EMT211 FINAL EXAM PRACTICE QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS NEW MODIFIED
CURRENTLY TESTED AND APPROVED
Which of the following is NOT one of the three parts of the control mechanisms
that maintain homeostasis?
a. Receptor
b. Stabilizer
c. Control center
d. Effector --CORRECT ANSWER--b. Stabilizer
The MOST common cause of cardiogenic shock is:
a. untreated hypertension.
b. blunt force chest trauma.
c. acute myocardial infarction.
d. sustained pulmonary hypertension. --CORRECT ANSWER--c. acute
myocardial infarction.
What type of shock is characterized by hypotension, tachycardia, and laryngeal
edema?
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,a. cardiogenic.
b. anaphylactic.
c. neurogenic.
d. none of the above. --CORRECT ANSWER--b. anaphylactic.
Hypoperfusion results in:
a. hypoxia.
b. carbon dioxide build-up.
c. acidosis.
d. all of the above. --CORRECT ANSWER--d. all of the above.
Which type of shock is differentiated from other types by the presence of
laryngeal edema?
a. Anaphylactic
b. Septic
c. Cardiogenic
d. Hypovolemic --CORRECT ANSWER--a. Anaphylactic
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,The study of the ways in which diseases interfere with normal body functions is
called:
a. Pathophysiology
b. Epidemiology
c. Immunology
d. Pathology --CORRECT ANSWER--a. Pathophysiology
Blood pressure is represented by:
a. Cardiac output multiplied by peripheral vascular resistance
b. The difference between preload and afterload
c. Stroke volume multiplied by heart rate
d. The difference between cardiac contractile force and peripheral vascular
resistance --CORRECT ANSWER--a. Cardiac output multiplied by peripheral
vascular resistance
Anaphylactic shock is characterized by:
a. labored breathing and hypertension.
b. wheezing and widespread vasodilation.
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, c. intracellular hypovolemia and hives.
d. a deficiency of circulating histamines. --CORRECT ANSWER--b. wheezing
and widespread vasodilation
Distributive shock occurs when:
a. central vasoconstriction forces blood from the core of the body.
b. blood pools in expanded vascular beds and tissue perfusion decreases.
c. microorganisms attack the blood vessels, resulting in vasodilation.
d. a significant decrease in cardiac contractility causes decreased perfusion. --
CORRECT ANSWER--b. blood pools in expanded vascular beds and tissue
perfusion decreases.
Baroreceptors, which are located in the carotid artery, aorta, and kidneys, are
MOST sensitive to changes in:
a. fluid volume.
b. blood pressure.
c. acid-base balance.
d. sodium concentrations. --CORRECT ANSWER--b. blood pressure.
Scenario: A patient is presenting with rapid onset hypotension, tachycardia, and
absent radial pulses. Which type of shock is LEAST likely to be the cause?
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WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS NEW MODIFIED
CURRENTLY TESTED AND APPROVED
Which of the following is NOT one of the three parts of the control mechanisms
that maintain homeostasis?
a. Receptor
b. Stabilizer
c. Control center
d. Effector --CORRECT ANSWER--b. Stabilizer
The MOST common cause of cardiogenic shock is:
a. untreated hypertension.
b. blunt force chest trauma.
c. acute myocardial infarction.
d. sustained pulmonary hypertension. --CORRECT ANSWER--c. acute
myocardial infarction.
What type of shock is characterized by hypotension, tachycardia, and laryngeal
edema?
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,a. cardiogenic.
b. anaphylactic.
c. neurogenic.
d. none of the above. --CORRECT ANSWER--b. anaphylactic.
Hypoperfusion results in:
a. hypoxia.
b. carbon dioxide build-up.
c. acidosis.
d. all of the above. --CORRECT ANSWER--d. all of the above.
Which type of shock is differentiated from other types by the presence of
laryngeal edema?
a. Anaphylactic
b. Septic
c. Cardiogenic
d. Hypovolemic --CORRECT ANSWER--a. Anaphylactic
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,The study of the ways in which diseases interfere with normal body functions is
called:
a. Pathophysiology
b. Epidemiology
c. Immunology
d. Pathology --CORRECT ANSWER--a. Pathophysiology
Blood pressure is represented by:
a. Cardiac output multiplied by peripheral vascular resistance
b. The difference between preload and afterload
c. Stroke volume multiplied by heart rate
d. The difference between cardiac contractile force and peripheral vascular
resistance --CORRECT ANSWER--a. Cardiac output multiplied by peripheral
vascular resistance
Anaphylactic shock is characterized by:
a. labored breathing and hypertension.
b. wheezing and widespread vasodilation.
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, c. intracellular hypovolemia and hives.
d. a deficiency of circulating histamines. --CORRECT ANSWER--b. wheezing
and widespread vasodilation
Distributive shock occurs when:
a. central vasoconstriction forces blood from the core of the body.
b. blood pools in expanded vascular beds and tissue perfusion decreases.
c. microorganisms attack the blood vessels, resulting in vasodilation.
d. a significant decrease in cardiac contractility causes decreased perfusion. --
CORRECT ANSWER--b. blood pools in expanded vascular beds and tissue
perfusion decreases.
Baroreceptors, which are located in the carotid artery, aorta, and kidneys, are
MOST sensitive to changes in:
a. fluid volume.
b. blood pressure.
c. acid-base balance.
d. sodium concentrations. --CORRECT ANSWER--b. blood pressure.
Scenario: A patient is presenting with rapid onset hypotension, tachycardia, and
absent radial pulses. Which type of shock is LEAST likely to be the cause?
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