Answers:

1. A hypotonic solution is defined as a solution having:
   Your answer:
   Wrong. The correct answer is a concentration lower than that in the cells

    

2. The S1 heart sound is caused by closure of the:
   Your answer:
   Wrong. The correct answer is atrioventricular valves

    

3. When a myocardial fiber is at rest the charge within the cell is:
   Your answer:
   Wrong. The correct answer is negative

    

4. The presence of S3 heart sounds is associated with:
   Your answer:
   Wrong. The correct answer is congestive heart failure

    

5. Which factor is common to all forms of shock?
   Your answer:
   Wrong. The correct answer is inadequate tissue perfusion

    

6. If a patient apical pulse is 130, and their radial pulse rate is 96, what is this referred to?
   Your answer:
   Wrong. The correct answer is pulse deficit

    

7. You are attempting to intubate a pediatric patient. Your best guide in choosing the correct size tube is:
   Your answer:
   Wrong. The correct answer is the patient's little finger

    

8. Which of the following is a re-entry rhythm?
   Your answer:
   Wrong. The correct answer is atrial tachycardia

    

9. Stimulation of the beta receptors causes:
   Your answer:
   Wrong. The correct answer is increased heart rate and force of contraction

    

10. The range of a partable radio transmitter/receiver is somewhat limited. The range can be extended by the use of a(n):
    Your answer:
    Wrong. The correct answer is repeater

     

11. The proper dose of pediatric epinephrine 1:1000 for an asthma attack would be:
    Your answer:
    Wrong. The correct answer is .01 mg/kg

     

12. The paramedic's best defense in the event of legal proceedings is:
    Your answer:
    Wrong. The correct answer is a detailed medical recond

     

13. You have been ordered to give a patient 7 mcg/min of isuprell. Mix 1 mg in 250 ml of D5W and use a microdrip. What drip rate is needed?
    Your answer:
    Wrong. The correct answer is 105 gtts/min

     

14. The normal PR interval is ______ seconds.
    Your answer:
    Wrong. The correct answer is 0.12-0.20

     

15. The purkinge system has an intrinsic firing rate of:
    Your answer:
    Wrong. The correct answer is 20-40 min

     

16. A possible complication of the PASG is:
    Your answer:
    Wrong. The correct answer is decreased ventilation

     

17. Which of the following is a result of a serious insulin deficit?
    Your answer:
    Wrong. The correct answer is metabolic acidosis

     

18. Which of the following is the earliest sign of shock?
    Your answer:
    Wrong. The correct answer is restlessness

     

19. The fluid portion of blood is the:
    Your answer:
    Wrong. The correct answer is plasma

     

20. Which aspect of the physical exam is least helpful in the field?
    Your answer:
    Wrong. The correct answer is deep tendon reflex

     

21. The usual dose of isuprell when given as a drip is:
    Your answer:
    Wrong. The correct answer is 2 mg in 500 ml D5W

     

22. Airway obstruction can be caused by:
    Your answer:
    Wrong. The correct answer is ventral flexion

     

23. What is the primary drug given to correct ventricular fibrillation?
    Your answer:
    Wrong. The correct answer is amiodarone

     

24. Which is the correct area for decompression of a tension pneumothorax?
    Your answer:
    Wrong. The correct answer is 2nd intercostal space, mid-clavicular line

     

25. Insulin is secreted by the:
    Your answer:
    Wrong. The correct answer is islets of Langerhans

Copyright © 2017 Emergency Medical Training Services