Paramedic National Registry Exam
Complete Questions and Answers
Question 1
What is the most common type of Hepatitis?
Correct Answer
A
Question 2
First stage in the clotting process?
Correct Answer
Vascular
Question 3
You are called to the scene of an injured person. Friends say the pt. dove head first
into shallow water. Pt is unresponsive with no motor sensory function c/o neck pain.
What would you expect the vital signs to be?
Correct Answer
Hypotensive, bradycardic
Question 4
What do adrenergic drugs do?
Correct Answer
Increase Afterload
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,Question 5
Multiplex System
Correct Answer
Allows simultaneous transmission of multiple, different radio transmissions over one
radio frequency.
Question 6
Pneumonia R side lower lobe will present with lung sounds where?
Correct Answer
R posterior, below scapula
Question 7
A pt with paralysis from the waist down has a spinal injury at what level?
Correct Answer
L3
Question 8
What is your pediatric dose for Sodium Bicarbonate
Correct Answer
1 mEq/kg slow push IV (same as adult)
Question 9
How do you manage inter-cranial pressure?
Correct Answer
Hyperventilate
Question 10
Peaked T waves on the ECG is indicative of what?
Correct Answer
Hyperkalemia
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,Question 11
What is the primary immunoglobulin in an anaphylactic reaction?
Correct Answer
IgE
Question 12
Male pt is unconscious, sever respiratory distress, rales/rhonchi. Family states he
almost drowned yesterday, refused to go to the hospital. What is the appropriate
treatment?
Correct Answer
Intubate and assist ventilations
Question 13
What is a common symptom of schizophrenia?
Correct Answer
Hallucinations
Question 14
What is the most plentiful ion in the body?
Correct Answer
Calcium
Question 15
Reflex hypothermia
Correct Answer
Rapid overcooling
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, Question 16
ST elevation is a sign of what?
Correct Answer
Injury
Question 17
Initial joule setting for pediatric pt?
Correct Answer
SVT- 0.5-1.0 Joule/KG, repeat at 2 J/KG
V-Fib/ Pulseless Tach- 2J, then 4J
Question 18
MVA involving a motorcycle on a dry road. Pt. has a R leg injury and states R foot
feels wet. What is your next action?
Correct Answer
Cut boot and assess ankle
Question 19
What is your pediatric dose for Magnesium Sulfate
Correct Answer
20-50 mg/kg
Question 20
What is the appropriate treatment for a prolapsed chord?
Correct Answer
Insert 2 fingers to relieve pressure from the chord
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Complete Questions and Answers
Question 1
What is the most common type of Hepatitis?
Correct Answer
A
Question 2
First stage in the clotting process?
Correct Answer
Vascular
Question 3
You are called to the scene of an injured person. Friends say the pt. dove head first
into shallow water. Pt is unresponsive with no motor sensory function c/o neck pain.
What would you expect the vital signs to be?
Correct Answer
Hypotensive, bradycardic
Question 4
What do adrenergic drugs do?
Correct Answer
Increase Afterload
Page 1 of 170
,Question 5
Multiplex System
Correct Answer
Allows simultaneous transmission of multiple, different radio transmissions over one
radio frequency.
Question 6
Pneumonia R side lower lobe will present with lung sounds where?
Correct Answer
R posterior, below scapula
Question 7
A pt with paralysis from the waist down has a spinal injury at what level?
Correct Answer
L3
Question 8
What is your pediatric dose for Sodium Bicarbonate
Correct Answer
1 mEq/kg slow push IV (same as adult)
Question 9
How do you manage inter-cranial pressure?
Correct Answer
Hyperventilate
Question 10
Peaked T waves on the ECG is indicative of what?
Correct Answer
Hyperkalemia
Page 2 of 170
,Question 11
What is the primary immunoglobulin in an anaphylactic reaction?
Correct Answer
IgE
Question 12
Male pt is unconscious, sever respiratory distress, rales/rhonchi. Family states he
almost drowned yesterday, refused to go to the hospital. What is the appropriate
treatment?
Correct Answer
Intubate and assist ventilations
Question 13
What is a common symptom of schizophrenia?
Correct Answer
Hallucinations
Question 14
What is the most plentiful ion in the body?
Correct Answer
Calcium
Question 15
Reflex hypothermia
Correct Answer
Rapid overcooling
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, Question 16
ST elevation is a sign of what?
Correct Answer
Injury
Question 17
Initial joule setting for pediatric pt?
Correct Answer
SVT- 0.5-1.0 Joule/KG, repeat at 2 J/KG
V-Fib/ Pulseless Tach- 2J, then 4J
Question 18
MVA involving a motorcycle on a dry road. Pt. has a R leg injury and states R foot
feels wet. What is your next action?
Correct Answer
Cut boot and assess ankle
Question 19
What is your pediatric dose for Magnesium Sulfate
Correct Answer
20-50 mg/kg
Question 20
What is the appropriate treatment for a prolapsed chord?
Correct Answer
Insert 2 fingers to relieve pressure from the chord
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