West Coast EMT Block 3 Exam Questions and Answers

When caring for a patient with documented hypoglycemia, you should be MOST alert for: - correct answer-seizure A 30-year-old male experienced a generalized (tonic-clonic) seizure, which stopped before you arrived at the scene. The patient is conscious, is answering your questions appropriately, and refuses EMS transport. Which of the following would be the MOST compelling reason to disagree with his refusal of transport? - correct answer-He is currently not prescribed any medications The MOST significant risk factor for a hemorrhagic stroke is: - correct answer-hypertension Which of the following MOST accurately describes what the patient will experience during the postictal state that follows a seizure? - correct answer-confusion and fatigu You respond to a residence for a child who is having a seizure. Upon arrival at the scene, you enter the residence and find the mother holding her child, a 2-year-old male. The child is conscious and crying. According to the mother, the child had been running a high fever and then experienced a seizure that lasted approximately 3 minutes. You should: - correct answer-transport the child to the hospital and reassure the mother en route A 2-year-old female has experienced a seizure. When you arrive at the scene, the child is conscious, crying, and clinging to her mother. Her skin is hot and moist. The mother tells you that the seizure lasted approximately 5 minutes. She further tells you that her daughter has no history of seizures, but has had a recent ear infection. You should: - correct answer-cool the child with tepid water and transport to the hospital. Common causes of seizures in children include all of the following, EXCEPT: - correct answer-A. hyperglycemia. CorrectB. infection.C. poisonings or ingestion.D. electrolyte imbalances.