EMT National Registry Final Exam 2024.

EMT National Registry Final Exam 2024. 3 effects of intracranial pressure on vital signs - ANSWER bradycardia, irregular breathing, hypertension ___ ___ is part of a syndrome called chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) - ANSWER chronic bronchitis ___ ___ is usually caused by viruses or bacteria and may last several days or weeks. - ANSWER Acute bronchitis a group of diseases characterized by the pathological limitation of airflow in the airway that is not fully reversible. - ANSWER COPD A late sign of shock is: - ANSWER decreased blood pressure A PASG is contraindicated if the patient presents with cardiogenic shock or _______. - ANSWER abnormal lung sounds a policy or protocol issued by a medical director that authorizes EMTs to perform particular skills in certain situations - ANSWER standing orders A sign of breathing difficulty in children is a decrease in ___ ___. - ANSWER pulse rate A sudden loss of _______ of blood is considered serious in an average adult. - ANSWER 1000cc A thrombus which has broken loose, moving with blood flow, is called - ANSWER an embolism A weakened section of an arterial wall that begins to dilate is known as a(n) - ANSWER aneurysm