AEMT Final

AEMT Final A 32 year old male ingested a large quantity of Dilaudid, a powerful opiate. Which of the following clinical signs would you Most likely encounter during your assessment? - ANSWER Respiratory depression and hypertension. 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