Question 1

The paramedic is responsible for determining the mechanism of injury or nature of the illness when carrying out which of the primary responsibilities?

Accepted Answer

A)  Scene size-up 
B)  Patient management 
C)  Patient assessment 
D)  Response 
A)  Scene size-up 
B)  Patient management 
C)  Patient assessment 
D)  Response

Question 2

One important reason medications are given intravenously is that they:

Accepted Answer

A)  bypass the liver initially. 
B)  have minimal effects on the CNS system. 
C)  can be more easily reversed if an untoward effect occurs. 
D)  have a delayed onset of action compared to the oral route. 
A)  bypass the liver initially. 
B)  have minimal effects on the CNS system. 
C)  can be more easily reversed if an untoward effect occurs. 
D)  have a delayed onset of action compared to the oral route.

Question 3

When analyzing an ethical problem, the method in which you ask yourself whether you would be willing to undergo a procedure or action if you were in the patient's place is known as the:

Accepted Answer

A)  universalizability test. 
B)  rationalization test. 
C)  impartiality test. 
D)  interpersonal justifiability test. 
A)  universalizability test. 
B)  rationalization test. 
C)  impartiality test. 
D)  interpersonal justifiability test.

Question 4

The long spine board on which you transported a patient directly contacted the patient's unbroken skin. How would you clean the board?

Accepted Answer

A)  Wash it with soap and water. 
B)  Discard it. 
C)  Sterilize it with an EPA-approved solution. 
D)  Disinfect it with a solution of 1 part bleach to 10 parts of water. 
A)  Wash it with soap and water. 
B)  Discard it. 
C)  Sterilize it with an EPA-approved solution. 
D)  Disinfect it with a solution of 1 part bleach to 10 parts of water.

Question 5

Physostigmine (Antilirium) is a useful antidote for which drug overdose?

Accepted Answer

A)  Atropine 
B)  Dopamine 
C)  Norepinephrine 
D)  Epinephrine 
A)  Atropine 
B)  Dopamine 
C)  Norepinephrine 
D)  Epinephrine

Question 6

When using a prehospital care report for research or quality assurance, you should block out the:

Accepted Answer

A)  patient's identifying information. 
B)  vital signs. 
C)  paramedics' names. 
D)  treatments rendered. 
A)  patient's identifying information. 
B)  vital signs. 
C)  paramedics' names. 
D)  treatments rendered.

Question 7

Hypoparathyroidism leads to decreased:

Accepted Answer

A)  calcium levels. 
B)  metabolic rate. 
C)  thyroxine (T4) levels. 
D)  growth hormone levels. 
A)  calcium levels. 
B)  metabolic rate. 
C)  thyroxine (T4) levels. 
D)  growth hormone levels.

Question 8

A liquid preparation that contains small particles of a solid medication is known as a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  suspension. 
B)  elixir. 
C)  syrup. 
D)  reconstituted medication. 
A)  suspension. 
B)  elixir. 
C)  syrup. 
D)  reconstituted medication.

Question 9

A peak flow meter measures:

Accepted Answer

A)  inspiratory reserve volume. 
B)  tidal volume. 
C)  the force of expiratory volume. 
D)  respiratory efficacy during forced expiration. 
A)  inspiratory reserve volume. 
B)  tidal volume. 
C)  the force of expiratory volume. 
D)  respiratory efficacy during forced expiration.

Question 10

Applying posteriorly directed pressure on the cricoid cartilage to facilitate endotracheal intubation is also referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  digital intubation. 
B)  cricoid pressure. 
C)  retrograde intubation. 
D)  cricothyrotomy. 
A)  digital intubation. 
B)  cricoid pressure. 
C)  retrograde intubation. 
D)  cricothyrotomy.

Question 11

A drop in blood pressure of greater than 10 torr during inspiration is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  pulsus paradoxus. 
B)  pulsus obliterans. 
C)  pulsus tardus. 
D)  pulsus alternans. 
A)  pulsus paradoxus. 
B)  pulsus obliterans. 
C)  pulsus tardus. 
D)  pulsus alternans.

Question 12

T lymphocytes are primarily responsible for:

Accepted Answer

A)  directly attacking antigens. 
B)  producing antibodies. 
C)  neutralizing antigens. 
D)  producing antigens. 
A)  directly attacking antigens. 
B)  producing antibodies. 
C)  neutralizing antigens. 
D)  producing antigens.

Question 13

Information on the prehospital care reports may be used by which of the following in certain circumstances?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hospital staff 
B)  Insurance claims departments 
C)  Attorneys 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Hospital staff 
B)  Insurance claims departments 
C)  Attorneys 
D)  All of the above

Question 14

Which of the following is a property of a reversible cholinesterase inhibitor?

Accepted Answer

A)  Enables parasympathetic stimulation for a finite period 
B)  Blocks sympathetic stimulation for a finite period 
C)  Blocks parasympathetic stimulation for a finite period 
D)  Enables sympathetic stimulation for a finite period 
A)  Enables parasympathetic stimulation for a finite period 
B)  Blocks sympathetic stimulation for a finite period 
C)  Blocks parasympathetic stimulation for a finite period 
D)  Enables sympathetic stimulation for a finite period

Question 15

One way to prevent a potentially hostile situation is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  assert your authority. 
B)  move into bystanders' personal space. 
C)  communicate effectively. 
D)  maintain a closed stance. 
A)  assert your authority. 
B)  move into bystanders' personal space. 
C)  communicate effectively. 
D)  maintain a closed stance.

Question 16

Defending patients, protecting them, and, in general, acting in their best interests are all examples of:

Accepted Answer

A)  leadership. 
B)  empathy. 
C)  patient advocacy. 
D)  integrity. 
A)  leadership. 
B)  empathy. 
C)  patient advocacy. 
D)  integrity.

Question 17

What is the problem with the treatment in the following narrative? The pt. complained of chest pain x 2 days before calling EMS and is now also c/o SOB. Vitals BP 90/50, HR 40, labored with retractions. Treated with O2 and atropine. Upon arrival the pt. felt better.

Accepted Answer

A)  No dosages are stated. 
B)  The patient should have received transcutaneous pacing. 
C)  Nothing documented supports the treatment given. 
D)  A and C are both problematic. 
A)  No dosages are stated. 
B)  The patient should have received transcutaneous pacing. 
C)  Nothing documented supports the treatment given. 
D)  A and C are both problematic.

Question 18

Medications best suited for treating bronchoconstriction generally stimulate ________ receptors.

Accepted Answer

A)  beta1 
B)  alpha1 
C)  beta2 
D)  alpha2 
A)  beta1 
B)  alpha1 
C)  beta2 
D)  alpha2

Question 19

A(n) ________ program must also include a component for the timely dissemination of data to those who need to know.

Accepted Answer

A)  injury surveillance 
B)  primary prevention 
C)  field investigation 
D)  unintentional injury 
A)  injury surveillance 
B)  primary prevention 
C)  field investigation 
D)  unintentional injury

Question 20

The difference between mean and median is which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mean is calculated by adding values, then dividing the sum by the number of values involved; median is calculated by putting the values into numerical order and finding the middle value. 
B)  Mean is a representation of the standard deviation within a study, and median is the value of the variance. 
C)  Median is calculated by adding values, then dividing the sum by the number of values involved; mean is calculated by putting the values into numerical order and finding the middle value. 
D)  Mean is the value of the variance within a study, and median is a representation of the standard deviation. 
A)  Mean is calculated by adding values, then dividing the sum by the number of values involved; median is calculated by putting the values into numerical order and finding the middle value. 
B)  Mean is a representation of the standard deviation within a study, and median is the value of the variance. 
C)  Median is calculated by adding values, then dividing the sum by the number of values involved; mean is calculated by putting the values into numerical order and finding the middle value. 
D)  Mean is the value of the variance within a study, and median is a representation of the standard deviation.

The paramedic is responsible for determining the mechanism of injury or nature of the illness when carrying out which of the primary responsibilities?

One important reason medications are given intravenously is that they:

When analyzing an ethical problem, the method in which you ask yourself whether you would be willing to undergo a procedure or action if you were in the patient's place is known as the:

The long spine board on which you transported a patient directly contacted the patient's unbroken skin. How would you clean the board?

Physostigmine (Antilirium) is a useful antidote for which drug overdose?

When using a prehospital care report for research or quality assurance, you should block out the:

Hypoparathyroidism leads to decreased:

A liquid preparation that contains small particles of a solid medication is known as a(n):

A peak flow meter measures:

Applying posteriorly directed pressure on the cricoid cartilage to facilitate endotracheal intubation is also referred to as:

A drop in blood pressure of greater than 10 torr during inspiration is called:

T lymphocytes are primarily responsible for:

Information on the prehospital care reports may be used by which of the following in certain circumstances?

Which of the following is a property of a reversible cholinesterase inhibitor?

One way to prevent a potentially hostile situation is to:

Defending patients, protecting them, and, in general, acting in their best interests are all examples of:

What is the problem with the treatment in the following narrative? The pt. complained of chest pain x 2 days before calling EMS and is now also c/o SOB. Vitals BP 90/50, HR 40, labored with retractions. Treated with O₂ and atropine. Upon arrival the pt. felt better.

Medications best suited for treating bronchoconstriction generally stimulate ________ receptors.

A(n) ________ program must also include a component for the timely dissemination of data to those who need to know.

The difference between mean and median is which of the following?

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Exam 1: Introduction to Paramedicine

The paramedic is responsible for determining the mechanism of injury or nature of the illness when carrying out which of the primary responsibilities?

One important reason medications are given intravenously is that they:

When analyzing an ethical problem, the method in which you ask yourself whether you would be willing to undergo a procedure or action if you were in the patient's place is known as the:

The long spine board on which you transported a patient directly contacted the patient's unbroken skin. How would you clean the board?

Physostigmine (Antilirium) is a useful antidote for which drug overdose?

When using a prehospital care report for research or quality assurance, you should block out the:

Hypoparathyroidism leads to decreased:

A liquid preparation that contains small particles of a solid medication is known as a(n):

A peak flow meter measures:

Applying posteriorly directed pressure on the cricoid cartilage to facilitate endotracheal intubation is also referred to as:

A drop in blood pressure of greater than 10 torr during inspiration is called:

T lymphocytes are primarily responsible for:

Information on the prehospital care reports may be used by which of the following in certain circumstances?

Which of the following is a property of a reversible cholinesterase inhibitor?

One way to prevent a potentially hostile situation is to:

Defending patients, protecting them, and, in general, acting in their best interests are all examples of:

What is the problem with the treatment in the following narrative? The pt. complained of chest pain x 2 days before calling EMS and is now also c/o SOB. Vitals BP 90/50, HR 40, labored with retractions. Treated with O2 and atropine. Upon arrival the pt. felt better.

Medications best suited for treating bronchoconstriction generally stimulate ________ receptors.

A(n) ________ program must also include a component for the timely dissemination of data to those who need to know.

The difference between mean and median is which of the following?

Scene Size-Up

Pulmonology

Trauma and Trauma Systems

Gynecology

Filters

What is the problem with the treatment in the following narrative? The pt. complained of chest pain x 2 days before calling EMS and is now also c/o SOB. Vitals BP 90/50, HR 40, labored with retractions. Treated with O₂ and atropine. Upon arrival the pt. felt better.