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AAOS EMT 12TH EDITION FINAL EXAM LATEST ACTUAL EXAM WITH
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (100%
VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR
VERIFIED|| ||BRANDNEW!!!||
What causes Angina Pectoris to occur? - ANSWER-The supply of
oxygen to the body does not meet the demand of the body.
Uncorrected V-Fib will eventually lead to what cardiac
dysrhythmia? - ANSWER-Asystole
What "sign" does right-sided heart failure typically cause -
ANSWER-Dependent Edema: Swelling that occurs in the lower
parts of the body
What is CHF and what causes it? - ANSWER-Congestive Heart
Failure (CHF) is a condition in which the heart is unable to pump
blood effectively to meet the body's needs. Most commonly
caused by a blockage or narrowing of the coronary arteries
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What are 3 ways that the pain caused by angina can differ from
pain caused by MI - ANSWER-Angina pain can be caused by
exertion
Angina pain can be relieved by rest
Angina pain typically lasts only a few minutes
Angina pain can be described as a dull pain or tightness
What is the leading cause of pediatric cardiac arrest - ANSWER-
breathing issues
What is a TIA - ANSWER-A TIA (Transient Ischemic Attack), also
known as a mini-stroke, is a temporary disruption of blood flow to
part of the brain. It is similar to a stroke but the symptoms typically
last only for a short period of time (usually less than 24 hours) and
do not cause permanent brain damage.
What are the 2 types of strokes? Which is more common -
ANSWER-Ischemic: Caused by blood clots in the brain; Most
Common
Hemorrhagic: Caused by ruptured blood vessels in the brain.
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What is the Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale? - ANSWER-
Facial droop: ask the patient to smile
Arm drift: ask the patient to close eyes and hold arms out in front
Speech: ask the patient to say "the sky is blue in Cincinnati."
What are the 3 phases of a seizure - ANSWER-Aura (preictal),
Tonic-Clonic (ictal), Postictal
What is the most common cause of seizure in an adult patient
with epilepsy - ANSWER-Medication Noncompliance
What is the most common cause of seizure in a pediatric patient
with epilepsy - ANSWER-fever (febrile seizures)
What are 3 conditions that mimic stroke - ANSWER-Migraines
Stroke
Hypoglycemia
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What is the normal range for blood glucose - ANSWER-70-110
mg/dL
What is the onset symptoms of Hypoglycemia? - ANSWER-rapid,
withing a few minutes
What is the onset symptoms of Hyperglycemia? - ANSWER-
Hours to days
What is DKA? - ANSWER-Diabetic Ketoacidosis
deficiency of body insulin resulting in hyperglycemia, formation of
ketoacids
What causes hypoglycemia? - ANSWER-too much insulin or oral
hypoglycemic agents; too little food; delayed time of eating, too
much exercise
What are the signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia? - ANSWER-
Confusion
Irritability or mood swings
AAOS EMT 12TH EDITION FINAL EXAM LATEST ACTUAL EXAM WITH
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (100%
VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR
VERIFIED|| ||BRANDNEW!!!||
What causes Angina Pectoris to occur? - ANSWER-The supply of
oxygen to the body does not meet the demand of the body.
Uncorrected V-Fib will eventually lead to what cardiac
dysrhythmia? - ANSWER-Asystole
What "sign" does right-sided heart failure typically cause -
ANSWER-Dependent Edema: Swelling that occurs in the lower
parts of the body
What is CHF and what causes it? - ANSWER-Congestive Heart
Failure (CHF) is a condition in which the heart is unable to pump
blood effectively to meet the body's needs. Most commonly
caused by a blockage or narrowing of the coronary arteries
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What are 3 ways that the pain caused by angina can differ from
pain caused by MI - ANSWER-Angina pain can be caused by
exertion
Angina pain can be relieved by rest
Angina pain typically lasts only a few minutes
Angina pain can be described as a dull pain or tightness
What is the leading cause of pediatric cardiac arrest - ANSWER-
breathing issues
What is a TIA - ANSWER-A TIA (Transient Ischemic Attack), also
known as a mini-stroke, is a temporary disruption of blood flow to
part of the brain. It is similar to a stroke but the symptoms typically
last only for a short period of time (usually less than 24 hours) and
do not cause permanent brain damage.
What are the 2 types of strokes? Which is more common -
ANSWER-Ischemic: Caused by blood clots in the brain; Most
Common
Hemorrhagic: Caused by ruptured blood vessels in the brain.
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What is the Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale? - ANSWER-
Facial droop: ask the patient to smile
Arm drift: ask the patient to close eyes and hold arms out in front
Speech: ask the patient to say "the sky is blue in Cincinnati."
What are the 3 phases of a seizure - ANSWER-Aura (preictal),
Tonic-Clonic (ictal), Postictal
What is the most common cause of seizure in an adult patient
with epilepsy - ANSWER-Medication Noncompliance
What is the most common cause of seizure in a pediatric patient
with epilepsy - ANSWER-fever (febrile seizures)
What are 3 conditions that mimic stroke - ANSWER-Migraines
Stroke
Hypoglycemia
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What is the normal range for blood glucose - ANSWER-70-110
mg/dL
What is the onset symptoms of Hypoglycemia? - ANSWER-rapid,
withing a few minutes
What is the onset symptoms of Hyperglycemia? - ANSWER-
Hours to days
What is DKA? - ANSWER-Diabetic Ketoacidosis
deficiency of body insulin resulting in hyperglycemia, formation of
ketoacids
What causes hypoglycemia? - ANSWER-too much insulin or oral
hypoglycemic agents; too little food; delayed time of eating, too
much exercise
What are the signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia? - ANSWER-
Confusion
Irritability or mood swings
