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West Coast EMT Block 3 Exam QUESTIONS AND
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Components of the Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale
include:
a air dift, memmory, facial droop
b facial droop, speech, and pupil size
c arm drift, speech, and facial droop. - Answer-c
Febrile seizures:Choose one answer.
A. are also referred to as petit mal seizures.
B. often result in permanent brain damage.
C. occur when a child's fever progressively rises.
D. are usually benign but should be evaluated. - Answer-d
Individuals with chronic alcoholism are predisposed to
intracranial bleeding and hypoglycemia secondary to
abnormalities in the:Select one:
a. brain.
b. kidneys.
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c. pancreas.
d. liver. - Answer-d
muscle control and body coordination are controlled by the
a cerebellum
b cerebrum
c brain stem - Answer-a
Status epilepticus is characterized by:Choose one answer.
A. prolonged seizures without a return of consciousness.
B. an absence seizure that is not preceded by an aura.
C. profound tachycardia and total muscle flaccidity.
D. generalized seizures that last less than 5 minutes. -
Answer-a
The most basic functions of the body, such as breathing,
blood pressure, and swallowing, are controlled by
the:Choose one answer.'
A. cerebellum.
B. brain stem.
C. cerebral cortex.
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D. cerebrum. - Answer-b
the MOST significant risk factor for a hemorrhagic stroke
is:Select one:
A. severe stress.
B. heavy exertion.
C. hypertension.
D. diabetes mellitus. - Answer-c
The spinal cord exits the cranium through the:
A. foramen magnum.
B. vertebral foramen.
C. foramen lamina.
D. cauda equina. - Answer-a
When assessing arm drift of a patient with a suspected
stroke, you should: Choose one answer.
A. observe for approximately 5 minutes.
B. ask the patient to hold his or her arms up with the
palms down.
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C. expect to see one arm slowly drift down to the patient's
side.
D. ask the patient to close his or her eyes during the
assessment - Answer-d
When caring for a patient with documented hypoglycemia,
you should be MOST alert for:Choose one answer.
A. an acute stroke.
B. respiratory distress.
C. a seizure.
D. a febrile convulsion. - Answer-c
Which of the following clinical signs is MOST suggestive of
a ruptured aneurysm?
a confusion weakeness
b sudden severe headache
c bloody nasal discharge - Answer-b
Which of the following conditions would MOST likely affect
the entire brain?Select one:
a. Respiratory failure or cardiopulmonary arrest
West Coast EMT Block 3 Exam QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+||Verified Exam!!!||.
100% Verified Solutions | Updated Per Latest NREMT
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Components of the Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale
include:
a air dift, memmory, facial droop
b facial droop, speech, and pupil size
c arm drift, speech, and facial droop. - Answer-c
Febrile seizures:Choose one answer.
A. are also referred to as petit mal seizures.
B. often result in permanent brain damage.
C. occur when a child's fever progressively rises.
D. are usually benign but should be evaluated. - Answer-d
Individuals with chronic alcoholism are predisposed to
intracranial bleeding and hypoglycemia secondary to
abnormalities in the:Select one:
a. brain.
b. kidneys.
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c. pancreas.
d. liver. - Answer-d
muscle control and body coordination are controlled by the
a cerebellum
b cerebrum
c brain stem - Answer-a
Status epilepticus is characterized by:Choose one answer.
A. prolonged seizures without a return of consciousness.
B. an absence seizure that is not preceded by an aura.
C. profound tachycardia and total muscle flaccidity.
D. generalized seizures that last less than 5 minutes. -
Answer-a
The most basic functions of the body, such as breathing,
blood pressure, and swallowing, are controlled by
the:Choose one answer.'
A. cerebellum.
B. brain stem.
C. cerebral cortex.
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D. cerebrum. - Answer-b
the MOST significant risk factor for a hemorrhagic stroke
is:Select one:
A. severe stress.
B. heavy exertion.
C. hypertension.
D. diabetes mellitus. - Answer-c
The spinal cord exits the cranium through the:
A. foramen magnum.
B. vertebral foramen.
C. foramen lamina.
D. cauda equina. - Answer-a
When assessing arm drift of a patient with a suspected
stroke, you should: Choose one answer.
A. observe for approximately 5 minutes.
B. ask the patient to hold his or her arms up with the
palms down.
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C. expect to see one arm slowly drift down to the patient's
side.
D. ask the patient to close his or her eyes during the
assessment - Answer-d
When caring for a patient with documented hypoglycemia,
you should be MOST alert for:Choose one answer.
A. an acute stroke.
B. respiratory distress.
C. a seizure.
D. a febrile convulsion. - Answer-c
Which of the following clinical signs is MOST suggestive of
a ruptured aneurysm?
a confusion weakeness
b sudden severe headache
c bloody nasal discharge - Answer-b
Which of the following conditions would MOST likely affect
the entire brain?Select one:
a. Respiratory failure or cardiopulmonary arrest
