CRITICAL CARE PARAMEDIC (KYLE
FAUDREE'S FLIGHT PARAMEDIC
CERTIFICATION) PRACTICE EXAMINATION
2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◍ To Shape patient interviews.
Answer: Move from open questions to closed questions (shaped like a cone)
◍ What are striae and in which condition are they commonly seen?.
Answer: Purplish red marks below the skin surface, commonly seen in
Cushing disease.
◍ What is the significance of monitoring for symptoms of hyperthyroidism in
patients treated for hypothyroidism?.
Answer: To prevent adverse effects from overtreatment with thyroid
hormone replacement.
◍ Asked about blood glucose monitoring.
Answer: Reports checking blood sugar once a dayReports checking sugar in
the morningReports using glucometerReports blood sugar number is usually
around 90Reports having adequate supplies
◍ A client presents with hypocalcemia, hyperphosphatemia, muscle cramps,
and positive Trosseau's sign. What diagnosis does this support? Answers:A.
Diabetes insipidus B. Conn's syndrome C. Hypoparathyroidism D.
Acromegaly.
Answer: CHypoparathyroidism often leads to the symptoms mentioned.
Conn's syndrome is an aldosterone-producing adenoma.
,◍ A client is admitted for removal of a goiter. Which nursing intervention
should receive priority during the post-operative period? A. Maintaining
fluid and electrolyte balance B. Assessing the client's airway C. Providing
needed nutrition and fluids D. Providing pain relief with narcotic analgesics.
Answer: Answer B is correct. A goiter is hyperplasia of the thyroid gland.
Removal of a goiter can result in laryngeal spasms and airway occlusion.
The other answers are lesser in priority.
◍ 16. A nurse is caring for a client with hyperthyroidism and is instructing the
client about dietary measures. The nurse tells the client that it is important to
eat foods that are:a) high in bulk and fiberb) low in caloriesc) low in
carbohydrates and fatsd) high in calories.
Answer: 16) D- The client with hyperthyroidism is usually extremely
hungry because of increased metabolism. The client should be instructed to
consume a high-calorie diet with six full meals a day. The client should be
instructed to eat foods that are nutritious and contain ample amounts of
protein, carbohydrates, fats, and minerals. Clients should be discouraged
from eating foods that increase peristalsis and thus result in diarrhea, such as
highly seasoned, bulky, and fibrous foods.
◍ A diabetic client is taking Lantus insulin for regulation of his blood glucose
levels. The nurse should know that this insulin will most likely be
administered: A. Prior to each meal B. At night C. Midday D. Prior to the
evening meal.
Answer: Answer B is correct. This insulin, unlike others, is most frequently
administered at night. Its duration is 24-36 hours. A, C, and D are incorrect
they are incorrect times to administer Lantus insulin.
◍ Asked about diabetes management through lifestyle.
Answer: Reports recently beginning dieting to manage diabetesReports
recently beginning exercising to manage diabetes
◍ What is exophthalmos and which condition is it associated with?.
Answer: Protrusion of eyeballs associated with hyperthyroidism due to fluid
accumulation.
, ◍ 10. A nurse provides dietary instructions to a client with a diagnosis of
hyperparathyroidism. Which statement by the client indicates the need for
further instructions?a) I need to drink 3000 ml of fluid per dayb) I should
drink cranberry juice dailyc) I should eat foods high in calciumd) I should
eat foods high in fiber.
Answer: 10) C- The client with hyperparathyroidism should consume at
least 3000 mL of fluid per day. Measures to prevent dehydration are
necessary because dehydration increases serum calcium levels and promotes
the formation of renal stones. Cranberry juice and prune juice help make the
urine more acidic. A high urinary acidity helps prevent renal stone
formation because calcium is more soluble in acidic urine than in alkaline
urine. Clients should be on a low-calcium, low-vitamin D diet. High-fiber
foods are important to prevent constipation and fecal impaction resulting
from the hypercalcemia that occurs with this disorder.
◍ A client is undergoing diagnostics for an alteration in thyroid function. What
physiologic function is affected by altered thyroid function?metabolic
rategrowthfluid/electrolyte balancesleep/wake cycles.
Answer: metabolic rate
◍ What nursing interventions are required for hyperthyroidism?.
Answer: Monitor vital signs, administer antithyroid medications (PTU,
methimazole), provide education, and prepare for thyroidectomy.
◍ 3. Symptoms of Grave's ophthalmopathy include all of the following except:
a. Bulging eyeballsb. Dry, irritated eyes and puffy eyelidsc. Cataracts d.
Light sensitivity.
Answer: 3. C: Grave's ophthalmopathy is an inflammation of tissue behind
the eye causing the eyeballs to bulge. In addition to the above-mentioned
symptoms, Grave's ophthalmopathy may cause pressure or pain in the eyes,
double vision, and trouble moving the eyes. About one-quarter of persons
with Grave's disease develop Grave's ophthalmopathy. The condition is
frequently self-limiting, resolving without treatment over the course of a
year or two.
FAUDREE'S FLIGHT PARAMEDIC
CERTIFICATION) PRACTICE EXAMINATION
2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◍ To Shape patient interviews.
Answer: Move from open questions to closed questions (shaped like a cone)
◍ What are striae and in which condition are they commonly seen?.
Answer: Purplish red marks below the skin surface, commonly seen in
Cushing disease.
◍ What is the significance of monitoring for symptoms of hyperthyroidism in
patients treated for hypothyroidism?.
Answer: To prevent adverse effects from overtreatment with thyroid
hormone replacement.
◍ Asked about blood glucose monitoring.
Answer: Reports checking blood sugar once a dayReports checking sugar in
the morningReports using glucometerReports blood sugar number is usually
around 90Reports having adequate supplies
◍ A client presents with hypocalcemia, hyperphosphatemia, muscle cramps,
and positive Trosseau's sign. What diagnosis does this support? Answers:A.
Diabetes insipidus B. Conn's syndrome C. Hypoparathyroidism D.
Acromegaly.
Answer: CHypoparathyroidism often leads to the symptoms mentioned.
Conn's syndrome is an aldosterone-producing adenoma.
,◍ A client is admitted for removal of a goiter. Which nursing intervention
should receive priority during the post-operative period? A. Maintaining
fluid and electrolyte balance B. Assessing the client's airway C. Providing
needed nutrition and fluids D. Providing pain relief with narcotic analgesics.
Answer: Answer B is correct. A goiter is hyperplasia of the thyroid gland.
Removal of a goiter can result in laryngeal spasms and airway occlusion.
The other answers are lesser in priority.
◍ 16. A nurse is caring for a client with hyperthyroidism and is instructing the
client about dietary measures. The nurse tells the client that it is important to
eat foods that are:a) high in bulk and fiberb) low in caloriesc) low in
carbohydrates and fatsd) high in calories.
Answer: 16) D- The client with hyperthyroidism is usually extremely
hungry because of increased metabolism. The client should be instructed to
consume a high-calorie diet with six full meals a day. The client should be
instructed to eat foods that are nutritious and contain ample amounts of
protein, carbohydrates, fats, and minerals. Clients should be discouraged
from eating foods that increase peristalsis and thus result in diarrhea, such as
highly seasoned, bulky, and fibrous foods.
◍ A diabetic client is taking Lantus insulin for regulation of his blood glucose
levels. The nurse should know that this insulin will most likely be
administered: A. Prior to each meal B. At night C. Midday D. Prior to the
evening meal.
Answer: Answer B is correct. This insulin, unlike others, is most frequently
administered at night. Its duration is 24-36 hours. A, C, and D are incorrect
they are incorrect times to administer Lantus insulin.
◍ Asked about diabetes management through lifestyle.
Answer: Reports recently beginning dieting to manage diabetesReports
recently beginning exercising to manage diabetes
◍ What is exophthalmos and which condition is it associated with?.
Answer: Protrusion of eyeballs associated with hyperthyroidism due to fluid
accumulation.
, ◍ 10. A nurse provides dietary instructions to a client with a diagnosis of
hyperparathyroidism. Which statement by the client indicates the need for
further instructions?a) I need to drink 3000 ml of fluid per dayb) I should
drink cranberry juice dailyc) I should eat foods high in calciumd) I should
eat foods high in fiber.
Answer: 10) C- The client with hyperparathyroidism should consume at
least 3000 mL of fluid per day. Measures to prevent dehydration are
necessary because dehydration increases serum calcium levels and promotes
the formation of renal stones. Cranberry juice and prune juice help make the
urine more acidic. A high urinary acidity helps prevent renal stone
formation because calcium is more soluble in acidic urine than in alkaline
urine. Clients should be on a low-calcium, low-vitamin D diet. High-fiber
foods are important to prevent constipation and fecal impaction resulting
from the hypercalcemia that occurs with this disorder.
◍ A client is undergoing diagnostics for an alteration in thyroid function. What
physiologic function is affected by altered thyroid function?metabolic
rategrowthfluid/electrolyte balancesleep/wake cycles.
Answer: metabolic rate
◍ What nursing interventions are required for hyperthyroidism?.
Answer: Monitor vital signs, administer antithyroid medications (PTU,
methimazole), provide education, and prepare for thyroidectomy.
◍ 3. Symptoms of Grave's ophthalmopathy include all of the following except:
a. Bulging eyeballsb. Dry, irritated eyes and puffy eyelidsc. Cataracts d.
Light sensitivity.
Answer: 3. C: Grave's ophthalmopathy is an inflammation of tissue behind
the eye causing the eyeballs to bulge. In addition to the above-mentioned
symptoms, Grave's ophthalmopathy may cause pressure or pain in the eyes,
double vision, and trouble moving the eyes. About one-quarter of persons
with Grave's disease develop Grave's ophthalmopathy. The condition is
frequently self-limiting, resolving without treatment over the course of a
year or two.
