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EMS1055 Final Exam Study Guide Overview
Questions with Detailed Verified Answers
Blood Pressure Reading
Ans: Palpate brachial artery, wait 15 seconds, deflate at 2-3mmhg/second.
Pulse Points and SBP
Ans: Carotid 60, femoral 70, radial 80, pedal 90-100.
General Signs of Shock
Ans: Pale cool diaphoretic, dilated pupils, tachypnea, tachycardia, delayed capillary
refill.
Compensated Shock
Ans: >100.
Decompensated Shock
Ans: <100.
Irreversible Shock
Ans: <60.
Cardiogenic Shock
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Ans: Decreased co2 leads to hypoperfusion, caused by mi. Treat like normal shock.
Neurogenic Shock
Ans: Different than other shocks, bradycardia, skin warm and dry. Treat as normal and
protect spinal cord damage.
Septic Shock
Ans: Shock caused by infection, common, infection must be treated.
Hypovolemic Shock
Ans: Shock from loss of volume, young and old more susceptible.
Tension Pneumothorax
Ans: Air trapped in thoracic cavity, absent lung sounds on affected side.
Pericardial Tamponade
Ans: Fluid buildup in pericardial sack, compresses heart, leads to BECK'S TRIAD.
Anaphylactic Shock
Ans: Allergic reaction, urticaria wheezes and pruritis. Epipen.
Insulin Shock
Ans: Not a true shock, give oral glucose with orange juice.
Beck's Triad
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EMS1055 Final Exam Study Guide Overview
Questions with Detailed Verified Answers
Blood Pressure Reading
Ans: Palpate brachial artery, wait 15 seconds, deflate at 2-3mmhg/second.
Pulse Points and SBP
Ans: Carotid 60, femoral 70, radial 80, pedal 90-100.
General Signs of Shock
Ans: Pale cool diaphoretic, dilated pupils, tachypnea, tachycardia, delayed capillary
refill.
Compensated Shock
Ans: >100.
Decompensated Shock
Ans: <100.
Irreversible Shock
Ans: <60.
Cardiogenic Shock
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Ans: Decreased co2 leads to hypoperfusion, caused by mi. Treat like normal shock.
Neurogenic Shock
Ans: Different than other shocks, bradycardia, skin warm and dry. Treat as normal and
protect spinal cord damage.
Septic Shock
Ans: Shock caused by infection, common, infection must be treated.
Hypovolemic Shock
Ans: Shock from loss of volume, young and old more susceptible.
Tension Pneumothorax
Ans: Air trapped in thoracic cavity, absent lung sounds on affected side.
Pericardial Tamponade
Ans: Fluid buildup in pericardial sack, compresses heart, leads to BECK'S TRIAD.
Anaphylactic Shock
Ans: Allergic reaction, urticaria wheezes and pruritis. Epipen.
Insulin Shock
Ans: Not a true shock, give oral glucose with orange juice.
Beck's Triad
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