Test
Essential Life Sciences
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Preguntas del test (152)
1Causes of hyperkalemia include:
- ADiabetic Ketoacidosis
- BDiabetes Insipidus
- CAdministration of ventolin to asthmatic patients.
- DMyocardial Infarction
- EAll of the above.
2In adults, the epiphyses contain:
- ARed Marrow
- BYellow Marrow
- CSalts
- DMinerals
3Myoglobinuria can cause the following conditions:
- APulmonary Embolism
- BCongestive Heart Failure
- CLiver Cirrhosis
- DRenal Failure
4Transformation is the process by which a normal cell becomes a cancer cell.
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
5Glycolysis is an example of a __________.
- ASingle Replacement Reaction
- BDouble Replacement Reaction
- CSynthesis Reaction
- DDecomposition Reaction
6Match the vertebral column region with the number of vertebrae within it:
Thoracic [blank_start]12[blank_end]
Sacrum [blank_start]5[blank_end]
Coccyx [blank_start]4[blank_end]
Cervical [blank_start]7[blank_end]
Lumbar [blank_start]5[blank_end]- A12
- B5
- C4
- D7
- E12
- F5
- G4
- H7
- I5
- J12
- K4
- L7
- M7
- N12
- O5
- P4
- Q5
- R12
- S4
- T7
7The normal pH in the human body is:
- A7.40-7.50
- B7.30-7.40
- C7.35-7.45
- D7.25-7.35
8What type of cartilage is our skeletal system primarily made of during fetal development?
- AArticular
- BHyaline
- CFibrocartiage
- DElastic
9What percentage of our total body weight is made up of water?
- A20-40
- B80-90
- C40-50
- D60-80
10Match the directional term with its correct description:
Inferior - [blank_start]toward the lower part of a structure[blank_end]
Transverse Section - [blank_start]divides into superior and inferior parts[blank_end]
Medial - [blank_start]toward or at the midline of the body[blank_end]
Superior - [blank_start]toward the upper part of a structure[blank_end]
Sagittal Section - [blank_start]divides the body into right and left par[blank_end]ts- Atoward the lower part of a structure
- Bdivides into superior and inferior parts
- Ctoward or at the midline of the body
- Dtoward the upper part of a structure
- Edivides the body into right and left par
- Fdivides into superior and inferior parts
- Gtoward the lower part of a structure
- Htoward or at the midline of the body
- Itoward the upper part of a structure
- Jdivides the body into right and left par
- Ktoward or at the midline of the body
- Ltoward the lower part of a structure
- Mdivides into superior and inferior parts
- Ntoward the upper part of a structure
- Odivides the body into right and left
- Ptoward the upper part of a structure
- Qdivides the body into right and left
- Rtoward or at the midline of the body
- Sdivides into superior and inferior parts
- Ttoward the lower part of a structure
- Udivides the body into right and left par
- Vtoward the lower part of a structure
- Wdivides into superior and inferior parts
- Xtoward or at the midline of the body
- Ytoward the upper part of a structure
11A perforating canal in bone allows for the passage of blood vessels and nerves.
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
12Anaplasia is defined as:
- Aan increase in the number of cells
- Bindependence from normal cellular controls
- Cthe loss of differentiation
- Duncontrolled proliferation
13The perimysium is connective tissue that wraps around a bundle of muscle fibers.
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
14Which tissue type is avascular?
- Anervous
- Bepithelial
- Cmuscle
- Dconnective
15All cells have the following regions:
- Anucleus
- Bcytoplasm
- Cmitchondria
- Dplasma membrane
- Eall of the above
- FA, B, and D
16The epiphyseal line is composed of hyaline cartilage in young, growing bone.
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
17Which tissue does not form scar tissue during tissue regeneration?
- Abrain
- Bliver
- Clungs
- Dheart
18Skeletal muscle has which of the following characteristics?
- Astriated
- Bvoluntary
- Cone nucleus per cell
- Dautomaticity
- EA and B
- FA and C
19The elbow is __________ to the shoulder.
- Alateral
- Bdistal
- Cinferior
- Dproximal
20In a synthesis reaction, __________ for bond formation.
- Aenergy is released
- BATP converts to ADP
- Cenergy is absorbed
- Dno energy is required
21How many ATP are created during aerobic respiration?
- A2
- B1
- C36
- D32
22If the hydrogen ion concentration in the body rises too much, the respiratory system will compensate by:
- ANo Change - but the kidneys will secrete hydrogen.
- BDecreasing Respirations
- CNo Change - but the kidneys will reabsorb bicarbonate.
- DIncreasing Respirations
23You respond to an unresponsive patient with weak peripheral pulses. The patient has a history of drug abuse and is cyanotic with pinpoint pupils. The patient is breathing at 4-6/min. What type of acid-base imbalance might this patient likely have?
- AResp acidosis
- BResp alkalosis
- CMeta acidosis
- DMeta alkalosis
24If homeostasis is disrupted within the body, what can happen?
- Atrauma
- Bnothing
- Cillness and disease
- Dillness and trauma
25What is the name of the specialized plasma membrane that encloses a muscle cell?
- Asarcoplasmic reticulum
- Bsarcomere
- Cmyofibril
- Dsarcolemma
26When the number of hydrogen ions in the body increases, pH __________.
- Aremains unchanged
- Bdoes not change as hydrogen ions do not influence pH
- Cdecreases
- Dincreases
27A patient who has sustained a crush injury may present with signs and symptoms consistent with hypokalemia.
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
28When ATP is broken down, __________ is released.
- Amagnesium
- Benergy
- Cglucose
- DADP
29Severe hyperkalemia can cause life-threatening cardiac dysrhythmias.
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
30The low specific heat capacity of water helps to maintain a consistent body temperature.
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
31Match the description of nerve impulse transmission to the muscle cell in the order that it occurs.
Sodium enters the muscle cell while potassium leaves. [blank_start]Step 4[blank_end]
Acetylcholine is released into the synaptic cleft. [blank_start]Step 3[blank_end]
Action potential reaches the axon terminal of the motor neuron. [blank_start]Step 1[blank_end]
Calcium channels open and calcium enters the axon terminal. [blank_start]Step 2[blank_end]- A4
- B1
- C2
- D3
- E1
- F2
- G3
- H4
- I1
- J2
- K3
- L4
- M1
- N2
- O3
- P4
32Vesicular transport is a type of active transport.
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
33The Carbonic Acid - Sodium Bicarbonate buffer system is the primary buffering system in the body.
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
34Match the description with the order in which it occurs during fracture repair.
Hematoma forms - [blank_start]1[blank_end]
Fibrocartilage callus forms - [blank_start]2[blank_end]
Bony callus forms - [blank_start]3[blank_end]
Bone remodelling occurs - [blank_start]4[blank_end]- A1
- B2
- C3
- D4
- E2
- F1
- G3
- H4
- I3
- J4
- K1
- L2
- M4
- N1
- O2
- P3
35What treatment options can be explored for patients with OA?
- Abeta agonists
- Bantiemetics
- Cimmunosuppressants
- Danitinflammatories
36Aldosterone is secreted from which gland?
- Athyroid
- Bpancreas
- Cpituitary
- Dadrenals
37Site of most cellular activities
- Acytosplasm
- Bgolgi apparatus
- Cmitochondria
- Dnucleus
- Eribosome
- Fsmooth endoplasmic reticulum
38modifies and packages proteins
- Acytoplasm
- Bgolgi apparatus
- Cmitochondria
- Dnucleus
- Eribosome
- Fsmooth endoplasmic reticulum
39Provides ATP for cellular energy
- Acytoplasm
- Bgolgi apparatus
- Cmitochondria
- Dnucleus
- Eribosome
- FSER
40Site of ribosome assembly
- Acytoplasm
- Bgolgi apparatus
- Cmitochondria
- Dnucleus
- Eribosome
- Fsmooth ER
41Site of protein synthesis
- Acytoplasm
- Bgolgi apparatus
- Cmitchondria
- Dnucleus
- Eribosome
- Fsmooth ER
42Functions in lipid metabolism
- Acytoplasm
- Bgolgi apparatus
- Cmitochondria
- Dnucleus
- Eribosome
- Fsmooth ER
43For how long will creatine phosphate sustain muscular contraction?
- A1-2 sec
- B<15 sec
- C4-6 sec
- D<20 sec
44In the presence of dehydration, __________ promotes water retention.
- Acalcitonin
- Binsulin
- Caldosterone
- DADH
45Actin myofilaments are thin filaments.
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
46ADP can be used as an alternative energy source whenever ATP is not readily available.
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
47Osteomyelitis is difficult to treat because of a lack of understanding about this condition within the medical community.
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
48The thorax has 9 pairs of true ribs.
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
49Functions of bones include:
- Asupport
- Bprotection
- Cstorage
- Dblood cell formation
- Eall of the above
50Rheumatoid Arthritis is classified as an inflammatory joint disease.
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
51Water excess can be caused by:
- Arenal failure
- Bphysical activity
- CCHF
- Ddiabetes insupidus
- EA and C
52Proteins:
- Aprovide for construction material for body tissues
- Bplay a vital role in cell function
- Cact as enzymes, hormones, and antibodies
- Dall of the above
- EA and B only
53RA is more common in women than it is men.
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
54Match the cardiac structures with their description:
- Asuperior vena cava
- Bright atrium
- Ctricuspid valve
- Dchordae tendineae
- Einterventricular septum
- Fleft ventricle
- Gaortic valve
- Hpulmonary veins
- Ipulmonary artery
55When blood leaves the right side of the heart, it travels to the lungs where it becomes oxygenated.
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
56The thickest layer of the heart is the ____________.
- Aendocardium
- Bmyocardium
- Cpatietal pericardium
- Dvisceral pericardium
57Veins differ from arteries in that they:
- Acontain valves
- Bhave a larger lumen than arteries
- Chave a thinner middle layer than arteries
- Dall of the above
- Enone of the above
58Oxygen can easily diffuse into capillaries from the alveoli because:
- AOxygen is moving from an area of high concentration to low concentration
- BOxygen is moving from an area of low concentration to high concentration
- CATP is utilized to facilitate the active transport of oxygen
- DOxygen trades places with excess carbon dioxide
59Atherosclerosis begins with injury to the inner walls of arteries. Causes of this injury may include:
- Asmoking
- Bhypertension
- Cexercise
- Ddiabetes
- EA and B
- FA, B, and D
60If a fibrous plaque ruptures in an area of atherosclerosis within a coronary artery, what will happen next?
- AThat plaque will migrate to the lungs and cause a pulmonary embolism
- BPlatelets will adhere to the injured area
- CHealing will begin and the atherosclerotic area will resolve itself
- DScar tissue will immediately form
61Which type of angina is typically relieved by rest?
- APrinzmetal Angina
- BStable Angina
- CUnstable Angina
- DAll types of angina are relieved by rest
62Prinzmetal angina is caused by:
- Avasospasm
- Bocclusion
- Cfat emboli
- Dair emboli
63Unstable angina can be a precursor to:
- Aprinzmetal angina
- Bmyocardial infarction
- Cocclusive stroke
- Dhemorrhagic stroke
64An EMT is able to provide the following treatments to a patient experiencing a myocardial infarction:
- Amorphone
- Boxygen
- CASA
- Dnitroglycerine
- EB and C
- FB, C and D
65A patient with a pericardial effusion that has progressed to pericardial tamponade will present with:
- Ahypertension
- Bbradycardia
- CJVD
- Dhypotension
- EC and D
- FA, C and D
66Pericardial tamponade can only result from bleeding within the pericardium.
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
67Right heart failure is more common than left heart failure.
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
68The most common cause of left heart failure is:
- Adiabetes
- Bhypertension
- Cmyocardial infarction
- DCOPD
69S/S of left heart failure include:
- Apulmonary edema
- BJVD
- Cperipheral edema
- Ddyspnea
- EA and D
- Fall of the above
70Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation is characterized by:
- Alocalized clotting and bleeding
- Bsystemic clotting and bleeding
- Clocalized bleeding
- Dsystemic clotting
71Which of the following patients would be most prone to developing DIC?
- AA female patient who has severe postpartum hemorrhage after child birth
- BA patient who lacerated his forearm on a table saw
- CA male patient who sustained full thickness burns to his left arm
- DA patient who has an acute exacerbation of their asthma
72Oxygen is attached to ____________ while it is transported in the blood.
- Ahemoglobin
- Bred blood cells
- Cwhite blood cells
- Dblood plasma
73Carbon dioxide is transported as part of ____________ in the blood.
- Abicarbonate in plasma
- Bleukocytes
- Cerythrocytes
- Dbicarbonate in hemoglobin
74If the medulla oblongata detects an increase of carbon dioxide, respirations will increase in rate and depth.
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
75Kussmaul respirations would be seen in a patient suffering from what medical emergency?
- Anarcotic OD
- Bdiabetic ketoacidosis
- Ccardiac chest pain
- Dpleuritis
76You respond to a 56 year old male patient complaining of substernal chest pain and shortness of breath. He is diaphoretic and has weak radial pulses. He indicates he had an MI 5 years ago and the pain he is experiencing now is identical to that when he had his past MI. Upon auscultation of his chest you hear decreased air entry with crackles throughout all lung fields.
What is most likely causing this patient's shortness of breath and auscultated crackles?- Aemphysema
- Bacute pulmonary edema
- Cchronic bronchitis
- Dasthma
77You respond to a 56 year old male patient complaining of substernal chest pain and shortness of breath. He is diaphoretic and has weak radial pulses. He indicates he had an MI 5 years ago and the pain he is experiencing now is identical to that when he had his past MI. Upon auscultation of his chest you hear decreased air entry with crackles throughout all lung fields.
Should oxygen be provided to this patient?- Ayes
- Bno
- Cmaybe
- Dmore information is needed
78Atelectasis can only be caused by the removal of air from obstructed or hypoventilated alveoli.
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
79Your patient is complaining of chills, fever, and pain on inspiration. She indicates that she has had a sore throat and dry cough for over a week. What is a likely cause for the pain she has on inspiration?
- Apleuritis
- Bpulmonary fibrosis
- Catelectasis
- DARDS
80Causes of pulmonary fibrosis may include:
- Aasbestos inhalation
- Bactive TB
- CARDS
- Dall of the above
81With pulmonary fibrosis the lungs become difficult to ventilate, and the diffusing capacity of the alveolocapillary membrane may increase.
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
82The most common predisposing factors contributing to the development of ARDS are sepsis and pregnancy.
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
83What causes pulmonary edema in patients suffering from ARDS?
- Aincreased capillary permeability
- Bdecreases capillary permeability
- Csecondary to left heart failure
- Dsecondary to right heart failure
84Dyspnea and ____________ are the catchall S/S of obstructive lung diseases.
- Astridor
- Bpulmonary edema
- Cwheezing
- Daccessory muscle use
85The "3 S's of Asthma are:
- ASpasms, Swelling, and SOB
- BSpasms, Secretions, and SOB
- CSOB, Stridor, and Secretions
- DSpasms, Secretions, and Swelling
86As an EMT, what are medications that you can administer to a patient who is suffering from an acute exacerbation of their asthma?
- Aoxygen
- Bprednisone
- Cdesamethasone
- Datrovent
- Eventolin
- FA and D
- GA, D, and E
87One of the primary causes of COPD is exposure (active and passive) to cigarette smoke.
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
88A patient complaining of fever, dyspnea, and a productive cough with green sputum most likely has what condition?
- Aacute pulmonary edema
- Bpneumonia
- Cemphysema
- DARDS
89Your patient presents with chest pain, SOB, and hypotension. What is a differential diagnosis for what seems to be cardiac chest pain?
- Apulmonary edema
- Bdeep vein thrombosis
- Cpulmonary embolism
- Dpneumonia
90A pulmonary embolism is only caused by a thrombus or air bubble that has embolized to the lungs.
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
91Projectile vomiting in the absence of nausea or retching may indicate:
- AA potential head injury
- BIngestion of unrefrigerated, Thursday night pub pizza
- CIngestion of 4-day-old Chinese food
- DA malignant brain tumor or other brain lesion
- EA and D
92Prolonged diarrhea may cause:
- Adehydration
- Bweight gain
- Celectrolyte imbalance
- Dmetabolic acidosis
- EA C and D
93Visceral pain is localized and intense as organs are heavily innervated by sensory nerves.
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
94A patient with a history of cholecystitis complains of pain to his back. This is an example of ____________ pain.
- Aparietal
- Bvisceral
- Creferred
- Dsissy
95NSAIDs are drugs that contribute to gastritis through the inhibition of mucous secretion.
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
96Which of the following drugs are classified as NSAIDs?
- Aasprin
- Bibuprofen
- Cmorphine
- Dketorolac
- EA and B
- FA B and D
97In extreme cases of peptic ulcer disease, perforation of the GI wall can occur.
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
98After cholecystitis, appendicitis is the second most common surgical emergency in the abdomen.
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
99Rebound tenderness in which abdominal quadrant may suggest appendicitis?
- ALUQ
- BLLQ
- CRUQ
- DRLQ
100Liver cirrhosis is reversible with the adoption of healthy lifestyle changes.
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
101The other name for kidney/renal stones is:
- Agallstones
- Bcalculi
- Cdiverticuli
- Drenal deposits
102Acute renal failure is typically associated with a urine output of less than ______ml/hr.
- A10
- B30
- C60
- D200
103Functions of the lymphatic system include:
- Abody defense
- Breturning escaped fluids back to the blood
- Cthermoregulation
- Dnerve impulse transmission
- EA and B
- FA B and C
104Lymphatic vessels are similar to arteries in that skeletal muscle plays a large role in "milking" them to return fluid back to the heart.
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
105Cells that are prevalent within the lymph nodes include:
- Aplateletes
- Bmacrophages
- Clymphcytes
- Derythrocytes
- EB and C
- Fall of the above
106Functions of the spleen include:
- AFiltering of blood
- BDestroys worn our blood cells
- CActs as a blood reservoir
- DForms blood cells in the fetus
- EAll of the above
107Match the line of defense with a component contained within it:
[blank_start]Third line[blank_end]: lymphocytes and antibodies
[blank_start]First line[blank_end]: skim
[blank_start]Second line[blank_end]: the inflammatory response- AThird line
- BFirst line
- CSecond line
108The inflammatory response is considered part of the innate defense system.
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
109Redness, heat, swelling, and ____________ most often accompany the inflammatory response.
- ADelirium
- BPain
- CDiaphoresis
- DNumbness
110Although the inflammatory response can cause adverse S/S, it is a protective response in the body.
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
111The primary and most prevalent chemical mediator responsible for consuming foreign material during the inflammatory response is:
- ANeutrophils
- BBasophils
- CSerotonin
- DHistamine
112What structure in the body is responsible for heat regulation?
- APituitary
- BAdrenals
- CThyroid
- DHypothalamus
113Antibodies recognize ____________ prior to initiating an immune response.
- AmRNA
- BIntracellular proteins
- CDNA
- DAntigens
114Cellular immunity plays the primary role in targeting virus-infected cells.
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
115Obtaining antibodies from a transfer from mother to fetus is an example of passive immunity.
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
116Massive histamine release during an allergic reaction can cause:
- AVasodilation
- BIncreased mucus production
- CBronchospasm
- DAll of the above
117The CNS is composed of:
- AThe brain
- BThe brain and the spinal cord
- CThe brain, spinal cord, and cranial nerves
- DThe brain, spinal cord, cranial nerves, and spinal nerves
118The sympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system would typically cause which of the following effects?
- ADecreased resp rate
- BDecreased BP
- CDecreased HR
- DIncreased HR
119The cells responsible for forming myelin in the CNS are:
- AOligodendrocytes
- BAstrocytes
- CMicroglia
- DSchwann cells
120The cells responsible for forming myelin in the PNS are:
- AMicroglia
- BSchwann cells
- COligodendrocytes
- DAstrocytes
121The primary extracellular ion responsible in the generation of an action potential is:
- AMagnesium
- BSodium
- CCalcium
- DPotassium
122When a neuron is resting, it is more positive outside than inside.
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
123During repolarization, the sodium-potassium pump uses ____________ to return the neuron to a resting state.
- AATP
- BADP
- CAcetylcholinesterase
- DAcetylcholine
124____________ is the ion responsible for triggering the relase of neurotransmitters from the axon terminal.
- APotassium
- BSodium
- CMagnesium
- DCalcium
125Match the parts of the brain stem with their function:
Medulla oblongata; reticular formation; midbrain
[blank_start]Medulla oblongata[blank_end]: Contains control centers that regulate heart rate and breathing
[blank_start]Midbrai[blank_end]n: Contains reflex centers for vision and hearing
[blank_start]Reticular formation[blank_end]: Regulates awake/sleep cycles and consciousness- AMedulla oblongata
- BMidbrai
- CReticular formation
126The meninges, in order from outermost layer (superficial) to innermost layer (deep) are:
- Apia - dura - arachnoid
- Bpia - arachnoid - dura
- Cdura - arachnoid - pia
- Darachnoid - dura - pia
127The lacrimal apparatus is responsible for producing and emptying lacrimal fluid (tears) in the eyes.
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
128The ____________ allows for light to pass into the eye.
- Aaqueous humor
- Blens
- Ccornea
- Dsclera
129Rods are photoreceptors that allow for detailed color vision.
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
130The blind spot in the eye is formed by:
- AOptic nerve
- BVitreous humor
- CCones in the center of the retina
- DRods towards the edges of the retina
131Match the endocrine glands with the hormone(s) they release:
[blank_start]Thyroid[blank_end] – Thyroid hormone and calcitonin,
[blank_start]Ovaries[blank_end] – Estrogen and progesterone,
[blank_start]Pineal gland[blank_end] – Melatonin,
[blank_start]Posterior pituitary[blank_end] – ADH and ocytocin,
[blank_start]Pancreas[blank_end] – Insulin and glucagon,
[blank_start]Adrenals[blank_end] – Aldosterone and cortisol
Posterior pituitary, adrenals, pancreas, ovaries, pineal gland, thyroid- AThyroid
- BOvaries
- CPineal gland
- DPosterior pituitary
- EPancreas
- FAdrenals
132Systemic Lupus Erythematosus is an autoimmune disease most prevalent in young women.
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
133Systemic Lupus Erythematosus may present with the following S/S:
- Adiffuse uticaria
- Bpleurisy
- Cfever and malaise
- Ddiabetes insipidus
- Ediffuse facial erythema
134Seizure activity is precipitated by a sudden, explosive, and disorderly depolarization of cerebral neurons.
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
135Satus Epilepticus can be defined as:
- AOne or more seizures occurring in succession without the patient fully regaining consciousness
- BTwo or more seizures occurring in succession without the patient fully regaining consciousness
- CThree or more seizures occurring in succession without the patient fully regaining consciousness
- DFour or more seizures occurring in succession without the patient fully regaining consciousness
136The pathophysiology of seizures focuses on an apparent decrease in neuronal cell permeability and hyposensitivity.
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
137The maintenance of seizure activity demands a ________% increase in ATP.
- A100
- B150
- C200
- D250
138Nuchal rigidity is a common finding in cases of meningitis.
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
139Severe cases of encephalitis may cause:
- AEdema and nuchal rigidity
- BInflamed meninges and decreased ICP
- CIschemia and decreased ICP
- DEdema, necrosis, and increased ICP
140Multiple Sclerosis is more common in men than woman.
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
141Multiple sclerosis is a relatively common autoimmune disorder that diffusely involves the:
- ACNS
- BSpinal nerves
- CCNS and PNS
- DPNS
142Cataracts can cause:
- ADecreased visual acuity
- BBlurred vision
- CGlare
- DDecreased colour perception
- EAll of the above
143Shock results in tissue hypoperfusion and metabolic alkalosis secondary to inadequate oxygen delivery to the tissues.
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
144Inadequate systemic oxygen delivery triggers the ____________ nervous system into action
- ASomatic
- BSensory
- CParasympathetic
- DSympathetic
145Decreased oxygen delivery to the cells during shock leads to cellular swelling and eventual lysis and death.
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
146Hypovolemic shock can be classified as either hemorrhagic or non-hemorrhagic.
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
147A history of recent ____________ with the presence of shock S/S would lead the EMT to believe that the patient is in septic shock.
- AInfection
- BMI
- CTrauma
- DGI Bleed
148A patient complains of severe substernal chest pain. He is hypotensive, tachycardia, and diaphoretic. What type of shock is the patient most likely in?
- ACardiogenic
- BObstructive
- CSeptic
- DNeurogenic
149The most important treatment that an EMT can provide to a patient suffering from anaphylactic shock (after maintaining the airway and providing oxygen) is:
- AEpinephrine
- BBenadryl
- CAtrovent
- DRingers lactate
150Neurogenic shock results from an interruption of parasympathetic influence to the body tissues secondary to spinal cord injury. This causes hypotension, tachycardia, and pallor.
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
151Causes of obstructive shock include:
- ATension pneumothorax
- BPleuritis
- CAbdominal aortic aneurysm
- DCardiac tamponade
152Cardiac tamponade is characterized by hypotension, muffled heart sounds, and ____________.
- ATracheal deviation
- BFlushed, dry skin
- CDecreased air entry
- DJugular venous distenstion
Información
- Descripción
- EMT-A (alberta)
- Autor
- Megan Holfeld
- Idioma
- English
- Visitas
- 73
- Etiquetas
- Valoración
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