Paramedic Theory Test #1

Question 1

Causes of ALOC

Answer 1

A- Alcohol, Arrhythmia, Acidosis
E- Epilepsy, Electrolytes
I- Insulin
O- Overdose
U- Under-dose, Uremia
T- Trauma, Tumor, Toxins Thermal Insult
I- Infection
P- Psychosis, Poisoning
S- Stroke, Sepsis, STEMI, Syncope, Shock

Question 2

Most Common ALOC Causes

Answer 2

Seizure, Opiate overdose, Hypoglycemia, CVA, Trauma, Hypoxia.

Question 3

Common Causes of Seizure

Answer 3

1. Drugs, 2. Alcohol, 3. Non compliance with meds, 4. CNS tumor, 5. Stroke, 6. Brain Bleed, 7. Head Trauma, 8. Hypoglycemia, 9. Febrile in Peds, 10. Epilepsy, 11. Hypoxia, 12. Electrolyte Imbalances, 13. Infection/Sepsis, 14. HTN.

Question 4

Serious Causes of Syncopal Episodes

Answer 4

1. MI, 2. Cardiac Dysrhythmias, 3. CVA/TIA, 4. Hypovolemic, 5. Drug use, 6. PE, 7. Cardiac Tamponade.

Question 5

Signs of Mild Allergic Reactions

Answer 5

Hives, Rash, Normotensive, No Bronchospasm (wheezing)

Question 6

S&S of moderate allergic reactions

Answer 6

Hives, Rash, Bronchospasm, Normotensive

Question 7

S&S of severe allergic reactions

Answer 7

(Hives, Rash, Bronchospasm, Normotensive) plus AMS with Hypotension (SBP <90) or evidence of hypo perfusion, Stridor.

Question 8

Causes of General Weakness

Answer 8

flu, anemia, thyroid disease, diabetes, chf, stroke, MI, med overdose, poison

Question 9

symptoms of associated with weakness

Answer 9

dizziness, lightheadedness, confusion, difficulty speaking, changes in vision, chest pain, difficulty breathing

Question 10

Signs and Symptoms of Seizure

Answer 10

losing consciousness, which is followed by confusion
having uncontrollable muscle spasms
drooling or frothing at the mouth
falling
having a strange taste in your mouth
clenching your teeth
biting your tongue
having sudden, rapid eye movements
making unusual noises, such as grunting
losing control of bladder or bowel function
having sudden mood changes