NREMT COGNITIVE |465 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS|104 PAGES

In trauma a low pulse pressure suggests? - ️️Significant blood loss Blood pressure has a direct effect on? - ️️The perfusion of the bodys tissues Cells that die during a stroke are called? - ️️Infarcted cells You are called to a home where a 91 year old man has had a syncopal episode and is vomiting. The caregiver who called 911 stated that the patient's bowel movements have been bright red since yesterday. The patient has not complained of any pain, but is nauseated. What is most likely wrong with this man and which choice includes appropriate treatment steps? Choices: A. He has an upper GI bleed and should be transported sitting up with high flow O2 administered via a non rebreather mask at 15 LPM. B. He has had a TIA and should be given high flow oxygen via NRB and transported on his effected side to the nearest hospital. C. He has pancreatitis and should be given high flow O2 via NRB at 15 LPM. Rapid transport in a left lateral recumbent position while keeping him warm will help avoid shock. D. He has a lower GI bleed and should be given O2 via nasal cannula at 4LPM and transported in a position of comfort while t - ️️D. He has a lower GI bleed and should be given O2 via nasal cannula at 4LPM and transported in a position of comfort while treating for shock Rationale: The bright red blood in the bowel movements is indicative of a lower GI bleed. Answer 1,2, and 3 all utilize an NRB to deliver high flow O2. Given that the patient is vomiting and nauseated, it