Paramedic Quiz 3 - 45 Mins - EMT-p
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- 1.A hypotonic solution is defined as a solution having:
- A.
A concentration the same as that in the cells
- B.
A concentration higher than that in the cells
- C.
None of the above adequately defines the term
- D.
A concentration lower than that in the cells
- 2.The S1 heart sound is caused by closure of the:
- A.
Tricuspid valve and aortic valve
- B.
Semilunar valves
- C.
Atrioventricular valves
- D.
Nitral valve and pulmonic valve
- 3.When a myocardial fiber is at rest the charge within the cell is:
- A.
Polarized
- B.
Negative
- C.
Depolarized
- D.
Positive
- 4.The presence of S3 heart sounds is associated with:
- A.
Cardiac tamponade
- B.
Aortic aneurysm
- C.
Bundle branch block
- D.
Congestive heart failure
- 5.Which factor is common to all forms of shock?
- A.
Inadequate tissue perfusion
- B.
Tachypnea
- C.
Hypovolemia
- D.
Tachycardia
- 6.If a patient apical pulse is 130, and their radial pulse rate is 96, what is this referred to?
- A.
Pulse difference
- B.
Pulse deficit
- C.
Circulatory gap
- D.
Pulsis paradoxis
- 7.You are attempting to intubate a pediatric patient. Your best guide in choosing the correct size tube is:
- A.
The patient's weight
- B.
The patient's general appearance
- C.
The patient's little finger
- D.
The patient's ring finger
- 8.Which of the following is a re-entry rhythm?
- A.
Sinus tachycardia
- B.
Atrial tachycardia
- C.
Idioventricular
- D.
Junctional rhythm
- 9.Stimulation of the beta receptors causes:
- A.
Bronchial constriction and tachycardia
- B.
Increased heart rate and force of contraction
- C.
Increased vasular resistance and vasocontriction
- D.
Decreased cardiac oxygen consumption
- 10.The range of a partable radio transmitter/receiver is somewhat limited. The range can be extended by the use of a(n):
- A.
Telephone
- B.
Base station
- C.
Repeater
- D.
Amplifier
- 11.The proper dose of pediatric epinephrine 1:1000 for an asthma attack would be:
- A.
0.1 mg/kg
- B.
.01 mg/kg
- C.
.001 mg/kg
- D.
10 mg/kg
- 12.The paramedic's best defense in the event of legal proceedings is:
- A.
Professional liability insurance
- B.
A lawyer
- C.
A detailed medical recond
- D.
The medical director
- 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?
- A.
28 gtts/min
- B.
90 gtts/min
- C.
105 gtts/min
- D.
210 gtts/min
- 14.The normal PR interval is ______ seconds.
- A.
0.12-0.20
- B.
0.4-0.12
- C.
0.2-0.4
- D.
0.1-0.20
- 15.The purkinge system has an intrinsic firing rate of:
- A.
10-20 mins
- B.
20-40 min
- C.
40-60 min
- D.
60-70 min
- 16.A possible complication of the PASG is:
- A.
Increased bleeding under the suit
- B.
Decreased ventilation
- C.
Gastric dilatation
- D.
Reduced venous return to the heart
- 17.Which of the following is a result of a serious insulin deficit?
- A.
Metabolic acidosis
- B.
Respiratory alkalosis
- C.
Respiratory acidosis
- D.
Metabolic alkalosis
- 18.Which of the following is the earliest sign of shock?
- A.
Hypotension
- B.
Restlessness
- C.
Cyanosis
- D.
Cool clammy skin
- 19.The fluid portion of blood is the:
- A.
Plasma
- B.
Leukocyte
- C.
Albumin
- D.
Erythrocyte
- 20.Which aspect of the physical exam is least helpful in the field?
- A.
Pupillary response
- B.
Ability to follow simple commands
- C.
Deep tendon reflex
- D.
Movement of extremities
- 21.The usual dose of isuprell when given as a drip is:
- A.
2 mg in 500 ml D5W
- B.
1 mg in 1000 mg of D5W
- C.
0.2 mg in 500 ml of D5W
- D.
20 mg in 500 ml D5W
- 22.Airway obstruction can be caused by:
- A.
Dorsal flexion
- B.
Lateral extension
- C.
Ventral flexion
- D.
Ventral extension
- 23.Which is the correct area for decompression of a tension pneumothorax?
- A.
2nd intercostal space, mid-clavicular line
- B.
4th intercostal space, mid-clavicular line
- C.
3rd intercostal space, mid-axillary line
- D.
2nd intercostal space, mid-axillary line
- 24.Insulin is secreted by the:
- A.
Superior testines
- B.
Islets of Langerhans
- C.
Adrenal glands
- D.
Gall bladder
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