EMT Module 4 Exam Questions & Answers 2023/2024
Perfusion
Blood flow through tissues.
hypoperfusion (shock)
inadequate perfusion of the body caused by insufficient flow of blood through the capillaries
hemorrhage
excessive/severe bleeding
Arterial bleeding
Bleeding characterized by bright...
EMT Module 4 Exam Questions & Answers 2023/2024
Perfusion
Blood flow through tissues.
hypoperfusion (shock)
inadequate perfusion of the body caused by insufficient flow of blood through the
capillaries
hemorrhage
excessive/severe bleeding
Arterial bleeding
Bleeding characterized by bright red, spurting blood and is the most difficult to control.
Venous bleeding
Bleeding characterized by dark red, steady flow of blood. Easy to control.
Capillaries bleeding
Bleeding from capillaries, which is characterized by a slow, oozing flow of blood.
Pressure dressing
A dressing applied tightly to control bleeding
hemostatic agents
substances applied as powders, dressings, gauze, or bandages to open wounds to stop
bleeding
tourniquet
A device used for bleeding control that constricts all blood flow to and from an extremity.
Compensated shock
When the patient is developing shock but the body is still able to maintain perfusion
Decompensated shock
When the body can no longer compensate for low blood volume or lack of perfusion.
hypovolemic shock
shock resulting from blood or fluid loss. (The most commonly seen form of shock)
hemorrhagic stroke
Shock resulting from blood loss.
cardiogenic shock
Shock caused by inadequate function of the heart, or pump failure.
neurogenic shock
hypoperfusion due to nerve paralysis (sometimes caused by spinal cord injury) resulting
in the dilation of blood vessels that increases the volume of the circulatory system
beyond the point where it can be filled.
Abrasion
A scratch or scrape
amputation
a surgical removal of all or part of a limb.
Avulsion
A tearing away or tearing off of a piece or flap of skin or other soft tissue. This term also
may be used for an eye pulled from socket or a tooth dislodged from its socket.
bandage
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