Question 1

The normal birth weight of a full-term newborn infant is ________ kg.

Accepted Answer

A)  2.0 to 2.5 
B)  4.0 to 4.5 
C)  1.0 to 1.5 
D)  3.0 to 3.5 
A)  2.0 to 2.5 
B)  4.0 to 4.5 
C)  1.0 to 1.5 
D)  3.0 to 3.5

Question 2

Which of the following certification levels is currently NOT recognized by the National EMS Scope of Practice model?

Accepted Answer

A)  Paramedic 
B)  Emergency Medical Responder 
C)  Emergency Medical Technician 
D)  Critical Care Paramedic 
A)  Paramedic 
B)  Emergency Medical Responder 
C)  Emergency Medical Technician 
D)  Critical Care Paramedic

Question 3

When comparing and contrasting between a retrospective and prospective study, which of the following is a TRUE statement?

Accepted Answer

A)  Prospective studies are generally less expensive than retrospective methodologies. 
B)  There is more chance for the introduction of bias in the data gathering for prospective studies. 
C)  Prospective studies have greater validity than retrospective studies. 
D)  Retrospective studies use a research form or instrument specifically designed for the study. 
A)  Prospective studies are generally less expensive than retrospective methodologies. 
B)  There is more chance for the introduction of bias in the data gathering for prospective studies. 
C)  Prospective studies have greater validity than retrospective studies. 
D)  Retrospective studies use a research form or instrument specifically designed for the study.

Question 4

Which of the following drug names are the same?

Accepted Answer

A)  Brand and trade 
B)  Chemical and generic 
C)  Chemical and trade 
D)  Proprietary and official 
A)  Brand and trade 
B)  Chemical and generic 
C)  Chemical and trade 
D)  Proprietary and official

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of how EMS providers can be involved in community injury prevention?

Accepted Answer

A)  Transporting an unconscious trauma patient to a Level I trauma center 
B)  Performing CPR on an elderly patient in cardiac arrest 
C)  Participating in a high school drunk driving crash scenario 
D)  Being an advocate to attain the latest technology and equipment 
A)  Transporting an unconscious trauma patient to a Level I trauma center 
B)  Performing CPR on an elderly patient in cardiac arrest 
C)  Participating in a high school drunk driving crash scenario 
D)  Being an advocate to attain the latest technology and equipment

Question 6

"Magical thinking" begins at age ________ months.

Accepted Answer

A)  12 to 18 
B)  18 to 24 
C)  24 to 36 
D)  36 to 48 
A)  12 to 18 
B)  18 to 24 
C)  24 to 36 
D)  36 to 48

Question 7

Which term best describes the effects a drug has on its target organs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Biotransformation 
B)  Pharmacodynamics 
C)  Pharmacokinetics 
D)  Bioavailability 
A)  Biotransformation 
B)  Pharmacodynamics 
C)  Pharmacokinetics 
D)  Bioavailability

Question 8

Knowing ________ is NOT part of the paramedic's responsibility prior to an EMS call.

Accepted Answer

A)  the nature of illness 
B)  what resources are available 
C)  medical protocols 
D)  how to use communication technology 
A)  the nature of illness 
B)  what resources are available 
C)  medical protocols 
D)  how to use communication technology

Question 9

Which of the following devices can be used as a simple mechanical airway adjunct in situations in which laryngoscopy is difficult and is similar to an oropharyngeal airway and also as a blind endotracheal tube introducer in situations in which laryngoscopy is difficult?

Accepted Answer

A)  S.A.L.T. 
B)  LMA 
C)  ETC 
D)  NPA 
A)  S.A.L.T. 
B)  LMA 
C)  ETC 
D)  NPA

Question 10

The first thing to appear after the title and names of the authors of a research paper is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  introduction. 
B)  summary. 
C)  abstract. 
D)  results. 
A)  introduction. 
B)  summary. 
C)  abstract. 
D)  results.

Question 11

One of the first bits of information to be transmitted to the base physician is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  estimated time of arrival to the hospital. 
B)  request for specific orders. 
C)  unit and provider information. 
D)  treatments already rendered. 
A)  estimated time of arrival to the hospital. 
B)  request for specific orders. 
C)  unit and provider information. 
D)  treatments already rendered.

Question 12

Which words are spelled incorrectly in the following narrative? Pt. is a 53 y/o male with pain to the upper thoracks and neck 2- to past history. Pt. has a history of a heart attack and takes KCl, HCTZ, and aspirin.
1) Thoracks
2) Heart attack
3) Aspirin
4) History

Accepted Answer

A)  1 only 
B)  1 and 3 only 
C)  3 only 
D)  None of the above 
A)  1 only 
B)  1 and 3 only 
C)  3 only 
D)  None of the above

Question 13

The type of consent that must be obtained from a conscious, competent adult patient before a paramedic can begin treatment is called ________ consent.

Accepted Answer

A)  implied 
B)  voluntary 
C)  ex officio 
D)  informed 
A)  implied 
B)  voluntary 
C)  ex officio 
D)  informed

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT one of the paramedic's primary responsibilities?

Accepted Answer

A)  Patient follow-up 
B)  Response 
C)  Returning to service after a call 
D)  Medical treatment 
A)  Patient follow-up 
B)  Response 
C)  Returning to service after a call 
D)  Medical treatment

Question 15

What is a method of determining the concentration, activity, or effect of a change to a substance by testing its effect on a living organism and comparing this with the activity of an agreed standard?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bioassay 
B)  Idiosyncrasy 
C)  Adverse effect 
D)  Potentiation 
A)  Bioassay 
B)  Idiosyncrasy 
C)  Adverse effect 
D)  Potentiation

Question 16

Telling participants the inclusion and exclusion criteria for enrolling patients in the study, the effect of the study on patient care in general, and the risks and potential benefits to patients in the study helps to:

Accepted Answer

A)  gain informed consent. 
B)  get EMS concessions. 
C)  identify the PI. 
D)  determine how to publish. 
A)  gain informed consent. 
B)  get EMS concessions. 
C)  identify the PI. 
D)  determine how to publish.

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT considered an allied health profession?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nursing 
B)  Paramedicine 
C)  Respiratory therapy 
D)  Physical therapy 
A)  Nursing 
B)  Paramedicine 
C)  Respiratory therapy 
D)  Physical therapy

Question 18

The highest level of prehospital care provider in the United States is a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  emergency medical responder. 
B)  paramedic. 
C)  advanced EMT. 
D)  emergency medical technician. 
A)  emergency medical responder. 
B)  paramedic. 
C)  advanced EMT. 
D)  emergency medical technician.

Question 19

Which of the following is a medication that, when inserted into a body opening, dissolves into the surrounding mucosa?

Accepted Answer

A)  Suppository 
B)  Ointment 
C)  Liniment 
D)  Enteric-coated capsule 
A)  Suppository 
B)  Ointment 
C)  Liniment 
D)  Enteric-coated capsule

Question 20

When a court orders that a prisoner receive treatment the prisoner does not want, the treatment is based on ________ consent.

Accepted Answer

A)  involuntary 
B)  expressed 
C)  proximate 
D)  ex parte 
A)  involuntary 
B)  expressed 
C)  proximate 
D)  ex parte

The normal birth weight of a full-term newborn infant is ________ kg.

Which of the following certification levels is currently NOT recognized by the National EMS Scope of Practice model?

When comparing and contrasting between a retrospective and prospective study, which of the following is a TRUE statement?

Which of the following drug names are the same?

Which of the following is an example of how EMS providers can be involved in community injury prevention?

"Magical thinking" begins at age ________ months.

Which term best describes the effects a drug has on its target organs?

Knowing ________ is NOT part of the paramedic's responsibility prior to an EMS call.

Which of the following devices can be used as a simple mechanical airway adjunct in situations in which laryngoscopy is difficult and is similar to an oropharyngeal airway and also as a blind endotracheal tube introducer in situations in which laryngoscopy is difficult?

The first thing to appear after the title and names of the authors of a research paper is the:

One of the first bits of information to be transmitted to the base physician is the:

Which words are spelled incorrectly in the following narrative? Pt. is a 53 y/o male with pain to the upper thoracks and neck 2- to past history. Pt. has a history of a heart attack and takes KCl, HCTZ, and aspirin. 1) Thoracks 2) Heart attack 3) Aspirin 4) History

The type of consent that must be obtained from a conscious, competent adult patient before a paramedic can begin treatment is called ________ consent.

Which of the following is NOT one of the paramedic's primary responsibilities?

What is a method of determining the concentration, activity, or effect of a change to a substance by testing its effect on a living organism and comparing this with the activity of an agreed standard?

Telling participants the inclusion and exclusion criteria for enrolling patients in the study, the effect of the study on patient care in general, and the risks and potential benefits to patients in the study helps to:

Which of the following is NOT considered an allied health profession?

The highest level of prehospital care provider in the United States is a(n):

Which of the following is a medication that, when inserted into a body opening, dissolves into the surrounding mucosa?

When a court orders that a prisoner receive treatment the prisoner does not want, the treatment is based on ________ consent.

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Exam 1: Introduction to Paramedicine

The normal birth weight of a full-term newborn infant is ________ kg.

Which of the following certification levels is currently NOT recognized by the National EMS Scope of Practice model?

When comparing and contrasting between a retrospective and prospective study, which of the following is a TRUE statement?

Which of the following drug names are the same?

Which of the following is an example of how EMS providers can be involved in community injury prevention?

"Magical thinking" begins at age ________ months.

Which term best describes the effects a drug has on its target organs?

Knowing ________ is NOT part of the paramedic's responsibility prior to an EMS call.

Which of the following devices can be used as a simple mechanical airway adjunct in situations in which laryngoscopy is difficult and is similar to an oropharyngeal airway and also as a blind endotracheal tube introducer in situations in which laryngoscopy is difficult?

The first thing to appear after the title and names of the authors of a research paper is the:

One of the first bits of information to be transmitted to the base physician is the:

Which words are spelled incorrectly in the following narrative? Pt. is a 53 y/o male with pain to the upper thoracks and neck 2- to past history. Pt. has a history of a heart attack and takes KCl, HCTZ, and aspirin. 1) Thoracks 2) Heart attack 3) Aspirin 4) History

The type of consent that must be obtained from a conscious, competent adult patient before a paramedic can begin treatment is called ________ consent.

Which of the following is NOT one of the paramedic's primary responsibilities?

What is a method of determining the concentration, activity, or effect of a change to a substance by testing its effect on a living organism and comparing this with the activity of an agreed standard?

Telling participants the inclusion and exclusion criteria for enrolling patients in the study, the effect of the study on patient care in general, and the risks and potential benefits to patients in the study helps to:

Which of the following is NOT considered an allied health profession?

The highest level of prehospital care provider in the United States is a(n):

Which of the following is a medication that, when inserted into a body opening, dissolves into the surrounding mucosa?

When a court orders that a prisoner receive treatment the prisoner does not want, the treatment is based on ________ consent.

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Trauma and Trauma Systems

Gynecology

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