139 Final NREMT EXAM Questions and Answers, Graded A

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139 Final NREMT EXAM Questions and Answers COPD hypoxic oxygen >>>Patients who retain CO2 all the time, such as those with ____, lose their ability to sense that gas. They end up depending upon ___... _ drive, using ____ levels to regulate their breathing. oximeter 94 99 >>>An EMT should check for oxygen saturation levels with an ___. Ideally, the saturation level should be between ___ and ___ percent. 94 >>>If the patient is breathing normally his oxygen saturation level is greater than ___ percent BVM >>>Recognizing early signs of respiratory failure is key. If the patient looks tired, is having difficulty remaining alert, or his skin becomes very pale or cyanotic, cool, and clammy, it's time to break out your ____ and deliver manual ventilations. anxiety >>>An early sign of hypoxia is ____. anaphylaxis >>>_____ is an exposure to an allergen such as a bee sting or peanuts; drooling; reddened oropharynx; muffled or whispered voice; possible hypotension. croup >>>___ usually occurs in young children; fever; stridor, raspy cough; sometimes relieved with a quick change in air temperature open >>>patent airway means __ airway epiglotitis >>>High fever; drooling; reddened oropharynx; muffled or whispered voice; unable to lie down is a sign of ____ Pertussis >>>____ is prevalent in children; dark, thick mucous production; 1-2 week history of mild fever and coughing that worsens in duration and discomfort. cystic fibrosis >>>___ ____ is a genetic condition; chronic illness with acute worsening; heavy mucous production. psychogenic hyperventilation >>>____ ____ occurs because of a psychological trigger; normal lung sounds; carpopedal spasms; numbness in face, hands, or feet. perfusion triangle >>>The heart, blood and vasculature make up a ____ ____, where all three parts interact with each other to create circulation. perfusion >>>The primary function of the cardiovascular system is to maintain ___ throughout the bodyBaroreceptors bloodstream >>>____ in the carotid arteries sense a drop in BP, they send signals to the brain that, in turn, sends signals to the body to do such things as increase heart rate, increase the strength of ventricular contractions, constrict appropriate arteries, and even decrease the amount of water being filtered by the kidneys so that more fluid stays within the ___. 60 100 >>>Your normal resting pulse should be strong, regular, and pumping at about ____ to ___ beats per minute while at rest. 120 80 >>>Your blood pressure should be roughly around ___ mm Hg or less systolic and about ___ mm Hg or less diastolic when measured at the distal bicep region of the arm. lower high >>>Having a ___-than-normal BP is much better than having ___ BP. respiratory >>>Tightly connected to the cardiovascular system is the ___ system; what happens in one is often reflected in the other. 12 20 >>>Under normal conditions, the patient's respiratory rate should be about ___ to ____ breaths per minute without any major effort. angina pectoris >>>____ ____ is a condition marked by severe pain in the chest, often also spreading to the shoulders, arms, and neck, caused by an inadequate blood supply to the heart. ischemia >>>____ is an inadequate blood supply to an organ or part of the body, especially the heart muscles. AMI >>>Patients with angina pectoris and atherosclerosis have the same signs and symptoms as people with ____ acute coronary syndrome >>>Angina and AMI are part of a spectrum of conditions known as ___ ___ ___, or ACS. cardiogenic >>>____ shock is characterized by Hypotension; cool, pale, and diaphoretic skin; may have chest pain associated with poor perfusion. aortic aneurysm >>>An _____ ____ is a weakening in the aorta's wall causing it to bulge out or tear (dissection) resulting in loss of pressure and bleeding. homeostasis >>>To understand how the body works, you have to look at it as a series of systems that interact to create the state known as ____ aortic aneurysm >>>A Patient with an ____ ____ may complain of sudden tearing or knifelike pain in chest or centered between shoulder blades; may have unequal pulsesin arms or legs; may experience a rapid drop in blood pressure, tachycardia, or tachypnea. In rare cases, may have a palpable abdominal mass. compensate >>>When something goes wrong somewhere in the body, the systems work to ___ and then combat the issue. oxygenation >>>EMTs evaluate mental status early and often — even simply being sleepy may be an early indication of an ____, ventilation, or circulation issue. brain >>>Checking for orientation status — awareness of person, place, time, and event — gives you a more precise understanding of how affected the ___ is in neurological emergencies. Alcohol asthma arrhythmia allergic reaction epilepsy insulin overdose uremia underdose trauma infection psychogenic stroke >>>A mnemonic, AEIOU TIPS, can be used to quickly remember a variety of conditions that can cause altered mental status. Use it when you're asked to determine the underlying cause of a patient's altered mental status. It stands for: visceral >>>The ___ membrane lies on top of the organs parietal >>>The ___ lies against the walls of the abdominal cavity. appendicitis >>>Pain centered in right lower quadrant or beginning around the navel and moving downward over a few hours. Fever, body aches, chills. May feel nauseous, vomit. If appendix ruptures, may cause peritonitis. Cholecystitis >>>Rapid onset of sharp, severe pain in right upper quadrant, radiates to back, right shoulder, or flank 30-60 minutes after a meal rich in fat. May experience nausea, vomiting, indigestion, gas. Cholecystitis >>>____ is an inflammation of the gallbladder; often caused by gallstones that block the gallbladder, causing it to swell esophageal varices >>>A weakness in the wall of the esophagus may suddenly burst, causing massive bleeding. Patient vomits large amounts of bright red blood. Shock is likely. anaphylaxis heart attack >>>Assisting a patient with an epinephrine autoinjector can be life-saving in ___, but potentially dangerous in a simple allergic reaction because epinephrine puts huge demands on the heart and could cause a ____ ___. airways >>>In anaphylaxis, the swelling can happen in the upper and lower ___, making it very difficult to breathe. The bronchioles begin to constrict, causing wheezing. polyphasia >>>excessive eating is called ___polydipsia >>>excessive thirst is called ___ polyuria >>>excessive urination hyperglycemia >>>Polyphasia, polydipsia and polyuria, with acetone sweet breath, Kussmaul breathing are signs are ____ Thrombophilia >>>___ is a tendency for blood clots to form, especially in the lower legs. deep vein thrombosis >>>A condition known as ___ ____ ___ (DVT) is often the source of pulmonary emboli, where parts of the clot break off and travel back to the heart, getting lodged in the pulmonary circulation. DVT can cause pain, tenderness, and swelling in the calf area of the lower leg. kidney >>>Chronic ____ failure usually results from diseases such as hypertension or diabetes. abruptio >>>Placenta ____: The placenta abruptly tears partially away from uterine wall. previa >>>Placenta ____: The placenta grows over the cervix. Supine hypotensive >>>___ ____ syndrome: Increasing weight of the uterus presses down on the vena cava in the supine position, causing decreased blood flow back to the heart. 10 7 >>>For an APGAR scale the highest score is a ___; the lowest is zero. A score of ___ or greater in the first minute is considered normal. appearance pulse grimace activity respirations >>>APGAR stands for: massage fundus >>>After delivery of a child the very last thing you do is ____ the ___ child birth >>>These are the steps of APGAR >>>This is known as the ____ scale 1 5 >>>An APGAR score is calculated for the newborn at __ minute, and then __ minutes after birth breech >>>This is an example of a ___. Cradle the emerging body with one arm while creating a V-shaped space with two fingers to create a small space for the newborn to breathe while the head is still in the birth canal. nuchal cord >>>This is an example of a ___ ____limb presentation >>>This is an example of ___ ___ prolapsed cord >>>This is an example of a ___ ___. This is a life-threatening event requiring immediate transport. meconium >>>An early sign that you may need to resuscitate upon delivery is the presence of ___. ___ is a dark green/brown bowel movement that is released prematurely in the womb by the fetus in distress. Pelvic inflammatory disease >>>___ ____ ___ (PID) is an infection that affects the female reproductive system. Bacteria enter the body through the vaginal canal, usually during intercourse, and can infect the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries, causing pain, foul-smelling vaginal discharge, and fever. [Show More]

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