Emergency Medicine Quiz
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T/F: The acronym to detect a stroke is FACT.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
Blood flow to the heart is blocked; aka heart attack
A. cerebrovascular accident
B. heat stroke
C. myocardial infarction
D. concussion
A sudden, uncontrolled electrical disturbance in the brain, which leads to changes in behavior, movements, feelings, and consciousness is known as what?
A. cerebrovascular accident
B. concussion
C. seizure
D. myocardial infarction
Which of the following is NOT associated with shock?
A. loss of blood
B. viral infection
C. allergic reaction
D. severe burns
Excessive bleeding is known as what?
A. arteriosclerosis
B. cerebrovascular accident
C. hemorrhage
D. hypertension
A person has been working outside all day in the summer and suddenly stops sweating, becomes red and hot, has a rapid pulse, and dry skin. What is their diagnosis?
A. heat stroke
B. heart attack
C. concussion
D. stroke
Which of the following is NOT a sign or symptom of a heart attack?
A. shortness of breath
B. nausea
C. pain radiating to the foot
D. loss of conciousness
Hole made from a sharp object such as a pin or nail
A. amputation
B. laceration
C. incision
D. puncture
Which of the following is the correct treatment for a heart attack?
A. get pt into comfortable position
B. encourage pt to move around
C. get victim to eat something
Lack of blood flow to the brain aka stroke
A. Cerebrovascular accident
B. myocardial infarction
C. hypertension
D. shock
High blood pressure
A. hypertension
B. bradycardia
C. tachypnea
D. hypotension
Which of the following doesn’t cause a CVA (stroke)?
A. cerebral artery clot
B. hemorrhage in the brain
C. hypertension
D. dehydration
Prioritizing treatment to those who need it first
A. cerebrovascular accident
B. first come, first served
C. triage
Which of the following is a sign and symptom of shock?
A. constricted pupils
B. rapid pulse
C. normal breathing
Hardening of the arteries
A. cerebrovascular accident
B. arteriosclerosis
C. atherosclerosis
D. myocardial infarction
