Hypoperfusion - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

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NREMT FINAL EXAM TEST BANK LATEST EXAM 370+ QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES 2024 LATEST UPDATE|AGRADE Question 1: You are assessing a patient for hypoperfusion. Which of the following signs and symptoms would indicate the presence of hypoperfusion? NREMT FINAL EXAM TEST BANK LATEST EXAM 370+ QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES 2024 LATEST UPDATE|AGRADE Question 1: You are assessing a patient for hypoperfusion. Which of the following signs and s...

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AAOS EMT Exam 2Shock - correct answer inadequate cellular perfusion; hypoperfusion Care of a patient in anaphylaxis (symptoms, priorities, medications, other care?) - correct answer Sever allergic reaction Signs & Symptoms: itching or burning, hives, edema (swelling), pallor, cyanosis, weak pulse, drop in blood pressure Histamine causes reaction Vasodilate, walls permeable, airways restrict Widespread vascular dilation, increased permeability, and bronchoconstriction Give Epin...

NREMT FINAL EXAM TEST BANK LATEST EXAM 370+ QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES|AGRADE Question 1: You are assessing a patient for hypoperfusion. Which of the following signs and symptoms would indicate the presence of hypoperfusion? a. Extreme thirst, restlessness b. Poor mentation, stridor c. Cyanosis, slow respirations d. Pale skin, hypertension - ANSWER- a. Extreme thirst, restlessness Rationale: Extreme thirst and restlessness are both classic signs and symptoms of sh...

NREMT FINAL EXAM TEST BANK LATEST EXAM 370+ QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES|AGRADE Question 1: You are assessing a patient for hypoperfusion. Which of the following signs and symptoms would indicate the presence of hypoperfusion? a. Extreme thirst, restlessness b. Poor mentation, stridor c. Cyanosis, slow respirations d. Pale skin, hypertension - ANSWER- a. Extreme thirst, restlessness Rationale: Extreme thirst and restlessness are both classic signs and symptoms of sh...

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NREMT Trauma Exam Questions and Answers (2023 / 2024) (Verified Answers) Damaged small blood vessels beneath the skin following blunt trauma causes: A:mottling. B:ecchymosis. C:hematoma. D:cyanosis. B; Reason: When small blood vessels beneath the skin are damaged, blood seeps into the soft tissues. This manifests as a bruise, also referred to as ecchymosis. A hematoma develops when larger blood vessels are ruptured and the internal bleeding forms a "lump." Cyanosis is a blue ...