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Which one of the following describes the typical signs and symptoms of a transient isometric attack (TIA)? |
Temporary, lasting less than 15 minutes |
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You have been called to a long-term care facility for a 77 year old female who was found unresponsive in her wheelchair by staff. The nurse reports that the patient complained of a headache earlier in the day and was giving 600 MG of Motrin. Your assessment shows her to be unresponsive with a patent airway, slow and irregular respirations, And weak radial pulse. Her lips are cyanotic and your partner reports the following vital signs: pulse 44, respirations 6, and blood pressure 228/116 mmHg. Which one of the following should you do next? |
Start positive pressure ventilation |
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Assessment reveals a drooling 48-year-old male to have gurgling speech and left arm paralysis. Which one of the following should be the EMTs priority? |
Suction the airway |
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You have been called for a 63-year-old woman with slurred speech and right arm weakness. On arrival, the patient informs you that the slurred speech and weakness have resolved. since your assessment reveals no deficits, the patient insist on signing a refusal. which one of the following statements should you make prior to having her sign? |
You really need to be evaluated in the hospital. you are at significant risk of future stroke. |
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You have to terminate in alert patient to have garbled speech and weakness to the right arm and leg. The patient also has a history of heart problems and diabetes. Which one of the following should you do immediately? |
Check the patient's blood glucose level (if a local protocol allows) |
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You are called for a 69-year-old male with altered mental status. assessment reveals him to be confused and have left side weakness. during transport, you note that the patient is now completely oriented and the weakness has resolved. What condition should you suspect? |
Transient ischemic attack |
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An alert and oriented patient has slight right arm weakness but exhibits no deficits to the right leg. The EMT should consider the patient a: |
Priority for transport to hospital with a stroke Center |
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Which statement shows that the EMT has in accurate understanding of altered mental status? |
It describes any change away from a normal state of mental function |
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Which patient would be most eligible to receive a fibrinolytic medication for stroke if no other contraindications are found? |
A 48 year old male who symptoms started while watching the 6 PM news at which time he dial 911 |
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While you are doing a public awareness class about stroke, a participant ask you if all stroke patients are paralyzed on one side of their bodies. what is your reply? |
No. some patients may have only slight weakness to one side of their bodies. |
