EMT Module 5 Exam Questions and
Answers
1.Glascow Coma Scale:
2.What is the difference between compensated and
decompensated shock?-
: Answer Blood Pressure
3.What are the different types of shock
Answer Obstructive Shock:
-conditions cause mechanical obstruction of the cardiac muscle also
impact pump function
-i.e. cardiac tamponade and tension pneumothorax
Cardiogenic Shock
-inadequate function of heart (pump failure)
Hypovolemic Shock:
-inadequate amount of fluid or volume in the system
-can be hemorrhagic or non-hemorrhagic
-vomiting and diarrhea = non-hemorrhagic
Psychogenic Shock:
-sudden reaction of the nervous system that produces generalized
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,vascular dilation which results in fainting.
Anaphylactic Shock:
-person reacts violently to a substance to which they have become
sensitized.
Neurogenic Shock:
-Damage to spinal cord (usually upper) can cause significant injury to the
part of the nervous system that controls the size and muscular tone of
blood vessels.
-Vessels will dilate widely, causing blood to pool and thus causing shock
4.How long should you spend on a patient that's showing signs
of shock
Answer 10 mins- The Platinum 10
5.What is the best treatment during cardiac arrest
Answer CPR then AED as soon as possible
6.Compression: Ventilation Ratios (Adult):
Answer 1 rescuer: 30:2
2 rescuers:
30:2
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, 7.Compression:Ventilation Ratios (Child):
Answer 1 rescuer:
30:2
2 rescuers:
15:2
8.Compression:Ventilation Ratios (Infant):
Answer 1 rescuer:
30:2
2 rescuers:
15:2
9.What is the most important part of CPR
Answer Compressions
10.What are the different types of bleeding? (Arterial vs Venous
vs Capillary) How do you identify them
Answer Arterial:
-brighter red and spurts in time with the pulse
Venous:
-Darker than arterial and flows steadily
Capillary:
-Dark red and oozes from wound slowly but steadily
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Answers
1.Glascow Coma Scale:
2.What is the difference between compensated and
decompensated shock?-
: Answer Blood Pressure
3.What are the different types of shock
Answer Obstructive Shock:
-conditions cause mechanical obstruction of the cardiac muscle also
impact pump function
-i.e. cardiac tamponade and tension pneumothorax
Cardiogenic Shock
-inadequate function of heart (pump failure)
Hypovolemic Shock:
-inadequate amount of fluid or volume in the system
-can be hemorrhagic or non-hemorrhagic
-vomiting and diarrhea = non-hemorrhagic
Psychogenic Shock:
-sudden reaction of the nervous system that produces generalized
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,vascular dilation which results in fainting.
Anaphylactic Shock:
-person reacts violently to a substance to which they have become
sensitized.
Neurogenic Shock:
-Damage to spinal cord (usually upper) can cause significant injury to the
part of the nervous system that controls the size and muscular tone of
blood vessels.
-Vessels will dilate widely, causing blood to pool and thus causing shock
4.How long should you spend on a patient that's showing signs
of shock
Answer 10 mins- The Platinum 10
5.What is the best treatment during cardiac arrest
Answer CPR then AED as soon as possible
6.Compression: Ventilation Ratios (Adult):
Answer 1 rescuer: 30:2
2 rescuers:
30:2
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, 7.Compression:Ventilation Ratios (Child):
Answer 1 rescuer:
30:2
2 rescuers:
15:2
8.Compression:Ventilation Ratios (Infant):
Answer 1 rescuer:
30:2
2 rescuers:
15:2
9.What is the most important part of CPR
Answer Compressions
10.What are the different types of bleeding? (Arterial vs Venous
vs Capillary) How do you identify them
Answer Arterial:
-brighter red and spurts in time with the pulse
Venous:
-Darker than arterial and flows steadily
Capillary:
-Dark red and oozes from wound slowly but steadily
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