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WorksheetsEMR Chapter 10
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 8mins
Name a condition that may cause an altered level of consciousness
poisoning
slow heart rate
infection
All of the above
Seizures that produce shaking movements and involve the entire body are called:
absence seizures
generalized seizures
petit mal seizures
tonic-clonic seizures
Which of the following is not a treatment for a patient exhibiting seizures?
Clear the area of harmful objects
Place patient in the recovery position after the seizure is stopped
Restrain the patient
Start rescue breathing after the seizure ends if the patient does not start breathing
Some seizures may be caused by stroke or diabetic emergencies
True
False
The EMR should suspect a heart condition if patient complains of which of the following?
Pain or discomfort in the chest, neck, jaw, arm, or back
Difficulty in breathing
Nausea and vomiting
All of the above
Indications that a patient may be suffering from a heart attack include:
chest pain or pressure
dyspnea
nausea
All of the above
Why is it important to place a patient with congestive heart failure in a sitting position?
Having the legs hang down over the edge of a bed or chair helps drain some fluid back into lower parts of the body and may improve breathing
This position helps relieve CHF symptoms until more highly trained EMS personnel arrive on scene
All of the above
The proper treatment for the patient with breathing difficulties includes:
ensuring an open airway and administering supplemental oxygen
placing the patient in a position of comfort, usually sitting up
loosening any tight clothing
All of the above
Signs and symptoms of a stroke include all of the following, except:
confusion and dizziness
numbness or paralysis on one side of body
slow pulse
unequal pupils
If you are unsure whether a conscious diabetic patient is suffering from hypoglycemia or diabetic coma, you should:
continue questioning patient until you get an answer
administer a sugary substance
withhold glucose until you are certain that this is a diabetic problem
provide only water
