EMT CHAPTER 12 (JBL) EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025/2026

EMT CHAPTER 12 (JBL) EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025/2026 In order to recognize and treat early shock, the EMT must ___________. A. wait until the patient's blood pressure falls B. request ALS assistance for all trauma patients C. contact medical direction D. understand the pathophysiology of shock - ANS-D. understand the pathophysiology of shock Capillary sphincters are: A. under complete control of the voluntary portion of the nervous system. B. capable of dilating in order to increase perfusion to crucial body organs. C. responsible for constricting to compensate for decreased cell perfusion. D. circular muscular walls that regulate blood flow through the capillaries. - ANS-D. circular muscular walls that regulate blood flow through the capillaries. Which of the following will assume control of involuntary functions during shock? CONTINUES...