Which of the following signs and symptoms would you expect to see in a patient suffering from neurogenic shock?
A) Unstable tachycardia
B) Different skin signs in different parts of the body
C) Changes in respiratory patterns
D) Hyperthermia
Question 2A drop in the systolic pressure of greater than 10 mmHg during inspiration is called:
A) pulsus alternans.
B) paradoxical movement.
C) pulsus paradoxus.
D) mean arterial pressure.
Question 3Which one of the following statements about the care and treatment of a patient with a spinal injury in the prehospital setting is TRUE?
A) Prehospital care for the patient with a potential spine injury involves spinal motion restriction and the identification of life-threatening conditions.
B) If a patient has a possible spine injury but is in shock, it is permissible to forego immobilization since this takes time from definitive care in the hospital.
C) Before transporting the critically injured patient with a spinal injury, the EMT must perform a detailed neurological assessment from head to toe.
D) It is important to identify the site of spinal injury so the proper prehospital care can be rendered.
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