100% satisfaction guarantee Immediately available after payment Both online and in PDF No strings attached
logo-home
EMR Chapter 16 Exam | Questions & Answers (100 %Score) Latest Updated 2024/2025 Comprehensive Questions A+ Graded Answers | 100% Pass $13.48   Add to cart

Exam (elaborations)

EMR Chapter 16 Exam | Questions & Answers (100 %Score) Latest Updated 2024/2025 Comprehensive Questions A+ Graded Answers | 100% Pass

 3 views  0 purchase
  • Course
  • NREMT EMR
  • Institution
  • NREMT EMR

EMR Chapter 16 Exam | Questions & Answers (100 %Score) Latest Updated 2024/2025 Comprehensive Questions A+ Graded Answers | 100% Pass

Preview 2 out of 9  pages

  • August 4, 2024
  • 9
  • 2024/2025
  • Exam (elaborations)
  • Questions & answers
  • NREMT EMR
  • NREMT EMR
avatar-seller
VasilyKichigin
EMR Chapter 16 Exam | Questions & Answers (100 %Score) Latest Updated 2024/2025
Comprehensive Questions A+ Graded Answers | 100% Pass


A patient with altered mental status is best defined as one who: - ✔✔is not alert or responsive to
surroundings.



A patient who is unresponsive and having generalized muscle contractions is likely experiencing a(n): -
✔✔seizure.



Which one of the following is the best example of appropriate care for a seizure patient? - ✔✔Protect
the patient from injury, and place him or her in the recovery position following the seizure.



A patient who presents with abnormal behavior that is unacceptable to family members and others is
said to be experiencing a(n): - ✔✔behavioral emergency.



One of the best techniques for dealing with a patient experiencing a behavioral emergency is to: -
✔✔speak in a calm and reassuring voice.



Which one of the following is NOT evaluated as part of the Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale? -
✔✔Abnormal speech

*Equal circulation*

Facial droop

Arm drift



Your patient is presenting with an altered mental status and a history of diabetes. He states that he took
his normal dose of insulin this morning but has not had anything to eat. His most likely problem is: -
✔✔hypoglycemia.



You are caring for a 16-year-old who intentionally ingested a large number of Tylenol pills approximately
30 minutes ago. You should: - ✔✔contact poison control.



You have responded to a call for a possible overdose, you should first: - ✔✔ensure the scene is safe.

, What is the most commonly abused substance in the United States? - ✔✔Alcohol



Compared to hyperglycemia, hypoglycemia has an onset that is: - ✔✔usually faster.



Which medical emergency is caused by a disruption of blood flow to the brain? - ✔✔Stroke



Once a seizure has ended, the patient is said to be in the _____________ state. - ✔✔postictal



The process of sending a patient's blood through an artificial filter is referred to as: - ✔✔hemodialysis.



All of the following are common causes of renal failure EXCEPT: - ✔✔*heart attack*

injury to the kidneys.

diabetes.

kidney infection.



You are caring for a 10-year-old boy who was stung by a bee. He is crying in pain and able to breathe
and swallow without difficulty. You observe a small red dot where the sting occurred, and he states that
it itches. This is most likely a: - ✔✔mild reaction that may not require transport.



A severe allergic reaction causes the air passages: - ✔✔to constrict and the blood vessels to dilate.



Define altered mental status - ✔✔A state characterized by a decrease in the patient's alertness and
responsiveness to his surroundings. This decrease in mental status may appear as confusion and/or
slowness to respond



Define behavioral emergency - ✔✔a situation in which an individual exhibits abnormal behavior that is
unacceptable or intolerable to the patient, family, or community.



Clonic muscle activity - ✔✔jerking action of the arms and legs during a seizure

The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:

Guaranteed quality through customer reviews

Guaranteed quality through customer reviews

Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.

Quick and easy check-out

Quick and easy check-out

You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.

Focus on what matters

Focus on what matters

Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!

Frequently asked questions

What do I get when I buy this document?

You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.

Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?

Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.

Who am I buying these notes from?

Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller VasilyKichigin. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.

Will I be stuck with a subscription?

No, you only buy these notes for $13.48. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.

Can Stuvia be trusted?

4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)

79271 documents were sold in the last 30 days

Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now

Start selling
$13.48
  • (0)
  Add to cart