EMT Medical Conditions Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified

EMT Medical Conditions Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified What is the medical condition characterized by wheezing and bronchospasm due to narrowed airways? Asthma What condition is caused by a sudden blockage in a coronary artery? Heart attack What is the name of the condition where the body cannot produce enough insulin or respond to it properly? Diabetes What do we call a sudden loss of blood supply to the brain resulting in neurological deficits? Stroke What condition causes low blood sugar and may result in altered mental status? 2 Hypoglycemia What is the term for an abnormally high blood sugar level? Hyperglycemia What is the EMT's main concern when treating a patient having a seizure? Protecting the patient from injury What condition is most likely when a patient has chest pain, shortness of breath, and pain radiating to the arm? Myocardial infarction What condition involves inflammation of the air sacs in the lungs, often causing fever, cough, and difficulty breathing? Pneumonia What is the term for a life-threatening allergic reaction that affects the airway and circulation? Anaphylaxis 3 What condition involves fluid build-up in the lungs and can be caused by congestive heart failure? Pulmonary edema What is the name for the condition in which the lower airway is chronically inflamed, making breathing difficult? Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease What is the term for a blockage of a blood vessel in the lungs? Pulmonary embolism What condition is likely when a patient has confusion, fever, and a stiff neck? Meningitis What medical condition causes temporary loss of consciousness due to decreased blood flow to the brain? Syncope 4 What is the most common cause of altered mental status in diabetic patients? Hypoglycemia What condition involves sudden, irregular electrical activity in the brain, often causing convulsions? Seizure