Chapter 18 I-Human Case Study Review: 18-Year-Old Patient Passed Out Complete 2025 ALL SOLUTION GUARANTEED GRADE A+

Chapter 18 I-Human Case Study Review: 18-Year-Old Patient Passed Out Complete 2025 ALL SOLUTION GUARANTEED GRADE A+ The EMT demonstrates she understands hemorrhagic stroke when she states: "It occurs when a blood vessel ruptures and bleeds within the brain." A patient who is responsive only to painful stimuli has a patent airway, inadequate respirations at 28 breaths/min and irregular, and a strong radial pulse with skin that is warm and dry. The patient is not moving his right arm or leg and is incontinent of urine. What is the priority for the EMT at this time? Administer positive pressure ventilation The EMT shows that he recognizes the benefit of using the Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale or Los Angeles Prehospital Stroke Screen when he makes which of these statements? "The screening helps to identify stroke, even when it is not the patient's chief complaint." Which of these statements made by your new EMT partner demonstrates an understanding of assessment findings related to stroke? "If one arm is weak, a stroke should be suspected." During a continuing education program, the lecturer is talking about the RACE scale as a newer tool the EMT can use to help determine whether a neurologic problem is present. Which neurologic problem does the RACE scale address? Large-vessel occlusion stroke You have been called for a 63-year-old woman with slurred speech and right-arm weakness. On arrival, the patient informs you that the slurred speech and weakness have resolved. Since your assessment reveals no deficits, the patient insists on signing a refusal of treatment form. Which of these statements should you make prior to having her sign the form? "You really need to be evaluated in the hospital. You are at significant risk for a future stroke, which may be debilitating or even fatal." When performing a secondary assessment on an elderly male patient who is confused and combative, which of these assessment findings should be of most concern to the EMT? Pulse of 164 With the Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale, which of these patient parameters is assessed? Facial droop Assessment reveals a drooling 48-year-old male patient to have gurgling speech and left-arm paralysis. The EMT's immediate priority treatment is to: Suction the airway A 78-year-old male patient was found lying on his bathroom floor. Emergency Medical Responders report that the patient is unresponsive, with unequal pupils, and vital signs are as follows: pulse, 78; respirations, 20 breaths/min and snoring; blood pressure, 210/106 mmHg; SpO2, 99%. The EMRs have applied oxygen by nonrebreather mask, and also report that the patient has a hematoma on the back of his head. What should you do first? Ensure an open airway with a jaw-thrust maneuver You are called for a 69-year-old male patient with altered mental status. Assessment reveals that he is confused and has left-sided weakness. During transport, you note that the patient is now completely oriented and the weakness has resolved. Which condition would you suspect this patient has? Transient ischemic attack CONTINUED..