Paramedic Entrance Exam Study
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At what age is a human considered a Toddler? -
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1 year to 2 years
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At what core temperature do mild hypothermia symptoms occur? -
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95-91.4 Fahrenheit or 35-33 Celsius
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At what core temperature do moderate hypothermia symptoms occur? -
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89.6-85.2 Fahrenheit or 32-29 Celsius
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At what temperature do profound hypothermia symptoms occur? -
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1
, 68-48.2 Fahrenheit or 20-9 Celsius
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At what temperature do severe hypothermia symptoms occur? -
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82.4-71.6 Fahrenheit or 28-22 Celsius
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Define anterior -
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toward the front of the body
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Define hypoxia -
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Inadequate oxygen being delivered to cells
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Define posterior -
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Toward the back of the body (opposite of anterior)
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, Describe what arterial bleeding looks like. -
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Bright red blood that spurts out and has a pulsating rhythm
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Do you remove an impaled object? -
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no, stabalize
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How can you determine if a pt experiencing behavioral issues is having a physical or
psychological issue? -
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If a pt is experiencing hallucinations, the MOI is most likely psychological
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How do you deal with a pt with severe kyphosis? -
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Pad the voids
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How do you treat a hyperventilating pt? -
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Attempt to calm them down by talking to them, if they pass out, then provide ventilations as
necessary
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How does activated charcoal work? -
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binds contents of stomach and prevents absorption of contents into bloodstream
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How does an EMT remove secretions from the airway of an unconscious pt with no gag
reflex? -
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Suction
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How does an EMT treat heat stroke? -
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Remove the pt from the sun, place cold packs on the groin, armpits, and around their neck.
Fan the pt and spray them with tepid water
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How does an EMT treat hypothermia? -
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actively warm the pt by placing hot packs on the groin, armpits, and chest, and wrap the pt
in blankets
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At what age is a human considered a Toddler? -
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1 year to 2 years
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At what core temperature do mild hypothermia symptoms occur? -
Answer✅
95-91.4 Fahrenheit or 35-33 Celsius
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At what core temperature do moderate hypothermia symptoms occur? -
Answer✅
89.6-85.2 Fahrenheit or 32-29 Celsius
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At what temperature do profound hypothermia symptoms occur? -
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1
, 68-48.2 Fahrenheit or 20-9 Celsius
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At what temperature do severe hypothermia symptoms occur? -
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82.4-71.6 Fahrenheit or 28-22 Celsius
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Define anterior -
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toward the front of the body
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Define hypoxia -
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Inadequate oxygen being delivered to cells
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Define posterior -
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Toward the back of the body (opposite of anterior)
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, Describe what arterial bleeding looks like. -
Answer✅
Bright red blood that spurts out and has a pulsating rhythm
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Do you remove an impaled object? -
Answer✅
no, stabalize
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How can you determine if a pt experiencing behavioral issues is having a physical or
psychological issue? -
Answer✅
If a pt is experiencing hallucinations, the MOI is most likely psychological
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How do you deal with a pt with severe kyphosis? -
Answer✅
Pad the voids
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How do you treat a hyperventilating pt? -
Answer✅
Attempt to calm them down by talking to them, if they pass out, then provide ventilations as
necessary
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, Quiz_________________?
How does activated charcoal work? -
Answer✅
binds contents of stomach and prevents absorption of contents into bloodstream
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How does an EMT remove secretions from the airway of an unconscious pt with no gag
reflex? -
Answer✅
Suction
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How does an EMT treat heat stroke? -
Answer✅
Remove the pt from the sun, place cold packs on the groin, armpits, and around their neck.
Fan the pt and spray them with tepid water
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How does an EMT treat hypothermia? -
Answer✅
actively warm the pt by placing hot packs on the groin, armpits, and chest, and wrap the pt
in blankets
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