NREMT Advanced-EMT questions with correct answers

Decreased Afterload Effects Correct Answer-Decreased Arteriole Pressure = Decreased Aortic Pressure = Left Ventricle Works Better Cushing's Triad Correct Answer-SxS of Increased Intracranial Pressure Increased Systolic Pressure Widened Pulse Pressure Decreased Pulse and Respiratory Rate PAT: Pediatric Assessment Triangle Correct Answer-General Appearance Work of Breathing Circulation to the Skin Beck's Triad Correct Answer-Indicates Cardiac Tamponade HoTN, JVD, Muffled Heart Tones Tuberculosis SxS Correct Answer-Weight Loss, Hemoptysis(Coughing Blood), Pyrexia(Fever) Apneustic Respirations Correct Answer-Prolonged inspirations with short ineffective expirations. Cause by damage to the Upper Pons - stroke or trauma. Biot's Respirations Correct Answer-Quick/shallow inspiration followed by periods of apnea. Caused by damage to the Pons - stroke, trauma or opioid use.