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Question 1

21yr old Pt with history of epilepsy, having convulsion upon your arrival. Which of the following should you do?

Accepted Answer

Move furniture and other objects away from the Pt to prevent injury

Question 2

What is the role of glucose in the body?

Accepted Answer

It provides energy for brain cells and other cells in the body

Question 3

Which of the following is not part of the fight-or-flight responses?

Accepted Answer

The skin is hot and dry

Question 4

A condition in which a person has multiple seizures usually controlled by medication is called?

Accepted Answer

Epilepsy

Question 5

Pt is A&O & can move all extremities Husband states that she could not mover her right arm & left side of face was slack

Accepted Answer

The patient suffered a transient ischemic attack

Question 6

Which of the following is a standardized test to evaluate a conscious patient for possible stroke?

Accepted Answer

Cincinnati prehospital stroke scale

Question 7

Which of the following is not a sign of a hypoglycemic diabetic emergency?

Accepted Answer

Slow heart rate

Question 8

Which item is not likely to be a sign or symptom of hyperglycemia?

Accepted Answer

Reduced rate of breathing

Question 9

Unresponsive Pt & have a medical alert bracelet. Doesn't indicate if the Pt is hypoglycemic or hyperglycemic. You should

Accepted Answer

Apply oxygen and begin transport without taking further actions

Question 10

Pt is confused, agitated, and verbally abusive to you, and is sweaty. You suspect the likely cause is?

Accepted Answer

Failure to intake sufficient sugar

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