Paramedic Operations and Medical Procedures Exam Questions and Answers Latest Update Graded
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London Air Ambulance Charity - Answers Operates off public funds, managed by Trust Foundation, with
helicopters named HELIMED-27 and HELIMED-28.
Line Managers - Answers Hierarchy for seeking support: Critical Care Doctor, Senior Physician, Lead
Paramedic, Lead Clinician, Medical Director, Chief Operations Officer, Chief Executive Officer.
Common Medical Terminology - Answers Includes abbreviations like IV, IO, CL, CPR, DEFIB, ECG, GCS, PS,
SS, BT/BW, TS, TOD, PC, AHx, DHx, MHx, SHx, V/S, MI, MS, Acute, Chronic, Fracture, Contusion,
Abrasion, Laceration, Edema, Embolism, Angina, Abscess.
Tools and Mechanics - Answers Critical tools for Paramedics include Defibrillator, Pulse Oximeter, Blood
Pressure Cuff, IV/IO Kit, Scalpel, Medicine Bag, LUCAS, Intranasal Injector, Paramedicine Kit, Head
Blocks, Cervical Collars, Spinal Boards, Scoop Boards, Restraints, O-NEGATIVE blood bags.
Bodily Systems - Answers Focus on Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Neurological, and Psychological Systems,
essential for understanding bodily functions and medical emergencies.
Primary and Secondary Surveys - Answers Pre-medical aid assessments to understand patient condition,
aiding in diagnosis and treatment decisions.
DR ABC - Answers A primary survey protocol in emergency medicine: Danger, Response, Airways,
Breathing, Circulation.
Primary Survey - Answers Initial assessment in emergency medicine to identify and address life-
threatening conditions.
Secondary Survey - Answers Detailed assessment following the primary survey to gather patient history
and further information for diagnosis and treatment.
SAMPLE - Answers Mnemonic for gathering a patient's medical history: Symptoms, Allergies,
Medication, Previous medical history, Last meal, Event history.
Vital Signs - Answers Measurements like pulse, Sp02, blood pressure, respiratory rate, body
temperature, and blood glucose levels indicating body functions and health status.
Intravenous (IV) Access - Answers Method of delivering medications by inserting a cannula into a vein
for direct access to the bloodstream.
Intraosseous (IO) Access - Answers Method of delivering medications by inserting a cannula into the
bone marrow, used when IV access is not feasible.
Cannulas - Answers Plastic tubes inserted into the body for fluid delivery, including intravenous and
intranasal types.
