Final questions Flashcards
Which of the following statements regarding parenteral medications is correct?
A. Parenteral medications are absorbed more quickly than enteral medications
B. Tylenol is an example of a parenteral medication because it is taken orally
C. Parenteral medications are absorbed by the body through the digestive system
D. Compared to enteral medications, parenteral medications have fever side effects
A. Parenteral medications are absorbed more quickly
Assisting with endotracheal intubation may include:
A. Visualization of the cords
B. Providing deep suctioning via ET tube
C. Ventilation and preoxygenation
D.Inserting a supraglottic airway should the intubation attempt be successful
C. Ventilation and preoxygenation
Shock due to severe infection is called ____
A. Anaphylactic shock
B. Septic shock
C. Hypovolemic shock
D. Neurogenic shock
B. Septic shock
A 19 year old female is found unconscious by her roommate. Your primary assessment reveals that her breathing is inadequate. As you insert an oropharyngeal airway, she begins to gag violently. You should:
A. Select a smaller oropharyngeal airway and attempt to insert it
B. Continue to insert the airway as you suction the oropharynx
C. Remove the airway and be prepared to suction her oropharynx
D. Insert the airway no further but leave t in place as bite block
C. Remove the airway and be prepared to suction her oropharynx
Signs and symptoms of a dislocated joint include all of the following EXCEPT: A. Marked deformity B. Tenderness on palpation C. Locked joint D. Ecchymosis
D. Ecchymosis
A 25 year old unrestrained female struck the steering wheel with her chest when her car hit a tree while traveling at a high rate of speed. She has intrathoracic bleeding. Which you suspect are the result of intrathoracic bleeding. Which of the following interventions will provide the patient with the greatest chance for survival? A. High flow oxygen administration B. Rapid transport to trauma center C. Full immobilization of her spine D. Intravenous fluid administration
B. Rapid transport to trauma center
A 59 year old male presents with a sudden onset of severe lower back pain. He is conscious and alert but very restless and diaphoretic. Your assessment reveals mass to the left of his umbilicus. You should:
A. Place the patient in a sitting position and transport at once
B. Administer oxygen and prepare for immediate transport
C. Vigorously palpate the abdomen to establish pain severity
D. Request a paramedic unit to give the patient pain medication
B. Administer oxygen and prepare for immediate transport
The nervous system is divided into the central nervous system and the: A. Peripheral nervous system B. Sympathetic nervous system C. Somatic nervous system D. Autonomic nervous system
A. Peripheral nervous system
After sizing up the scene of a patient with a possible infectious disease, your next priority should be to:
A. Quickly access the patient
B. Take standard precautions
C. Notify law enforcement
D. Contact medical control
B. Take standard precautions
When assessing a patient with signs and symptoms of shock, it is important to remember that:
A. Irreversible shock often responds well to a prompt blood transfusion
B. Blood pressure may be the last measurable factor to change in shock
C. The patient’s respirations are deep during the early stages of shock
D. Multiple fractures are the most common cause of hypovolemic shock
B. Blood pressure may be the last measurable factor to change in shock
Which organ is most susceptible to pressure changes during an explosion? A. Kidney B. Heart C. Lung D. Liver
C. Lung
It is especially important to assess oule, sensation, and movement in all extremities as well as pupillary reactions in patients with a suspected _____ problem
A. Neurologic
B. Endocrine
C.Cardiac
D. Respiratory
A. Neurologic
Reassessment is performed to determine all the following, EXCEPT:
A. The patient’s response to your treatment
B. Whether or not the patient is deteriorating
C. The nature of any newly identified problems
D. The reason why the patient called EMS
D. The reason why the patient called EMS
Which of the following statements regarding oxygen is correct?
A. Oxygen cylinders must always remain in a upright position
B. Oxygen supports the combustion process and may cause a fire
C. Oxygen is flammable and may explode if under high pressure
D. Oxygen is most safely administered in an enclosed environment
B. Oxygen supports the combustion process and may cause a fire
____ burns may involve the subcutaneous layers, muscle, bone, or internal organs
A. Superficial
B. Second degree
C. Full thickness
D. Partial thickness
C. Full thickness
In the incident command system, organizational divisions may include sections, branches, divisions, and
A. Groups
B. Teams
C. Squads
D. Platoons
A. Groups
Assessment of the medical patient is usually focused on the ____
A. Associated symptoms
B. Nature of illness
C. Medical history
D. Field diagnosis
B. Nature of illness
