Paramedic Final Review SOE, SOE Paramedic Final Exam A
Series Of Questions And Correct Answers With Verified
Solutions Graded A+.
Iatrogenic reactions - ANSWER: is when the body gets an illness, disease, or innjury due to
a medical treatment
Primary prevention - ANSWER: The name given to actions that stop injuries or illnesses
before they occur
Secondary preventions - ANSWER: Take place after the patient has sustained an injury or
an illness, the goal in this it to prevent the problem from getting worse
Perfusion - ANSWER: Is the process of blood flowing through tissues and organs
Pulse ox - ANSWER: is a noninvasive device that measures the % of a patient hemoglobin
to which oxygen molecules are attached
Ischemia - ANSWER: tissue anoxia caused by diminished blood flow, usually as a result
of narrowing or occlusion of an artery
Lateral - ANSWER: Body parts that are farther from the midline
Medial - ANSWER: Body parts that are closer to the midline
Proximal - ANSWER: Describes the body parts that are closer to the body
Distal - ANSWER: Indicates structures that are further away from the trunk of the body
Superficial - ANSWER: Closer or on the surface of the skin
Deep - ANSWER: Further inside the body
Anterior/Ventral - ANSWER: Is the belly side of the trunk
Posterior/Dorsal - ANSWER: Is the backside of the trunk
Apex - ANSWER: Tip of the structure
,Focused assessment - ANSWER: Detailed evaluation of the specific body system or area
of the body
Rapid trauma assessment - ANSWER: Quick, systematic exam of a trauma patients body
to show specific life-threatening injuries
Detailed assessment - ANSWER: Through, head to toe assessment of a patient, showing
injuries and illnesses aside from life-threatening injuries
Rales/Crackles - ANSWER: Clicking, bubbling, or rattling sounds
Rhonchi - ANSWER: Snoring or gurgling
Stridor - ANSWER: High-pitched whistle, usually heard on inspiration
Wheezing - ANSWER: High pitched hissing sound
Tidal volume - ANSWER: How much air is moved through the lungs during each breath
5-8mL/Kg
Minute Volume - ANSWER: Total amount of air moved through the lungs in a minute 5-
8L
Compensated shock - ANSWER: Type of shock when the body is still able to compensate
for the lack of tissue perfusion
Deceompensated - ANSWER: the late stage of shock that occurs when the body's
compensatory mechanism is no longer able to maintain adequate blood flow
cardiogenic shock - ANSWER: When the heart cannot pump enough blood and oxygen
through the body to vital organs
Hypovolemic shock - ANSWER: Severe shock caused by lack of fluid volume
(dehydration or blood loss)
Neurogenic shock - ANSWER: Shock that is caused by lack of blood perfusion caused by
an injury to the central nervous system
,Distributive shock - ANSWER: Caused by an abnormal distribution of blood to the tissues
and organs
Septic shock - ANSWER: Occurs when your blood pressure drops to a low level caused
by an infection in or around the body
Muscle spasms - ANSWER: Can "splint" fractures
Family members can make great historians for - ANSWER: Pediatric and geriatric
Carbon Monoxide - ANSWER: Can create false O2 readings
Prioritizing multiple complaints - ANSWER: Which one started first? How long has this
been going on? Which one is more critical
Pain - ANSWER: Does not always make itself readily apparent
BLS - ANSWER: Before ALS
Brachial artery - ANSWER: Is where you check the pulse on a infant
School can be a great place for students to learn languages - ANSWER: ESL in AR
Gross Motor Control - ANSWER: arms and legs
Fine Motor Control - ANSWER: Fingers and toes
Environmental clues are - ANSWER: Poor condition, paraphernalia, alcohol
How does the pt act around the abuser - ANSWER: Often quite or keeping a close eye on
them
Injuries with abuse victims - ANSWER: Often multiple and in different stages
What would decrease minute volume - ANSWER: Narcotic use, diseases
(CHF,Pneumonia) Trauma
CARDIOGENIC - ANSWER: pump failure
, OBSTRUCTIVE - ANSWER: Mechanical problem
HYPOVOLEMIC - ANSWER: Volume problem
DISTRIBUTIVE - ANSWER: Vessel problem
Neuro exams - ANSWER: AVPU, pupils, and GCS
Types of masks - ANSWER: N95 AND SURGICAL
PPE - ANSWER: Gowns, eye protection, head covers, protective footwear
Albuterol - ANSWER: Inhaled beta 2 antagonist, prevents and treat wheezing, difficulty
breathing, chest tightness and coughing caused by lung dies ease such as asthma and COPD
Lateral positioning - ANSWER: Farther from midline of the body
Medial positioning - ANSWER: Midline of the body
Ipsilateral positioning - ANSWER: Same side of the body
Contralateral positioning - ANSWER: Opposite side of the body
afterload - ANSWER: Force against which the ventricles must contract to eject blood.
Influenced by arterial blood pressure, distensibility, and arterial resistance.
Preload - ANSWER: Volume of blood in the ventricles at the end of diastole and primarily
reflects venous return.
Alpha one - ANSWER: Causes vasoconstriction
Alpha two - ANSWER: Cause smooth muscle contraction
inhibits insulin release
induction of glucagon
suppression of norepinephrine release
Series Of Questions And Correct Answers With Verified
Solutions Graded A+.
Iatrogenic reactions - ANSWER: is when the body gets an illness, disease, or innjury due to
a medical treatment
Primary prevention - ANSWER: The name given to actions that stop injuries or illnesses
before they occur
Secondary preventions - ANSWER: Take place after the patient has sustained an injury or
an illness, the goal in this it to prevent the problem from getting worse
Perfusion - ANSWER: Is the process of blood flowing through tissues and organs
Pulse ox - ANSWER: is a noninvasive device that measures the % of a patient hemoglobin
to which oxygen molecules are attached
Ischemia - ANSWER: tissue anoxia caused by diminished blood flow, usually as a result
of narrowing or occlusion of an artery
Lateral - ANSWER: Body parts that are farther from the midline
Medial - ANSWER: Body parts that are closer to the midline
Proximal - ANSWER: Describes the body parts that are closer to the body
Distal - ANSWER: Indicates structures that are further away from the trunk of the body
Superficial - ANSWER: Closer or on the surface of the skin
Deep - ANSWER: Further inside the body
Anterior/Ventral - ANSWER: Is the belly side of the trunk
Posterior/Dorsal - ANSWER: Is the backside of the trunk
Apex - ANSWER: Tip of the structure
,Focused assessment - ANSWER: Detailed evaluation of the specific body system or area
of the body
Rapid trauma assessment - ANSWER: Quick, systematic exam of a trauma patients body
to show specific life-threatening injuries
Detailed assessment - ANSWER: Through, head to toe assessment of a patient, showing
injuries and illnesses aside from life-threatening injuries
Rales/Crackles - ANSWER: Clicking, bubbling, or rattling sounds
Rhonchi - ANSWER: Snoring or gurgling
Stridor - ANSWER: High-pitched whistle, usually heard on inspiration
Wheezing - ANSWER: High pitched hissing sound
Tidal volume - ANSWER: How much air is moved through the lungs during each breath
5-8mL/Kg
Minute Volume - ANSWER: Total amount of air moved through the lungs in a minute 5-
8L
Compensated shock - ANSWER: Type of shock when the body is still able to compensate
for the lack of tissue perfusion
Deceompensated - ANSWER: the late stage of shock that occurs when the body's
compensatory mechanism is no longer able to maintain adequate blood flow
cardiogenic shock - ANSWER: When the heart cannot pump enough blood and oxygen
through the body to vital organs
Hypovolemic shock - ANSWER: Severe shock caused by lack of fluid volume
(dehydration or blood loss)
Neurogenic shock - ANSWER: Shock that is caused by lack of blood perfusion caused by
an injury to the central nervous system
,Distributive shock - ANSWER: Caused by an abnormal distribution of blood to the tissues
and organs
Septic shock - ANSWER: Occurs when your blood pressure drops to a low level caused
by an infection in or around the body
Muscle spasms - ANSWER: Can "splint" fractures
Family members can make great historians for - ANSWER: Pediatric and geriatric
Carbon Monoxide - ANSWER: Can create false O2 readings
Prioritizing multiple complaints - ANSWER: Which one started first? How long has this
been going on? Which one is more critical
Pain - ANSWER: Does not always make itself readily apparent
BLS - ANSWER: Before ALS
Brachial artery - ANSWER: Is where you check the pulse on a infant
School can be a great place for students to learn languages - ANSWER: ESL in AR
Gross Motor Control - ANSWER: arms and legs
Fine Motor Control - ANSWER: Fingers and toes
Environmental clues are - ANSWER: Poor condition, paraphernalia, alcohol
How does the pt act around the abuser - ANSWER: Often quite or keeping a close eye on
them
Injuries with abuse victims - ANSWER: Often multiple and in different stages
What would decrease minute volume - ANSWER: Narcotic use, diseases
(CHF,Pneumonia) Trauma
CARDIOGENIC - ANSWER: pump failure
, OBSTRUCTIVE - ANSWER: Mechanical problem
HYPOVOLEMIC - ANSWER: Volume problem
DISTRIBUTIVE - ANSWER: Vessel problem
Neuro exams - ANSWER: AVPU, pupils, and GCS
Types of masks - ANSWER: N95 AND SURGICAL
PPE - ANSWER: Gowns, eye protection, head covers, protective footwear
Albuterol - ANSWER: Inhaled beta 2 antagonist, prevents and treat wheezing, difficulty
breathing, chest tightness and coughing caused by lung dies ease such as asthma and COPD
Lateral positioning - ANSWER: Farther from midline of the body
Medial positioning - ANSWER: Midline of the body
Ipsilateral positioning - ANSWER: Same side of the body
Contralateral positioning - ANSWER: Opposite side of the body
afterload - ANSWER: Force against which the ventricles must contract to eject blood.
Influenced by arterial blood pressure, distensibility, and arterial resistance.
Preload - ANSWER: Volume of blood in the ventricles at the end of diastole and primarily
reflects venous return.
Alpha one - ANSWER: Causes vasoconstriction
Alpha two - ANSWER: Cause smooth muscle contraction
inhibits insulin release
induction of glucagon
suppression of norepinephrine release
