Question 1

Enforced racial segregation in the United States before the 1960s can best be described as:

Accepted Answer

A)  illegal, but ethical. 
B)  legal, but unethical. 
C)  illegal and unethical. 
D)  legal and ethical. 
A)  illegal, but ethical. 
B)  legal, but unethical. 
C)  illegal and unethical. 
D)  legal and ethical.

Question 2

Almost one-half of public workplace injuries occur to all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  the back. 
B)  the eyes. 
C)  the feet. 
D)  the hands. 
A)  the back. 
B)  the eyes. 
C)  the feet. 
D)  the hands.

Question 3

Shallow, slow, or infrequent breathing, indicating severe ICP buildup and brain anoxia, is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  Kussmaul's respirations. 
B)  grunting. 
C)  Biot's respirations. 
D)  agonal respirations. 
A)  Kussmaul's respirations. 
B)  grunting. 
C)  Biot's respirations. 
D)  agonal respirations.

Question 4

What is the minimum number of times you should exercise weekly to build cardiovascular endurance?

Accepted Answer

A)  2 
B)  5 
C)  3 
D)  10 
A)  2 
B)  5 
C)  3 
D)  10

Question 5

Your patient is a 16-year-old male with a reported history of ingesting 8 to 10 beers over the preceding 2 hours. He fell while jumping on a trampoline, striking his head on the metal framing of the trampoline. There was no reported loss of consciousness, but the patient has a laceration to the occipital area of the head. The patient is alert and oriented to person, time, and place but fails to show appropriate concern for his injury and has slurred speech. The parents are unavailable. Which of the following is the best course of action?

Accepted Answer

A)  Treat the patient under the doctrine of implied consent of the parents. 
B)  Treat the patient as an emancipated minor and allow him to decide whether he wants treatment and transport. 
C)  Have the patient arrested for underage drinking, and obtain the consent of law enforcement to treat the patient. 
D)  Use the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur to support your decision to either treat and release or treat and transport. 
A)  Treat the patient under the doctrine of implied consent of the parents. 
B)  Treat the patient as an emancipated minor and allow him to decide whether he wants treatment and transport. 
C)  Have the patient arrested for underage drinking, and obtain the consent of law enforcement to treat the patient. 
D)  Use the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur to support your decision to either treat and release or treat and transport.

Question 6

What is the chief complaint in the following narrative? The pt. stated he had chest pain x 2 days before calling EMS. Pt. denies SOB. Vitals: BP 90/50, respirations labored with retractions, HR 44. Rx: O2 and atropine 0.5 mg IVP. Upon arrival, the pt. reported feeling better.

Accepted Answer

A)  Chest pain 
B)  Hypotension 
C)  Labored respirations 
D)  Shortness of breath 
A)  Chest pain 
B)  Hypotension 
C)  Labored respirations 
D)  Shortness of breath

Question 7

The prehospital care report should document all of the following, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  objective observations. 
B)  treatments provided. 
C)  pertinent negatives. 
D)  subjective opinions. 
A)  objective observations. 
B)  treatments provided. 
C)  pertinent negatives. 
D)  subjective opinions.

Question 8

Dopamine is not administered directly to the patient during the treatment of Parkinson's disease because:

Accepted Answer

A)  dopamine is not a therapeutic consideration; only acetylcholine replacement therapy is. 
B)  dopamine cannot cross the blood-brain barrier. 
C)  the half-life of dopamine is too short to enable pharmacologic effects in the brain. 
D)  the type of dopamine necessary in the brain is different from the type administered intravenously. 
A)  dopamine is not a therapeutic consideration; only acetylcholine replacement therapy is. 
B)  dopamine cannot cross the blood-brain barrier. 
C)  the half-life of dopamine is too short to enable pharmacologic effects in the brain. 
D)  the type of dopamine necessary in the brain is different from the type administered intravenously.

Question 9

After administering a medication by the nasogastric or orogastric tube, how much fluid should you flush with?

Accepted Answer

A)  50 mL 
B)  20 mL 
C)  30 mL 
D)  10 mL 
A)  50 mL 
B)  20 mL 
C)  30 mL 
D)  10 mL

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT one of the common elements of Good Samaritan laws offering protection to people who assist at scenes of medical emergencies?

Accepted Answer

A)  The person acted in good faith. 
B)  The person was not grossly negligent. 
C)  The person accepted no payment for his services. 
D)  The person attempted to contact qualified emergency personnel. 
A)  The person acted in good faith. 
B)  The person was not grossly negligent. 
C)  The person accepted no payment for his services. 
D)  The person attempted to contact qualified emergency personnel.

Question 11

Regulation of communications at the federal level includes all of the following, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  licensing technical personnel. 
B)  establishing technical standards. 
C)  establishing terminology. 
D)  allocating radio frequencies. 
A)  licensing technical personnel. 
B)  establishing technical standards. 
C)  establishing terminology. 
D)  allocating radio frequencies.

Question 12

When providing rescue breathing to an apneic patient using a pocket face mask, each breath should be delivered with ________ of air.

Accepted Answer

A)  6-8 mL/kg 
B)  10 mL/kg 
C)  15 mL/kg 
D)  2-4 mL/kg 
A)  6-8 mL/kg 
B)  10 mL/kg 
C)  15 mL/kg 
D)  2-4 mL/kg

Question 13

You are treating a patient who you think needs an IV of lactated Ringer's. The patient, however, says he is frightened of needles and refuses to give his consent. If you display the IV catheter and bring it toward the patient, you may be charged with:

Accepted Answer

A)  negligence. 
B)  assault. 
C)  battery. 
D)  libel. 
A)  negligence. 
B)  assault. 
C)  battery. 
D)  libel.

Question 14

How many molecules of ATP are produced from glycolysis?

Accepted Answer

A)  2 
B)  3 
C)  4 
D)  5 
A)  2 
B)  3 
C)  4 
D)  5

Question 15

A civil wrong committed by one individual against another is a:

Accepted Answer

A)  breach of duty. 
B)  misdemeanor. 
C)  felony. 
D)  tort. 
A)  breach of duty. 
B)  misdemeanor. 
C)  felony. 
D)  tort.

Question 16

You respond to the aid of a 19-year-old patient who is reported to have taken an overdose of a prescribed medication. She exhibits combativeness and severe tremors. Her blood pressure is 160/100 mmHg, and her pulse is 132. Sinus tachycardia appears on her ECG. Which of the following classification of drugs is most likely to cause these symptoms?

Accepted Answer

A)  Benzodiazepines 
B)  Amphetamines 
C)  Opiates 
D)  Barbiturates 
A)  Benzodiazepines 
B)  Amphetamines 
C)  Opiates 
D)  Barbiturates

Question 17

The excess elimination of hydrogen ions, as may occur in vomiting, can result in:

Accepted Answer

A)  metabolic alkalosis. 
B)  respiratory alkalosis. 
C)  metabolic acidosis. 
D)  respiratory acidosis. 
A)  metabolic alkalosis. 
B)  respiratory alkalosis. 
C)  metabolic acidosis. 
D)  respiratory acidosis.

Question 18

When the respiratory system cannot effectively eliminate all the carbon dioxide generated through metabolic activities in the peripheral tissues, this causes:

Accepted Answer

A)  respiratory acidosis. 
B)  metabolic alkalosis. 
C)  respiratory alkalosis. 
D)  metabolic acidosis. 
A)  respiratory acidosis. 
B)  metabolic alkalosis. 
C)  respiratory alkalosis. 
D)  metabolic acidosis.

Question 19

Which of the following may complicate airway management procedures in the pediatric patient?

Accepted Answer

A)  The trachea narrows at the cricoid cartilage. 
B)  The tongue occupies a greater proportion of space. 
C)  The epiglottis is larger and floppier than in an adult. 
D)  All of the above are possible complications. 
A)  The trachea narrows at the cricoid cartilage. 
B)  The tongue occupies a greater proportion of space. 
C)  The epiglottis is larger and floppier than in an adult. 
D)  All of the above are possible complications.

Question 20

The first part of the EMS response to an incident is:

Accepted Answer

A)  discussion with medical direction. 
B)  prearrival instructions. 
C)  detection and citizen access. 
D)  call coordination. 
A)  discussion with medical direction. 
B)  prearrival instructions. 
C)  detection and citizen access. 
D)  call coordination.

Enforced racial segregation in the United States before the 1960s can best be described as:

Almost one-half of public workplace injuries occur to all of the following EXCEPT:

Shallow, slow, or infrequent breathing, indicating severe ICP buildup and brain anoxia, is known as:

What is the minimum number of times you should exercise weekly to build cardiovascular endurance?

What is the chief complaint in the following narrative? The pt. stated he had chest pain x 2 days before calling EMS. Pt. denies SOB. Vitals: BP 90/50, respirations labored with retractions, HR 44. Rx: O₂ and atropine 0.5 mg IVP. Upon arrival, the pt. reported feeling better.

The prehospital care report should document all of the following, EXCEPT:

Dopamine is not administered directly to the patient during the treatment of Parkinson's disease because:

After administering a medication by the nasogastric or orogastric tube, how much fluid should you flush with?

Which of the following is NOT one of the common elements of Good Samaritan laws offering protection to people who assist at scenes of medical emergencies?

Regulation of communications at the federal level includes all of the following, EXCEPT:

When providing rescue breathing to an apneic patient using a pocket face mask, each breath should be delivered with ________ of air.

You are treating a patient who you think needs an IV of lactated Ringer's. The patient, however, says he is frightened of needles and refuses to give his consent. If you display the IV catheter and bring it toward the patient, you may be charged with:

How many molecules of ATP are produced from glycolysis?

A civil wrong committed by one individual against another is a:

The excess elimination of hydrogen ions, as may occur in vomiting, can result in:

When the respiratory system cannot effectively eliminate all the carbon dioxide generated through metabolic activities in the peripheral tissues, this causes:

Which of the following may complicate airway management procedures in the pediatric patient?

The first part of the EMS response to an incident is:

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Enforced racial segregation in the United States before the 1960s can best be described as:

Almost one-half of public workplace injuries occur to all of the following EXCEPT:

Shallow, slow, or infrequent breathing, indicating severe ICP buildup and brain anoxia, is known as:

What is the minimum number of times you should exercise weekly to build cardiovascular endurance?

What is the chief complaint in the following narrative? The pt. stated he had chest pain x 2 days before calling EMS. Pt. denies SOB. Vitals: BP 90/50, respirations labored with retractions, HR 44. Rx: O2 and atropine 0.5 mg IVP. Upon arrival, the pt. reported feeling better.

The prehospital care report should document all of the following, EXCEPT:

Dopamine is not administered directly to the patient during the treatment of Parkinson's disease because:

After administering a medication by the nasogastric or orogastric tube, how much fluid should you flush with?

Which of the following is NOT one of the common elements of Good Samaritan laws offering protection to people who assist at scenes of medical emergencies?

Regulation of communications at the federal level includes all of the following, EXCEPT:

When providing rescue breathing to an apneic patient using a pocket face mask, each breath should be delivered with ________ of air.

You are treating a patient who you think needs an IV of lactated Ringer's. The patient, however, says he is frightened of needles and refuses to give his consent. If you display the IV catheter and bring it toward the patient, you may be charged with:

How many molecules of ATP are produced from glycolysis?

A civil wrong committed by one individual against another is a:

The excess elimination of hydrogen ions, as may occur in vomiting, can result in:

When the respiratory system cannot effectively eliminate all the carbon dioxide generated through metabolic activities in the peripheral tissues, this causes:

Which of the following may complicate airway management procedures in the pediatric patient?

The first part of the EMS response to an incident is:

Scene Size-Up

Pulmonology

Trauma and Trauma Systems

Gynecology

Filters

What is the chief complaint in the following narrative? The pt. stated he had chest pain x 2 days before calling EMS. Pt. denies SOB. Vitals: BP 90/50, respirations labored with retractions, HR 44. Rx: O₂ and atropine 0.5 mg IVP. Upon arrival, the pt. reported feeling better.