Basic EMT Knowledge Questions With Comprehensive Answers Graded A+.

Toddler's Vitas: Respirations Blood Pressure Heart Rate - correct answer Respirations: 20-30 bpm Blood Pressure: 80-90 systolic Heart Rate: about 90-140 beats per minute Children 6-12 - correct answer Respirations: about 15-20 bpm Heart Rate: 70-110 beats per minute Blood pressure: 90-120 systolic Adolescents (12-18) - correct answer Respirations: 12-20 bpm Heart Rate: 60-100 beats per minute Blood Pressure: about 100-120 sytolic Adults - correct answer Respirations: 12-20 bpm Heart Rate: 60-100 beats per minute Blood pressure: 110/70- 130/90 Ventilation - correct answer The moving of air in and out of the lungs. Required for effective oxygenation and respiration Inhalation - correct answer The active part of ventilation. Energy is required Inhalation physiology - correct answer During inhalation, the diaphragm and intercostals contract Intrathoracic pressure decreases, and vacuum is created. Exhalation - correct answer The passive part of ventilation No energy is required Exhalation Physiology - correct answer During exhalation, diaphragm and intercostal muscles relax Thorax decreases in size and air is compressed out of the lungs. Hypoxia - correct answer Inadequate delivery of oxygen to the cells Early indications of Hypoxia - correct answer Restlessness Anxiety Irritability Dyspnea Tachycardia Late indications of Hypoxia - correct answer Altered or decreased consciousness. Cyanosis Bradycardia Oxygenation - correct answer Delivery of oxygen to blood Assessment for breathing includes: - correct answer Looking-Chest rise and fall Listening-Breathing, speaking ability, lung sounds Feeling-Movement of air. Place ear near victims mouth/nose. And place your hand on victim's chest Normal Respiratory Rates: Adults, Children, Infants - correct answer Adults: 12-20 bpm Children: 15-30 bpm Infants: 25-50 bpm