FISDAP PARAMEDIC FINAL EXAM TEST
BANK REAL EXAM (635 QUESTIONS AND
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1. You have received an order for a dopamine drip. You carry 500cc bags of D5W. How much dopamine
should you add to the bag to create a 1600mcg/1mL dilution?
A. 800mg
B. 1600mcg
C. 1600mg
D. 400mcg
A. 800 mg
2. During the absolute refractory period, what happens to the cardiac cell?
A. It is unable to be stimulated.
B. The cell is vulnerable to partial stimulation.
C. Potassium is being pumped out of the cell.
D. Calcium has just rushed into the cell.
A. It is unable to be stimulated.
3. A 29 year old female fell from an 18 foot roof. During your rapid trauma assessment, where are you
most likely to find life-threatening injuries?
A. Head, neck, extremities
B. Head, chest, abdomen
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C. Abdomen, pelvis, arms
D. Chest, pelvis, extremities
B. Head, chest, abdomen
4. Unequal pupils are a result of pressure on which structure?
A. Central medulla
B. Trochlear membrane
C. Vagus nerve
D. Occulomotor nerve
D. Occulomotor nerve
5. What is an abnormally high level of carbon dioxide in the blood called?
A. Pneumonia
B. Hypoxia
C. Hypercapnia
D. Emphysema
C. Hypercapnia
6. What is oxygen deficiency in the body called?
A. Hypercarbia
B. Hyperoxia
C. Hypoxia
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D. Hypoxemia
C. Hypoxia
7. What is your initial priority at a trench collapse?
A. Establishing medical command
B. Maintaining control of the crowd
C. Preventing a secondary collapse
D. Protecting the patient's airway
A. Establishing medical command
8. A 23 year old male complains of neck stiffness and flu symptoms for the past few days. He also
describes a high fever with a severe headache, dizziness and blurred vision. What should you suspect?
A. Hemorrhagic stroke
B. Migraine
C. Meningitis
D. Influenza
C. Meningitis
9. What causes an emphysema patient to have a pink appearance?
A. Elevated PCO2 level
B. Polycythemia
C. Anemia
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D. Elevated PO2 level
B. Polycythemia
10. Which of the following is a musical, squeaking or whistling sound heard in inspiration and expiration
while auscultating lung fields?
A. Wheezing
B. Snoring
C. Stridor
D. Gurgling
A. Wheezing
11. You are treating a 82 year old male in hypovolemic shock. In order to increase their blood pressure
you should administer:
A. 0.45% NaCl via IV
B. isotonic fluids orally
C. dextrose 5% in water via IO
D. isotonic crystalloid via IV
D. isotonic crystalloid via IV
12. A 35 year old man is pulseless and apneic. He was found in a lake after falling through the ice. His
wife says he left the house 3 hours ago. His is cold and rigid. What should you do?
A. Perform chest compressions
B. Begin active rewarming techniques
C. Obtain IO access and administer a warm fluid bolus
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