Paramedic Module 1
This is for me to study the essentials of paramedic care for the state exam. . . These questions are chapter 3 and part of chapter 1
- 1.
A cell size that increases due to an increase in workload is an example of the process known as:
- A.
Atrophy
- B.
Hypertrophy
- C.
Hyperplasia
- D.
Metaplasia
- E.
Dysplasia
Correct Answer
B. Hypertrophy -
- 2.
An abnormal change in cell size or shape due to some external stressor is an example of the process known as:
- A.
Atrophy
- B.
Hypertrophy
- C.
Hyperplasia
- D.
Metaplasia
- E.
Dysplasia
Correct Answer
E. Dysplasia -
- 3.
A blockage or reduction in the delivery of oxygenated blood to body cells is
- A.
Hypoxia
- B.
Anoxia
- C.
Hypoperfusion
- D.
Ischemia
- E.
Infarction
Correct Answer
D. Ischemia -
- 4.
Which of the following types of cellular injuries is caused by pathogens?
- A.
Hypoxic
- B.
Chemical
- C.
Inflammatory
- D.
Immunologic
- E.
Infectious
Correct Answer
E. Infectious -
- 5.
A pathogen's virulence is described as its ability to
- A.
Invade cells
- B.
Destroy cells
- C.
Produce toxins
- D.
Produce hypersensitivity reactions
- E.
All of the above
Correct Answer
E. All of the above -
- 6.
A change in cellular structure due to an alteration in the permeability of the cell's membrane is:
- A.
Fatty alteration
- B.
Anabolism
- C.
Catabolism
- D.
Cellular swelling
- E.
Apoptosis
Correct Answer
D. Cellular swelling -
- 7.
Cellular destruction caused by an internal release of enzymes is
- A.
Apoptosis
- B.
Fatty change
- C.
Necrosis
- D.
Gangrene
- E.
Hemoptysis
Correct Answer
A. Apoptosis -
- 8.
Which of the following is not a type of necrosis
- A.
Fatty
- B.
Liquefactive
- C.
Bilateral
- D.
Coagulative
- E.
Caseous
Correct Answer
C. Bilateral -
- 9.
The blood component that contains proteins, electrolytes and clotting factors is
- A.
Plasma
- B.
Platelets
- C.
Erythrocyes
- D.
Leukocytes
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
A. Plasma -
- 10.
Which of the blood components below is.are responsible for a portion of the clotting process
- A.
Plasma
- B.
Platelets
- C.
Erythrocytes
- D.
Leukocytes
- E.
A and B
Correct Answer
E. A and B -
- 11.
The percentage of blood accounted for by red blood cells is termed the:
- A.
Component count
- B.
Hematocrit
- C.
Hemoglobin level
- D.
Oncotic pressure
- E.
Leukocyte level
Correct Answer
B. Hematocrit -
- 12.
Common signs of a transfusion reaction include
- A.
Fever
- B.
Chills
- C.
Hives
- D.
Nausea
- E.
All the above
Correct Answer
E. All the above -
- 13.
Which of the following is NOT a colloid solution?
- A.
Plasmanate
- B.
Hexastarch
- C.
Dextran
- D.
Ringers solution
- E.
Salt-por albumin
Correct Answer
D. Ringers solution -
- 14.
Which of the following solutions will cause a net movement of water into erythrocytes?
- A.
A colloid solution
- B.
A hypertonic solution
- C.
A hypotonic solution
- D.
An isotonic solution
- E.
Both A and B
Correct Answer
C. A hypotonic solution -
- 15.
A common cause of metabolic alkalosis is the administration of:
- A.
Sedatives
- B.
Analgesics
- C.
Brochodilators
- D.
Diuretics
- E.
Antibiotics
Correct Answer
D. Diuretics -
- 16.
The risk of acquiring heart disease for a person with a familial history of coronary artery disease is how many times greater than for someonw eithout such a family history?
- A.
Two
- B.
Three
- C.
Four
- D.
Five
- E.
Six
Correct Answer
D. Five -
- 17.
What percentage of lung cancers in women are associated with smoking?
- A.
40%
- B.
60 %
- C.
70 %
- D.
80 %
- E.
90 %
Correct Answer
C. 70 % -
- 18.
The body's process of compensation for hypoperfusion is initiated by:
- A.
Glucose
- B.
Oxygen
- C.
Norepinephrine
- D.
Pyruvic acid
- E.
Cortisol
Correct Answer
C. Norepinephrine -
- 19.
The catecholamines epinephrine and norepinephrine are responsible during the body's response to hypoperfusion for:
- A.
Decreasing heart rate
- B.
Decreasing cardiac contractile strength
- C.
Arteriolar dilation
- D.
Increasing blood pressure
- E.
Decreasing blood volumne
Correct Answer
D. Increasing blood pressure -
- 20.
During shock, the spleen may expel blood back into the circulatory system up to a volumne of:
- A.
200 ml
- B.
300 ml
- C.
400 ml
- D.
500 ml
- E.
600 ml
Correct Answer
A. 200 ml -
- 21.
During hypoperfusion, the renin-angiotensin compensatory system:
- A.
Increases red blod cell production
- B.
Causes the spleen to release blood
- C.
Produces a potent vasoconstrictor
- D.
Induces benficial fluid shifts
- E.
Reduces the production of lactic acid
Correct Answer
C. Produces a potent vasoconstrictor -
- 22.
What type of shock is due to plasma loss from burns?
- A.
Cardiogenic
- B.
Hypovolemic
- C.
Neurogenic
- D.
Septic
- E.
Anaphylactic
Correct Answer
B. Hypovolemic -
- 23.
A relaxing of the blood vessel walls is the cause of which type of shock?
- A.
Cardiogenic
- B.
Hypovolemic
- C.
Neurogenic
- D.
Septic
- E.
Anaphylactic
Correct Answer
C. Neurogenic -
- 24.
Which of the following are single-cell organisms consisting of cytoplasm surrounded by a rigid cell membranes?
- A.
Viruses
- B.
Bacteria
- C.
Fungi
- D.
Parasites
- E.
Prions
Correct Answer
B. Bacteria -
- 25.
The type of immunity, resident in the blood, that produces antibodies and remembers a specific antigen is:
- A.
Cell-mediated
- B.
Humoral
- C.
Natural
- D.
Primary
- E.
Extrinsic
Correct Answer
B. Humoral -
- 26.
Which of the following is NOT an essential characteristic of an antigen required to trigger an immune response?
- A.
Sufficient foreignness
- B.
Sufficient size
- C.
Sufficient complexity
- D.
Sufficient quantity
- E.
Sufficient liability
Correct Answer
E. Sufficient liability -
- 27.
What percentage of the North American population has the Rh factor present in their blood?
- A.
15 %
- B.
25%
- C.
45%
- D.
75%
- E.
85%
Correct Answer
E. 85% -
- 28.
The attraction of white blood cells to the site of infection is called:
- A.
Synthesis
- B.
Chemotaxis
- C.
Allergy
- D.
The complement system
- E.
Agglutination
Correct Answer
B. Chemotaxis -
- 29.
The common allergic and anaphylactic responses are caused by which immunoglobulin (antibody)?
- A.
IgM
- B.
IgG
- C.
IgA
- D.
IgE
- E.
IgD
Correct Answer
D. IgE -
- 30.
A state of physical or psychological arousal to stimuli is:
- A.
Disease
- B.
Homeostasis
- C.
Stress
- D.
General adaptation syndrome
- E.
Turnover
Correct Answer
C. Stress -
- 31.
The continual synthesis and breakdown of body substances that results in homeostatis is:
- A.
Autocombustion
- B.
Turnover
- C.
Recycling
- D.
Oxidation
- E.
Plasmodynamics
Correct Answer
B. Turnover -
- 32.
Stimulation of the alpha 1 receptors will cause:
- A.
Increased heart rate
- B.
Inhibition of the effects of norepinephrine
- C.
Vasoconstriction
- D.
Bronchodilation
Correct Answer
C. Vasoconstriction -
- 33.
Stimulation of the beta 2 receptors will cause:
- A.
Increased heart rate
- B.
Inhibition of the effects of norepinephrine
- C.
Vasoconstriction
- D.
Bronchodilation
- E.
Increased contractility
Correct Answer
B. Inhibition of the effects of norepinephrine -
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