Paramedic Final Exam Test Bank 300+
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• Lateral positioning. CORRECT ANSWER: Farther from midline of the body
• Medial positioning. CORRECT ANSWER: Midline of the body
• Ipsilateral positioning. CORRECT ANSWER: Same side of the body
• Contralateral positioning. CORRECT ANSWER: Opposite side of the body
• afterload. CORRECT ANSWER: Force against which the ventricles must contract to
eject blood.
Influenced by arterial blood pressure, distensibility, and arterial resistance.
• Preload. CORRECT ANSWER: Volume of blood in the ventricles at the end of diastole
and primarily reflects venous return.
• Alpha one. CORRECT ANSWER: Causes vasoconstriction
• Alpha two. CORRECT ANSWER: Cause smooth muscle contraction
inhibits insulin release
induction of glucagon
suppression of norepinephrine release
• Beta one. CORRECT ANSWER: Found in the heart and kidneys.
Stimulation of the heart sites increases heart rate and cardiac output.
From the kidney it releases renin into the blood. (A powerful vasoconstrictor)
• Beta two. CORRECT ANSWER: Found in several locations.
In the lungs, they cause bronchodilation.
• Acidosis. CORRECT ANSWER: Blood pH lower than 7.35
(below 7 causes coma)
• Alkalosis. CORRECT ANSWER: Blood pH higher than 7.45
(above 7.8 causes uncontrollable and unstable skeletal muscle contractions)
,• Signs of DKA. CORRECT ANSWER: Frequent urination
Hungry
Thirsty
Dehydration
Vomiting
Loss of weight
Kussmaul respirations
Acetone smell
• ECG findings for hyperkalemia. CORRECT ANSWER: Peaked T waves
Flattened P waves
Prolonged PR intervals
ST depression
Prolonged QRS duration
• Distributive Shock. CORRECT ANSWER: Caused by widespread dilation
• Anaphylactic Shock. CORRECT ANSWER: Histamines and other Vasodilator proteins
released into the body following the exposure of an allergen.
• Neurogenic Shock. CORRECT ANSWER: Caused by spinal cord injuries.
Leads to loss of normal sympathetic nervous system tone and vasodilation.
• Newborn respiratory distress. CORRECT ANSWER: Nasal flaring
abdominal expansion
Clear airway if possible and provide supplemental oxygen
• Systolic Pressure. CORRECT ANSWER: The pressure during contraction of the
ventricles
• Diastolic Pressure. CORRECT ANSWER: Pressure at rest
• Cardiac Output. CORRECT ANSWER: Heart rate x stroke volume
Measured in LPM
• Stroke Volume. CORRECT ANSWER: The volume of blood ejected with each
ventricular contraction.
• Dehydration in an infant. CORRECT ANSWER: Poor skin turgor
Absence of tears
Dry mucous membranes
Weight loss
, Depressed fontanel
Decreased urinary output
• Hypotonic fluids. CORRECT ANSWER: Solution with a lower solute concentration
Distilled water
0.45% Saline
0.25% Saline
• Hypertonic fluids. CORRECT ANSWER: Solution with a higher solute concentration
10% Dextrose in water (D10W)
5% Dextrose in 0.9% Saline or Lactated Ringers
• Isotonic Fluids. CORRECT ANSWER: solution with an equal solute concentration
0.9% Normal Saline solution
D5W
Lactated Ringers
• Isotonic and hypertonic solutions cautions. CORRECT ANSWER: Can overload the
cells and draw salt out of the cell causing it to collapse on itself
They both do not carry oxygen
Can cause more harm in trauma related calls
• Chronotrophy. CORRECT ANSWER: influence the heart rate
• Inotrophy. CORRECT ANSWER: Strengthening and weaking of the heart tissue
• Dromotrophy. CORRECT ANSWER: affecting the conduction speed
• Differences between Norepinephrine and Epinephrine. CORRECT ANSWER:
Epinephrine has a greater effect on your body because it can:
- open up your airway
- increase heart rate
- increase blood pressure.
Norepinepherine primarily increases your blood pressure.
• Similarities between Norepinephrine and Epinephrine. CORRECT ANSWER: Both
work by stabilizing your blood pressure in life threatening cases.
• Treatment for Atrial Fibrillation and Atrial Flutter. CORRECT ANSWER: Stable
Beta blockers
Questions and Answers (2026) | Latest
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• Lateral positioning. CORRECT ANSWER: Farther from midline of the body
• Medial positioning. CORRECT ANSWER: Midline of the body
• Ipsilateral positioning. CORRECT ANSWER: Same side of the body
• Contralateral positioning. CORRECT ANSWER: Opposite side of the body
• afterload. CORRECT ANSWER: Force against which the ventricles must contract to
eject blood.
Influenced by arterial blood pressure, distensibility, and arterial resistance.
• Preload. CORRECT ANSWER: Volume of blood in the ventricles at the end of diastole
and primarily reflects venous return.
• Alpha one. CORRECT ANSWER: Causes vasoconstriction
• Alpha two. CORRECT ANSWER: Cause smooth muscle contraction
inhibits insulin release
induction of glucagon
suppression of norepinephrine release
• Beta one. CORRECT ANSWER: Found in the heart and kidneys.
Stimulation of the heart sites increases heart rate and cardiac output.
From the kidney it releases renin into the blood. (A powerful vasoconstrictor)
• Beta two. CORRECT ANSWER: Found in several locations.
In the lungs, they cause bronchodilation.
• Acidosis. CORRECT ANSWER: Blood pH lower than 7.35
(below 7 causes coma)
• Alkalosis. CORRECT ANSWER: Blood pH higher than 7.45
(above 7.8 causes uncontrollable and unstable skeletal muscle contractions)
,• Signs of DKA. CORRECT ANSWER: Frequent urination
Hungry
Thirsty
Dehydration
Vomiting
Loss of weight
Kussmaul respirations
Acetone smell
• ECG findings for hyperkalemia. CORRECT ANSWER: Peaked T waves
Flattened P waves
Prolonged PR intervals
ST depression
Prolonged QRS duration
• Distributive Shock. CORRECT ANSWER: Caused by widespread dilation
• Anaphylactic Shock. CORRECT ANSWER: Histamines and other Vasodilator proteins
released into the body following the exposure of an allergen.
• Neurogenic Shock. CORRECT ANSWER: Caused by spinal cord injuries.
Leads to loss of normal sympathetic nervous system tone and vasodilation.
• Newborn respiratory distress. CORRECT ANSWER: Nasal flaring
abdominal expansion
Clear airway if possible and provide supplemental oxygen
• Systolic Pressure. CORRECT ANSWER: The pressure during contraction of the
ventricles
• Diastolic Pressure. CORRECT ANSWER: Pressure at rest
• Cardiac Output. CORRECT ANSWER: Heart rate x stroke volume
Measured in LPM
• Stroke Volume. CORRECT ANSWER: The volume of blood ejected with each
ventricular contraction.
• Dehydration in an infant. CORRECT ANSWER: Poor skin turgor
Absence of tears
Dry mucous membranes
Weight loss
, Depressed fontanel
Decreased urinary output
• Hypotonic fluids. CORRECT ANSWER: Solution with a lower solute concentration
Distilled water
0.45% Saline
0.25% Saline
• Hypertonic fluids. CORRECT ANSWER: Solution with a higher solute concentration
10% Dextrose in water (D10W)
5% Dextrose in 0.9% Saline or Lactated Ringers
• Isotonic Fluids. CORRECT ANSWER: solution with an equal solute concentration
0.9% Normal Saline solution
D5W
Lactated Ringers
• Isotonic and hypertonic solutions cautions. CORRECT ANSWER: Can overload the
cells and draw salt out of the cell causing it to collapse on itself
They both do not carry oxygen
Can cause more harm in trauma related calls
• Chronotrophy. CORRECT ANSWER: influence the heart rate
• Inotrophy. CORRECT ANSWER: Strengthening and weaking of the heart tissue
• Dromotrophy. CORRECT ANSWER: affecting the conduction speed
• Differences between Norepinephrine and Epinephrine. CORRECT ANSWER:
Epinephrine has a greater effect on your body because it can:
- open up your airway
- increase heart rate
- increase blood pressure.
Norepinepherine primarily increases your blood pressure.
• Similarities between Norepinephrine and Epinephrine. CORRECT ANSWER: Both
work by stabilizing your blood pressure in life threatening cases.
• Treatment for Atrial Fibrillation and Atrial Flutter. CORRECT ANSWER: Stable
Beta blockers
