EMT National Registry Exam Questions and Answers

EMT National Registry Exam Questions and Answers 3 effects of intracranial pressure on vital signs - Correct Answer-bradycardia, irregular breathing, hypertension ___ ___ is part of a syndrome called chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) - Correct Answer-chronic bronchitis ___ ___ is usually caused by viruses or bacteria and may last several days or weeks. - Correct Answer-Acute bronchitis a group of diseases characterized by the pathological limitation of airflow in the airway that is not fully reversible. - Correct Answer-COPD A late sign of shock is: - Correct Answer-decreased blood pressure A PASG is contraindicated if the patient presents with cardiogenic shock or _______. - Correct Answer-abnormal lung sounds a policy or protocol issued by a medical director that authorizes EMTs to perform particular skills in certain situations - Correct Answer-standing orders A sign of breathing difficulty in children is a decrease in ___ ___. - Correct Answer-pulse rate A sudden loss of _______ of blood is considered serious in an average adult. - Correct Answer- 1000cc A thrombus which has broken loose, moving with blood flow, is called - Correct Answer-an embolism A weakened section of an arterial wall that begins to dilate is known as a(n) - Correct Answer- aneurysm Activated Charcoal: Contraindications - Correct Answer-Poor LOC, vomiting Activated Charcoal: Dosage - Correct Answer-1 g/kg of body weight, adults usually 25-50g, children 12.5-25g Activated Charcoal: Side Effects - Correct Answer-Constipation, nausea, vomiting, bowel obstruction After delivering your first shock with an AED, the patient is still pulseless, you should next - Correct Answer-perform two minutes or 5 cycles of CPR Albuterol: Action - Correct Answer-Bronchodilator Albuterol: Contraindications - Correct Answer-Allergy Albuterol: Dose - Correct Answer-2.5 mg nebulized with 2.5 mL saline (for a total of 3mL) Albuterol: Indications - Correct Answer-Acute bronchospasm due to asthma or COPD Albuterol: Side effects - Correct Answer-Headache, tachycardia, hypertension An example of a shockable rhythm - Correct Answer-pulseless ventricular tachycardia An infant or child patient who exhibits wheezing, increased breathing effort on exhalation, or rapid breathing without stridor probably has: - Correct Answer-A lower-airway disease an inflammation of the bronchi (medium-size airways) in the lungs - Correct Answer-bronchitis ASA: Action - Correct Answer-Impedes blood clotting ASA: Contraindications - Correct Answer-allergy, bleeding disorder, already taken 324mg ASA: Dosage - Correct Answer-324mg (81mg x 4) Atrovent: Action - Correct Answer-Bronchodilator Atrovent: Contraindications - Correct Answer-Allergy to drug, soybeans, peanuts, glaucoma Atrovent: Dose - Correct Answer-0.5 mg nebulized w/ 2.5 mL saline (3mL total) Atrovent: Side Effects - Correct Answer-Dry mouth, headache, gastrointestinal distress caused by loss of elasticity of the lung tissue, from destruction of structures supporting the alveoli, and destruction of capillaries feeding the alveoli. - Correct Answer-emphysema Chaotic electrical activity originating from many sites in the heart is called: - Correct Answer- Ventricular fibrillation DCAP-BTLS = - Correct Answer-deformities, contusions, abrasions, punctures, burns, tenderness, lacerations, swelling Emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and many undetermined respiratory illnesses are classified as - Correct Answer-COPD Epinephrine: Action - Correct Answer-vasoconstriction, bronchodilation Epinephrine: Contraindications - Correct Answer-Glaucoma, shock other than anaphylactic, diabetes, cardiac problems, hypertension, pregnancy, meds include a beta blocker or MAOI Epinephrine: Dosage - Correct Answer-Epi-Pen = 0.3mg, Epi-Pen Jr = 0.15mg (for 60 lbs) Epinephrine: Indications - Correct Answer-Anaphylaxis Epinephrine: Side Effects - Correct Answer-Headache, palpitations, hypertension, tachycardia Flow rates for nasal cannula - Correct Answer-1-6 L/min