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AEMT Final Study Guide150 Questions With Correct Answers A 32 year old male ingested a large quantity of Dilaudid, a powerful opiate. Which of the following clinical signs would you Most likely encoun... ter during your assessment? >>> Respiratory depression and hypertension. Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) occurs when. >>> Your body is unable to produce enough insulin. The skin and underlying tissues of the face: >>> Have a rich blood supply and bleed profusely. Which of the following electrolytes determines wheter or not the body is acidotic or alkalotic? >>> Bicarbonate An AEMT administers 1,000 ml of IV fluid to a patient with severe pulmonary edema and a stable B/P. The pt then develops profound respiratory distress and becomes apneic. What is this situation an example of? >>> Gross Negligence. Perfusion is defined as >>> the circulation of oxygenated blood within an organ or tissue in adequate amounts to meet the cells current needs. The white portion of the eye is called the >>> sclera Which of the following is Most effective way of preventing the spread of disease? >>> thoroughly washing your hands after every Pt. The substance epinephrine (adrenaline) has an affinity for >>> alpha & beta receptors When assessing or performing a procedure on a toddler, you should expect him or her to >>> Resist separation from his or her parents The primary physiologic abnormality that causes diabetes is >>> Ineffective action of insulin An ischemic stroke is Most often the result of >>> Cerebral embolism / blocked cerebral artery One milliter (ml) is equivalent of >>> 1 cc Cubic centimeter The shaft bone is called >>> Diaphysis An anaphylactic reaction impairs effective breathing secondary to >>> upper airway swelling Which of the following medications or medical devices may inhibit the bodys tachycardic response during shock? >>> Beta-blocker Which of the following is Not a crystalloid? >>> whole Blood All of the following can lead to shock (hypoperfusion) Except >>> Increased venous return to the atrium An 18 year old female is experiencing an axiety attack and is breathing at a rate of 40 breaths/min. Which of the following acid-base derangements will occur if her condition is not promptly treated? >>> CO2, H2CO3, Ph [Show More]

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