EMT Module 3 Exam (JBL) Ch 13-18 questions with
complete solutions
A condition in which the internal body temperature falls below 95
degrees F (35 degrees celsius) - ANSWER hypothermia
A state in which not enough oxygen is delivered to the tissues of the
body, caused by low output of blood from the heart. It can be a severe
complication of a large acute myocardial infarction, as well as other
conditions - ANSWER cardiogenic shock
An extreme, life-threatening, systemic allergic reaction that may include
shock and respiratory failure. - ANSWER anaphylaxis
The part of the nervous system that controls the involuntary activities of
the body such as the heart rate, blood pressure, and digestion of food. -
ANSWER autonomic nervous system
The difference between the systolic and diastolic pressures - ANSWER
pulse pressure
Shock that occurs when there is a block to blood flow in the heart or
great vessels, causing an insufficient blood supply to the body's tissues.
- ANSWER obstructive shock
,The late stage of shock when blood pressure is falling. - ANSWER
decompensated shock
The precontraction pressure in the heart as the volume of blood builds
up. - ANSWER preload
Circulatory failure caused by paralysis of the nerves that control the size
of the blood vessels, leading to widespread dilation; seen in patients
with spinal cord injuries - ANSWER neurogenic shock
Developing a sensitivity to a substance that initially caused no allergic
reaction. - ANSWER sensitization
Loss of water from the tissues of the body. - ANSWER dehydration
The flow of blood through body tissues and vessels - ANSWER perfusion
The presence of abnormally large amounts of fluid between cells in body
tissues, causing swelling of the affected area. - ANSWER edema
The force or resistance against which the heart pumps. - ANSWER
afterload
, A blood clot that breaks off from a large vein and travels to the blood
vessels of the lung, causing obstruction of blood flow - ANSWER
pulmonary embolism
Shock caused by a sudden, temporary reduction in blood supply to the
brain that causes fainting (syncope). - ANSWER psychogenic shock
Shock caused by severe infection, usually a bacterial infection. - ANSWER
septic shock
A swelling or enlargement of the wall of a blood vessel that results from
weakening of the vessel wall - ANSWER pulse pressure
A condition in which low blood volume, due to massive internal or
external bleeding or extensive loss of body water, results in inadequate
perfusion - ANSWER hypovolemic shock
A condition in which the circulatory system fails to provide sufficient
circulation to maintain normal cellular functions; also called
hypoperfusion - ANSWER shock
The early stage of shock, in which the body can still compensate for
blood loss. - ANSWER compensated shock
The ability of the heart muscle to contract. - ANSWER myocardial
contractility
complete solutions
A condition in which the internal body temperature falls below 95
degrees F (35 degrees celsius) - ANSWER hypothermia
A state in which not enough oxygen is delivered to the tissues of the
body, caused by low output of blood from the heart. It can be a severe
complication of a large acute myocardial infarction, as well as other
conditions - ANSWER cardiogenic shock
An extreme, life-threatening, systemic allergic reaction that may include
shock and respiratory failure. - ANSWER anaphylaxis
The part of the nervous system that controls the involuntary activities of
the body such as the heart rate, blood pressure, and digestion of food. -
ANSWER autonomic nervous system
The difference between the systolic and diastolic pressures - ANSWER
pulse pressure
Shock that occurs when there is a block to blood flow in the heart or
great vessels, causing an insufficient blood supply to the body's tissues.
- ANSWER obstructive shock
,The late stage of shock when blood pressure is falling. - ANSWER
decompensated shock
The precontraction pressure in the heart as the volume of blood builds
up. - ANSWER preload
Circulatory failure caused by paralysis of the nerves that control the size
of the blood vessels, leading to widespread dilation; seen in patients
with spinal cord injuries - ANSWER neurogenic shock
Developing a sensitivity to a substance that initially caused no allergic
reaction. - ANSWER sensitization
Loss of water from the tissues of the body. - ANSWER dehydration
The flow of blood through body tissues and vessels - ANSWER perfusion
The presence of abnormally large amounts of fluid between cells in body
tissues, causing swelling of the affected area. - ANSWER edema
The force or resistance against which the heart pumps. - ANSWER
afterload
, A blood clot that breaks off from a large vein and travels to the blood
vessels of the lung, causing obstruction of blood flow - ANSWER
pulmonary embolism
Shock caused by a sudden, temporary reduction in blood supply to the
brain that causes fainting (syncope). - ANSWER psychogenic shock
Shock caused by severe infection, usually a bacterial infection. - ANSWER
septic shock
A swelling or enlargement of the wall of a blood vessel that results from
weakening of the vessel wall - ANSWER pulse pressure
A condition in which low blood volume, due to massive internal or
external bleeding or extensive loss of body water, results in inadequate
perfusion - ANSWER hypovolemic shock
A condition in which the circulatory system fails to provide sufficient
circulation to maintain normal cellular functions; also called
hypoperfusion - ANSWER shock
The early stage of shock, in which the body can still compensate for
blood loss. - ANSWER compensated shock
The ability of the heart muscle to contract. - ANSWER myocardial
contractility
