RTE Exam 2 Questions & Answers
2025/2026
Acute illness - ANSWERSan illness that strikes suddenly and only lasts for a short period of time
Chronic illness - ANSWERSan illness that a person lives with on an ongoing basis and that often
requires continuous treatment to manage
signs and symptoms of sudden illnesses - ANSWERStroubled breathing, pain, changes in lvl of
consciousness, lightheadedness/dizziness, nausea/vomiting/diarrhea or stomach cramps, fever,
pale or flushed skin, problems seeing or speaking, numbness/weakness/paralysis, seizures
First aid care for sudden illnesses - ANSWERSfollow - do - monitor - help - keep - reassure - give -
monitor
Follow - ANSWERSfollow the general guidelines as you would for any emergency
do - ANSWERSdo no further harm
monitor 1 - ANSWERSmonitor the persons breathing or lvl of consciousness
help - ANSWERShelp the person rest in the most comfortable position
keep - ANSWERSkeep the person from getting chilled or overheated
, reassure - ANSWERSreassure the person that you will help and that EMS personnel have been
called
give - ANSWERSgive care consistent with your lvl of training and knowledge
monitor 2 - ANSWERSmonitor the persons condition for any possible changes
respiratory distress - ANSWERSis evidenced by signs and symptoms including shortness of
breath, gasping for breath, hyperventilation, or breathing that is uncomfortable to painful ; can
lead to respiratory arrest
causes of respiratory arrest - ANSWERSacute flare ups of chronic respiratory conditions, lung
and respiratory tract infections, severe allergic rxns, heart conditions, trauma, poisoning, drug
overdose, electrocution, mental health conditions
signs and symptoms of respiratory distress - ANSWERSfrightened, feel as though they cant get
enough air and may gasp for breath, may not be able to speak in complete sentences, wheezing,
gurgling or high pitched noises, breathing usually deep/shallow/irregular, skin may be
pale/ashy/bluish/flush, may have moist/dry skin, may feel dizzy/lightheaded
first aid care for respiratory distress - ANSWERSif person having trouble breathing, do not wait
until their condition... call 911; if you know the cause of distress and has medication that can
help, offer to help the person with their medication; encourage person to sit down and lean
forward; if responsive, gather info by interviewing the person and perform a head to toe check;
be prepared to give CPR and use an AED if person becomes unresponsive
asthma - ANSWERSa chronic illness in which certain substances and conditions cause
inflammation and narrowing of the airways making breathing difficult
asthma trigger - ANSWERSsubstances or conditions that "trigger: asthma = exercise; strong
odors; respiratory infection; stress; anxiety; allergies
2025/2026
Acute illness - ANSWERSan illness that strikes suddenly and only lasts for a short period of time
Chronic illness - ANSWERSan illness that a person lives with on an ongoing basis and that often
requires continuous treatment to manage
signs and symptoms of sudden illnesses - ANSWERStroubled breathing, pain, changes in lvl of
consciousness, lightheadedness/dizziness, nausea/vomiting/diarrhea or stomach cramps, fever,
pale or flushed skin, problems seeing or speaking, numbness/weakness/paralysis, seizures
First aid care for sudden illnesses - ANSWERSfollow - do - monitor - help - keep - reassure - give -
monitor
Follow - ANSWERSfollow the general guidelines as you would for any emergency
do - ANSWERSdo no further harm
monitor 1 - ANSWERSmonitor the persons breathing or lvl of consciousness
help - ANSWERShelp the person rest in the most comfortable position
keep - ANSWERSkeep the person from getting chilled or overheated
, reassure - ANSWERSreassure the person that you will help and that EMS personnel have been
called
give - ANSWERSgive care consistent with your lvl of training and knowledge
monitor 2 - ANSWERSmonitor the persons condition for any possible changes
respiratory distress - ANSWERSis evidenced by signs and symptoms including shortness of
breath, gasping for breath, hyperventilation, or breathing that is uncomfortable to painful ; can
lead to respiratory arrest
causes of respiratory arrest - ANSWERSacute flare ups of chronic respiratory conditions, lung
and respiratory tract infections, severe allergic rxns, heart conditions, trauma, poisoning, drug
overdose, electrocution, mental health conditions
signs and symptoms of respiratory distress - ANSWERSfrightened, feel as though they cant get
enough air and may gasp for breath, may not be able to speak in complete sentences, wheezing,
gurgling or high pitched noises, breathing usually deep/shallow/irregular, skin may be
pale/ashy/bluish/flush, may have moist/dry skin, may feel dizzy/lightheaded
first aid care for respiratory distress - ANSWERSif person having trouble breathing, do not wait
until their condition... call 911; if you know the cause of distress and has medication that can
help, offer to help the person with their medication; encourage person to sit down and lean
forward; if responsive, gather info by interviewing the person and perform a head to toe check;
be prepared to give CPR and use an AED if person becomes unresponsive
asthma - ANSWERSa chronic illness in which certain substances and conditions cause
inflammation and narrowing of the airways making breathing difficult
asthma trigger - ANSWERSsubstances or conditions that "trigger: asthma = exercise; strong
odors; respiratory infection; stress; anxiety; allergies
