Question 1

Many professional sports teams have found paramedics to be effective complements to their:

Accepted Answer

A)  team physicians. 
B)  physical therapists. 
C)  athletic trainers. 
D)  rehabilitation programs. 
A)  team physicians. 
B)  physical therapists. 
C)  athletic trainers. 
D)  rehabilitation programs.

Question 2

The idea that each person must decide how to behave and that whatever decision that person makes is acceptable is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  consequentialism. 
B)  the deontological method. 
C)  ethical relativism. 
D)  moral positivism. 
A)  consequentialism. 
B)  the deontological method. 
C)  ethical relativism. 
D)  moral positivism.

Question 3

Missing information, inaccurate data, and illegible documentation all give the impression of a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  incompetent provider. 
B)  busy shift. 
C)  typical EMS patient care report. 
D)  practiced paramedic whose reputation speaks for itself. 
A)  incompetent provider. 
B)  busy shift. 
C)  typical EMS patient care report. 
D)  practiced paramedic whose reputation speaks for itself.

Question 4

Benzodiazepines are safer than barbiturates in seizure patients because:

Accepted Answer

A)  the effect of benzodiazepines is limited by the amount of endogenous GABA in the CNS. 
B)  benzodiazepines cannot cause hypotension or respiratory depression. 
C)  the therapeutic dose of barbiturates is very close to the lethal dose. 
D)  benzodiazepines cause a counteraction by inducing high levels of dopamine in the CNS. 
A)  the effect of benzodiazepines is limited by the amount of endogenous GABA in the CNS. 
B)  benzodiazepines cannot cause hypotension or respiratory depression. 
C)  the therapeutic dose of barbiturates is very close to the lethal dose. 
D)  benzodiazepines cause a counteraction by inducing high levels of dopamine in the CNS.

Question 5

Which of these is an EMS technique that has been proven through research to be less effective than once thought?

Accepted Answer

A)  tiered response 
B)  modified Valsalva maneuver 
C)  endotracheal intubation 
D)  evidence-based practice 
A)  tiered response 
B)  modified Valsalva maneuver 
C)  endotracheal intubation 
D)  evidence-based practice

Question 6

An "orphan drug" is best defined as a drug that is:

Accepted Answer

A)  in its own chemical classification. 
B)  used specifically to treat a rare disease. 
C)  intended only for the pediatric population. 
D)  not producible as a generic alternative. 
A)  in its own chemical classification. 
B)  used specifically to treat a rare disease. 
C)  intended only for the pediatric population. 
D)  not producible as a generic alternative.

Question 7

Which of the following are gravity-flow devices that regulate the fluid's passage through the pump?

Accepted Answer

A)  infusion pumps 
B)  infusion controllers 
C)  ultrasound-guided intravenous access devices 
D)  blood tubes 
A)  infusion pumps 
B)  infusion controllers 
C)  ultrasound-guided intravenous access devices 
D)  blood tubes

Question 8

In terms of written communication, a neat and complete PCR is a good indicator of which of the following paramedic traits?

Accepted Answer

A)  Professionalism 
B)  Compassion 
C)  Promotion suitability 
D)  Education level 
A)  Professionalism 
B)  Compassion 
C)  Promotion suitability 
D)  Education level

Question 9

The ultimate responsibility for documentation belongs to the:

Accepted Answer

A)  agency's administration. 
B)  paramedic writing the PCR. 
C)  medical control physician. 
D)  receiving nurse. 
A)  agency's administration. 
B)  paramedic writing the PCR. 
C)  medical control physician. 
D)  receiving nurse.

Question 10

Oxytocin is frequently used in the prehospital setting to:

Accepted Answer

A)  control seizures from eclampsia of pregnancy. 
B)  stop preterm labor contractions. 
C)  help control postpartum hemorrhage. 
D)  facilitate labor and induce delivery. 
A)  control seizures from eclampsia of pregnancy. 
B)  stop preterm labor contractions. 
C)  help control postpartum hemorrhage. 
D)  facilitate labor and induce delivery.

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT consistent with an IgE mediated response to antigens?

Accepted Answer

A)  Flushed, itching skin 
B)  Increased heart rate 
C)  Nausea and vomiting 
D)  Profound vasoconstriction 
A)  Flushed, itching skin 
B)  Increased heart rate 
C)  Nausea and vomiting 
D)  Profound vasoconstriction

Question 12

All of the following statements about nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are true EXCEPT that NSAIDs:

Accepted Answer

A)  are used as analgesics and antipyretics. 
B)  are prescribed to relieve pain following trauma and surgery. 
C)  interfere with the production of prostaglandins, thereby interrupting the inflammatory process. 
D)  include aspirin, acetaminophen, and ibuprofen. 
A)  are used as analgesics and antipyretics. 
B)  are prescribed to relieve pain following trauma and surgery. 
C)  interfere with the production of prostaglandins, thereby interrupting the inflammatory process. 
D)  include aspirin, acetaminophen, and ibuprofen.

Question 13

Which of the following aspects of the paramedic's work most appropriately falls into the category of public health?

Accepted Answer

A)  Administering care to a patient who has suffered a heart attack 
B)  Providing life-saving measures after a traffic accident 
C)  Educating the public on illness prevention 
D)  Taking steps to prevent a terrorist attack 
A)  Administering care to a patient who has suffered a heart attack 
B)  Providing life-saving measures after a traffic accident 
C)  Educating the public on illness prevention 
D)  Taking steps to prevent a terrorist attack

Question 14

Which of the following is an important factor in reducing the risk of infection?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stress management 
B)  Adequate rest 
C)  Good nutrition 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Stress management 
B)  Adequate rest 
C)  Good nutrition 
D)  All of the above

Question 15

The paramedic who routinely fails to complete duties and paperwork in a timely manner is most likely lacking which of the following professional attributes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Self-confidence 
B)  Self-motivation 
C)  Leadership 
D)  Integrity 
A)  Self-confidence 
B)  Self-motivation 
C)  Leadership 
D)  Integrity

Question 16

In 1980, the revision "KKK-A-1822A" involved:

Accepted Answer

A)  primarily addressing electrical systems, signage, and safety. 
B)  guidelines to improve occupant protection in the patient compartment. 
C)  changes based on the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health standards. 
D)  improving ambulance electrical systems by designing a low-amp lighting system to replace antiquated light bars and beacons. 
A)  primarily addressing electrical systems, signage, and safety. 
B)  guidelines to improve occupant protection in the patient compartment. 
C)  changes based on the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health standards. 
D)  improving ambulance electrical systems by designing a low-amp lighting system to replace antiquated light bars and beacons.

Question 17

In addition to being a part of your patient's medical record, a written report can also be used as:

Accepted Answer

A)  a representation of the care you provided. 
B)  a legal record. 
C)  a document used for continuous quality improvement. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  a representation of the care you provided. 
B)  a legal record. 
C)  a document used for continuous quality improvement. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 18

How well a study supports the conclusions is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  variance. 
B)  validity. 
C)  bias. 
D)  ordinal data. 
A)  variance. 
B)  validity. 
C)  bias. 
D)  ordinal data.

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of nifedipine (Procardia)?

Accepted Answer

A)  It has little effect on preload, so orthostatic hypotension is not a problem. 
B)  Reduction of blood pressure is accomplished by reducing the peripheral vascular resistance. 
C)  It effectively dilates the coronary arteries. 
D)  It produces a positive inotropic effect on the heart. 
A)  It has little effect on preload, so orthostatic hypotension is not a problem. 
B)  Reduction of blood pressure is accomplished by reducing the peripheral vascular resistance. 
C)  It effectively dilates the coronary arteries. 
D)  It produces a positive inotropic effect on the heart.

Question 20

Which of the following medications will have the greatest impact on reducing stroke volume?

Accepted Answer

A)  Furosemide 
B)  Dobutamine 
C)  Dopamine 
D)  Digoxin 
A)  Furosemide 
B)  Dobutamine 
C)  Dopamine 
D)  Digoxin

Many professional sports teams have found paramedics to be effective complements to their:

The idea that each person must decide how to behave and that whatever decision that person makes is acceptable is known as:

Missing information, inaccurate data, and illegible documentation all give the impression of a(n):

Benzodiazepines are safer than barbiturates in seizure patients because:

Which of these is an EMS technique that has been proven through research to be less effective than once thought?

An "orphan drug" is best defined as a drug that is:

Which of the following are gravity-flow devices that regulate the fluid's passage through the pump?

In terms of written communication, a neat and complete PCR is a good indicator of which of the following paramedic traits?

The ultimate responsibility for documentation belongs to the:

Oxytocin is frequently used in the prehospital setting to:

Which of the following is NOT consistent with an IgE mediated response to antigens?

All of the following statements about nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are true EXCEPT that NSAIDs:

Which of the following aspects of the paramedic's work most appropriately falls into the category of public health?

Which of the following is an important factor in reducing the risk of infection?

The paramedic who routinely fails to complete duties and paperwork in a timely manner is most likely lacking which of the following professional attributes?

In 1980, the revision "KKK-A-1822A" involved:

In addition to being a part of your patient's medical record, a written report can also be used as:

How well a study supports the conclusions is referred to as:

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of nifedipine (Procardia)?

Which of the following medications will have the greatest impact on reducing stroke volume?

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Many professional sports teams have found paramedics to be effective complements to their:

The idea that each person must decide how to behave and that whatever decision that person makes is acceptable is known as:

Missing information, inaccurate data, and illegible documentation all give the impression of a(n):

Benzodiazepines are safer than barbiturates in seizure patients because:

Which of these is an EMS technique that has been proven through research to be less effective than once thought?

An "orphan drug" is best defined as a drug that is:

Which of the following are gravity-flow devices that regulate the fluid's passage through the pump?

In terms of written communication, a neat and complete PCR is a good indicator of which of the following paramedic traits?

The ultimate responsibility for documentation belongs to the:

Oxytocin is frequently used in the prehospital setting to:

Which of the following is NOT consistent with an IgE mediated response to antigens?

All of the following statements about nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are true EXCEPT that NSAIDs:

Which of the following aspects of the paramedic's work most appropriately falls into the category of public health?

Which of the following is an important factor in reducing the risk of infection?

The paramedic who routinely fails to complete duties and paperwork in a timely manner is most likely lacking which of the following professional attributes?

In 1980, the revision "KKK-A-1822A" involved:

In addition to being a part of your patient's medical record, a written report can also be used as:

How well a study supports the conclusions is referred to as:

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of nifedipine (Procardia)?

Which of the following medications will have the greatest impact on reducing stroke volume?

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Pulmonology

Trauma and Trauma Systems

Gynecology

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