West Coast EMT Block 3 Exam 2024
Stroke is the __ leading cause of death in the US. - ANSWER-third
aneurysm - ANSWER-swelling of a blood vessel that weakens the vessel wall
aphasia - ANSWER-inability to produce speech
aura - ANSWER-warning sign for a seizure
Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA) - ANSWER-stroke
Coma - ANSWER-unconsciousness that can't be broken
Dysarthria - ANSWER-slurred speech
embolus - ANSWER-a clot that travels to the clot sight
Febrile Seizures - ANSWER-in children; from high fevers
Generalized Seizure - ANSWER-grand mal; twitching
Hemiparesis - ANSWER-weakness to one side of the body
Hemorrhagic Stroke - ANSWER-bleeding in the brain
Hypoglycemia - ANSWER-low glucose level
Incontinence - ANSWER-loss of bowel or bladder control
Ischemia - ANSWER-lack of oxygen to the cells
ischemic Stroke - ANSWER-clot inside of a vessel
Partial Seizure - ANSWER-only affects part of the brain
Postictal State - ANSWER-labored respirations and altered mental status that occurs
between 5-30 minutes after a seizure
Seizure - ANSWER-convulsion that results in a loss of consciousness
Status Epilepticus - ANSWER-continuous that can last up to 30 minutes
Stroke - ANSWER-interruption of blood flow to the brain that prohibits function
, Thrombosis - ANSWER-clotting of the cerebral arteries that can cause a stroke
Tonic-Clonic Seizures - ANSWER-back and forth motion and body stiffness
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) - ANSWER-brain cells stop working temporarily due to
insufficient oxygen; causes stroke like symptoms that last up to 24 hours
The time of onset during a suspected stroke is critical because it helps determine___. -
ANSWER-whether the patient is a candidate for treatment with clot dissolving drugs.
Petit mal seizures are also called - ANSWER-Absence Seizures
A patient who almost always has an altered or decreased level of consciousness
usually is suffering from___. - ANSWER-Hypoglycemia
More than 80% of strokes are ________ strokes. - ANSWER-ischemic
Acute Abdomen - ANSWER-sudden onset of pain in the abdomen; often related to
peritonitis
Cholecystitis - ANSWER-inflammation of the Gallbladder
Cystitis - ANSWER-inflammation of the bladder
Emesis - ANSWER-vomiting
ileus - ANSWER-constipation caused by lack of bowel functions
Kidney Stones - ANSWER-sharp stones that pass through the urinary tract
Pancreatitis - ANSWER-inflammation of the pancreas
Peritoneum - ANSWER-protects abdomen
referred pain - ANSWER-pain that travels from one area to another
Uremia - ANSWER-severe kidney failure that can effect brain functions
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) - ANSWER-when normal flora bacteria enters the urethra,
it turns into an infection
Diverticulitis - ANSWER-inflammation in the pockets of the abdominal wall ; in the LLQ
An aortic aneurysm will occur in which area of the body? - ANSWER-lower back and
lower quadrants
Stroke is the __ leading cause of death in the US. - ANSWER-third
aneurysm - ANSWER-swelling of a blood vessel that weakens the vessel wall
aphasia - ANSWER-inability to produce speech
aura - ANSWER-warning sign for a seizure
Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA) - ANSWER-stroke
Coma - ANSWER-unconsciousness that can't be broken
Dysarthria - ANSWER-slurred speech
embolus - ANSWER-a clot that travels to the clot sight
Febrile Seizures - ANSWER-in children; from high fevers
Generalized Seizure - ANSWER-grand mal; twitching
Hemiparesis - ANSWER-weakness to one side of the body
Hemorrhagic Stroke - ANSWER-bleeding in the brain
Hypoglycemia - ANSWER-low glucose level
Incontinence - ANSWER-loss of bowel or bladder control
Ischemia - ANSWER-lack of oxygen to the cells
ischemic Stroke - ANSWER-clot inside of a vessel
Partial Seizure - ANSWER-only affects part of the brain
Postictal State - ANSWER-labored respirations and altered mental status that occurs
between 5-30 minutes after a seizure
Seizure - ANSWER-convulsion that results in a loss of consciousness
Status Epilepticus - ANSWER-continuous that can last up to 30 minutes
Stroke - ANSWER-interruption of blood flow to the brain that prohibits function
, Thrombosis - ANSWER-clotting of the cerebral arteries that can cause a stroke
Tonic-Clonic Seizures - ANSWER-back and forth motion and body stiffness
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) - ANSWER-brain cells stop working temporarily due to
insufficient oxygen; causes stroke like symptoms that last up to 24 hours
The time of onset during a suspected stroke is critical because it helps determine___. -
ANSWER-whether the patient is a candidate for treatment with clot dissolving drugs.
Petit mal seizures are also called - ANSWER-Absence Seizures
A patient who almost always has an altered or decreased level of consciousness
usually is suffering from___. - ANSWER-Hypoglycemia
More than 80% of strokes are ________ strokes. - ANSWER-ischemic
Acute Abdomen - ANSWER-sudden onset of pain in the abdomen; often related to
peritonitis
Cholecystitis - ANSWER-inflammation of the Gallbladder
Cystitis - ANSWER-inflammation of the bladder
Emesis - ANSWER-vomiting
ileus - ANSWER-constipation caused by lack of bowel functions
Kidney Stones - ANSWER-sharp stones that pass through the urinary tract
Pancreatitis - ANSWER-inflammation of the pancreas
Peritoneum - ANSWER-protects abdomen
referred pain - ANSWER-pain that travels from one area to another
Uremia - ANSWER-severe kidney failure that can effect brain functions
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) - ANSWER-when normal flora bacteria enters the urethra,
it turns into an infection
Diverticulitis - ANSWER-inflammation in the pockets of the abdominal wall ; in the LLQ
An aortic aneurysm will occur in which area of the body? - ANSWER-lower back and
lower quadrants
