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Paramedic Entrance Exam Questions and Answers | Latest Update
Paramedic Entrance Exam Questions and Answers | Latest Update
[Show more]Paramedic Entrance Exam Questions and Answers | Latest Update
[Show more]You are called to assist an adult with chest pain. The patient has a cardiac history of twoposterior 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, whil...
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Add to cartYou are called to assist an adult with chest pain. The patient has a cardiac history of twoposterior 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, whil...
petite mal seizures are also know as 
 -:- absence seizures 
present with little or no movement 
What type of seizure pertains a limited portion of the brain? 
 -:- partial seizure can be localized to one side of the brain 
What are the management of a seizure? 
 -:- If trauma is noted c-spine prec...
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Add to cartpetite mal seizures are also know as 
 -:- absence seizures 
present with little or no movement 
What type of seizure pertains a limited portion of the brain? 
 -:- partial seizure can be localized to one side of the brain 
What are the management of a seizure? 
 -:- If trauma is noted c-spine prec...
Where would you apply pressure to assess the mother for contractions? 
 -:- The fundus 
Placenta Previa 
 -:- Placenta is implanted low in the uterus and covering part of or all of 
the cervix/ Leads to painless bright red vaginal bleeding in the 2nd or 3rd 
trimester. 
Best indicator to assess ci...
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Add to cartWhere would you apply pressure to assess the mother for contractions? 
 -:- The fundus 
Placenta Previa 
 -:- Placenta is implanted low in the uterus and covering part of or all of 
the cervix/ Leads to painless bright red vaginal bleeding in the 2nd or 3rd 
trimester. 
Best indicator to assess ci...
What are the normal respirations of adults? Infants? 
 12-20 and 20-40 
What is the purpose of surfactant? 
 Reduces surface tension in alveoli (lubricant) 
What is the normal stimulus to breathe in a healthy patient? 
 Carbonic drive 
What is a pink puffer? Blue Bloater? 
 A COPD Patient with Emphy...
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Add to cartWhat are the normal respirations of adults? Infants? 
 12-20 and 20-40 
What is the purpose of surfactant? 
 Reduces surface tension in alveoli (lubricant) 
What is the normal stimulus to breathe in a healthy patient? 
 Carbonic drive 
What is a pink puffer? Blue Bloater? 
 A COPD Patient with Emphy...
ABC's 
 airway, breathing, circulation 
Anoxia 
 without oxygen 
Scene Size-Up 
 A step within the patient assessment process that involves a quick 
assessment of the scene and the surroundings to provide information 
about scene safety and the mechanism of injury or nature of illness 
before yo...
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Add to cartABC's 
 airway, breathing, circulation 
Anoxia 
 without oxygen 
Scene Size-Up 
 A step within the patient assessment process that involves a quick 
assessment of the scene and the surroundings to provide information 
about scene safety and the mechanism of injury or nature of illness 
before yo...
Abandonment 
 Leaving a pt w/o having turned pt care over to medical professional at or 
above your level of care 
Negligence 
 Harm that befell the pt due to a mistake you made. 
Assault 
 "I'm gonna beat your ass". Verbal 
Battery 
 "I beat you with a bat" physical 
Medial 
 Towards inner co...
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Add to cartAbandonment 
 Leaving a pt w/o having turned pt care over to medical professional at or 
above your level of care 
Negligence 
 Harm that befell the pt due to a mistake you made. 
Assault 
 "I'm gonna beat your ass". Verbal 
Battery 
 "I beat you with a bat" physical 
Medial 
 Towards inner co...
Inferior 
 Away from head 
Medial 
 Toward the midline 
Lateral 
 Away from midline 
Superior 
 Towards head 
Anatomical Position 
 Standing erect, limbs down, palms forward 
Pneumothorax 
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Add to cartInferior 
 Away from head 
Medial 
 Toward the midline 
Lateral 
 Away from midline 
Superior 
 Towards head 
Anatomical Position 
 Standing erect, limbs down, palms forward 
Pneumothorax 
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What part of the body should you lift with? 
 Legs 
What is the purpose of QI? 
 Identify aspects of the system that could be improved. Not meant as a 
disciplinary action 
What are the five emotional stages of loss acceptance? 
 Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, Acceptance 
What is caused by ...
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Add to cartWhat part of the body should you lift with? 
 Legs 
What is the purpose of QI? 
 Identify aspects of the system that could be improved. Not meant as a 
disciplinary action 
What are the five emotional stages of loss acceptance? 
 Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, Acceptance 
What is caused by ...
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