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EMD 197 Ch 29
1, 4, 3, 5, 6, 2 - ✔✔Although many of the signs and symptoms of shock are the same no matter what
the cause, the symptoms follow a logical progression as shock develops and worsens. Arrange the
following signs and symptoms in the order that they will most likely appear.
1. Altered mental status 2. Dropping blood pressure 3. Nausea and vomiting 4. Pale, cool, and
clammy skin 5. Increased pulse 6. Increased respirations
1,2,3,4 - ✔✔Blunt trauma is the leading cause of internal injuries and bleeding. Which of the
following are mechanisms of blunt trauma that may cause internal bleeding? 1. Falls 2. Motor vehicle
or motorcycle crashes 3. Auto-pedestrian collisions 4. Blast injuries
Acid buildup decreases and body pH increases - ✔✔Which of the following is not a consequence of
hypoperfusion?
all of the above - ✔✔Which of the following should increase the EMT's suspicion of internal
bleeding?
all of the above: heart is damaged; external bleeding; blood vessels are dilated - ✔✔Which of the
following circumstances may result in hypoperfusion?
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Altered mental status - ✔✔Which of the following is an important early indicator of hypoperfusion?
arteries - ✔✔Which of the following vessels contain blood under the highest amount of pressure?
arteries - ✔✔Which of the following vessels has thick muscular walls that allow constriction and
dilation?
Blood vessels constrict and the heart rate increases - ✔✔Which of the following is part of the body's
compensatory response to blood loss?
brain - ✔✔Which of the following is not part of the circulatory system?
capillaries - ✔✔In which of the following vessels does the vital exchange of oxygen, nutrients, and
wastes take place?
capillaries - ✔✔Which of the following blood vessels cannot stop bleeding by constricting?
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EMD 197 Ch 29
1, 4, 3, 5, 6, 2 - ✔✔Although many of the signs and symptoms of shock are the same no matter what
the cause, the symptoms follow a logical progression as shock develops and worsens. Arrange the
following signs and symptoms in the order that they will most likely appear.
1. Altered mental status 2. Dropping blood pressure 3. Nausea and vomiting 4. Pale, cool, and
clammy skin 5. Increased pulse 6. Increased respirations
1,2,3,4 - ✔✔Blunt trauma is the leading cause of internal injuries and bleeding. Which of the
following are mechanisms of blunt trauma that may cause internal bleeding? 1. Falls 2. Motor vehicle
or motorcycle crashes 3. Auto-pedestrian collisions 4. Blast injuries
Acid buildup decreases and body pH increases - ✔✔Which of the following is not a consequence of
hypoperfusion?
all of the above - ✔✔Which of the following should increase the EMT's suspicion of internal
bleeding?
all of the above: heart is damaged; external bleeding; blood vessels are dilated - ✔✔Which of the
following circumstances may result in hypoperfusion?
%
Altered mental status - ✔✔Which of the following is an important early indicator of hypoperfusion?
arteries - ✔✔Which of the following vessels contain blood under the highest amount of pressure?
arteries - ✔✔Which of the following vessels has thick muscular walls that allow constriction and
dilation?
Blood vessels constrict and the heart rate increases - ✔✔Which of the following is part of the body's
compensatory response to blood loss?
brain - ✔✔Which of the following is not part of the circulatory system?
capillaries - ✔✔In which of the following vessels does the vital exchange of oxygen, nutrients, and
wastes take place?
capillaries - ✔✔Which of the following blood vessels cannot stop bleeding by constricting?
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