Paramedics Question Bank & Answers Bundle

1. A 30 year old climber is experiencing sever shortness of breath after reaching an elevation of 12000feet. The PT is very anxious and has rales noted to all quadrants but is otherwise healthy. He is not accustomed to high altitudes. What should you do? Administer oxygen while descending to a...

Following blunt trauma to the anterior chest, a 44-year-old woman presents with restlessness, respiratory distress, perioral cyanosis, and tachycardia. Further assessment reveals a midline trachea, engorged jugular veins, and absent breath sounds on the right side of her chest. You should:perf...

Of the following, which item is acceptable and productive to ask a 14 year old female in the presence of her parentsHistory of childhood illness You are treating an 82 year old female who is having difficulty breathing in a nursing home. Her only history is of a fever yesterday and frequent UTI...

1. The amount of air a pt moves into and out of his lungs in one breath is the: A. minute volume B. respiratory volume C. residual volume D. tidal volume Answer: D 2. When testing orthostatic vitals, what vital sign change is the most sensitive positive sign of hypovolemia? A. BP drops by ...

Epidemic A widespread of an infectious disease on a small level like national. Pandemic Disease that occurs on a wide geographical scale like the whole world. COVID-19 Paramedic roles in public health Spread awareness of disease and precautions. Chain of infection Mode of transmission, Port...

e FIRST step in any neurologic assessment involves: A) obtaining an initial Glasgow Coma Scale score. B) asking the patient if he or she can feel or move. C) determining the patient's level of consciousness. D) assessing the pupils for size, equality, and reactivity. C) determining the patient...

Female with swollen tongue protruding out of her mouth. How do you gain airway access? Needle Cricotomy Sickle ell crisis requires supplemental oxygen through Non-rebreather mask Blood returns to the left ventricle through the Pulmonary Vein Patient is on home oxygen with a pulse oximetry of 88...

What do you do for labored, contstriction, or lack of tidal volume assist ventilations with BVM What do you do for acid in eyes irrigate, if contacts take them out Signs and Symptoms of tension pneumothorax progressive shortness of breath Increased altered level of consciousness Neck vein dist...

A protocol that is a written document signed by the EMS system's medical director that outlines specific directions, permissions, and sometimes prohibitions regarding patient care that is rendered prior to contacting medical control. Standing order If a paramedic transports a patient without the...

The main goal of any CQI program is to: Assess for ongoing improvement before a problem arises. A CQI program should primarily focus on: Improving patient care delivery. Which of the following is NOT a component of continuous quality improvement (CQI)? Negative feedback given to those who make...