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On-line Paramedic Quiz 3

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  • A hypotonic solution is defined as a solution having:

    Your answer:
    a concentration the same as that in the cells
    a concentration higher than that in the cells
    none of the above adequately defines the term
    a concentration lower than that in the cells

     

  • The S1 heart sound is caused by closure of the: (Look it up.  Probably not in NREMT exams)

    Your answer:
    tricuspid valve and aortic valve
    semilunar valves
    atrioventricular valves
    mitral valve and pulmonic valve

     

  • When a myocardial fiber is at rest the charge within the cell is:

    Your answer:
    polarized
    negative
    depolarized
    positive

     

  • The presence of S3 heart sounds is associated with:  (Look it up.  Probably not in NREMT exams)

    Your answer:
    cardiac tamponade
    aortic aneurysm
    bundle branch block
    congestive heart failure

     

  • Which factor is common to all forms of shock?

    Your answer:
    inadequate tissue perfusion
    tachypnea
    hypovolemia
    tachycardia

     

  • If a patient apical pulse is 130, and their radial pulse rate is 96, what is this referred to?

    Your answer:
    pulse difference
    pulse deficit
    circulatory gap
    pulsis paradoxis

     

  • You are attempting to intubate a pediatric patient. One guide in choosing the correct size tube is:

    Your answer:
    the patient's weight
    the patient's general appearance
    the patient's little finger
    the patient's ring finger

     

  • Which of the following is a re-entry rhythm? (Look up re-entry rhythms and learn.  Their is one primary atrial and one primary ventricle.)

    Your answer:
    sinus tachycardia
    atrial tachycardia
    idioventricular
    junctional rhythm

     

  • Stimulation of the beta receptors causes:

    Your answer:
    bronchial constriction and tachycardia
    increased heart rate and force of contraction
    increased vascular resistance and vasocontriction
    decreased cardiac oxygen consumption

     

  • The range of a portable radio transmitter/receiver is somewhat limited. The range can be extended by the use of a(n):

    Your answer:
    telephone
    base station
    repeater
    amplifier

     

  • The proper dose of pediatric epinephrine 1:1000 for an asthma attack would be:

    Your answer:
    0.1 mg/kg
    .01 mg/kg
    .001 mg/kg
    10 mg/kg

     

  • The paramedic's best defense in the event of legal proceedings is:

    Your answer:
    professional liability insurance
    a lawyer
    a detailed medical record
    the medical director

     

  • 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:
    28 gtts/min
    90 gtts/min
    105 gtts/min
    210 gtts/min

     

  • The normal PR interval is ______ seconds.

    Your answer:
    0.12-0.20 seconds
    0.4-0.12 seconds
    0.2-0.4 seconds
    0.1-0.20 seconds

     

  • The purkinje system has an intrinsic firing rate of:

    Your answer:
    10-20 mins
    20-40 min
    40-60 min
    60-70 min

     

  • A possible complication of the PASG is: (Is a TxDSHS required skill even though not required to have on an ambulance.)

    Your answer:
    increased bleeding under the suit
    decreased ventilation
    gastric dilatation
    reduced venous return to the heart

     

  • Which of the following is a result of a serious insulin deficit?

    Your answer:
    metabolic acidosis
    respiratory alkalosis
    respiratory acidosis
    metabolic alkalosis

     

  • Which of the following is the earliest sign of shock?

    Your answer:
    hypotension
    restlessness
    cyanosis
    cool clammy skin

     

  • The fluid portion of blood is the:

    Your answer:
    plasma
    leukocyte
    albumin
    erythrocyte

     

  • Which aspect of the physical exam is least helpful in the field?

    Your answer:
    pupillary response
    ability to follow simple commands
    deep tendon reflex
    movement of extremities

     

  • The usual dose of isuprel when given as a drip is: (look it up - good drug but not used a lot in EMS)

    Your answer:
    2 mg in 500 ml D5W fluid
    1 mg in 1000 mg of D5W fluid
    0.2 mg in 500 ml of D5W fluid
    20 mg in 500 ml D5W fluid

     

  • Airway obstruction can be caused by:

    Your answer:
    dorsal flexion
    lateral extension
    ventral flexion
    ventral extension

     

  • What is the primary drug given to correct ventricular fibrillation? (Two correct answers.  Pick the best supported by AHA)

    Your answer:
    inderal
    amiodarone
    lidocaine
    atropine

     

  • Which is the correct area for decompression of a tension pneumothorax?

    Your answer:
    2nd intercostal space, mid-clavicular line
    4th intercostal space, mid-clavicular line
    3rd intercostal space, mid-axillary line
    2nd intercostal space, mid-axillary line

     

  • Insulin is secreted by the:

    Your answer:
    superior testines
    islets of Langerhans
    adrenal glands
    gall bladder


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