Question 1

The chief physiologic effect of nerve gas, such as VX, is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  reversibly block the enzyme acetylcholinesterase. 
B)  competitively block the nicotinic receptor sites at the neuromuscular junction. 
C)  competitively block the muscarinic receptor sites at the target organs. 
D)  produce an adrenergic blockade throughout the body. 
A)  reversibly block the enzyme acetylcholinesterase. 
B)  competitively block the nicotinic receptor sites at the neuromuscular junction. 
C)  competitively block the muscarinic receptor sites at the target organs. 
D)  produce an adrenergic blockade throughout the body.

Question 2

The attraction of leukocytes to the site of inflammation during degranulation is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  apoptosis. 
B)  histocompatibility. 
C)  chemotaxis. 
D)  catabolism. 
A)  apoptosis. 
B)  histocompatibility. 
C)  chemotaxis. 
D)  catabolism.

Question 3

No EMS system should be without which of the following items?

Accepted Answer

A)  An independent communication system 
B)  One reserve ambulance for every active ambulance in the fleet 
C)  A large network of volunteers 
D)  A disaster plan 
A)  An independent communication system 
B)  One reserve ambulance for every active ambulance in the fleet 
C)  A large network of volunteers 
D)  A disaster plan

Question 4

Which of these terms is a synonym of "mobile integrated health care?"

Accepted Answer

A)  industrial medicine 
B)  illness prevention 
C)  corrections medicine 
D)  community paramedicine 
A)  industrial medicine 
B)  illness prevention 
C)  corrections medicine 
D)  community paramedicine

Question 5

A paramedic performs an intervention on a patient that is contrary to current practices. The patient suffers an injury as a result of that intervention. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  malfeasance. 
B)  misfeasance. 
C)  nonfeasance. 
D)  antifeasance. 
A)  malfeasance. 
B)  misfeasance. 
C)  nonfeasance. 
D)  antifeasance.

Question 6

In which class of the Vaughn-Williams classification system of antidysrhythmic medications does quinidine belong?

Accepted Answer

A)  IA 
B)  IB 
C)  IC 
D)  II 
A)  IA 
B)  IB 
C)  IC 
D)  II

Question 7

In the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS), which element is most responsible for widespread vasoconstriction?

Accepted Answer

A)  Angiotensin I 
B)  Angiotensinogen 
C)  Angiotensin-converting enzyme (AC
E)  
D)  Angiotensin II 
A)  Angiotensin I 
B)  Angiotensinogen 
C)  Angiotensin-converting enzyme (AC
E)  
D)  Angiotensin II

Question 8

The main duties of the dispatcher, after sending the responders and providing prearrival instructions, include:

Accepted Answer

A)  transferring communications. 
B)  discussing medical direction. 
C)  directing the crew to an appropriate receiving facility. 
D)  supporting and coordinating. 
A)  transferring communications. 
B)  discussing medical direction. 
C)  directing the crew to an appropriate receiving facility. 
D)  supporting and coordinating.

Question 9

Sildenafil (Viagra) achieves its therapeutic action in the treatment of erectile dysfunction by:

Accepted Answer

A)  enhancing neuronal stimulation of the amygdala in the brain. 
B)  stimulating parasympathetic receptors in the nerve fibers leading to the sexual organs. 
C)  stimulating sympathetic receptors in the nerve fibers leading to the sexual organs. 
D)  relaxing vascular smooth muscle, which increases blood flow to the corpus cavernosum. 
A)  enhancing neuronal stimulation of the amygdala in the brain. 
B)  stimulating parasympathetic receptors in the nerve fibers leading to the sexual organs. 
C)  stimulating sympathetic receptors in the nerve fibers leading to the sexual organs. 
D)  relaxing vascular smooth muscle, which increases blood flow to the corpus cavernosum.

Question 10

The aspiration of vomitus into the lungs may result in:

Accepted Answer

A)  tissue damage. 
B)  pulmonary edema. 
C)  pneumonia. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  tissue damage. 
B)  pulmonary edema. 
C)  pneumonia. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 11

In filling out your prehospital care report, you want to document that your patient had a laceration to his right hand secondary to a fall. How would you abbreviate "secondary to?"

Accepted Answer

A)  2° 
B)  2/ 
C)  2@ 
D)  2nd 
A)  2° 
B)  2/ 
C)  2@ 
D)  2nd

Question 12

Digoxin is prescribed to patients with congestive heart failure primarily to:

Accepted Answer

A)  improve myocardial contractility and cardiac output. 
B)  improve blood flow to the lungs, thereby reducing pulmonary edema. 
C)  achieve a negative chronotropic effect and thereby reduce the myocardial workload. 
D)  control rapid ventricular rates, because many of these patients also have atrial fibrillation. 
A)  improve myocardial contractility and cardiac output. 
B)  improve blood flow to the lungs, thereby reducing pulmonary edema. 
C)  achieve a negative chronotropic effect and thereby reduce the myocardial workload. 
D)  control rapid ventricular rates, because many of these patients also have atrial fibrillation.

Question 13

What is the assigned schedule number for phenobarbital according to the Controlled Substances Act of 1970?

Accepted Answer

A)  I 
B)  II 
C)  III 
D)  IV 
A)  I 
B)  II 
C)  III 
D)  IV

Question 14

A newborn typically sleeps ________ hours in a 24-hour period.

Accepted Answer

A)  8 to 10 
B)  12 to 16 
C)  16 to 18 
D)  18 to 22 
A)  8 to 10 
B)  12 to 16 
C)  16 to 18 
D)  18 to 22

Question 15

The highest levels of job stress typically occur in the ________ years.

Accepted Answer

A)  early adult 
B)  adolescent 
C)  middle adult 
D)  late adult 
A)  early adult 
B)  adolescent 
C)  middle adult 
D)  late adult

Question 16

What does the "L" in the LEMONS mnemonic stand for?

Accepted Answer

A)  Look externally 
B)  Leave alone 
C)  Laryngoscopy 
D)  Loose dentures 
A)  Look externally 
B)  Leave alone 
C)  Laryngoscopy 
D)  Loose dentures

Question 17

The stage of the stress response in which the pituitary gland releases a flood of adrenocorticotropic hormones is:

Accepted Answer

A)  exhaustion. 
B)  resistance. 
C)  withdrawal. 
D)  alarm. 
A)  exhaustion. 
B)  resistance. 
C)  withdrawal. 
D)  alarm.

Question 18

A gelatin container filled with powder, liquid, or tiny granules is called a:

Accepted Answer

A)  tablet. 
B)  capsule. 
C)  caplet. 
D)  pill. 
A)  tablet. 
B)  capsule. 
C)  caplet. 
D)  pill.

Question 19

All of the following statements about hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with estrogen are true EXCEPT that HRT:

Accepted Answer

A)  may increase the risk of breast cancer and stroke. 
B)  has side effects that include nausea, fluid retention, and breast tenderness. 
C)  is often used to treat postmenopausal symptoms and osteoporosis. 
D)  ineffectively delays the onset of senile dementia in many patients. 
A)  may increase the risk of breast cancer and stroke. 
B)  has side effects that include nausea, fluid retention, and breast tenderness. 
C)  is often used to treat postmenopausal symptoms and osteoporosis. 
D)  ineffectively delays the onset of senile dementia in many patients.

Question 20

Which of the following choices best explains the difference between an EMT-Intermediate and an EMT-Paramedic?

Accepted Answer

A)  Licensure versus certification 
B)  Scope of knowledge 
C)  The legal requirement for medical direction 
D)  Scope of practice 
A)  Licensure versus certification 
B)  Scope of knowledge 
C)  The legal requirement for medical direction 
D)  Scope of practice

The chief physiologic effect of nerve gas, such as VX, is to:

The attraction of leukocytes to the site of inflammation during degranulation is called:

No EMS system should be without which of the following items?

Which of these terms is a synonym of "mobile integrated health care?"

A paramedic performs an intervention on a patient that is contrary to current practices. The patient suffers an injury as a result of that intervention. This is an example of:

In which class of the Vaughn-Williams classification system of antidysrhythmic medications does quinidine belong?

In the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS), which element is most responsible for widespread vasoconstriction?

The main duties of the dispatcher, after sending the responders and providing prearrival instructions, include:

Sildenafil (Viagra) achieves its therapeutic action in the treatment of erectile dysfunction by:

The aspiration of vomitus into the lungs may result in:

In filling out your prehospital care report, you want to document that your patient had a laceration to his right hand secondary to a fall. How would you abbreviate "secondary to?"

Digoxin is prescribed to patients with congestive heart failure primarily to:

What is the assigned schedule number for phenobarbital according to the Controlled Substances Act of 1970?

A newborn typically sleeps ________ hours in a 24-hour period.

The highest levels of job stress typically occur in the ________ years.

What does the "L" in the LEMONS mnemonic stand for?

The stage of the stress response in which the pituitary gland releases a flood of adrenocorticotropic hormones is:

A gelatin container filled with powder, liquid, or tiny granules is called a:

All of the following statements about hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with estrogen are true EXCEPT that HRT:

Which of the following choices best explains the difference between an EMT-Intermediate and an EMT-Paramedic?

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The chief physiologic effect of nerve gas, such as VX, is to:

The attraction of leukocytes to the site of inflammation during degranulation is called:

No EMS system should be without which of the following items?

Which of these terms is a synonym of "mobile integrated health care?"

A paramedic performs an intervention on a patient that is contrary to current practices. The patient suffers an injury as a result of that intervention. This is an example of:

In which class of the Vaughn-Williams classification system of antidysrhythmic medications does quinidine belong?

In the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS), which element is most responsible for widespread vasoconstriction?

The main duties of the dispatcher, after sending the responders and providing prearrival instructions, include:

Sildenafil (Viagra) achieves its therapeutic action in the treatment of erectile dysfunction by:

The aspiration of vomitus into the lungs may result in:

In filling out your prehospital care report, you want to document that your patient had a laceration to his right hand secondary to a fall. How would you abbreviate "secondary to?"

Digoxin is prescribed to patients with congestive heart failure primarily to:

What is the assigned schedule number for phenobarbital according to the Controlled Substances Act of 1970?

A newborn typically sleeps ________ hours in a 24-hour period.

The highest levels of job stress typically occur in the ________ years.

What does the "L" in the LEMONS mnemonic stand for?

The stage of the stress response in which the pituitary gland releases a flood of adrenocorticotropic hormones is:

A gelatin container filled with powder, liquid, or tiny granules is called a:

All of the following statements about hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with estrogen are true EXCEPT that HRT:

Which of the following choices best explains the difference between an EMT-Intermediate and an EMT-Paramedic?

Scene Size-Up

Pulmonology

Trauma and Trauma Systems

Gynecology

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