Exam 1: Introduction to Paramedicine

The future enhancement of EMS is strongly dependent on:

Which of the following is a common measure of dispersion?

One of the principles of proper lifting is to:

Sympathetic nervous system stimulation that results in vasoconstriction is most likely affecting:

In most systems, 911 callers are first routed to the ________, which then sends the call to ________.

Which of the following medications is appropriate for the routine treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus?

A plastic or glass container with a self-sealing rubber top is known as a(n):

Which of the following serves as an important visual landmark when performing endotracheal intubation under direct visualization?

The process of interrogating callers with medical questions to elicit information and then determine the proper level of response is known as:

Which of the following barriers provides the greatest degree of specificity when eliminating foreign substances from the body?

The respiratory rate may be greater than normal because of:

The term pH is a measure of:

When operating an emergency vehicle, the paramedic should show due regard for the safety of:

Glucagon will affect blood glucose levels by:

In an adult, the narrowest part of the airway is the:

Which of the following is NOT an important action to take when preserving physical evidence at a crime scene?

________ take "time out" to experiment with a variety of identities, knowing that they do NOT have to assume responsibility for the consequences of those identities.

Which of the following is the key link in the chain that results in the best possible patient outcome?

One important distinction with potassium-sparing diuretics over other forms of diuretics is that potassium-sparing diuretics:

Having a patient swallow a tablet of medication with a drink of water is an example of which route of medication administration?