EMT JBL Review (2023 updated to pass) fully solved

EMT JBL Review (2023 updated to pass) fully solvedHeadache, vomiting, altered mental status, and seizures are all considered early signs of: Select one: A. decreased extracranial pressure. B. increased intracranial pressure. C. increased extracranial pressure. D. decreased intracranial pressure. - correct answer B Hypoglycemia can mimic conditions such as: Select one: A. cystic fibrosis. B. stroke. C. high fever. D. myocardial infarction. - correct answer B Patients with a subarachnoid hemorrhage typically complain of a sudden severe: Select one: A. bout of dizziness. B. headache. C. altered mental status. D. thirst. - correct answer B When blood flow to a particular part of the brain is cut off by a blockage inside a blood vessel, the result is: Select one: A. an ischemic stroke. B. a cerebral embolism. C. atherosclerosis. D. a hemorrhagic stroke. - correct answer A You are called to a home and find a 56-year-old woman supine in her bed. She appears alert, but has slurred speech. Her family tells you she has a history of TIAs and hypertension. You ask the patient, "What day is it today?" Her reply is, "Butterfly." Which area of the brain is likely affected? Select one: A. Left hemisphere B. Right hemisphere C. Occipital lobe D. Cerebellum - correct answer A A transient ischemic attack (TIA) occurs when: Select one: A. medications are given to dissolve a cerebral blood clot. B. a small cerebral artery ruptures and causes minimal damage. C. a small clot in a cerebral artery causes temporary symptoms. D. signs and symptoms resolve spontaneously within 48 hours. - correct answer C Febrile seizures: Select one: A. are usually benign but should be evaluated.