EMT Module 5 Exam: Questions &
Answers
Glascow Coma Scale (Ans -
What is the difference between compensated and decompensated shock?(Ans- Blood Pressure
What are the different types of shock?
(Ans- Obstructive Shock:
-conditions cause mechanical obstruction of the cardiac muscle also impact pump function -i.e. cardiac tamponade and tension pneumothorax
Cardiogenic Shock -inadequate function of heart (pump failure)
Hypovolemic Shock:
-inadequate amount of fluid or volume in the system -can be hemorrhagic or non-hemorrhagic -vomiting and diarrhea = non-hemorrhagic
Psychogenic Shock: 1 / 2
-sudden reaction of the nervous system that produces generalized vascular dilation which results in fainting.
Anaphylactic Shock:
-person reacts violently to a substance to which they have become sensitized.
Neurogenic Shock:
-Damage to spinal cord (usually upper) can cause significant injury to the part of the nervous system that controls the size and muscular tone of blood vessels.-Vessels will dilate widely, causing blood to pool and thus causing shock
How long should you spend on a patient that's showing signs of shock?(Ans- 10 mins- The Platinum 10
What is the best treatment during cardiac arrest?(Ans- CPR then AED as soon as possible
Compression: Ventilation Ratios (Adult)
(Ans- 1 rescuer:
30:2
2 rescuers:
30:2
Compression:Ventilation Ratios (Child)
(Ans- 1 rescuer:
30:2
2 rescuers:
15:2
Compression:Ventilation Ratios (Infant)
(Ans- 1 rescuer:
- / 2