Paramedic final review Complete Questions & Answers

1. The amount of air a pt moves into and out of his lungs in one breath is the: A. minute volume B. respiratory volume C. residual volume D. tidal volume - ANSWERSAnswer: D 2. When testing orthostatic vitals, what vital sign change is the most sensitive positive sign of hypovolemia? A. BP drops by 10-20 B. BP rises by 10-20 C. pulse rate rises by 10-20 D. pulse rate drops by 10-20 - ANSWERSAnswer: C 3. Which pulse is recommended to check in peds? A. brachial B. radial C. carotid D. femoral - ANSWERSAnswer:A 4. Which skin discoloration represents liver malfunction? A. cyanosis B. jaundice C. eccyhmosis D. erythema - ANSWERSAnswer: B 5. Definition of pathological Q wave: A. 0.08 seconds wide and a depth greater than ¼ the height of the R wave B. 0.04 seconds wide and a depth greater than ¼ the height of the R wave C. injury until proven otherwise D. greater than 25 mV - ANSWERSAnswer: B 6. How many parts are there to the scene size up? A.3 B.4 C.5 D.6 - ANSWERSAnswer: C 7. Initially determining priorities of care and transport is part of the: A. scene size up B. secondary assessment C. primary assessment D. focused assessment - ANSWERSAnswer: C 1. What organization is responsible for EMS training guidelines? A. National Registry of EMTs B. Department of Transportation C. Department of Health D. Emergency Medical Services Act - ANSWERSAnswer: B 2. What hospital provides initial definitive trauma care without university based teaching? 3. Which infectious disease is not a droplet precaution? 4. What is the most important infection control practice? 5. Which of the following is not a recommended vaccination? 6. What is the greatest hazard for EMS personnel? A. Level 1 Facility B. Level 2 Trauma Center C. Level 3 Trauma Center D. Level 4 Facilities - ANSW