EMT National Registry| 101 Questions | Correct Answers| Verified

3 effects of intracranial pressure on vital signs - ANSWERSbradycardia, irregular breathing, hypertension ___ ___ is part of a syndrome called chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) - ANSWERSchronic bronchitis ___ ___ is usually caused by viruses or bacteria and may last several days or weeks. - ANSWERSAcute bronchitis a group of diseases characterized by the pathological limitation of airflow in the airway that is not fully reversible. - ANSWERSCOPD A late sign of shock is: - ANSWERSdecreased blood pressure A PASG is contraindicated if the patient presents with cardiogenic shock or _______. - ANSWERSabnormal lung sounds a policy or protocol issued by a medical director that authorizes EMTs to perform particular skills in certain situations - ANSWERSstanding orders A sign of breathing difficulty in children is a decrease in ___ ___. - ANSWERSpulse rate A sudden loss of _______ of blood is considered serious in an average adult. - ANSWERS1000cc A thrombus which has broken loose, moving with blood flow, is called - ANSWERSan embolism A weakened section of an arterial wall that begins to dilate is known as a(n) - ANSWERSaneurysm