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NREMT EMR First Responder

Category - Trauma

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While checking a patient’s pupils, Henry Hero notices that the pupils are constricted and nonreactive. Which of the conditions below is associated with constricted and nonreactive pupils?

Shock
Stroke
Central nervous system damage
Cardiac arrest

Explanation

Answer: C - Constricted and nonreactive pupils can be an indicator that a patient has central nervous system damage. If the pupils are dilated and nonreactive, it is more likely the patient is suffering from shock, cardiac arrest, or a head injury. Unequal pupil dilation can indicate stroke or a head injury.

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