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[Show more]You are called to assist an adult with chest pain. The patient has a cardiac history of two-posterior myocardial infarctions. He is conscious and alert, stating he is having a hard time breathing, and the chest pain worsens when he attempts to lay flat on his back. His skin is pale and hot, while au...
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What is Transposition of the Great Arteries (TGA) 
Systemic and Pulmonary circulations are parallel rather than in a series 
 
 
 
What is Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return (TAPVR) 
Congenital heart defect in which 4 pulmonary veins that carry 02 rich blood back to the heart from the heart fro...
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Systemic and Pulmonary circulations are parallel rather than in a series 
 
 
 
What is Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return (TAPVR) 
Congenital heart defect in which 4 pulmonary veins that carry 02 rich blood back to the heart from the heart fro...
ACETAMINOPHEN 
Class: Anti-pyretic 
Indications: Fever 
Contraindications: Liver failure; hypersensitivity; exceed max dose 
Side effects: Liver toxicity 
Adult Dose: 1 g q 6 hours; max 4 g in 24 hours 
Pediatric Dose: 15 mg/kg q 6 hours 
Special info: Tylenol 
 
 
 
ADENOSINE 
TRADE NAME: Adenocard...
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Add to cartACETAMINOPHEN 
Class: Anti-pyretic 
Indications: Fever 
Contraindications: Liver failure; hypersensitivity; exceed max dose 
Side effects: Liver toxicity 
Adult Dose: 1 g q 6 hours; max 4 g in 24 hours 
Pediatric Dose: 15 mg/kg q 6 hours 
Special info: Tylenol 
 
 
 
ADENOSINE 
TRADE NAME: Adenocard...
what is HHNK? 
Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Non-ketosis coma, complication of DM Type 2. S&S of DKA but no fruity breath or kussmauls breathing. 
 
 
 
what are the two types of immunity? 
natural and acquired 
 
 
 
 
what type of reaction is an allergic reaction? what type of protein is the antibody...
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Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Non-ketosis coma, complication of DM Type 2. S&S of DKA but no fruity breath or kussmauls breathing. 
 
 
 
what are the two types of immunity? 
natural and acquired 
 
 
 
 
what type of reaction is an allergic reaction? what type of protein is the antibody...
Crenation 
Shrinking of a cell due to osmosis. 
 
 
 
Hemolysis 
Breaking of a cell. 
 
 
 
 
Atrophy (of a cell) 
Also involves the shrinking of a cell, but is not due to an osmotic force, and is usually due to tissue breakdown. 
 
 
 
Hypertrophy (of a cell) 
Enlarging or thickening of a cell. 
 
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Add to cartCrenation 
Shrinking of a cell due to osmosis. 
 
 
 
Hemolysis 
Breaking of a cell. 
 
 
 
 
Atrophy (of a cell) 
Also involves the shrinking of a cell, but is not due to an osmotic force, and is usually due to tissue breakdown. 
 
 
 
Hypertrophy (of a cell) 
Enlarging or thickening of a cell. 
 
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Anaphylactic Reaction 
Life threatening reaction resulting in respiratory distress, sudden severe bronchospasms and CV collapse. 
 
 
 
Chemical Name 
The 1st name given to any drug. Gives the exact description of the chemical structure of the drug. 
 
 
 
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Add to cartAnaphylactic Reaction 
Life threatening reaction resulting in respiratory distress, sudden severe bronchospasms and CV collapse. 
 
 
 
Chemical Name 
The 1st name given to any drug. Gives the exact description of the chemical structure of the drug. 
 
 
 
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What are morals? 
What society deems is acceptable 
 
 
 
What are ethics? 
What a profession deems to be right and wrong 
 
 
 
 
What is a tort? 
One individual against another 
 
 
 
What is civil law? 
2 or more parties against another party 
 
 
 
What is scope of practice? 
Duties and skills p...
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Add to cartWhat are morals? 
What society deems is acceptable 
 
 
 
What are ethics? 
What a profession deems to be right and wrong 
 
 
 
 
What is a tort? 
One individual against another 
 
 
 
What is civil law? 
2 or more parties against another party 
 
 
 
What is scope of practice? 
Duties and skills p...
Cheyne-stokes 
progressive deeper, faster. gradual decrease that results in apnea 
 
 
 
Biot breathing 
abnormal breathing pattern of breathing quick, shallow inspiration, followed by a period of apnea. 
 
 
 
Kussmaul respirations 
regular, deep, faster than 20 per min seen in DKA, and metabolic a...
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progressive deeper, faster. gradual decrease that results in apnea 
 
 
 
Biot breathing 
abnormal breathing pattern of breathing quick, shallow inspiration, followed by a period of apnea. 
 
 
 
Kussmaul respirations 
regular, deep, faster than 20 per min seen in DKA, and metabolic a...
You arrive to find a 48 year old male complaining that his chest feels heavy. The patient is awake and talking to you. During your assessment, you note that his skin is pale, cool, and clammy. Your first step is to: 
A. apply your AED 
B. administer supplemental oxygen 
C. obtain a past medical hist...
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A. apply your AED 
B. administer supplemental oxygen 
C. obtain a past medical hist...
Morals 
What society deems is acceptable conduct of individuals: right and wrong. 
 
 
 
Ethics 
What a profession deems is acceptable conduct and behavior: right and wrong. 
 
 
 
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Criminal law 
Federal court dealing with criminal offenses 
 
 
 
Civil Law 
Two ...
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What society deems is acceptable conduct of individuals: right and wrong. 
 
 
 
Ethics 
What a profession deems is acceptable conduct and behavior: right and wrong. 
 
 
 
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Federal court dealing with criminal offenses 
 
 
 
Civil Law 
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3 effects of intracranial pressure on vital signs 
bradycardia, irregular breathing, hypertension 
 
 
 
___ ___ is part of a syndrome called chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) 
chronic bronchitis 
 
 
 
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bradycardia, irregular breathing, hypertension 
 
 
 
___ ___ is part of a syndrome called chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) 
chronic bronchitis 
 
 
 
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Q: Which of the following refers to a program or process for evaluating and improving the effectiveness of an EMS System 
 
a. Quality Improvement 
b. System effectiveness management 
c. Process Improvement Plan (PIP) 
d. Total Quality System 
a 
 
 
 
In 1966 the National Highway Safety Act charged...
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Add to cartQ: Which of the following refers to a program or process for evaluating and improving the effectiveness of an EMS System 
 
a. Quality Improvement 
b. System effectiveness management 
c. Process Improvement Plan (PIP) 
d. Total Quality System 
a 
 
 
 
In 1966 the National Highway Safety Act charged...
You respond to a residence for a 68-year-old male with nausea, vomiting, and blurred vision. As you are assessing him, he tells you that he has congestive heart failure and atrial fibrillation, and takes numerous medications. The cardiac monitor reveals atrial fibrillation with a ventricular rate of...
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The umbilical cord is wrapped tightly around the baby's neck and you have tried unsuccessfully to slip the cord over the head. What should your next course of action be? 
 
A. Push the baby's head into the vagina until the cord comes loose 
 
B. Clamp the cord in two places and cut it in the middl...
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Add to cartThe umbilical cord is wrapped tightly around the baby's neck and you have tried unsuccessfully to slip the cord over the head. What should your next course of action be? 
 
A. Push the baby's head into the vagina until the cord comes loose 
 
B. Clamp the cord in two places and cut it in the middl...
Lower Airway Anatomy 
Trachea (C-Shaped Rings) 
Bronchi (main stems) 
Bronchioles 
Alveoli (perfusion takes place; Surfactant keeps them open) 
Lung Parenchyma 
Pleura (parietal & visceral 
 
 
 
Differences of a Pedi Airway 
Smaller jaw, larger tongue, narrowest part of the pedi airway is the crico...
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Trachea (C-Shaped Rings) 
Bronchi (main stems) 
Bronchioles 
Alveoli (perfusion takes place; Surfactant keeps them open) 
Lung Parenchyma 
Pleura (parietal & visceral 
 
 
 
Differences of a Pedi Airway 
Smaller jaw, larger tongue, narrowest part of the pedi airway is the crico...
Medical Direction 
Oversight of the patient-care aspects of an EMS system by the Medical Director. 
 
 
 
Protocols 
lists of steps, such as assessments and interventions, to be taken in different situations. Protocols are developed by the Medical Director of an EMS system 
 
 
 
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Oversight of the patient-care aspects of an EMS system by the Medical Director. 
 
 
 
Protocols 
lists of steps, such as assessments and interventions, to be taken in different situations. Protocols are developed by the Medical Director of an EMS system 
 
 
 
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aquired immunity 
immunity that develops over time and results from exposure to an antigen 
 
 
 
active immunity 
acquired immunity that occurs following exposure to an antigen and results in the production of antibodies specific for the antigen; protection against disease developed after birth as ...
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immunity that develops over time and results from exposure to an antigen 
 
 
 
active immunity 
acquired immunity that occurs following exposure to an antigen and results in the production of antibodies specific for the antigen; protection against disease developed after birth as ...
Where does the modern EMS system have its origin? 
The modern EMS system has its origins in funeral homes, which often operated ambulances. However, funeral home operators were often serving competing business interests and patients received little trained care until the hospital. 
 
 
 
What is con...
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The modern EMS system has its origins in funeral homes, which often operated ambulances. However, funeral home operators were often serving competing business interests and patients received little trained care until the hospital. 
 
 
 
What is con...
What are the late signs of hemorrhagic shock? 
Rapid breathing, cool clammy skin, dull slightly dilated pupils 
 
 
 
Is carbon monoxide an internal factor or external factor for respiration? 
External 
 
 
 
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Rapid breathing, cool clammy skin, dull slightly dilated pupils 
 
 
 
Is carbon monoxide an internal factor or external factor for respiration? 
External 
 
 
 
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age range for neonates 
birth to 4 weeks 
 
 
 
age range for infants 
4 weeks to 1 year 
 
 
 
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age range for toddlers 
1-3 years 
 
 
 
age range for preschoolers 
3-6 years 
 
 
 
age range for "school age" kids 
6-12 years 
 
 
 
age range for adolescents 
...
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birth to 4 weeks 
 
 
 
age range for infants 
4 weeks to 1 year 
 
 
 
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age range for toddlers 
1-3 years 
 
 
 
age range for preschoolers 
3-6 years 
 
 
 
age range for "school age" kids 
6-12 years 
 
 
 
age range for adolescents 
...
hemoptysis 
coughing blood 
 
 
 
hematemesis 
vomiting blood 
 
 
 
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melena 
black tarry stool 
 
 
 
hypovolemia 
low blood volume 
 
 
 
tachycardia 
rapid heart rate 
 
 
 
intraosseous 
"IO" - into the bone 
 
 
 
Intravenous 
"IV" - into the vein 
 
 
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coughing blood 
 
 
 
hematemesis 
vomiting blood 
 
 
 
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melena 
black tarry stool 
 
 
 
hypovolemia 
low blood volume 
 
 
 
tachycardia 
rapid heart rate 
 
 
 
intraosseous 
"IO" - into the bone 
 
 
 
Intravenous 
"IV" - into the vein 
 
 
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cardiogenic shock 
-the type of shock caused by inadequate function of the heart. This develops when the heart cannot maintain sufficient output to meet the demands of the body 
-caused by any disease or event which prevents heart pumping 
-can occur directly after AMI up to 24 hours 
 
 
 
Obstruct...
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-the type of shock caused by inadequate function of the heart. This develops when the heart cannot maintain sufficient output to meet the demands of the body 
-caused by any disease or event which prevents heart pumping 
-can occur directly after AMI up to 24 hours 
 
 
 
Obstruct...
Morphine 
 
 
 
Duramorph 
Class-Narcotic (opioid) 
Action-Analgesia and sedation through binding of opiate receptors 
Indications-moderate to severe pain 
 
Contraindications-Hypotension, hypersensitivity to the drug 
 
Doses-2-10 mg 
 
Routes-IV, IO, IM, SQ, PO 
 
Adverse Effects-Hypotension, Sync...
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Add to cartMorphine 
 
 
 
Duramorph 
Class-Narcotic (opioid) 
Action-Analgesia and sedation through binding of opiate receptors 
Indications-moderate to severe pain 
 
Contraindications-Hypotension, hypersensitivity to the drug 
 
Doses-2-10 mg 
 
Routes-IV, IO, IM, SQ, PO 
 
Adverse Effects-Hypotension, Sync...
As an emergency vehicle operator, to ensure that your vehicle is prepared for service at the beginning of your shift, you 
should first ensure that: 
A. all oxygen cylinders are full. 
B. there is enough linen onboard for several calls. 
C. the exterior of the ambulance is washed. 
D. no warning lig...
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Add to cartAs an emergency vehicle operator, to ensure that your vehicle is prepared for service at the beginning of your shift, you 
should first ensure that: 
A. all oxygen cylinders are full. 
B. there is enough linen onboard for several calls. 
C. the exterior of the ambulance is washed. 
D. no warning lig...
Intracellular 
Fluid inside of a cell 
 
 
 
Extracellular 
Fluid outside of a cell 
 
 
 
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Interstitial 
Around a cell 
 
 
 
Mydriasis 
Dilated pupils 
 
Can be caused by a CNS stimulant (like cocaine) or lack of oxygen to the brain 
 
 
 
Miosis 
Constricted p...
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Fluid inside of a cell 
 
 
 
Extracellular 
Fluid outside of a cell 
 
 
 
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Interstitial 
Around a cell 
 
 
 
Mydriasis 
Dilated pupils 
 
Can be caused by a CNS stimulant (like cocaine) or lack of oxygen to the brain 
 
 
 
Miosis 
Constricted p...
EMT- AIRWAY AND BREATHING MULTIPLE CHOICE-25 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2024
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NREMT - MEDICAL EMERGENCIES WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS
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NREMT PARAMEDIC LAST MINUTE REVIEW EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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Seizures in children most often are the result of 
 
A. a life-threatening infection 
B. a temperature greater than 102 degree F 
C. an abrupt rise in body temperature 
D. an inflammatory process in the brain. 
an abrupt rise in body temperature 
 
 
 
After clearing the airway of a newborn who is n...
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A. a life-threatening infection 
B. a temperature greater than 102 degree F 
C. an abrupt rise in body temperature 
D. an inflammatory process in the brain. 
an abrupt rise in body temperature 
 
 
 
After clearing the airway of a newborn who is n...
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