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lc medical 2Which of the following glands, when in an imbalanced state, may facilitate hypothermia? -
ANSThyroid
An irritable 3 year old male has a fever of 104 degrees F and has been treated for a respiratory
tract infection over the past three days. His mother called you because he doesn't want to play
or be picked up. You see petechial hemorrhages on his chest and axilla. You should first -
ANSdon gloves, mask and gown.
A 20 month old male has an ear infection that was treated today by his physician with an
antibiotic. His mother called because he is having a seizure. When you arrive, he has
tonic-clonic movements. You should begin transport and - ANScool his body temperature.
A 28 year old male is fighting with five law enforcement officers when you arrive. Even when he
is restrained he continues to resist. You should be most concerned he may have - ANSexcited
delirium.
Body temperature is controlled by the brain's - ANShypothalamus.
An obese 52 year old female tells you she has diabetes and has been sick for four days. Which
of the below symptom groups should make you suspect she is in diabetic ketoacidosis? -
ANSHyperventilation, sweet-smelling breath, dry skin
A 65 year old male has severe cramping type abdominal pain that increased over the past
seven hours. As you load him in the ambulance, he vomits a large amount of dark fluid that
smells like fecal material. You should suspect - ANSbowel obstruction.
A 24 year old female was stumbling around outside a bar. She claims she is a victim of being
given a date rape drug. She has an unsteady gait and bilateral arm drift. You should -
ANSprovide supportive care and transport.
A 12 year old male who has a history of diabetes, collapsed on the school playground after
playing soccer. You should suspect the cause of his hypoglycemia to be - ANSan increase in
exercise.
A 36 year old male injected himself with an epinephrine autoinjector five minutes ago. When you
arrive, he speaks with a hoarse voice, has increased respiratory effort, and his skin is flushed.
His vitals are P 106, R 18, BP 82/74, and SpO2 is 94% on room air. You should first -
ANSadminister another dose if available.
Which of the following patient conditions is least likely to cause a seizure? - ANSHypotension
, A 19 year old female has a low-grade fever and lower abdominal pain. She tells you her
menstrual periods are normal, but she has an odd, foul-smelling vaginal discharge and pain with
sexual intercourse. You should suspect - ANSpelvic inflammatory disease.
A 28 year old male reports he has a very severe headache that began 30 minutes ago. The pain
is on one side of his head, and you observe excessive tear production on the side of the pain.
His vital signs are P 84, R 14, and BP 130/96. What type of a headache should you suspect? -
ANSCluster
Most of the chemicals that cause the symptoms during an anaphylactic reaction are released
from - ANSmast cells.
A 56 year old male was cutting his grass when he was stung by a bee. His wife tells you he
immediately used his epinephrine autoinjector. He is now unresponsive, apneic and pulseless.
You should next - ANSbegin chest compressions.
Patients who have undiagnosed diabetes may have which of the following symptoms? -
ANSPolyuria, polydipsia, and polyphagia
An industrial worker inhaled a toxic gas. As you approach him you hear an abnormal sound
upon inspiration. Which sound would cause you the most concern in this patient? - ANSStridor
A confused 42 year old male was found lying on the side of the road. His clothing is dirty and
unkempt. He has pink, dry skin and you smell an odd odor on his breath. His vital signs are P
96, R 20 and deep, BP 134/84, and SpO2 is 95% on room air. You should suspect -
ANShyperglycemia.
A 22 year old female ate something at a party. She is sitting quietly in a chair. Her face is
flushed and she has hives on her lower arms and abdomen. Her breath sounds are clear. Her
vital signs are P 92, R 14, BP 118/78, and SpO2 is 94% on room air. You should - ANSprovide
supportive care.
At a WMD scene, the first patient you triage has respiratory distress, tearing, nausea and loss of
bladder control. You should suspect that the causal agent is a/an - ANSnerve agent.
The most effective way for you to prevent acquiring an infectious disease is to - ANSbecome
vaccinated.
The major complication the body experiences during widespread anaerobic metabolism is the -
ANSaccumulation of acid.
A patient who attempts suicide - ANSmust be transported regardless of the circumstances.
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