JB Learning EMT Exam 3
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PASS
How are we protected from acquiring a communicable disease?—ANSWER-
By taking standard precautions which includes wearing proper PPE,
receiving vaccinations to help our bodies learn to fight certain infections,
and washing your hands which is the most effective way to protect yourself
from infections.
What happens to carbon dioxide levels when a patient breathes faster or
slower?—ANSWER-Faster breathing (faster respiration) will result in more
CO2 being expelled from the body. Slower breathing (hypoventilation) causes
CO2 levels in the blood to rise due to the fact that the body is not expelling
CO2 at an effective rate.
What are the side effects and complications of narcotic medications?—
ANSWER-They cause drowsiness, altered mental consciousness, and
pinpoint pupils. Other symptoms include nausea, vomiting, hypotension,
cyanosis, and seizures. The use of narcotic medications can have critical
effects as well such as depression of the respiratory system, as well as
, depression of the nervous system, and lastly the possibility of losing the
ability to breathe.
Define schizophrenia—ANSWER-A complex disorder that usually develops
between the ages of 16 and 30, with symptoms becoming more prominent
over time. Symptoms include delusions, hallucinations, paranoia, lack of
interest in pleasure, and erratic speech.
What is visceral pain?—ANSWER-Visceral pain is DEEP pain.
What is referred pain?—ANSWER-Pain perceived at a location other than the
site of the painful stimulus, it is a result of the connections between the
body's two separate nervous systems. The nerves connecting the somatic
nervous system & autonomic nervous system cause the stimulation of the
autonomic nerves to be perceived as stimulation of the spinal sensory
nerves.
How do you manage an airway with a toxic ingestion?—ANSWER-You must
suction the tablet or pill fragments from the patient's mouth and wash, or
brush dry the poison from the patient's skin. Treatment focuses on support,
assess & maintain the patient's XABCs. Provide oxygen & assist
ventilations, if necessary, & transport promptly. Keep patients warm, treat
for shock & give activated charcoal if needed.
What are the indications for activated charcoal?—ANSWER-Poisoning in
mouth by patients who are not vomiting and are able to swallow, should be
used within 1 hour of ingestion, do NOT give to patients who have swallowed
alkalis or acids.
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Questions and Answers 100%
PASS
How are we protected from acquiring a communicable disease?—ANSWER-
By taking standard precautions which includes wearing proper PPE,
receiving vaccinations to help our bodies learn to fight certain infections,
and washing your hands which is the most effective way to protect yourself
from infections.
What happens to carbon dioxide levels when a patient breathes faster or
slower?—ANSWER-Faster breathing (faster respiration) will result in more
CO2 being expelled from the body. Slower breathing (hypoventilation) causes
CO2 levels in the blood to rise due to the fact that the body is not expelling
CO2 at an effective rate.
What are the side effects and complications of narcotic medications?—
ANSWER-They cause drowsiness, altered mental consciousness, and
pinpoint pupils. Other symptoms include nausea, vomiting, hypotension,
cyanosis, and seizures. The use of narcotic medications can have critical
effects as well such as depression of the respiratory system, as well as
, depression of the nervous system, and lastly the possibility of losing the
ability to breathe.
Define schizophrenia—ANSWER-A complex disorder that usually develops
between the ages of 16 and 30, with symptoms becoming more prominent
over time. Symptoms include delusions, hallucinations, paranoia, lack of
interest in pleasure, and erratic speech.
What is visceral pain?—ANSWER-Visceral pain is DEEP pain.
What is referred pain?—ANSWER-Pain perceived at a location other than the
site of the painful stimulus, it is a result of the connections between the
body's two separate nervous systems. The nerves connecting the somatic
nervous system & autonomic nervous system cause the stimulation of the
autonomic nerves to be perceived as stimulation of the spinal sensory
nerves.
How do you manage an airway with a toxic ingestion?—ANSWER-You must
suction the tablet or pill fragments from the patient's mouth and wash, or
brush dry the poison from the patient's skin. Treatment focuses on support,
assess & maintain the patient's XABCs. Provide oxygen & assist
ventilations, if necessary, & transport promptly. Keep patients warm, treat
for shock & give activated charcoal if needed.
What are the indications for activated charcoal?—ANSWER-Poisoning in
mouth by patients who are not vomiting and are able to swallow, should be
used within 1 hour of ingestion, do NOT give to patients who have swallowed
alkalis or acids.
© 2026 Copyright. All Rights Reserved. This document is
protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Katelyn Whitman
