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Paramedic Quiz 3
1. A hypotonic solution is defined as a solution having:
A hypotonic solu
Your answer:
a concentration higher than that in the cells
none of the above adequately defines the term
a concentration the same as that in the cells
a concentration lower than that in the cells
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2. The S1 heart sound is caused by closure of the:
The S1 heart sou
Your answer:
semilunar valves
atrioventricular valves
nitral valve and pulmonic valve
tricuspid valve and aortic valve
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3. When a myocardial fiber is at rest the charge within the cell is:
When a myocard
Your answer:
polarized
positive
depolarized
negative
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4. The presence of S3 heart sounds is associated with:
The presence of
Your answer:
aortic aneurysm
bundle branch block
congestive heart failure
cardiac tamponade
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5. Which factor is common to all forms of shock?
Which factor is c
Your answer:
hypovolemia
tachycardia
tachypnea
inadequate tissue perfusion
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6. If a patient apical pulse is 130, and their radial pulse rate is 96, what is this referred
to?
If a patient apical
Your answer:
pulse difference
pulse deficit
circulatory gap
pulsis paradoxis
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7. You are attempting to intubate a pediatric patient. Your best guide in choosing the
correct size tube is:
You are attemptin
Your answer:
the patient's ring finger
the patient's little finger
the patient's general appearance
the patient's weight
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8. Which of teh following is a re-entry rhythm?
Which of teh follo
Your answer:
idioventricular
junctional rhythm
sinus tachycardia
atrial tachycardia
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9. Stimulation of the beta receptors causes:
Stimulation of the
Your answer:
increased heart rate and force of contraction
increased vasular resistance and vasocontriction
bronchial constriction and tachycardia
decreased cardiac oxygen consumption
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10. The range of a partable radio transmitter/receiver is somewhat limited. The range
can be extended by the use of a(n):
The range of a p
Your answer:
telephone
repeater
base station
amplifier
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11. The proper dose of pediatric epinephrine 1:1000 for an asthma attack would be:
The proper dose
Your answer:
.01 mg/kg
0.1 mg/kg
.001 mg/kg
10 mg/kg
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12. The paramedic's best defense in the event of legal proceedings is:
The paramedic's
Your answer:
a detailed medical recond
the medical director
a lawyer
professional liability insurance
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13. You have been ordered to give a patient 7 mcg/min of isuprell. Mix 1 mg in 250 ml
of D5W and use a microsrip. What drip rate is needed?
You have been o
Your answer:
90 gtts/min
28 gtts/min
105 gtts/min
210 gtts/min
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14. The normal PR interval is ______ seconds.
The normal PR in
Your answer:
0.2-0.4
0.4-0.12
0.1-0.20
0.12-0.20
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15. The purkinge system has an intrinsic firing rate of:
The purkinge sys
Your answer:
20-40 min
10-20 mins
60-70 min
40-60 min
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16. A possible complication of the PASG is:
A possible comp
Your answer:
increased bleeding under the suit
gastric dilatation
decreased ventilation
reduced venous return to the heart
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17. Which of the following is a result of a serious insulin deficit?
Which of the follo
Your answer:
respiratory acidosis
metabolic acidosis
respiratory alkalosis
metabolic acidosis
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18. Which of the following is the earliest sign of shock?
Which of the follo
Your answer:
hypotension
cyanosis
cool clammy skin
restlessness
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19. The fluid portion of blood is the:
The fluid portion
Your answer:
plasma
albumin
leukocyte
erythrocyte
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20. Which aspect of the physical exam is least helpful in the field?
Which aspect of
Your answer:
deep tendon reflex
movement of extremities
ability to follow simple commands
pupillary response
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21. The usual dose of isuprell when given as a drip is:
The usual dose o
Your answer:
2 mg in 500 ml D5W
1 mg in 1000 mg of D5W
20 mg in 500 ml D5W
0.2 mg in 500 ml of D5W
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22. Airway obstruction can be caused by:
Airw ay obstructi
Your answer:
ventral extension
dorsal flexion
ventral flexion
lateral extension
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23. What is the primary drug given to correct ventricular fibrillation?
What is the prima
Your answer:
lasix
lidocaine
inderal
atropine
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24. Which is the correct area for decompression of a tension pneumothorax?
Which is the corr
Your answer:
2nd intercostal space, mid-clavicular line
3rd intercostal space, mid-axillary line
2nd intercostal space, mid-axillary line
4th intercostal space, mid-clavicular line
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25. Insulin is secreted by the:
Insulin is secrete
Your answer:
gall bladder
superior testines
adrenal glands
islets of Langerhans
Answers: Paramedic Quiz 3
1. A hypotonic solution is defined as a solution having:
Your answer: a concentration lower than that in the cells
CORRECT!
2. The S1 heart sound is caused by closure of the:
Your answer: atrioventricular valves
CORRECT!
3. When a myocardial fiber is at rest the charge within the cell is:
Your answer: negative
CORRECT!
4. The presence of S3 heart sounds is associated with:
Your answer: congestive heart failure
CORRECT!
5. Which factor is common to all forms of shock?
Your answer: inadequate tissue perfusion
CORRECT!
6. If a patient apical pulse is 130, and their radial pulse rate is 96, what is this referred to?
Your answer: pulse deficit
CORRECT!
7. You are attempting to intubate a pediatric patient. Your best guide in choosing the correct size tube
is:
Your answer: the patient's little finger
CORRECT!
8. Which of teh following is a re-entry rhythm?
Your answer: atrial tachycardia
CORRECT!
9. Stimulation of the beta receptors causes:
Your answer: increased heart rate and force of contraction
CORRECT!
10. The range of a partable radio transmitter/receiver is somewhat limited. The range can be extended
by the use of a(n):
Your answer: repeater
CORRECT!
11. The proper dose of pediatric epinephrine 1:1000 for an asthma attack would be:
Your answer: .01 mg/kg
CORRECT!
12. The paramedic's best defense in the event of legal proceedings is:
Your answer: a detailed medical recond
CORRECT!
13. You have been ordered to give a patient 7 mcg/min of isuprell. Mix 1 mg in 250 ml of D5W and
use a microsrip. What drip rate is needed?
Your answer: 105 gtts/min
CORRECT!
14. The normal PR interval is ______ seconds.
Your answer: 0.12-0.20
CORRECT!
15. The purkinge system has an intrinsic firing rate of:
Your answer: 20-40 min
CORRECT!
16. A possible complication of the PASG is:
Your answer: decreased ventilation
CORRECT!
17. Which of the following is a result of a serious insulin deficit?
Your answer: metabolic acidosis
CORRECT!
18. Which of the following is the earliest sign of shock?
Your answer: restlessness
CORRECT!
19. The fluid portion of blood is the:
Your answer: plasma
CORRECT!
20. Which aspect of the physical exam is least helpful in the field?
Your answer: deep tendon reflex
CORRECT!
21. The usual dose of isuprell when given as a drip is:
Your answer: 2 mg in 500 ml D5W
CORRECT!
22. Airway obstruction can be caused by:
Your answer: ventral flexion
CORRECT!
23. What is the primary drug given to correct ventricular fibrillation?
Your answer: lidocaine
CORRECT!
24. Which is the correct area for decompression of a tension pneumothorax?
Your answer: 2nd intercostal space, mid-clavicular line
CORRECT!
25. Insulin is secreted by the:
Your answer: islets of Langerhans
CORRECT!
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