Shock
The term “shock” is MOST accurately defined as
inadequate perfusion
The process in which oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged in the lungs is called
Respirations
The study of drugs and medications
Pharmacology
The pulse check should take
at least 5 seconds but no more than 10 seconds
The quickest and MOST effective way to control external bleeding from an extremity is
Direct pressure
Most likely cause of cardiogenic shock
Inadequate heart function
Respiratory diseases causes obstruction of the lower airway
Asthma
What route of medication administration has the fastest effect?
IV
For CPR to be effective, the patient must be on a firm surface, lying in the ______________ position
supine
When applying a tourniquet to an arm, the EMT should
avoid applying the tourniquet over a joint
Signs of compensated shock
restlessness or anxiety.
pale, cool, clammy skin.
a feeling of impending doom
Disease that is potentially drug resistant and is thought to be transmitted by coughing
Tuberculosis
When administered to a patient, a metered-dose inhaler will
Deliver the same dose each time it is administered
Instead of the abdominal-thrust maneuver, use ___________ for women in advanced stages of pregnancy and patients who are obese
chest thrusts
A compression injury that is severe enough to cut off blood flow below the injury is called
Compartment syndrome
Anaphylactic shock is typically associated with
Urticaria (hives) is typically associated with allergic reactions
A sudden onset of difficulty breathing, sharp chest pain, and cyanosis that persists despite supplemental oxygen is MOST consistent with
Pulmonary embolism
With regard to pharmacology, the term “action” refers to the
expected effect of a drug on the patient’s body
Brain damage is very likely in a brain that does not receive oxygen for:
6–10 minutes
What effects will the application of an ice pack have on a hematoma
Vasoconstriction and slow the bleeding
A patient with neurogenic shock would have this presentation
tachypnea.
hypotension.
altered mentation
causes for acute dyspnea
Asthma
Pneumothorax
Pulmonary Embolism
Patients who are the BEST candidates for oral glucose
Conscious patient who is showing signs of hypoglycemia
The following sequences of events describes the AHA chain of survival
Early access, early CPR, early defibrillation, early advanced care, integrated post-arrest care, recovery
When caring for a patient with internal bleeding, the EMT must first
Take standard precautions