EMT neurological emergencies quiz with
Correct Answers
Which of the following conditions would MOST likely affect the entire brain? respiratory
failure or cardiopulmonary arrest
Interruption of cerebral blood flow may result from all of the following, EXCEPT: cerebral
vasodilation
Your patient opens his eyes, moans, and pulls away from you when you pinch his trapezius
muscle. You should assign a Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score of: 8
The three major parts of the brain are the: cerebrum, cerebellum, brain stem
A patient whose speech is slurred and difficult to understand is experiencing: Dysarthria
Which of the following symptoms would lead the EMT to believe that a patients headache is
caused by sinus congestion? The pain is worse when bending over
Correct Answers
Which of the following conditions would MOST likely affect the entire brain? respiratory
failure or cardiopulmonary arrest
Interruption of cerebral blood flow may result from all of the following, EXCEPT: cerebral
vasodilation
Your patient opens his eyes, moans, and pulls away from you when you pinch his trapezius
muscle. You should assign a Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score of: 8
The three major parts of the brain are the: cerebrum, cerebellum, brain stem
A patient whose speech is slurred and difficult to understand is experiencing: Dysarthria
Which of the following symptoms would lead the EMT to believe that a patients headache is
caused by sinus congestion? The pain is worse when bending over
