120 Questions
What is the average respiratory rate for an infant?
30-60 Breaths/Min
What is the dosage of Epinephrine for pediatric patients?
0.15mg
What is the indication for administering Oxygen?
To reverse hypoxia
What is the contraindication for administering Aspirin?
Hypersensitivity
What is the action of Albuterol?
Stimulates the nervous system causing bronchodilation
What is the dosage of Naloxone for opioid poisoning?
2-10mg
What is the indication for administering Activated Charcoal?
Overdose or poisoning
What is the primary responsibility of an EMT when arriving on the scene?
To assume responsibility for the assessment and care of the patient
What is the definition of shock?
Insufficient perfusion of organs and tissues
What is the acronym HIPAA an abbreviation for?
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
What is the term for the process of moving air into and out of the lungs?
Ventilation
What is the purpose of an oropharyngeal airway?
To keep the tongue back from blocking the upper airway
What is an individual's responsibility to provide patient care known as?
Duty to Act
What is the term for the actual exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the alveoli and tissues of the body?
Respiration
What is the part of the upper airway that separates the trachea from the esophagus?
Epiglottis
What is an EMT's obligation regarding Protected Health Information (PHI)?
To guard it from unlawful disclosure
What is the primary cause of tissue death in cardiogenic shock?
Inadequate function of the heart
What is the term for the collection of fluid between the pericardial sac and the myocardium?
Pericardial effusion
Which type of shock is caused by severe allergic reactions?
Anaphylactic shock
What is the term for the point of no return in shock, where the body is unable to recover?
Irreversible shock
What is the primary difference between compensated and decompensated shock?
Mental status
What is the ratio of compressions to breaths in CPR protocol?
30:2
What is the term for the type of shock caused by inadequate amount of fluid in the circulatory system?
Hypovolemic shock
What is the term for the obstruction that prevents adequate blood flow?
Obstructive shock
What is the primary cause of Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI)?
A blockage in a coronary artery
Which of the following is a characteristic of unstable angina?
Pain is associated with high risk of spontaneous AMI
What is the term for the death of heart muscle tissue?
Infarction
What is the primary difference between a TIA and a stroke?
The duration of the symptoms
What is the most common type of stroke?
Ischemic stroke
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of AMI?
Pain that resolves with rest
What is the term for a reduction in blood supply to the brain?
Ischemia
Which of the following is a characteristic of stable angina?
Pain that occurs in response to physical activity
Which type of diabetes is characterized by the body's inability to produce insulin due to an autoimmune disorder?
Type 1 diabetes
What is the term for the respiratory pattern that is the body's attempt to reduce the acid level by releasing more carbon dioxide through the lungs?
Kussmaul Respirations
Which of the following organs is classified as a hollow organ?
Stomach
What is the term for the speech disorder characterized by difficulty expressing thoughts?
Aphasia
What is the term for the condition characterized by excessive thirst, hunger, and urination?
Polyuria, polyphagia, and polydipsia
Which of the following is a sign of stroke?
Sudden vision loss in one eye
What is the term for the severe form of alcohol withdrawal characterized by frightening hallucinations?
Delirium Tremens
Which of the following organs is at risk of severe and unseen hemorrhage due to injury?
Liver
What is the primary responsibility of an EMT when arriving on the scene?
To assume responsibility for the assessment and care of the patient
Which part of the upper airway separates the trachea from the esophagus?
Epiglottis
What is the purpose of an EMT's duty to act?
To provide patient care due to statutory or functional responsibility
What is the term for the process of loading oxygen molecules onto hemoglobin molecules in the bloodstream?
Oxygenation
What is the purpose of an AED in BLS training?
To restore a normal heart rhythm in cardiac arrest patients
What is the term for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996?
HIPAA
What is the purpose of an oropharyngeal airway in patient care?
To keep the tongue from blocking the upper airway
What is an EMT's obligation regarding Protected Health Information (PHI)?
To guard PHI from unlawful disclosure
What is the average respiratory rate for an adolescent?
12-16 breaths/min
What is the indication for administering Epinephrine?
Anaphylactic shock
What is the action of Naloxone?
Reverses respiratory depression secondary to opioid overdose
What is the primary difference between compensated and decompensated shock?
Body's ability to compensate for insufficient perfusion of organs and tissues
What is the indication for administering Aspirin?
Mild pain or fever
What is the term for the actual exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the alveoli and tissues of the body?
Oxygenation
What is the action of Ibuprofen?
NSAID that reduces inflammation and fever
What is the term for the type of shock caused by inadequate amount of fluid in the circulatory system?
Hypovolemic shock
What is the primary cause of tissue death in cardiogenic shock?
Inadequate function of the heart
What is the characteristic of decompensated shock?
High RR, High HR, Low BP
What is the term for the type of shock caused by severe infections?
Septic shock
What is the purpose of the AED in CPR protocol?
To analyze the heart's rhythm and deliver a shock if necessary
What is the term for the collection of fluid between the pericardial sac and the myocardium?
Pericardial effusion
What is the primary cause of anaphylactic shock?
Severe allergic reactions
What is the term for the type of shock caused by inadequate amount of fluid in the circulatory system?
Hypovolemic shock
What is the primary difference between compensated and decompensated shock?
The body's ability to compensate for blood loss
What is the primary cause of tissue death in hemorrhagic shock?
Inadequate blood volume
What is the main reason why angina pectoris can result from a spasm in the artery?
The artery is unable to supply enough oxygen to the heart tissue
What is the primary difference between the pain of AMI and angina?
The duration of the pain
Which of the following is a characteristic of diabetic ketoacidosis?
Blood glucose level higher than 400 mg/dL
What is the result of an ischemic stroke?
The death of brain tissue
What is the primary function of the pancreas in the body?
Production of insulin and glucagon
What is the primary difference between a hemorrhagic stroke and an ischemic stroke?
The cause of the stroke
Which of the following is a sign of left hemisphere stroke?
Paralysis of the right side of the body
What is the term for the condition when stroke-like symptoms resolve on their own in less than 24 hours?
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
What is the primary difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes?
Type 1 is caused by insulin deficiency, while type 2 is caused by insulin resistance
What is the primary cause of AMI?
A blockage in a coronary artery
What is the term for the speech disorder characterized by slurred speech?
Dysarthria
Which of the following is a characteristic of hollow organs?
May spill into the abdominal cavity when ruptured
What is the term for the death of heart muscle tissue?
Infarction
What is the term for the condition characterized by excessive thirst, hunger, and urination?
Diabetes
What is the characteristic of unstable angina that distinguishes it from stable angina?
The pain is associated with a high risk of spontaneous AMI
What is the normal capillary refill time?
2 seconds
What is the dosage of oral glucose for a patient with hypoglycemia?
1/2 to 1 tube
What is the primary responsibility of an EMT when arriving on the scene?
To assume responsibility for the assessment and care of the patient
What is the respiratory rate for a preschool-aged child?
22-34 breaths/min
What is the lower airway responsible for?
Ventilation of the lungs
What is the purpose of the oropharyngeal airway?
To keep the tongue from blocking the upper airway
What is the indication for administering Naloxone?
Opioid overdose
What is the duty to act in EMS?
A legal responsibility to provide patient care
What is the normal blood pressure range for a 2-year-old child?
106/86 mmHg
What is the responsibility of an EMT regarding protected health information (PHI)?
To guard PHI from unlawful disclosure
What is the purpose of an activated charcoal?
To absorb ingested toxins
What is the primary function of the upper airway?
To provide a pathway for air to enter the lungs
What is the normal pulse range for a preschool-aged child?
60-140 beats/min
What is the dosage of Aspirin for an adult patient with chest pain of cardiac origin?
162-324 mg
What is the responsibility of an EMT when not on duty and observing an accident?
To not intervene and let others handle it
What is the primary difference between ventilation and oxygenation?
Ventilation is the physical act of moving air into and out of the lungs, while oxygenation is the process of loading oxygen molecules onto hemoglobin
What is the primary reason why the left ventricle is more prone to myocardial infarction?
It requires more oxygen and nutrients
What is the primary difference between ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes?
Cause of the stroke
What is the term for the condition when heart muscle tissue is not receiving enough oxygen?
Ischemia
What is the characteristic of unstable angina that distinguishes it from stable angina?
It is associated with a high risk of AMI
What is the term for the symptoms of a stroke that resolve on their own in less than 24 hours?
Transient ischemic attack
What is the primary cause of death in myocardial infarction?
Death of heart muscle tissue
What is the term for the pain that occurs when heart muscle tissue is not receiving enough oxygen?
Angina pectoris
What is the characteristic of AMI that distinguishes it from angina?
It lasts for more than 30 minutes
What is the primary cause of Cardiogenic Shock?
Inadequate Function of the Heart
What is the result of Pericardial effusion?
Collection of Fluid between the Pericardial Sac and the Myocardium
What is the characteristic of Decompensated Shock?
High RR, High HR, Low BP
What is the primary cause of Hypovolemic Shock?
Inadequate Amount of Fluid in the Circulatory System
What is the primary difference between Hemorrhagic and Non-Hemorrhagic Shock?
Hemorrhagic shock is caused by bleeding, while Non-Hemorrhagic shock is caused by burns or loss of fluid without bleeding
What is the term for the point of no return in shock, where the body is unable to recover?
Irreversible Shock
What is the primary cause of Neurogenic Shock?
Damage to the Spinal Cord
What is the purpose of CPR protocol in the event of Cardiac Arrest?
To restore blood flow to the heart and other vital organs
What is the primary cause of diabetic ketoacidosis?
Hyperglycemia
What is the primary function of the liver?
Cleansing blood
What is the term for the speech disorder characterized by difficulty expressing thoughts?
Aphasia
What is the primary difference between the right and left hemispheres of the brain?
One affects the right side of the body, the other affects the left side of the body
What is the term for the respiratory pattern that is the body's attempt to reduce the acid level by releasing more carbon dioxide through the lungs?
Kussmaul respirations
What is the primary reason why type 1 diabetes is often diagnosed in early childhood?
The pancreas is unable to produce insulin
What is the primary characteristic of hollow organs?
They can spill into the abdominal cavity if ruptured
What is the term for the condition characterized by sudden weakness or numbness in the face, arm, or leg?
Stroke
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