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Paramedic Exam Questions
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Paramedic Exam Questions
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1. Which of the following situations represents expressed consent?
2. The primary treatment for a patient with chronic emphysema who is NOT severely hypoxic consists of
3. Capillary refill time is most accurate as an indicator of circulatory status in
4. A carotid artery bruit indicates the presence of
5. In a patient suffering from anaphylaxis, the FIRST sign of laryngeal edema is often
6. Which patient is NOT likely to be a candidate for rapid transport?
7. Your patient has survived a vehicle rollover in which another passenger died. He is alert, is not complaining of pain, and his vital signs are as follows: pulse, 100; systolic BP, 90; respirations, 28. In deciding when to transport this patient, you should
8. Which of the following is an antidysrhythmic drug?
9. Ultimate responsibility for patient care in the field always rests with the
10. Sodium nitroprusside (Nipride) is used in the treatment of
11. Sellick's maneuver is used to
12. Which statement characterizes normal changes in vital signs during pregnancy?
13. The preferred field treatment for patients with third-degree AV block who are symptomatic consists of
14. Local cooling should be used to treat minor bums that cover no more than
15. Which breathing pattern is characteristic of diabetic ketoacidosis or other types of metabolic acidosis?
16. Which organs are contained in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen?
17. Carotid sinus massage is used for patients with which dysrhythmia?
18. Your patient is a 19-year-old female who has been stung by a stingray while swimming. After ensuring the airway, you should
19. Asymmetrical movement during respiration suggests the presence of
20. When using the AVPU algorithm, the P reflects the patient's
21. In the care of patients with suspected MI, epinephrine is used to
22. Patients with pulmonary edema are assumed to have had an MI because MI
23. The paramedic's report about the patient's medical condition should include all of the following EXCEPT the patient's
24. A heart rate of 52 beats per minute is likely to be a normal finding in a
25. The spinal cord ends at the