EMT- Chapter 17 – Flashcards
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During the primary assessment of a semiconscious 70-year-old female, you should:
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ensure a patent airway and support ventilation as needed
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Interruption of cerebral blood flow may result from all of the following, EXCEPT:
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cerebral vasodilation
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The left cerebral hemisphere controls:
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the right side of the body
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The MOST significant risk factor for a hemorrhagic stroke is:
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hypertension
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The three major parts of the brain are the:
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cerebrum, cerebellum, and brain stem
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When assessing for arm drift of a patient with a suspected stroke, you should:
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ask the patient to close his or her eyes during the assessment
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When caring for a patient with documented hypoglycemia, you should be MOST alert for:
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a seizure
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When you are obtaining medical history from the family of a suspected stroke patient, it is MOST important to determine:
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when the patient last appeared normal
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Which of the following conditions would be the LEAST likely to mimic the signs and symptoms of a stroke?
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hypovolemia
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Which of the following conditions would MOST likely affect the entire brain?
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Respiratory failure or cardiopulmonary arrest
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Which of the following MOST accurately describes a simple partial seizure?
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A seizure that begins in one extremity
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Which of the following MOST accurately describes what the patient will experience during the postictal state that follows a seizure?
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Confusion and fatigue
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Which of the following symptoms would lead the EMT to believe that a patient's headache is caused by sinus congestion?
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The pain is worse when bending over
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You are caring for a 68-year-old man with sudden onset of left-sided paralysis and slurred speech. His airway is patent, his respirations are 14 breaths/min with adequate depth, and his oxygen saturation is 98%. Treatment for this patient should include:
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recovery position and transport
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You respond to a residence for a child who is having a seizure. Upon arrival at the scene, you enter the residence and find the mother holding her child, a 2-year-old male. The child is conscious and crying. According to the mother, the child had been running a high fever and then experienced a seizure that lasted approximately 3 minutes. You should:
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transport the child to the hospital and reassure the mother en route
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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:
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8
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