CRITICAL CARE PARAMEDIC (KYLE
FAUDREE'S FLIGHT PARAMEDIC
CERTIFICATION) FINAL TEST 2026
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◍ A client is admitted for treatment of hypoparathyroidism. Based on the
client's diagnosis, the nurse would anticipate an order for: A. Potassium B.
Magnesium C. Calcium D. Iron.
Answer: Answer C is correct. The parathyroid is responsible for calcium and
phosphorus absorption. Clients with hypoparathyroidism have
hypocalcemia. Answers A, B, and D are not associated with
hypoparathyroidism therefore they are incorrect.
◍ What is the treatment for hyperglycemia?.
Answer: The treatment for hyperglycemia may include administering
insulin, adjusting medications, increasing physical activity, and monitoring
carbohydrate intake.
◍ What is the function of vasopressin (ADH)?.
Answer: To control the excretion of water via the kidneys.
◍ Asked about HEENT.
Answer: Denies general HEENT issues
◍ 21. An incoherent female client with a history of hypothyroidism is brought
to the emergency department by the rescue squad. Physical and laboratory
findings reveal hypothermia, hypoventilation, respiratory acidosis,
bradycardia, hypotension, and nonpitting edema of the face and pretibial
area. Knowing that these findings suggest severe hypothyroidism, nurse
, Libby prepares to take emergency action to prevent the potential
complication of:a. Thyroid storm.b. Cretinism.c. myxedema coma.d.
Hashimoto's thyroiditis..
Answer: C. Severe hypothyroidism may result in myxedema coma, in which
a drastic drop in the metabolic rate causes decreased vital signs,
hypoventilation (possibly leading to respiratory acidosis), and nonpitting
edema. Thyroid storm is an acute complication of hyperthyroidism.
Cretinism is a form of hypothyroidism that occurs in infants. Hashimoto's
thyroiditis is a common chronic inflammatory disease of the thyroid gland in
which autoimmune factors play a prominent role.
◍ 9. The nurse is aware that the following is the most common cause of
hyperaldosteronism?a. Excessive sodium intakeb. A pituitary adenomac.
Deficient potassium intaked. An adrenal adenoma.
Answer: D. An autonomous aldosterone-producing adenoma is the most
common cause of hyperaldosteronism. Hyperplasia is the second most
frequent cause. Aldosterone secretion is independent of sodium and
potassium intake as well as of pituitary stimulation.
◍ A client with acromegaly is complaining of severe headaches. What does
the nurse suspect is the cause of the headaches that is related to the
acromegaly?A pituitary tumorA decrease in release in the growth hormoneA
decrease in the glucose levelAn increase in cerebral edema.
Answer: A pituitary tumor
◍ What electrolyte imbalances are associated with Addison's Disease?.
Answer: Hyperkalemia and hyponatremia
◍ Shortly after winning a soccer game, a 12 year old boy with type 1 DM
became unresponsive. His mother was unable to attend the game, and
reports that she in unsure how much he ate that day. The paramedic at the
soccer field is unable to establish IV access. What would you do next.
Answer: Give the pt a IM injection of glucagon
◍ A client with diabetes experiences Somogyi's effect. To prevent this
complication, the nurse should instruct the client to: A. Take his insulin each
FAUDREE'S FLIGHT PARAMEDIC
CERTIFICATION) FINAL TEST 2026
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◍ A client is admitted for treatment of hypoparathyroidism. Based on the
client's diagnosis, the nurse would anticipate an order for: A. Potassium B.
Magnesium C. Calcium D. Iron.
Answer: Answer C is correct. The parathyroid is responsible for calcium and
phosphorus absorption. Clients with hypoparathyroidism have
hypocalcemia. Answers A, B, and D are not associated with
hypoparathyroidism therefore they are incorrect.
◍ What is the treatment for hyperglycemia?.
Answer: The treatment for hyperglycemia may include administering
insulin, adjusting medications, increasing physical activity, and monitoring
carbohydrate intake.
◍ What is the function of vasopressin (ADH)?.
Answer: To control the excretion of water via the kidneys.
◍ Asked about HEENT.
Answer: Denies general HEENT issues
◍ 21. An incoherent female client with a history of hypothyroidism is brought
to the emergency department by the rescue squad. Physical and laboratory
findings reveal hypothermia, hypoventilation, respiratory acidosis,
bradycardia, hypotension, and nonpitting edema of the face and pretibial
area. Knowing that these findings suggest severe hypothyroidism, nurse
, Libby prepares to take emergency action to prevent the potential
complication of:a. Thyroid storm.b. Cretinism.c. myxedema coma.d.
Hashimoto's thyroiditis..
Answer: C. Severe hypothyroidism may result in myxedema coma, in which
a drastic drop in the metabolic rate causes decreased vital signs,
hypoventilation (possibly leading to respiratory acidosis), and nonpitting
edema. Thyroid storm is an acute complication of hyperthyroidism.
Cretinism is a form of hypothyroidism that occurs in infants. Hashimoto's
thyroiditis is a common chronic inflammatory disease of the thyroid gland in
which autoimmune factors play a prominent role.
◍ 9. The nurse is aware that the following is the most common cause of
hyperaldosteronism?a. Excessive sodium intakeb. A pituitary adenomac.
Deficient potassium intaked. An adrenal adenoma.
Answer: D. An autonomous aldosterone-producing adenoma is the most
common cause of hyperaldosteronism. Hyperplasia is the second most
frequent cause. Aldosterone secretion is independent of sodium and
potassium intake as well as of pituitary stimulation.
◍ A client with acromegaly is complaining of severe headaches. What does
the nurse suspect is the cause of the headaches that is related to the
acromegaly?A pituitary tumorA decrease in release in the growth hormoneA
decrease in the glucose levelAn increase in cerebral edema.
Answer: A pituitary tumor
◍ What electrolyte imbalances are associated with Addison's Disease?.
Answer: Hyperkalemia and hyponatremia
◍ Shortly after winning a soccer game, a 12 year old boy with type 1 DM
became unresponsive. His mother was unable to attend the game, and
reports that she in unsure how much he ate that day. The paramedic at the
soccer field is unable to establish IV access. What would you do next.
Answer: Give the pt a IM injection of glucagon
◍ A client with diabetes experiences Somogyi's effect. To prevent this
complication, the nurse should instruct the client to: A. Take his insulin each
