CTS Past Papers Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Medical MCQs Rescue 1122

Bradycardia is clinically defined as a heart rate:

  • Greater than 100 beats per minute
  • Approximately 90 beats per minute
  • Less than 60 beats per minute
  • Exactly 80 beats per minute
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  • Bradycardia is a medical term for a slow heart rate, specifically when the heart beats less than 60 times per minute in adults.
    Normal heart beat in adult is 60-100 beats per minute.
    Symptoms of Bradycardia are Dizziness, Fainting, Fatigue and Shortness of breath.
    Opposite of Bradycardia is Tachycardia.

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The medical term ‘cystitis’ refers to inflammation of the:

  • Cystic duct
  • Urinary Bladder
  • Gallbladder
  • Cerebrospinal fluid cistern
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  • Cystitis is Inflammation of the urinary bladder.
    Most cases of cystitis are caused by bacteria, usually E. coli, and this infection of the bladder is called a urinary tract infection (UTI).

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A child with significant burns has increased nutritional requirements, especially for:

  • Proteins
  • Carbohydrates
  • Fats
  • Vitamins
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  • Burns cause tissue damage, which increases the body’s metabolic and healing demands.
    Proteins are essential for repairing damaged tissues, wound healing and maintaining immune system.
    The vitamin A and vitamin C are most important for wound healing.

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A sudden, brief loss of consciousness due to reduced blood flow to the brain is termed:

  • Dyspnea
  • Bronchospasm
  • Shock
  • Syncope
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  • Syncope means a temporary loss of consciousness (fainting).
    It happens due to reduced blood flow to the brain.
    It usually lasts for a few seconds and person recovers quickly.
    The first aid is to lay the person flat, Elevate legs and Loose tight clothes.

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Antiseptics like Dettol and Osyle belong to which chemical group?

  • Chloroxylenols
  • Halogens
  • Phenolic Compunds
  • Aldehydes
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  • Phenolic compounds are commonly used as antiseptics and disinfectants because they destroy bacteria and other microorganisms.
    Phenolic compounds damage cell membrane of bacteria and used for Skin antiseptic, Wound Cleaning, Surface disinfection and etc.

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Another term for a elevated body temperature (fever) is:

  • Hypertension
  • Hypothermia
  • Febrile seizure
  • Pyrexia
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  • Pyrexia is medical term for fever.
    It occurs when the body’s temperature rises above the normal range (37°C / 98.6°F).
    Causes of Pyrexia may be Bacterial or Viral Infection, Autoimmune System, Heatstroke and certain medications.
    Antipyretic drugs are Paracetamol and Brofen.

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