​ should:
What is insert NPA and begin positive pressure ventilation
400
What is the underlying pathophysiology of​ DKA?
What is not enough insulin
500
You respond to the regional airport to remove an elderly patient from a plane that just landed from a long flight. A respiratory condition that may be caused by a deep vein thrombosis when the person has been sitting for a long time is​ called:
What is pulmonary embolism
500
You are assessing a patient who is complaining of chest pain that started about 45 minutes ago. His skin is pale and​ clammy, and he has very little energy. His vital signs are respirations of​ 24, pulse of​ 120, and BP of​ 94/70. What priority would you give this​ patient
What is high because of the blood pressure reading
500
If a patient cannot form words well after a stroke and is having problems responding to your​ questions, what can you do to help the patient communicate​ better?
What is ask yes/no questions
500
Medications commonly used in the treatment of epilepsy​ include:
What is phenobarbital
500
You are caring for a patient who was found unresponsive by family members. They provide you with a list of the​ patient's medications. Which medication would indicate that the patient has a history of​ diabetes?
What is humulin