AEMT FINAL EXAM REVIEW STUDY NOTES
◉ Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) occurs when.
Answer: Your body is unable to produce enough insulin.
◉ The skin and underlying tissues of the face:
Answer: Have a rich blood supply and bleed profusely.
◉ Which of the following electrolytes determines wheter or not the
body is acidotic or alkalotic?
Answer: Bicarbonate
◉ An AEMT administers 1,000 ml of IV fluid to a patient with severe
pulmonary edema and a stable B/P. The pt then develops profound
respiratory distress and becomes apneic. What is this situation an
example of?
Answer: Gross Negligence.
◉ Perfusion is defined as
Answer: the circulation of oxygenated blood within an organ or
tissue in adequate amounts to meet the cells current needs.
◉ The white portion of the eye is called the
,Answer: sclera
◉ Which of the following is Most effective way of preventing the
spread of disease?
Answer: thoroughly washing your hands after every Pt.
◉ The substance epinephrine (adrenaline) has an affinity for
Answer: alpha & beta receptors
◉ When assessing or performing a procedure on a toddler, you
should expect him or her to
Answer: Resist separation from his or her parents
◉ The primary physiologic abnormality that causes diabetes is
Answer: Ineffective action of insulin
◉ An ischemic stroke is Most often the result of
Answer: Cerebral embolism / blocked cerebral artery
◉ One milliter (ml) is equivalent of
Answer: 1 cc Cubic centimeter
, ◉ The shaft bone is called
Answer: Diaphysis
◉ An anaphylactic reaction impairs effective breathing secondary to
Answer: upper airway swelling
◉ Which of the following medications or medical devices may
inhibit the bodys tachycardic response during shock?
Answer: Beta-blocker
◉ Which of the following is Not a crystalloid?
Answer: whole Blood
◉ All of the following can lead to shock (hypoperfusion) Except
Answer: Increased venous return to the atrium
◉ An 18 year old female is experiencing an axiety attack and is
breathing at a rate of 40 breaths/min. Which of the following acid-
base derangements will occur if her condition is not promptly
treated?
Answer: CO2, H2CO3, Ph
◉ What is an enternal drug
◉ Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) occurs when.
Answer: Your body is unable to produce enough insulin.
◉ The skin and underlying tissues of the face:
Answer: Have a rich blood supply and bleed profusely.
◉ Which of the following electrolytes determines wheter or not the
body is acidotic or alkalotic?
Answer: Bicarbonate
◉ An AEMT administers 1,000 ml of IV fluid to a patient with severe
pulmonary edema and a stable B/P. The pt then develops profound
respiratory distress and becomes apneic. What is this situation an
example of?
Answer: Gross Negligence.
◉ Perfusion is defined as
Answer: the circulation of oxygenated blood within an organ or
tissue in adequate amounts to meet the cells current needs.
◉ The white portion of the eye is called the
,Answer: sclera
◉ Which of the following is Most effective way of preventing the
spread of disease?
Answer: thoroughly washing your hands after every Pt.
◉ The substance epinephrine (adrenaline) has an affinity for
Answer: alpha & beta receptors
◉ When assessing or performing a procedure on a toddler, you
should expect him or her to
Answer: Resist separation from his or her parents
◉ The primary physiologic abnormality that causes diabetes is
Answer: Ineffective action of insulin
◉ An ischemic stroke is Most often the result of
Answer: Cerebral embolism / blocked cerebral artery
◉ One milliter (ml) is equivalent of
Answer: 1 cc Cubic centimeter
, ◉ The shaft bone is called
Answer: Diaphysis
◉ An anaphylactic reaction impairs effective breathing secondary to
Answer: upper airway swelling
◉ Which of the following medications or medical devices may
inhibit the bodys tachycardic response during shock?
Answer: Beta-blocker
◉ Which of the following is Not a crystalloid?
Answer: whole Blood
◉ All of the following can lead to shock (hypoperfusion) Except
Answer: Increased venous return to the atrium
◉ An 18 year old female is experiencing an axiety attack and is
breathing at a rate of 40 breaths/min. Which of the following acid-
base derangements will occur if her condition is not promptly
treated?
Answer: CO2, H2CO3, Ph
◉ What is an enternal drug
