EMS FINAL EXAM | 100 questions with complete solutions | top graded A+

66. An alert patient presents with a regular pattern of inhalation and exhalation and breath sounds that are bilaterally clear and equal. These findings are MOST consistent with: A) an obstructed airway. B) adequate air exchange. C) respiratory difficulty. D) respiratory insufficiency. 67. Anaphylaxis is MOST accurately defined as a/an: A) moderate allergic reaction that primarily affects the vasculature. B) extreme allergic reaction that may affect multiple body systems. C) severe allergic reaction that typically resolves without treatment. D) allergic reaction that causes bronchodilation and vasoconstriction. 68. A patient with atherosclerotic heart disease experiences chest pain during exertion because the: A) coronary arteries suddenly spasm and cause a marked reduction in myocardial blood flow. B) lumen of the coronary artery is narrowed and cannot accommodate increased blood flow. C) tissues of the myocardium undergo necrosis secondary to a prolonged absence of oxygen. D) ragged edge of a tear in the coronary artery lumen causes local blood clotting and arterial narrowing. 69. The principle clinical difference between a stroke and hypoglycemia is that patients with hypoglycemia: A) always take oral medications to maintain normal blood glucose levels. B) do not present with slurred speech or weakness to one side of the body. C) are typically alert and attempt to communicate with healthcare providers. D) usually have an altered mental status or decreased level of consciousness. 70. Which of the following is a late sign of shock in a patient with acute abdominal pain? A) Hypotension B) Tachycardia C) Tachypnea D) Diaphoresis 71. Any unconscious trauma patient should be assumed to have: A) a history of diabetes mellitus. B) an accompanying spinal injury. C) a severe intracranial hemorrhage. D) internal bleeding in the abdomen.