EMT- Chapter 17 Questions With All
Correct Answers
A 30-year-old male experienced a generalized (tonic-clonic) seizure, which stopped before you arrived at
the scene. The patient is conscious, is answering your questions appropriately, and refuses EMS
transport. Which of the following would be the MOST compelling reason to disagree with his refusal of
transport? Correct answer-He is currently not prescribed any medications
A patient who is possibly experiencing a stroke is NOT eligible for thrombolytic (fibrinolytic) therapy if he
or she: Correct answer-has bleeding within the brain
A patient whose speech is slurred and difficult to understand is experiencing: Correct answer-
dysarthria
A patient with an altered mental status is: Correct answer-not thinking clearly or is incapable of being
aroused
During the primary assessment of a semiconscious 70-year-old female, you should: Correct answer-
ensure a patent airway and support ventilation as needed
Interruption of cerebral blood flow may result from all of the following, EXCEPT: Correct answer-
cerebral vasodilation
The left cerebral hemisphere controls: Correct answer-the right side of the body
The MOST significant risk factor for a hemorrhagic stroke is: Correct answer-hypertension
The three major parts of the brain are the: Correct answer-cerebrum, cerebellum, and brain stem
When assessing for arm drift of a patient with a suspected stroke, you should: Correct answer-ask the
patient to close his or her eyes during the assessment
When caring for a patient with documented hypoglycemia, you should be MOST alert for: Correct
answer-a seizure
When you are obtaining medical history from the family of a suspected stroke patient, it is MOST
important to determine: Correct answer-when the patient last appeared normal
Which of the following conditions would be the LEAST likely to mimic the signs and symptoms of a
stroke? Correct answer-hypovolemia
Which of the following conditions would MOST likely affect the entire brain? Correct answer-
Respiratory failure or cardiopulmonary arrest
Correct Answers
A 30-year-old male experienced a generalized (tonic-clonic) seizure, which stopped before you arrived at
the scene. The patient is conscious, is answering your questions appropriately, and refuses EMS
transport. Which of the following would be the MOST compelling reason to disagree with his refusal of
transport? Correct answer-He is currently not prescribed any medications
A patient who is possibly experiencing a stroke is NOT eligible for thrombolytic (fibrinolytic) therapy if he
or she: Correct answer-has bleeding within the brain
A patient whose speech is slurred and difficult to understand is experiencing: Correct answer-
dysarthria
A patient with an altered mental status is: Correct answer-not thinking clearly or is incapable of being
aroused
During the primary assessment of a semiconscious 70-year-old female, you should: Correct answer-
ensure a patent airway and support ventilation as needed
Interruption of cerebral blood flow may result from all of the following, EXCEPT: Correct answer-
cerebral vasodilation
The left cerebral hemisphere controls: Correct answer-the right side of the body
The MOST significant risk factor for a hemorrhagic stroke is: Correct answer-hypertension
The three major parts of the brain are the: Correct answer-cerebrum, cerebellum, and brain stem
When assessing for arm drift of a patient with a suspected stroke, you should: Correct answer-ask the
patient to close his or her eyes during the assessment
When caring for a patient with documented hypoglycemia, you should be MOST alert for: Correct
answer-a seizure
When you are obtaining medical history from the family of a suspected stroke patient, it is MOST
important to determine: Correct answer-when the patient last appeared normal
Which of the following conditions would be the LEAST likely to mimic the signs and symptoms of a
stroke? Correct answer-hypovolemia
Which of the following conditions would MOST likely affect the entire brain? Correct answer-
Respiratory failure or cardiopulmonary arrest
