Master EMT-11 vital signs with this in-depth guide, covering central nervous system disorders, respiratory quality, orthostatic vital signs, and more. Perfect for preparing for your EMT-11 quiz or exam. 7 pages of essential information in PDF format.
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1. Respiratory quality is another word for:
A: pressure exerted against the walls of the arteries while the left ventricle of the heart is at rest
B: Tidal volume; volume of air moving in and out of the lungs with each breath
C: crease btw lower abdomen
D: crease behind knee
2. orthostatic vital signs
A: increase in strength of pulse during inspiratory phase of patient. Could indicate cardic injury or illness
B: 20
C: Both pupils havin the same response when a light in shining in only one eye
D: comparison of blood pressure and heart rate readings while a patient is supine and while sitting upright or
3. bradycardia
A: Tidal Volume
B: heart rate less than 60 bpm
C: increase in strength of pulse during inspiratory phase of patient. Could indicate cardic injury or illness
D: pressure exerted against the walls of the arteries while the left ventricle of the heart is at rest
4. consensual reflex
A: T, correlates w the wave of blood that creates a pulse
B: profuse sweating
C: Both pupils havin the same response when a light in shining in only one eye
D: heart rate less than 60 bpm
5. Vital signs (defn.)
A: heart rate less than 60 bpm
B: Both pupils havin the same response when a light in shining in only one eye
C: assessments related to breathing, pulse, skin, pupils, and blood pressure
D: central nervous system disorder, use of narcotics, glaucoma meds, or bright environment
6. Elderly patients have a higher average of chest rises per minute with:
A: assessments related to breathing, pulse, skin, pupils, and blood pressure
B: either side of neck
C: 20
D: medial aspect of the arm, btw shoulder and elbow
7. diastolic BP
A: heart rate less than 60 bpm
B: comparison of blood pressure and heart rate readings while a patient is supine and while sitting upright or
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