PARAMEDIC STUDY GUIDE EXAM 2025/2026 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROME - A group of symptoms caused by myocardial ischemia; A decrease in
blood flow to the heart.
CRACKLES - Crackling, rattling breath sounds signalling fluid in the air spaces of the lungs; formerly
called rales.
AEROBIC METABOLISM - Metabolism that can proceed only in the presence of oxygen.
CAPNOGRAPHY - A non-invasive method to quickly and efficiently provide information on a patient's
ventilatory status, circulation, and metabolism; effectively measures the concentration of carbon
dioxide in expired air over time.
HOT ZONE - area immediately surrounding a hazmat incident; extends far enough to prevent adverse
effects outside the zone
OSTEOPOROSIS - reduction in bone mass
3 STAGES OF LABOR - DILATION, DELIVERY OF FETUS, DELIVERY OF PLACENTA
SUDDEN INFANT DEATH SYNDROME - the unexplained death of a seemingly healthy baby
AVULSION - An injury in which soft tissue is torn completely loose or is hanging as a flap.
HYPOPERFUSION - inadequate flow of blood
IMPLIED CONSENT - Type of consent in which a patient who is unable to give consent is given
treatment under the legal assumption that he or she would want treatment.
KYPHOSIS - A forward curling of the back caused by an abnormal increase in the curvature of the
spine.
, GALLBLADDER - a sack on the under surface of the liver that collects bile and discharges it into the
duodenum through the common bile duct.
ISLETS OF LANGERHANS - endocrine portion of the pancreas where insulin and glucagon is produced.
POLYPHARMACY - The use of multiple medications on a regular basis.
METABOLISM - The biochemical processes that result in the production of energy from nutrients
within the cells. (cellular respiration)
EVISCERATION - The displacement of organs outside of the body.
BULB SYRINGE - Used for suctioning excess mucus from the mouth and nose.
PULSE OXIMETER - An assessment tool used to measure oxygen saturation of hemoglobin in the
capillary beds.
RECOVERY POSITION - a side lying position used to maintain a clear airway in unconscious patients
who are breathing adequately and do not have suspected injuries to the spine, hips, or pelvis.
SYSTOLIC BLOOD PRESSURE - The increased pressure in an artery with each contraction of the
ventricle's.
BILLS OF LADING - The shipping papers used for transport of chemicals over roads and highways. Also
referred to as freight bills.
HISTAMINES - chemical substances released by the immune system in allergic reactions that are
responsible for many of the symptoms in anaphylaxis such as vasodilation.
INDICATIONS FOR DUODOTE AUTO IJNECTOR - Salvation, lacrimation, urination, deification, gastric
upset and cramps, emesis, muscle twitching and miosis.
INDICATONS FOR ASPRIN - Relief of mild pain, muscle ache, headache, chest pain of cardiac origin,
AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROME - A group of symptoms caused by myocardial ischemia; A decrease in
blood flow to the heart.
CRACKLES - Crackling, rattling breath sounds signalling fluid in the air spaces of the lungs; formerly
called rales.
AEROBIC METABOLISM - Metabolism that can proceed only in the presence of oxygen.
CAPNOGRAPHY - A non-invasive method to quickly and efficiently provide information on a patient's
ventilatory status, circulation, and metabolism; effectively measures the concentration of carbon
dioxide in expired air over time.
HOT ZONE - area immediately surrounding a hazmat incident; extends far enough to prevent adverse
effects outside the zone
OSTEOPOROSIS - reduction in bone mass
3 STAGES OF LABOR - DILATION, DELIVERY OF FETUS, DELIVERY OF PLACENTA
SUDDEN INFANT DEATH SYNDROME - the unexplained death of a seemingly healthy baby
AVULSION - An injury in which soft tissue is torn completely loose or is hanging as a flap.
HYPOPERFUSION - inadequate flow of blood
IMPLIED CONSENT - Type of consent in which a patient who is unable to give consent is given
treatment under the legal assumption that he or she would want treatment.
KYPHOSIS - A forward curling of the back caused by an abnormal increase in the curvature of the
spine.
, GALLBLADDER - a sack on the under surface of the liver that collects bile and discharges it into the
duodenum through the common bile duct.
ISLETS OF LANGERHANS - endocrine portion of the pancreas where insulin and glucagon is produced.
POLYPHARMACY - The use of multiple medications on a regular basis.
METABOLISM - The biochemical processes that result in the production of energy from nutrients
within the cells. (cellular respiration)
EVISCERATION - The displacement of organs outside of the body.
BULB SYRINGE - Used for suctioning excess mucus from the mouth and nose.
PULSE OXIMETER - An assessment tool used to measure oxygen saturation of hemoglobin in the
capillary beds.
RECOVERY POSITION - a side lying position used to maintain a clear airway in unconscious patients
who are breathing adequately and do not have suspected injuries to the spine, hips, or pelvis.
SYSTOLIC BLOOD PRESSURE - The increased pressure in an artery with each contraction of the
ventricle's.
BILLS OF LADING - The shipping papers used for transport of chemicals over roads and highways. Also
referred to as freight bills.
HISTAMINES - chemical substances released by the immune system in allergic reactions that are
responsible for many of the symptoms in anaphylaxis such as vasodilation.
INDICATIONS FOR DUODOTE AUTO IJNECTOR - Salvation, lacrimation, urination, deification, gastric
upset and cramps, emesis, muscle twitching and miosis.
INDICATONS FOR ASPRIN - Relief of mild pain, muscle ache, headache, chest pain of cardiac origin,
