EMR Chapter 10

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