WEST COAST EMT BLOCK 2 EXAM |
QUESTIONS & 100% VERIFIED
ANSWERS | LATEST UPDATE | GRADED
A+
Responsive patient older than 1 year
Correct Answer: - Radial
A patient sitting in chair leaning forward outstretched arms
Correct Answer: Difficulty breathing
When palpating the carotid pulse of a responsive patient
Correct Answer: Avoid compressing both carotid arteries simultaneously
You receive a call to a day care center for an unresponsive 8 month old
Correct Answer: Assess a brachial pulse for 5-10 seconds
If you can't palpate a pulse
Correct Answer: Immediately begin CPR
Gas exchange in lungs is facilitated by
Correct Answer: Adequate amounts of surfactant
1
, Without adequate oxygen the body cells
Correct Answer: Incompletely convert glucose into energy and lactic acid
accumulates in the blood
Primary waste product of aerobic metabolism is
Correct Answer: Carbon dioxide
Central chemoreceptor's located in the medulla provide feedback to increase rate and
depth
of breathing when they serve
Correct Answer: Slight increase in carbon dioxide or a decrease in the PH in the
cerebrospinal fluid
Intrapulmonary shunting occurs when
Correct Answer: A decrease in respiratory rate and depth causes carbon dioxide
accumulation in the
alveoli
An unconscious patient found in a prone position must be placed in a supine position in
case he or she
Correct Answer: Requires CPR
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QUESTIONS & 100% VERIFIED
ANSWERS | LATEST UPDATE | GRADED
A+
Responsive patient older than 1 year
Correct Answer: - Radial
A patient sitting in chair leaning forward outstretched arms
Correct Answer: Difficulty breathing
When palpating the carotid pulse of a responsive patient
Correct Answer: Avoid compressing both carotid arteries simultaneously
You receive a call to a day care center for an unresponsive 8 month old
Correct Answer: Assess a brachial pulse for 5-10 seconds
If you can't palpate a pulse
Correct Answer: Immediately begin CPR
Gas exchange in lungs is facilitated by
Correct Answer: Adequate amounts of surfactant
1
, Without adequate oxygen the body cells
Correct Answer: Incompletely convert glucose into energy and lactic acid
accumulates in the blood
Primary waste product of aerobic metabolism is
Correct Answer: Carbon dioxide
Central chemoreceptor's located in the medulla provide feedback to increase rate and
depth
of breathing when they serve
Correct Answer: Slight increase in carbon dioxide or a decrease in the PH in the
cerebrospinal fluid
Intrapulmonary shunting occurs when
Correct Answer: A decrease in respiratory rate and depth causes carbon dioxide
accumulation in the
alveoli
An unconscious patient found in a prone position must be placed in a supine position in
case he or she
Correct Answer: Requires CPR
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