EMT medical conditions Questions with correct answers

croup Correct Answer - infection of the upper airway common between 6 months and 4 years causes swelling beneath the glottis, presents with a seal bark cough epiglottitis Correct Answer - bacterial infection that causes swelling of the epiglottis, drooling, mouth breathing, inspiratory stridor asthma Correct Answer - long term inflammatory process characterized by increased mucus production and acute narrowing of the airways, SOB, wheezing bronchiolitis Correct Answer - the mucosal layer of the bronchioles is inflamed by a viral infection, producing wheezing and other symptoms of asthma pneumonia Correct Answer - infection in the lungs can obstruct the airways and lead to respiratory compromise, SOB, chest tightness, diminished breath sounds, and cough congenital heart disease (CHD) Correct Answer - can be due to abnormal valves, vessels, or chambers presenting with inadequate pulmonary blood flow with cyanosis and hypoxia meningitis Correct Answer - infection of the lining of the brain and spinal cord signs: recent ear or respiratory tract infection, high fever, vomiting, movement is painful