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A 32 year old male ingested a large quantity of Dilaudid, a powerful opiate. Which of the
following clinical signs would you Most likely encounter during your assessment? >>>
Respiratory depression and hypertension.

Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) occurs when. >>> Your body is unable to produce enough
insulin.

The skin and underlying tissues of the face: >>> Have a rich blood supply and bleed
profusely.

Which of the following electrolytes determines wheter or not the body is acidotic or
alkalotic? >>> Bicarbonate

An AEMT administers 1,000 ml of IV fluid to a patient with severe pulmonary edema
and a stable B/P. The pt then develops profound respiratory distress and becomes
apneic. What is this situation an example of? >>> Gross Negligence.

Perfusion is defined as >>> the circulation of oxygenated blood within an organ or tissue
in adequate amounts to meet the cells current needs.

The white portion of the eye is called the >>> sclera

Which of the following is Most effective way of preventing the spread of disease? >>>
thoroughly washing your hands after every Pt.

The substance epinephrine (adrenaline) has an affinity for >>> alpha & beta receptors

When assessing or performing a procedure on a toddler, you should expect him or her
to >>> Resist separation from his or her parents

The primary physiologic abnormality that causes diabetes is >>> Ineffective action of
insulin

An ischemic stroke is Most often the result of >>> Cerebral embolism / blocked cerebral
artery

One milliter (ml) is equivalent of >>> 1 cc Cubic centimeter

The shaft bone is called >>> Diaphysis

An anaphylactic reaction impairs effective breathing secondary to >>> upper airway
swelling

, Which of the following medications or medical devices may inhibit the bodys tachycardic
response during shock? >>> Beta-blocker

Which of the following is Not a crystalloid? >>> whole Blood

All of the following can lead to shock (hypoperfusion) Except >>> Increased venous
return to the atrium

An 18 year old female is experiencing an axiety attack and is breathing at a rate of 40
breaths/min. Which of the following acid-base derangements will occur if her condition is
not promptly treated? >>> CO2, H2CO3, Ph

What is an enternal drug >>> Any drug that is administered along any portion of the GI
tract.

which of the following Most accurately describes the pathophysiology of angina pectoris
>>> Reversible process in which myocardial oxygen demand exceeds the supply of
available oxygen.

Why does the skin become flushed or red when a person is exposed to a hot
environment >>> Expanded blood vessels bring heat to the skins surface

As a triage officer you >>> Must not begin treatment until all pts. have been triaged

a 63 year old male is being transported to the hospital for an acute exacerbation of his
emphysema. He is on oxygen via nasal cannula at 4/lpm. during your reassessment you
note that his mental status has deteriorated and his respirations have become markedly
slow and shallow. You should >>> Assist his ventilations with a BVM

A 33 year old male complains of generalized weakness and chest discomfort that began
following his morning workout at the gym. He is conscious and alert, but restless. Your
assessment reveals a BP of 130/60 , pulse of 78 bpm. and occasionally irregular,
respirations of 16 and unlabored, and a SPO2 of 98% on room air. He has prescribed
nitro tabs and states that he took one without relief. Appropriate treatment for this pt
includes >>> O2 via N/C up to 324 mg aspirin, saline lock, additional nitro per med
control and tx

You are assessing a semiconscious patients respirations and note that they are 18
breaths/min. When further assessing the patients breathing, which of the following signs
indicate inadequate breathing? >>> Shallow movement of the chest

A 50 year old male fell approx. 20 feet and landed on his left side. He is conscious and
alert and denies loss of consciousness. During your assessment you note pain and
crepitus when palpating the iliac crests. In addition to the potential for spinal injury you
should be Most concerned about >>> Internal hemorrhaging

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