Exam 1: Introduction to Paramedicine

With regard to the endocrine system, which of the following statements is NOT true?

Hemolytic disease of the newborn is most likely when an Rh ________ mother has previously given birth to an Rh ________ infant and is now pregnant with an Rh ________ fetus.

What is visualized with a class 3 Mallampati score?

Which of the following is NOT one of the body's three chief lines of defense against infection and injury?

Which is the most important reason for NOT trying to complete the PCR during the ride to the hospital?

You are caring for a 68-year-old patient with an altered level of consciousness and reported seizure activity. You obtain a blood pressure of 244/140 mmHg, a pulse of 90, and respirations of 18. Which of the following medications would be most suitable for this patient?

A physician not affiliated with the responding EMS system who takes part in patient care with system paramedics at an emergency scene is called a(n):

The ________ guidelines outline how employers and employees share responsibility for ensuring that Standard Precautions are used to assist in preventing contamination from blood and other bodily fluids.

Your patient is having a cholecystectomy this evening. To prevent dehydration, she is to receive 5 percent dextrose in 0.45 percent saline solution at a rate of 150 mL/hour. Using 20 drops/mL tubing, what is the drip rate in drops/minute?

When you are suctioning an adult patient, the onset of bradycardia is most likely due to:

A positively charged atom or group of atoms is known as a(n):

A patient with suspected or known ________ makes it necessary for the care provider to don a HEPA or an N-95 respirator.

Which of the following statements about nitroglycerin is NOT true?

Dislodgement of the catheter from the vein, puncture of the distal vein wall during venipuncture, and/or a poorly secured IV can lead to what?

Which of the following is NOT a guideline for effective radio use?

Moderate hypoxemia is indicated with a pulse oximeter reading of ________ percent.

Which of the following is NOT a route for enteral medication administration?

A slow, deep, involuntary inspiration followed by a prolonged expiration that hyperinflates the lungs and re-expands atelectatic alveoli is a:

Which of the following is NOT one of the main sources of drugs?

Careful, thorough documentation has the effect of ________ frivolous lawsuits.