Strokes & Seizures
This three-part test used by EMTs checks facial movement, arm strength, and speech to spot a possible stroke.
What is a stroke scale?
This organ, located in the RUQ is commonly associated with pain following a fatty meal.
What is a Gallbladder
What is the primary physiological problem in a patient with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus?
What is the pancreas fails to produce any insulin
Which chemical substance is released by mast cells during an allergic reaction and is responsible for bronchoconstriction and vasodilation
What is Histamine
What is PID?
What is Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Which type of stroke occurs when a blood vessel in the brain ruptures and bleeds into the surrounding tissue?
what is Hemorrhagic stroke
This type of pain comes from your internal organs and is often described as deep, dull, and hard to pinpoint.
what is Visceral pain
An EMT is treating a diabetic patient who is confused and diaphoretic. What is most likely the cause of this presentation?
what is Hypoglycemia
To be classified as anaphylaxis rather than a simple allergic reaction, the patient must demonstrate signs of respiratory distress or other systemic finding?
What is Hypotension (Shock)
Ovulation is...
What is the release of a mature egg from an ovary
A patient is experiencing a 'tonic-clonic' seizure. What does the 'tonic' phase specifically involve?
what is Muscle rigidity and stiffening of the body
A patient complaining of "tearing" back pain and a pulsating mass in the abdomen is likely suffering from this life-threatening condition
What is an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
What are 3 specific criteria required for an EMT to administer oral glucose to a patient?
what is History of diabetes, altered mental status, and ability to swallow
This is the standard adult dose of epinephrine delivered via an auto-injector (EpiPen)
0.3mg
You treat an abdominal evisceration by..
what is a saline soaked dressing and an occlusive layer
What is a primary danger for a patient in 'status epilepticus'?
what is Irreversible brain damage and hyperthermia due to prolonged seizing.
This is the term for dark, tarry stools that indicate a bleed occurring in the upper gastrointestinal tract
What is Melena
Which respiratory pattern is commonly associated with Diabetic Ketoacididosis (DKA) as the body attempts to blow off excess carbon dioxide?
What is Kussmaul respirations
This term describes the condition where a patient experiences a second anaphylactic reaction hours after the initial one, even without re-exposure?
What is a Biphasic reaction
Which condition should an EMT suspect in a patient complaining of sudden severe abdominal pain that radiates to the back often described as a "tearing" sensation?
What is an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
When managing a patient who is actively seizing, what is the EMT's priority?
What is Protecting the patient from injury and maintaining a clear airway
When assessing a patient with abdominal pain, which area should you palpate last?
What is The painful area
What is the primary role of glucagon in the body?
What is It stimulates the liver to release stored glucose into the bloodstream
Epinephrine stimulates alpha receptors and also is a..
What is a Vasoconstrictor
What type of pain is described as vague, dull, and poorly localized?
what is Visceral pain