Emergency Medicine Quiz
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Hardening of the arteries
A. cerebrovascular accident
B. arteriosclerosis
C. atherosclerosis
D. myocardial infarction
Tissue torn & separated from victim’s body
A. avulsion
B. incision
C. puncture
D. amputation
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
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
T/F: The acronym to detect a stroke is FACT.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
Which of the following is NOT associated with shock?
A. loss of blood
B. viral infection
C. allergic reaction
D. severe burns
A traumatic brain injury caused by a blow to the head is known as what?
A. seizure
B. shock
C. heart attack
D. concussion
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
Blood flow to the heart is blocked; aka heart attack
A. cerebrovascular accident
B. heat stroke
C. myocardial infarction
D. concussion
A scrape
A. incision
B. avulsion
C. puncture
D. abrasion
Body part is cut off and separated from body
A. incision
B. amputation
C. laceration
D. puncture
A cut with jagged, irregular edges
A. incision
B. laceration
C. abrasion
D. amputation
Which of the following is NOT a sign or symptom of a seizure?
A. staring spell
B. muscle aches
C. temporary confusion
D. numbess
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