Paramedic CH 18 Neurologic Emergencies
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
What is the most sensitive organ within the body to variable temperature and fluctuating oxygen
and glucose levels - CORRECT ANSWER - The Brain
A persons talking and explaining to you what hearts gives you what kind of understanding in
regards to their nervous system - CORRECT ANSWER - Provides evidence of a
functioning nervous system
If a person has an messy or dirty house this can be a sign of - CORRECT ANSWER -
Nervous system condition
What are 4 nerves responsible for airway control - CORRECT ANSWER - trigeminal,
glossopharyngeal, vagus and hypoglossal
(Swallowing, tongue control, muscles in hypopharynx are slightly contracted)
Stridor is a classic sign of - CORRECT ANSWER - Partial airway obstruction
What can cause Trismus or clenching of the teeth - CORRECT ANSWER - Seizure, severe
head injury or cerebral hypoxia
What do you want your sp02 to be around - CORRECT ANSWER - greater than 94
percent
When do we hyperventilate patients - CORRECT ANSWER - Signs of increased
intracranial pressure
, What part of the brain controls breathing depth and rate or breathing - CORRECT
ANSWER - Pons and Medulla
Define:
Eupnea
Tachpnea
Bradypnea
Apnea
Hyperpnea
Cheyne-Stokes
Biot/ataxic
Kussmaul
Apneustic - CORRECT ANSWER - Regular rate and pattern
Incresed rate regular pattern
decreased rate and regular pattern
Absence of breathing
Rapid rgular deep respirations
Gradual increases and decreased in respirations with periods of apnea
Irregular respirations with periods of apnea
Extreme Tachynpnea and hypernea
Prolonged inspiratory phase with shortened expiratory phaae and bradypnea
What condition can cause Kussmaul respirations - CORRECT ANSWER - Diabetic
Ketoacidosis and Acidosis
What can cause Cheyne- Stokes, Apneustic, Biot/Ataxic - CORRECT ANSWER - brain
stem injury
What are the symptoms of Cushing Reflex - CORRECT ANSWER - Bradycardia
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
What is the most sensitive organ within the body to variable temperature and fluctuating oxygen
and glucose levels - CORRECT ANSWER - The Brain
A persons talking and explaining to you what hearts gives you what kind of understanding in
regards to their nervous system - CORRECT ANSWER - Provides evidence of a
functioning nervous system
If a person has an messy or dirty house this can be a sign of - CORRECT ANSWER -
Nervous system condition
What are 4 nerves responsible for airway control - CORRECT ANSWER - trigeminal,
glossopharyngeal, vagus and hypoglossal
(Swallowing, tongue control, muscles in hypopharynx are slightly contracted)
Stridor is a classic sign of - CORRECT ANSWER - Partial airway obstruction
What can cause Trismus or clenching of the teeth - CORRECT ANSWER - Seizure, severe
head injury or cerebral hypoxia
What do you want your sp02 to be around - CORRECT ANSWER - greater than 94
percent
When do we hyperventilate patients - CORRECT ANSWER - Signs of increased
intracranial pressure
, What part of the brain controls breathing depth and rate or breathing - CORRECT
ANSWER - Pons and Medulla
Define:
Eupnea
Tachpnea
Bradypnea
Apnea
Hyperpnea
Cheyne-Stokes
Biot/ataxic
Kussmaul
Apneustic - CORRECT ANSWER - Regular rate and pattern
Incresed rate regular pattern
decreased rate and regular pattern
Absence of breathing
Rapid rgular deep respirations
Gradual increases and decreased in respirations with periods of apnea
Irregular respirations with periods of apnea
Extreme Tachynpnea and hypernea
Prolonged inspiratory phase with shortened expiratory phaae and bradypnea
What condition can cause Kussmaul respirations - CORRECT ANSWER - Diabetic
Ketoacidosis and Acidosis
What can cause Cheyne- Stokes, Apneustic, Biot/Ataxic - CORRECT ANSWER - brain
stem injury
What are the symptoms of Cushing Reflex - CORRECT ANSWER - Bradycardia
