EMT National Registry questions with correct answers

3 effects of intracranial pressure on vital signs ans bradycardia, irregular breathing, hypertension ___ ___ is part of a syndrome called chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) ans chronic bronchitis ___ ___ is usually caused by viruses or bacteria and may last several days or weeks. ans Acute bronchitis a group of diseases characterized by the pathological limitation of airflow in the airway that is not fully reversible. ans COPD A late sign of shock is: ans decreased blood pressure A PASG is contraindicated if the patient presents with cardiogenic shock or _______. ans abnormal lung sounds a policy or protocol issued by a medical director that authorizes EMTs to perform particular skills in certain situations ans standing orders A sign of breathing difficulty in children is a decrease in ___ ___. ans pulse rate A sudden loss of _______ of blood is considered serious in an average adult. ans 1000cc