Question 1

What is the primary constituent of plasma?

Accepted Answer

A)  Clotting factors 
B)  Water 
C)  Proteins 
D)  Electrolytes 
A)  Clotting factors 
B)  Water 
C)  Proteins 
D)  Electrolytes

Question 2

The person who is overseeing a study and is familiar with requirements for informed consent is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  controller. 
B)  institutional review foreman. 
C)  principal investigator. 
D)  abstract editor. 
A)  controller. 
B)  institutional review foreman. 
C)  principal investigator. 
D)  abstract editor.

Question 3

In a(n) ________ study, subjects are randomized into either the treatment group or the control group; this type is considered among the most valid of studies.

Accepted Answer

A)  experimental 
B)  quasi-experimental 
C)  observational 
D)  retrospective 
A)  experimental 
B)  quasi-experimental 
C)  observational 
D)  retrospective

Question 4

What is the preferred access site for intraosseous infusion in both pediatric and adult patients?

Accepted Answer

A)  Distal tibia 
B)  Proximal humerus 
C)  Distal femur 
D)  Proximal tibia 
A)  Distal tibia 
B)  Proximal humerus 
C)  Distal femur 
D)  Proximal tibia

Question 5

What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative research?

Accepted Answer

A)  Quantitative research uses a control group; qualitative research does not use a control group. 
B)  Quantitative research is designed to determine the relationship between one thing and another and describe it with numbers; qualitative research primarily relies on collection of nonnumeric data. 
C)  Quantitative research does not use a control group; qualitative research does use a control group. 
D)  Qualitative research is designed to determine the relationship between one thing and another and describe it with numbers; quantitative research primarily relies on collection of nonnumeric data. 
A)  Quantitative research uses a control group; qualitative research does not use a control group. 
B)  Quantitative research is designed to determine the relationship between one thing and another and describe it with numbers; qualitative research primarily relies on collection of nonnumeric data. 
C)  Quantitative research does not use a control group; qualitative research does use a control group. 
D)  Qualitative research is designed to determine the relationship between one thing and another and describe it with numbers; quantitative research primarily relies on collection of nonnumeric data.

Question 6

Preconventional reasoning is characterized by an orientation toward:

Accepted Answer

A)  concern with community rights. 
B)  punishment and obedience. 
C)  concern with interpersonal norms. 
D)  concern with universal ethical principles. 
A)  concern with community rights. 
B)  punishment and obedience. 
C)  concern with interpersonal norms. 
D)  concern with universal ethical principles.

Question 7

In which of the following instances might digital intubation NOT be indicated?

Accepted Answer

A)  The airway is blocked by a foreign body. 
B)  The patient has copious secretions. 
C)  Your equipment fails. 
D)  Patient position does not allow for visualization. 
A)  The airway is blocked by a foreign body. 
B)  The patient has copious secretions. 
C)  Your equipment fails. 
D)  Patient position does not allow for visualization.

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a prevention strategy that EMS personnel should be able to implement?

Accepted Answer

A)  Preserving the safety of the response team 
B)  Policing powers 
C)  Document findings 
D)  Knowing the community resources 
A)  Preserving the safety of the response team 
B)  Policing powers 
C)  Document findings 
D)  Knowing the community resources

Question 9

Which of the following is a formed element?

Accepted Answer

A)  Platelet 
B)  Enzyme 
C)  Lipid 
D)  Electrolyte 
A)  Platelet 
B)  Enzyme 
C)  Lipid 
D)  Electrolyte

Question 10

You are on the scene where an 80-year-old woman is unresponsive and has shallow, snoring respirations. The patient's husband wants you to do nothing for the patient, but her daughter is crying and pleading with you to do something to help her mother. The patient lacks a DNR. The husband insists that his wife would not want to be "kept alive by machines." Which of the following is the most ethical course of action?

Accepted Answer

A)  Follow the husband's wishes, because he has the legal authority to make the decision while the daughter does not. 
B)  Explain to the husband that you do not yet know what is wrong with his wife, that it may be something readily treatable, and that without a written order from her physician you cannot withhold treatment. 
C)  Consider how you would feel if it was your spouse or parent, and ask yourself what you would want done. 
D)  Find out more about the patient's medical history in an attempt to determine if resuscitative measures would be futile. 
A)  Follow the husband's wishes, because he has the legal authority to make the decision while the daughter does not. 
B)  Explain to the husband that you do not yet know what is wrong with his wife, that it may be something readily treatable, and that without a written order from her physician you cannot withhold treatment. 
C)  Consider how you would feel if it was your spouse or parent, and ask yourself what you would want done. 
D)  Find out more about the patient's medical history in an attempt to determine if resuscitative measures would be futile.

Question 11

Administration of a medication to the right eye would be documented medically as:

Accepted Answer

A)  o.d. 
B)  o.u. 
C)  o.s. 
D)  o.g. 
A)  o.d. 
B)  o.u. 
C)  o.s. 
D)  o.g.

Question 12

An accurate prehospital care report includes all of the following, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  proper acronyms. 
B)  approved abbreviations. 
C)  addenda from supervisors. 
D)  proper spelling. 
A)  proper acronyms. 
B)  approved abbreviations. 
C)  addenda from supervisors. 
D)  proper spelling.

Question 13

In addition to gloves, what personal protective equipment should you wear when assisting with childbirth?

Accepted Answer

A)  Protective eyewear and gown 
B)  Mask, gown, and protective eyewear 
C)  Mask 
D)  Protective eyewear and N-95 respirator 
A)  Protective eyewear and gown 
B)  Mask, gown, and protective eyewear 
C)  Mask 
D)  Protective eyewear and N-95 respirator

Question 14

The degree of care, skill, and judgment that would be expected of any similarly trained, reasonable paramedic acting under similar circumstances is called the:

Accepted Answer

A)  test of prudent actions. 
B)  standard of care. 
C)  duty to act. 
D)  scope of practice. 
A)  test of prudent actions. 
B)  standard of care. 
C)  duty to act. 
D)  scope of practice.

Question 15

What is a predisposing factor to the development of disease within the human body?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lifestyle 
B)  Bacteria 
C)  Immunity 
D)  Biology 
A)  Lifestyle 
B)  Bacteria 
C)  Immunity 
D)  Biology

Question 16

Insertion of an endotracheal tube too far is likely to result in ventilation of:

Accepted Answer

A)  the right lung only. 
B)  the left lung only. 
C)  only the lower lobes of both lungs. 
D)  neither lung. 
A)  the right lung only. 
B)  the left lung only. 
C)  only the lower lobes of both lungs. 
D)  neither lung.

Question 17

A paramedic who transports patients without their consent or other legal authority would most likely be subject to charges of:

Accepted Answer

A)  false imprisonment. 
B)  abandonment. 
C)  defamation. 
D)  negligence. 
A)  false imprisonment. 
B)  abandonment. 
C)  defamation. 
D)  negligence.

Question 18

If you receive a copy of a valid DNR order after you have begun resuscitation attempts, you are ethically obligated to:

Accepted Answer

A)  cease resuscitation efforts. 
B)  check the patient's breathing and pulse before ceasing resuscitation efforts. 
C)  continue resuscitation until ordered to stop by medical direction. 
D)  continue resuscitation attempts until the patient is transported to an emergency department. 
A)  cease resuscitation efforts. 
B)  check the patient's breathing and pulse before ceasing resuscitation efforts. 
C)  continue resuscitation until ordered to stop by medical direction. 
D)  continue resuscitation attempts until the patient is transported to an emergency department.

Question 19

A prolonged deficiency of vitamin C may result in:

Accepted Answer

A)  pernicious anemia. 
B)  increased bleeding. 
C)  kwashiorkor. 
D)  scurvy. 
A)  pernicious anemia. 
B)  increased bleeding. 
C)  kwashiorkor. 
D)  scurvy.

Question 20

The emergency medical dispatcher has just finished interrogating a caller. The next step would be for the dispatcher to:

Accepted Answer

A)  follow established guidelines to determine the appropriate level of response. 
B)  call the patient's insurance company for preapproval. 
C)  transfer care of the patient to the receiving facility with a hand-off report. 
D)  send a first responder engine company and paramedics. 
A)  follow established guidelines to determine the appropriate level of response. 
B)  call the patient's insurance company for preapproval. 
C)  transfer care of the patient to the receiving facility with a hand-off report. 
D)  send a first responder engine company and paramedics.

What is the primary constituent of plasma?

The person who is overseeing a study and is familiar with requirements for informed consent is the:

In a(n) ________ study, subjects are randomized into either the treatment group or the control group; this type is considered among the most valid of studies.

What is the preferred access site for intraosseous infusion in both pediatric and adult patients?

What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative research?

Preconventional reasoning is characterized by an orientation toward:

In which of the following instances might digital intubation NOT be indicated?

Which of the following is NOT a prevention strategy that EMS personnel should be able to implement?

Which of the following is a formed element?

Administration of a medication to the right eye would be documented medically as:

An accurate prehospital care report includes all of the following, EXCEPT:

In addition to gloves, what personal protective equipment should you wear when assisting with childbirth?

The degree of care, skill, and judgment that would be expected of any similarly trained, reasonable paramedic acting under similar circumstances is called the:

What is a predisposing factor to the development of disease within the human body?

Insertion of an endotracheal tube too far is likely to result in ventilation of:

A paramedic who transports patients without their consent or other legal authority would most likely be subject to charges of:

If you receive a copy of a valid DNR order after you have begun resuscitation attempts, you are ethically obligated to:

A prolonged deficiency of vitamin C may result in:

The emergency medical dispatcher has just finished interrogating a caller. The next step would be for the dispatcher to:

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What is the primary constituent of plasma?

The person who is overseeing a study and is familiar with requirements for informed consent is the:

In a(n) ________ study, subjects are randomized into either the treatment group or the control group; this type is considered among the most valid of studies.

What is the preferred access site for intraosseous infusion in both pediatric and adult patients?

What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative research?

Preconventional reasoning is characterized by an orientation toward:

In which of the following instances might digital intubation NOT be indicated?

Which of the following is NOT a prevention strategy that EMS personnel should be able to implement?

Which of the following is a formed element?

Administration of a medication to the right eye would be documented medically as:

An accurate prehospital care report includes all of the following, EXCEPT:

In addition to gloves, what personal protective equipment should you wear when assisting with childbirth?

The degree of care, skill, and judgment that would be expected of any similarly trained, reasonable paramedic acting under similar circumstances is called the:

What is a predisposing factor to the development of disease within the human body?

Insertion of an endotracheal tube too far is likely to result in ventilation of:

A paramedic who transports patients without their consent or other legal authority would most likely be subject to charges of:

If you receive a copy of a valid DNR order after you have begun resuscitation attempts, you are ethically obligated to:

A prolonged deficiency of vitamin C may result in:

The emergency medical dispatcher has just finished interrogating a caller. The next step would be for the dispatcher to:

Scene Size-Up

Pulmonology

Trauma and Trauma Systems

Gynecology

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