EMT National Registry Questions And Answers Rated A+ 2024/25.

EMT National Registry Questions And Answers Rated A+ 2024 25. 3 effects of intracranial pressure on vital signs - correct answer. bradycardia, irregular breathing, hypertension ___ ___ is part of a syndrome called chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) - correct answer. chronic bronchitis ___ ___ is usually caused by viruses or bacteria and may last several days or weeks. - correct answer. Acute bronchitis a group of diseases characterized by the pathological limitation of airflow in the airway that is not fully reversible. - correct answer. COPD A late sign of shock is: - correct answer. decreased blood pressure A PASG is contraindicated if the patient presents with cardiogenic shock or _______. - correct answer. abnormal lung sounds a policy or protocol issued by a medical director that authorizes EMTs to perform particular skills in certain situations - correct answer. standing orders A sign of breathing difficulty in children is a decrease in ___ ___. - correct answer. pulse rate A sudden loss of _______ of blood is considered serious in an average adult. - correct answer. 1000cc A thrombus which has broken loose, moving with blood flow, is called - correct answer. an embolism A weakened section of an arterial wall that begins to dilate is known as a(n) - correct answer. aneurysm Activated Charcoal: Contraindications - correct answer. Poor LOC, vomiting Activated Charcoal: Dosage - correct answer. 1 g/kg of body weight, adults usually 25-50g, children 12.5-25g Activated Charcoal: Side Effects - correct answer. Constipation, nausea, vomiting, bowel obstruction After delivering your first shock with an AED, the patient is still pulseless, you should next - correct answer. perform two minutes or 5 cycles of CPR Albuterol: Action - correct answer. Bronchodilator Albuterol: Contraindications - correct answer. Allergy Albuterol: Dose - correct answer. 2.5 mg nebulized with 2.5 mL saline (for a total of 3mL) Albuterol: Indications - correct answer. Acute bronchospasm due to asthma or COPD Albuterol: Side effects - correct answer. Headache, tachycardia, hypertension An example of a shockable rhythm - correct answer. pulseless ventricular tachycardia An infant or child patient who exhibits wheezing, increased breathing effort on exhalation, or rapid breathing without stridor probably has: - correct answer. A lower-airway disease an inflammation of the bronchi (medium-size airways) in the lungs - correct answer. bronchitis ASA: Action - correct answer. Impedes blood clotting ASA: Contraindications - correct answer. allergy, bleeding disorder, already taken 324mg ASA: Dosage - correct answer. 324mg (81mg x 4) Atrovent: Action - correct answer. Bronchodilator Atrovent: Contraindications - correct answer. Allergy to drug, soybeans, peanuts, glaucoma Atrovent: Dose - correct answer. 0.5 mg nebulized w/ 2.5 mL saline (3mL total) Atrovent: Side Effects - correct answer. Dry mouth, headache, gastrointestinal distress caused by loss of elasticity of the lung tissue, from destruction of structures supporting the alveoli, and destruction of capillaries feeding the alveoli. - correct answer. emphysema Chaotic electrical activity originating from many sites in the heart is called: - correct answer. Ventricular fibrillation DCAP-BTLS = - correct answer. deformities, contusions, abrasions, punctures, burns, tenderness, lacerations, swelling Emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and many undetermined respiratory illnesses are classified as - correct answer. COPD Epinephrine: Action - correct answer. vasoconstriction, bronchodilation Epinephrine: Contraindications - correct answer. Glaucoma, shock other than anaphylactic, diabetes, cardiac problems, hypertension, pregnancy, meds include a beta blocker or MAOI Epinephrine: Dosage - correct answer. Epi-Pen = 0.3mg, Epi-Pen Jr = 0.15mg (for 60 lbs) Epinephrine: Indications - correct answer. Anaphylaxis Epinephrine: Side Effects - correct answer. Headache, palpitations, hypertension, tachycardia Flow rates for nasal cannula - correct answer. 1-6 L/min Flow rates for NRB - correct answer. 12-15 L/min Full dilation of the cervix occurs in the _______ stage of labor. - correct answer. first Glucagon: Action - correct answer. increases blood glucose by stimulating liver to release stored glycogen