WEST COAST EMT BLOCK 2 EXAM PREP KIT WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ACCURATE ANSWERS RATED A+
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WEST COAST EMT BLOCK 2
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WEST COAST EMT BLOCK 2
WEST COAST EMT BLOCK 2 EXAM PREP KIT
WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
ACCURATE ANSWERS RATED A+
The term "shock" is MOST accurately defined as:
A. a decreased supply of oxygen to the brain.
B. cardiovascular collapse leading to inadequate perfusion.
C. decreased circulation of blood within the v...
WEST COAST EMT BLOCK 2 EXAM PREP KIT WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ACCURATE ANSWERS RATED A+ The term "shock" is MOST accurately defined as: A. a decreased supply of oxygen to the brain. B. cardiovascular collapse leading to inadequate perfusion . C. decreased circulation of blood within the venous circulation. D. decreased function of the respiratory system leading to hypoxia. B. cardiovascular collapse leading to inadequate perfusion. Anaphylactic shock is typically associated with: A. urticaria . B. bradycardia. C. localized welts. D. a severe headache. A. urticaria. Signs of compensated shock include all of the following, EXCEPT: A. restlessness or anxiety. B. pale, cool, clammy skin. C. a feeling of impending doom. D. weak or absent peripheral pulses. D. weak or absent peripheral pulses. When treating a trauma patient who is in shock, LOWEST priority should be given to: A. spinal protection. B. thermal management. C. splinting fractures. D. notifying the hospital. C. splinting fractures. In an otherwise healthy individual, the primary stimulus to breathe is a(n): A.increased level of oxygen in the blood. B.decreased level of oxygen in the blood. C.increased level of carbon dioxide in the blood. D.decreased level of carbon dioxide in the blood. C. increased level of carbon dioxide in the blood. Signs of adequate breathing in the adult include all of the following, EXCEPT: A.pink, warm, dry skin. B.shallow chest rise. C.symmetrical chest movement. D.a respiratory rate of 16 breaths/min. B. shallow chest rise During insertion of an oropharyngeal airway into an unconscious patient, she begins to vomit. The first thing you should do is: A.turn the patient on her side. B.remove the airway at once. C.suction the patient's mouth. D.use a smaller -sized oral airway. A. turn the patient on her side. In which of the following patients would a nasopharyngeal airway be contraindicated? A.A semiconscious patient with a gag reflex B.An unconscious patient with an intact gag reflex C.A patient who fell 20 feet and landed on his or her head D.An unconscious patient who gags when you insert an oral airway C. A patient who fell 20 feet and landed on his or her head You are delivering oxygen to a patient with a nasal cannula at 4 L/min when he begins to complain of a burning sensation in his nose. You should: A. remove the nasal cannula. B. apply a nonrebreathing mask. C. attach an oxygen humidifier. D. increase the flow rate to 6 L/min. C. attach an oxygen humidifier A patient is found unconscious after falling from a third -floor window. His respirations are slow and irregular. You should:
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