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1
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Documenting a false statement that injures a person’s good name or reputation constitutes:

A. gross negligence.

B. libel and defamation.

C. assault and battery.

D. slander and defamation

A

B. libel and defamation.

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If a patient has a potentially life-threatening illness or injury and there is any doubt as to his or her decision-making capacity, the paramedic should

A. treat and transport, even if it is against the patient’s will.

B. have the patient arrested and placed in protective custody.

C. obtain consent from a family member to treat the patient.

D. obtain a court order and then begin emergency treatment.

A

A. treat and transport, even if it is against the patient’s will.

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What is libel?
A. Making a verbal false statement.

B. Written false statement.

C. Giving a wrong medication.

D. Sharing patient information

A

B. Written false statement.

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What is slander?

A. Making a verbal false statement

B. Written false statement.

C. Giving a wrong medication

D. Sharing patient information

A

A. Making a verbal false statement

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Before asking a patient to sign a refusal form, the paramedic must

A. tell the patient that he or she will die without treatment.

B. ensure the patient is aware of the risks of his or her refusal.

C. ask a police officer to determine if the patient is competent.

D. ask an impartial observer to sign the refusal form first

A

B. Ensure the patient is aware of the risks of his or her refusal

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If a patient has a potentially life-threatening illness or injury and there is any doubt as to his or her decision-making capacity, the paramedic should

A. treat and transport, even if it is against the patient’s will.

B. have the patient arrested and placed in protective custody.

C. obtain consent from a family member to treat the patient.

D. obtain a court order and then begin emergency treatment.

A

A. treat and transport, even if it is against the patient’s will

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Treating a patient without there constant, you could be prosecuted for:

A. gross negligence.

B. libel and defamation.

C. assault and battery.

D. slander and defamation

A

C. Assault and battery.

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Which of the following statements would be inappropriate when documenting your care of a patient with an emotional problem?

A. “There was no evidence of suicidal behavior.”
B. “The possible smell of ETOH was noted at the scene.”
C. “The patient was uncooperative during the exam.”
D. “The patient’s actions suggest the use of illicit drugs.”

A

D. “The patient’s actions suggest the use of illicit drugs.”

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The topographic term used to describe the location of body parts that are closer to the midline is:
A. midaxillary.

B. lateral.

C. medial.

D. midclavicular.

A

C. Medial.

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Which of the following directional terms describes the front surface of the body?

A. Ventral

B. Dorsal

C. Superior

D. Inferior

A

A. Ventral

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Relative to the wrist, the elbow is:

A. posterior.

B. anterior.

C. proximal.

D. distal.

A

C. Proximal.

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Movement of an extremity toward the midline of the body is called:

A. pronation.

B. adduction.

C. supination.

D. abduction.

A

B. Adduction.

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If the body is sliced so the result is a top and bottom portion, this is referred to as the:

A. Cross section.

B. Body’s midline.

C. Midsagittal plane.

D. Transverse plane.

A

D. Transverse plane

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The most inferior portion of the heart is called the:

A. Base.

B. Apex.

C. Dorsum.

D. Volar.

A

B. Apex.

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The hypoxic drive, a backup system to control breathing, is stimulated when:

A. Arterial PaCO2 levels increase.

B. Arterial PaO2 levels decrease.

C. Arterial PaCO2 levels decrease.

D. Arterial PaO2 levels increase.

A

D. Arterial PaO2 levels increase.

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What happens when the PaCO2 of the arterial blood increases?

A. pH decreases and respirations decrease

B. pH increases and respirations increase

C. pH decreases and respirations increase

D. pH increases and respirations decrease

A

C. pH decreases and respirations increase

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A pH of 7.30 indicates:

A. Alkalosis.

B. Acidosis.

C. A basic pH.

D. A neutral pH.

A

B. Acidosis.

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18
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What is the 23rd Chromosome called?

A. Autosomes

B. Inotrophy

C. Tort

D. Sex chromosome.

A

D. Sex chromosome.

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Males Have What 23rd Chromosome?

A. XY

B. XX

C. TS

D. XI

A

A. XY

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20
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Glycogenolysis is the physiologic process in which:

A. Glycogen is converted to glucose.

B. The pancreas secretes glycogen.

C. Glucose is converted to glycogen.

D. The kidneys produce additional glucose.

A

A. Glycogen is converted to glucose.

21
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In addition to facilitating the uptake of sugar into the cells, insulin is responsible for:

A. The chemical conversion of glucose to glycogen.

B. Stimulating the liver and kidneys to produce glucose.

C. The production of amino acids and carbohydrates.

D. The chemical conversion of glycogen to glucose.

A

A. The chemical conversion of glucose to glycogen.

22
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What physiologic reaction occurs when a person’s blood sugar level falls?

A. Glucagon production is increased.

B. More glycogen is stored in the liver.

C. The pancreatic beta cells become hyperactive.

D. The pancreas secretes more insulin.

A

A. Glucagon production is increased.

23
Q

Study of the body’s function is called:

A. Anatomy

B. Pathophysiology

C. Physiology

D. Pharmacology

A

C. Physiology

24
Q

Study of the functioning of an organism in the presence of a disease is called:

A. Anatomy

B. Pathophysiology

C. Physiology

D. Pharmacology

A

B. Pathophysiology

25
Q

Which of the following are typically found in the muscle cells, and provide cell movement and contraction via interaction with actin and myosin?

A. Microfilaments

B. Cytoplasm

C. Fibrin

D. Prostaglandins

A

A. Microfilaments

26
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A group of cells is called:

A. Organs

B. Body System

C. Bone

D. Tissue

A

D. Tissue

27
Q

What are Organs composed of:

A. Blood

B. Sugar

C. Tissue

D. Calcium

A

C. Tissue

28
Q

The substance that contains all the cellular contents between the cell membrane and the nucleus is called the:

A. Golgi apparatus.

B. Endoplasmic reticulum.

C. Cytoplasm.

D. Protoplasm.

A

C. Cytoplasm.

29
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What part of the cell forms ATP:

A. Nucleus

B. Mitochondria

C. Ribosomes

D. Golgi complex

A

B. Mitochondria

30
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What part of the cell contains RNA:

A. Nucleus

B. Mitochondria

C. Ribosomes

D. Golgi complex

A

C. Ribosomes

31
Q

What type of tissue lines blood vessels:

A. Endothelium

B. Epithelial

C. Ciliated pseudostratified

D. Simple columnar epithelium

A

A. Endothelium

32
Q

What type of tissue lines the intestines:

What type of tissue lines blood vessels:

A. Endothelium

B. Epithelial

C. Ciliated pseudostratified

D. Simple columnar epithelium

A

B. epithelial

33
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What is not connective tissue found in the body?

A. Adipose.

B. Cartilage.

C. Bone cells.

D. Muscle

A

D. Muscle

34
Q

At 2 months of age, an infant should be able to:

A. Sit upright in a chair unassisted.

B. Track objects with his or her eyes.

C. Respond when his or her name is called.

D. Differentiate family from strangers

A

B. Track objects with his or her eyes.

35
Q

In conventional reasoning, school-age children:

A. Make decisions guided by their consciences.

B. Act out so that they can get what they want.

C. Seek approval from their peers and society.

D. Act almost purely to avoid punishment.

A

C. Seek approval from their peers and society.

36
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Which of the following vital signs is NOT consistent with that of a child between 1 and 3 years of age?

A. Systolic BP of 90 mm Hg

B. Respiratory rate of 25 breaths/min

C. Heart rate of 80 beats/min

D. Body temperature of 99.2°F

A

C. Heart rate of 80 beats/min

37
Q

The pulse rate of a 16-year-old adolescent typically ranges between:

A. 80 and 110 beats/min.

B. 90 and 120 beats/min.

C. 60 and 80 beats/min.

D. 60 and 100 beats/min.

A

D. 60 and 100 beats/min.

38
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In what age range can most children begin to use and understand full sentences?

A. 3 to 4 years

B. 4 to 5 years

C. 5 to 6 years

D. 2 to 3 years

A

A. 3 to 4 years

39
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All of the following physical changes occur in school-age children, EXCEPT:

A. Their vital signs become the same as adults’.

B. Their weight, on average, increases 2 kg per year.

C. Their height, on average, increases 2 ½″ per year.

D. They develop permanent teeth.

A

A. Their vital signs become the same as adults’.

40
Q

Upper respiratory tract infections are more common in toddlers than in infants because:

A. They put things in their mouths.

B. They are exposed to other children.

C. They do not produce antibodies.

D. Of a loss of passive immunity.

A

D. Of a loss of passive immunity.

41
Q

In most infants, the primary method of communicating distress is:

A. Tachypnea.

B. Incontinence.

C. Somnolence.

D. Crying.

A

D. Crying.

42
Q

Anxious avoidant attachment is observed in infants who are repeatedly:

A. Punished.

B. Hugged.

C. Carried.

D. Rejected.

A

D. Rejected.

43
Q

Teething is commonly accompanied by:

A. A rash.

B. Fever.

C. Diarrhea.

D. Ear infections.

A

B. Fever.

44
Q

In contrast to infants, toddlers:

A. Have a slower respiratory rate.

B. Have a slightly higher pulse rate.

C. Have a lower systolic blood pressure.

D. Gain weight at a faster rate.

A

A. Have a slower respiratory rate.

45
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At birth, a pulse rate of up to ____ beats/min and a respiratory rate of up to ____ breaths/min are considered normal.

A. 180, 60

B. 140, 40

C. 160, 50

D. 200, 70

A

A. 180, 60

46
Q

The circadian rhythm refers to a person’s:

A. Breathing pattern.

B. Sleep pattern.

C. Bowel habits.

D. Feeding habits.

A

B. Sleep pattern.

47
Q

The paramedic is in the BEST position to formulate an appropriate treatment plan for an ill patient if the paramedic:

A. Performs a head-to-toe exam to detect all abnormalities.

B. Is able to identify the etiology of the patient’s illness.

C. Gathers a reliable medical history from the patient’s family.

D. Obtains a complete list of all the patient’s medications.

A

B. Is able to identify the etiology of the patient’s illness.

48
Q

The __________, which are found within the cell’s cytoplasm, operate in a cooperative and organized fashion to maintain the life of the cell

A. Ribosomes

B. Microfilaments

C. Nuclear pores

D. Organelles

A

D. Organelles

49
Q

A spoken false statement that injures a person’s good name or reputation constitutes:

A. Gross negligence.

B. Libel and defamation.

C. Assault and battery.

D. Slander and defamation

A

D. Slander and defamation

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