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Paramedic 1 Exam Questions With Complete SolutionsA child has aspirated a foreign object into the lower airway.
Which assessment finding would you most likely expect to find?
Correct Answers Unilateral wheezing.
A drug's absorption, distribution, and elimination properties are
identified in the drug's profile known as the: Correct Answers
Pharmacokinetics.
A light blue top blood tube typically contains which of the
following anticoagulants? Correct Answers Citrate
A medical patient requires immediate intubation. If you only had
time to apply one piece of protective equipment to reduce the
risk of exposure to an infectious disease, which would you
choose? Correct Answers Face shield.
A partner with more experience suggests that your knowledge
level of prehospital therapy is weak because of a lack of
experience. Choose the process you should follow if you believe
his statement is accurate. Correct Answers Schedule yourself
immediately for continuing education sessions in the area.
A pediatric patient is presenting with a decreased level of
consciousness and an abnormal breathing pattern. Family relays
the patient has had polydipsia, polyphagia, and polyuria. Which
condition MOST likely exists within this patient? Correct
Answers The body is breaking down alternative sources of fuel.
,A ph of 7.30 within the blood would be considered: Correct
Answers Acidic.
A rescuer is preparing intubation equipment for his partner.
Which statement BEST describes proper technique for preparing
the stylet? Correct Answers While inserting it, do not allow the
stylet to extend past the Murphy eye of the tube.
Accumulation of acids within the body is controlled initially by:
Correct Answers The buffer system.
After a call for a motorcycle crash, a co-worker asks you to
defend your reason for ignoring an obvious broken leg on the
victim. Which of the following would be the BEST justification
you could provide for ignoring the broken leg. Correct Answers
The patient had a problem protecting his own airway.
After performing basic maneuvers and chest compressions on an
unresponsive and probable choking patient, you find you are
unsuccessful at ventilating. Which of the following techniques
will be MOST helpful now? Correct Answers Attempt a
laryngoscopic removal with forceps
ALS providers are dispatched to a daycare facility for a child
short of breath. After assessing the patient, they suspect the child
has croup. What unique treatment plan would they offer this
patient during transport, if available? Correct Answers
Administration of humidified oxygen.
ALS providers respond to assist a BLS ambulance with a 7-year-
old female found in cardiac arrest by her caregiver. The patient's
,EKG is a rapid, narrow-complex rhythm described as PEA. You
suspect the patient is septic related to a gastrointestinal virus.
After administering the correct dose of epinephrine IVP, the
rescuers should perform which task NEXT? Correct Answers
Deliver an IV bolus of 0.9 NS 20 ml/kg as quickly as possible.
An 8-year-old patient with a partial airway obstruction is
complaining of severe dyspnea with a respiratory rate of 48. His
heart rate is 78 per minute with a BP of 84/58. Which
terminology best describes this situation? Correct Answers
Respiratory failure.
An EMS provider failed to recognize a misplaced endotracheal
tube, which resulted in a negative outcome for the patient. A
new device has just arrived on the market that claims to reduce
the likelihood of this occurrence in the future. Which of the
following is the MOST important consideration prior to
allowing the implementation of this new product? Correct
Answers There must be ample scientific research to support the
claim.
An EMS provider has selected to orally intubate a non-breathing
patient with a cuffed intubation tube. What is the BEST reason
for choosing endotracheal intubation versus other advanced
airways? Correct Answers Some medications can be delivered
via intubation tubes
An EMS provider is trying to determine if all of the organs are
being perfused adequately. Which finding would suggest the
pediatric patient's perfusion is adequate? Correct Answers
Strong peripheral pulses
, An immune response can be triggered by which of the
following? Correct Answers Immunogen.
Approximately how many births in the United States result in
SIDS death? Correct Answers 1 in 1000.
As you perform CPR in a home, it becomes obvious that the
resuscitation is futile. What advice is critical to remember when
preparing the family for the outcome? Correct Answers Family
members may become angry and begin yelling.
Called to a local school, you are presented with a 4-year-old, 45-
pound female who appears to be in cardiac arrest. There is a
weak carotid pulse present and your cardiac monitor shows
ventricular tachycardia. Which of the following should you do
FIRST? Correct Answers Cardiovert at 10-20 joules.
Cellular death is also described by the medical term: Correct
Answers Infarction.
Choose the BEST reason for understanding the anatomical
difference between adults
and children. Correct Answers CPR standards vary for some
population groups.
Choose the MOST accurate description of the Sellick maneuver
Correct Answers To perform this procedure, you push the
cricoid cartilage posteriorly
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