68W EMT Mod 4 Study Guide 2026
Questions and Verified Answers
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What signs and symptoms will the patient display during spontaneous
pneumothorax? - Correct Answer -sharp pain and shortness of breath,
tachycardia, easily tired, cyanosis, low oxygen saturation.
What is Pulmonary Embolism? - Correct Answer -When something that is not
blood- such as blood clot, air, or fat tries to go through these blood vessels, it gets
stuck and blocks an artery in the lungs.
What is the most common example of Pulmonary embolism? And what is it
known as? - Correct Answer -a blood clot that starts in the vein(often in the leg or
pelvis). Also known as DVT(deep vein thrombosis)
What are the 3 factors that increase the risk of DVT? - Correct Answer -limb
immobility, local trauma to an extremity, fast blood clotting.
,What makes Pulmonary Embolism one of the most difficult conditions to detect? -
Correct Answer -the signs and symptoms are extremely variable
What can you do to help prevent Pulmonary Embolism? - Correct Answer -avoid
long periods of inactivity, refrain from smoking.
What is Epiglottitis? - Correct Answer -A condition when an infection inflames the
area around and above the epiglottis causing the tissue to swell closing off the
airway.
What is cystic fibrosis? - Correct Answer -A genetic disease that typically appears
in childhood and causes thick, sticky mucus to accumulate in the lungs and
digestive system.
In cystic fibrosis, how dangerous is the mucus? - Correct Answer -It is life
threatening and cause life threatening lung infections and serious problems with
digestion.
What are symptoms of viral respiratory infection? - Correct Answer -Sore throat,
runny nose, fatigue, fever and chills.
, Most patients with viral respiratory infection confuse it with what other
condition? - Correct Answer -A cold/the flu
How long do symptoms last for in a patient with a viral respiratory infection? -
Correct Answer -1-2 weeks
Will antibiotics help cure Viral Respiratory Infection? - Correct Answer -No,
because the infection is viral and may promote antibiotic resistance.
How can you prevent getting a Viral Respiratory infection? - Correct Answer -
Conducting good personal hygiene
What is Bronchoconstriction? - Correct Answer -Constriction, or blockage of the
bronchi that lead from the trachea to the lungs
What are spacer devices good for? - Correct Answer -Making the exact timing
necessary to use an inhaler less critical
Questions and Verified Answers
(2026/2027 Updated) | Graded A+ |
100% Success
What signs and symptoms will the patient display during spontaneous
pneumothorax? - Correct Answer -sharp pain and shortness of breath,
tachycardia, easily tired, cyanosis, low oxygen saturation.
What is Pulmonary Embolism? - Correct Answer -When something that is not
blood- such as blood clot, air, or fat tries to go through these blood vessels, it gets
stuck and blocks an artery in the lungs.
What is the most common example of Pulmonary embolism? And what is it
known as? - Correct Answer -a blood clot that starts in the vein(often in the leg or
pelvis). Also known as DVT(deep vein thrombosis)
What are the 3 factors that increase the risk of DVT? - Correct Answer -limb
immobility, local trauma to an extremity, fast blood clotting.
,What makes Pulmonary Embolism one of the most difficult conditions to detect? -
Correct Answer -the signs and symptoms are extremely variable
What can you do to help prevent Pulmonary Embolism? - Correct Answer -avoid
long periods of inactivity, refrain from smoking.
What is Epiglottitis? - Correct Answer -A condition when an infection inflames the
area around and above the epiglottis causing the tissue to swell closing off the
airway.
What is cystic fibrosis? - Correct Answer -A genetic disease that typically appears
in childhood and causes thick, sticky mucus to accumulate in the lungs and
digestive system.
In cystic fibrosis, how dangerous is the mucus? - Correct Answer -It is life
threatening and cause life threatening lung infections and serious problems with
digestion.
What are symptoms of viral respiratory infection? - Correct Answer -Sore throat,
runny nose, fatigue, fever and chills.
, Most patients with viral respiratory infection confuse it with what other
condition? - Correct Answer -A cold/the flu
How long do symptoms last for in a patient with a viral respiratory infection? -
Correct Answer -1-2 weeks
Will antibiotics help cure Viral Respiratory Infection? - Correct Answer -No,
because the infection is viral and may promote antibiotic resistance.
How can you prevent getting a Viral Respiratory infection? - Correct Answer -
Conducting good personal hygiene
What is Bronchoconstriction? - Correct Answer -Constriction, or blockage of the
bronchi that lead from the trachea to the lungs
What are spacer devices good for? - Correct Answer -Making the exact timing
necessary to use an inhaler less critical
