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Drowning is MOST accurately defined as:
Select one:
A. water in the lungs following submersion in water.
B. death beyond 24 hours after submersion in water.
C. temporary survival after submersion in water.
D. death from suffocation after submersion in water.
D. death from suffocation after submersion in water.
When assessing an elderly male who complains of nausea and generalized weakness, you find that he takes atorvastatin (Lipitor) and amlodipine (Norvasc). These medications suggest a history of:
Select one:
A. bacterial infection.
B. cardiovascular disease.
C. reactive airway disease.
D. non-insulin-dependent diabetes.
B. cardiovascular disease.
Which of the following clinical signs would necessitate the administration of naloxone (Narcan)?
Select one:
A. Slow respirations
B. Extreme agitation
C. Hypertension
D. Tachycardia
A. Slow respirations
Which of the following is an example of a rules-based medication error?
Select one:
A. The EMT administers the correct drug, but gives it by the wrong route.
B. The EMT administers a drug that is contraindicated for the patient.
C. The EMT administers a drug that is not approved by the medical director.
D. The EMT accidentally gives a higher drug dose than what is indicated.
C. The EMT administers a drug that is not approved by the medical director.
Which of the following is required for an EMT to administer a drug to a patient?
Select one:
A. A patient with an altered level of consciousness
B. An alert adult patient
C. Medical direction approval
D. A patient with stable vital signs
C. Medical direction approval
Which of the following patient populations typically require a modified drug dose?
Select one:
A. Middle adults
B. Females
C. Patients with asthma
D. Pediatric patients
D. Pediatric patients
Which of the following statements regarding glucose is correct?
Select one:
A. Glucose is given to patients who are suspected of being hyperglycemic.
B. Glucose is a simple sugar that is readily absorbed by the bloodstream.
C. Glucose is a complex sugar that rapidly absorbs into the bloodstream.
D. Glucose is usually administered by the EMT via the intravenous route.
B. Glucose is a simple sugar that is readily absorbed by the bloodstream.
Which of the following statements regarding parenteral medications is correct?
Select one:
A. Parenteral medications are absorbed by the body through the digestive system.
B. Compared to enteral medications, parenteral medications have fewer side effects.
C. Tylenol is an example of a parenteral medication because it is taken orally.
D. Parenteral medications are absorbed more quickly than enteral medications.
D. Parenteral medications are absorbed more quickly than enteral medications.
While assisting a paramedic in the attempted resuscitation of a 55-year-old male in cardiac arrest, you should expect the paramedic to:
Select one:
A. give the patient nitroglycerin to increase his blood pressure.
B. give the patient activated charcoal to rule out a drug overdose.
C. administer drugs via the IV route to achieve the fastest effect.
D. withhold drug therapy until an intraosseous catheter is in place.
C. administer drugs via the IV route to achieve the fastest effect.
Hypothermia occurs when the core body temperature falls below:
Select one:
A. 88°F (31°C).
B. 98°F (37°C).
C. 95°F (35°C).
D. 90°F (32°C).
C. 95°F (35°C).
In contrast to Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever:
Select one:
A. causes painful joint swelling after a few days or weeks.
C. may be confused with rheumatoid arthritis.
D. presents with flu-like symptoms and a bull's-eye rash.
B. can cause paralysis and cardiorespiratory collapse.
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