NREMT Neurological Emergencies & Stroke Cares 3

Question 1

A patient experienced stroke-like symptoms that fully resolved within 30 minutes. This is most consistent with:

Accepted Answer

A transient ischemic attack (TIA)

Answer

A TIA produces temporary stroke symptoms that resolve, but it is a warning sign of future stroke.

Question 2

During a generalized tonic-clonic seizure, the EMT's first priority is to:

Accepted Answer

Protect the patient from injury and maintain the airway

Answer

Preventing injury and keeping the airway clear are the priorities during active seizing.

Question 3

The period of confusion and drowsiness following a seizure is called the:

Accepted Answer

Postictal state

Answer

The postictal state is the recovery period after a seizure marked by confusion and fatigue.

Question 4

Continuous seizures lasting more than 5 minutes or repeated seizures without recovery is termed:

Accepted Answer

Status epilepticus

Answer

Status epilepticus is a true emergency requiring rapid transport and ALS intervention.

Question 5

A diabetic patient is found unresponsive with cool, sweaty skin and a rapid pulse. The most likely cause is:

Accepted Answer

Hypoglycemia

Answer

Cool, diaphoretic skin with rapid pulse in a diabetic strongly suggests hypoglycemia.

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