EMT Module 4 Exam Questions & Answers 2023/2024

EMT Module 4 Exam Questions & Answers 2023/2024 Perfusion Blood flow through tissues. hypoperfusion (shock) inadequate perfusion of the body caused by insufficient flow of blood through the capillaries hemorrhage excessive/severe bleeding Arterial bleeding Bleeding characterized by bright red, spurting blood and is the most difficult to control. Venous bleeding Bleeding characterized by dark red, steady flow of blood. Easy to control. Capillaries bleeding Bleeding from capillaries, which is characterized by a slow, oozing flow of blood. Pressure dressing A dressing applied tightly to control bleeding hemostatic agents substances applied as powders, dressings, gauze, or bandages to open wounds to stop bleeding tourniquet A device used for bleeding control that constricts all blood flow to and from an extremity. Compensated shock When the patient is developing shock but the body is still able to maintain perfusion Decompensated shock When the body can no longer compensate for low blood volume or lack of perfusion. hypovolemic shock shock resulting from blood or fluid loss. (The most commonly seen form of shock) hemorrhagic stroke Shock resulting from blood loss. cardiogenic shock Shock caused by inadequate function of the heart, or pump failure. neurogenic shock hypoperfusion due to nerve paralysis (sometimes caused by spinal cord injury) resulting in the dilation of blood vessels that increases the volume of the circulatory system beyond the point where it can be filled. Abrasion A scratch or scrape amputation a surgical removal of all or part of a limb. Avulsion A tearing away or tearing off of a piece or flap of skin or other soft tissue. This term also may be used for an eye pulled from socket or a tooth dislodged from its socket. bandage any material used to hold a dressing in place Closed wound An internal injury with no open pathway from the outside contusion A bruise C/c