JBL Module 4A Practice Exam Questions and
Correct Answers
Question 1
After taking diphenhydramine (Benadryl) for an allergic reaction, a person begins
experiencing drowsiness and a dry mouth. These findings are an example of a(n):
A. therapeutic effect.
B. side effect.
C. unpredictable effect.
D. untoward effect.
Correct Answer
B. side effect.
Question 2
"PASTE" is an alternate assessment tool for ___________.
A. cardiac patients
B. seizure patients
C. respiratory patients
D. stroke patients
Correct Answer
C. respiratory patients
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,Question 3
When caring for a known alcoholic patient with severe trauma to the chest and
abdomen, you should be concerned that:
A. long bone fractures are likely because chronic alcohol consumption weakens the
structure of the bones.
B. signs and symptoms of shock may be masked by the stimulant effects produced by
alcohol.
C. internal bleeding may be profuse because prolonged alcohol use may impair the
blood's ability to clot.
D. delirium tremens (DTs) are commonly induced by physical trauma and can lead to
life-threatening seizures.
Correct Answer
C. internal bleeding may be profuse because prolonged alcohol use may impair the
blood's ability to clot.
Question 4
In 2009, the H1N1 virus accounted for over 200,000 deaths worldwide in the form of
the swine flu. In 1919, a similar outbreak of the H1N1 occurred in the form of the
Spanish flu. Starting in Kansas City, the virus spread rapidly worldwide, claiming up to
50 million lives. These are both examples of:
A. epidemics.
B. parasitic infection.
C. pandemics.
D. uncontrolled outbreaks.
Correct Answer
C. pandemics.
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,Question 5
Ten days after treating a 34-year-old patient with tuberculosis, you are given a
tuberculin skin test, which yields a positive result. This MOST likely indicates that:
A. you are actively infected with tuberculosis and should be treated immediately.
B. you were exposed to another infected person prior to treating the 34-year-old
patient.
C. you contracted the disease by casual contact instead of exposure to secretions.
D. the disease is dormant in your body, but will probably never cause symptoms.
Correct Answer
B. you were exposed to another infected person prior to treating the 34-year-old
patient.
Question 6
Hypotension, hypoventilation, and pinpoint pupils would be expected following an
overdose of:
A. crack cocaine.
B. amphetamine sulfate (Benzedrine).
C. ecstasy.
D. oxycodone (Percocet).
Correct Answer
D. oxycodone (Percocet).
Question 7
The recommended treatment for absorbed or contact poisons includes _________.
A. neutralizing the poisonous substance with a chemical
B. safely removing or diluting the poisonous substance
C. transporting the patient to the emergency department with the poisonous
substance in place
D. collecting and transporting the poisonous substance to the emergency department
for identification
Correct Answer
B. safely removing or diluting the poisonous substance
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, Question 8
While assisting a paramedic in the attempted resuscitation of a 55-year-old male in
cardiac arrest, you should expect the paramedic to:
A. administer drugs via the IV route to achieve the fastest effect.
B. give the patient nitroglycerin to increase his blood pressure.
C. give the patient activated charcoal to rule out a drug overdose.
D. withhold drug therapy until an intraosseous catheter is in place.
Correct Answer
A. administer drugs via the IV route to achieve the fastest effect.
Question 9
Most patients with an infectious disease will have _________.
A. seizures
B. a fever
C. abdominal pain
D. a low blood glucose level
Correct Answer
B. a fever
Question 10
Medications encased in a gelatin shell that are taken by mouth are called:
A. caplets.
B. tablets.
C. pills.
D. capsules.
Correct Answer
D. capsules.
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Correct Answers
Question 1
After taking diphenhydramine (Benadryl) for an allergic reaction, a person begins
experiencing drowsiness and a dry mouth. These findings are an example of a(n):
A. therapeutic effect.
B. side effect.
C. unpredictable effect.
D. untoward effect.
Correct Answer
B. side effect.
Question 2
"PASTE" is an alternate assessment tool for ___________.
A. cardiac patients
B. seizure patients
C. respiratory patients
D. stroke patients
Correct Answer
C. respiratory patients
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,Question 3
When caring for a known alcoholic patient with severe trauma to the chest and
abdomen, you should be concerned that:
A. long bone fractures are likely because chronic alcohol consumption weakens the
structure of the bones.
B. signs and symptoms of shock may be masked by the stimulant effects produced by
alcohol.
C. internal bleeding may be profuse because prolonged alcohol use may impair the
blood's ability to clot.
D. delirium tremens (DTs) are commonly induced by physical trauma and can lead to
life-threatening seizures.
Correct Answer
C. internal bleeding may be profuse because prolonged alcohol use may impair the
blood's ability to clot.
Question 4
In 2009, the H1N1 virus accounted for over 200,000 deaths worldwide in the form of
the swine flu. In 1919, a similar outbreak of the H1N1 occurred in the form of the
Spanish flu. Starting in Kansas City, the virus spread rapidly worldwide, claiming up to
50 million lives. These are both examples of:
A. epidemics.
B. parasitic infection.
C. pandemics.
D. uncontrolled outbreaks.
Correct Answer
C. pandemics.
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,Question 5
Ten days after treating a 34-year-old patient with tuberculosis, you are given a
tuberculin skin test, which yields a positive result. This MOST likely indicates that:
A. you are actively infected with tuberculosis and should be treated immediately.
B. you were exposed to another infected person prior to treating the 34-year-old
patient.
C. you contracted the disease by casual contact instead of exposure to secretions.
D. the disease is dormant in your body, but will probably never cause symptoms.
Correct Answer
B. you were exposed to another infected person prior to treating the 34-year-old
patient.
Question 6
Hypotension, hypoventilation, and pinpoint pupils would be expected following an
overdose of:
A. crack cocaine.
B. amphetamine sulfate (Benzedrine).
C. ecstasy.
D. oxycodone (Percocet).
Correct Answer
D. oxycodone (Percocet).
Question 7
The recommended treatment for absorbed or contact poisons includes _________.
A. neutralizing the poisonous substance with a chemical
B. safely removing or diluting the poisonous substance
C. transporting the patient to the emergency department with the poisonous
substance in place
D. collecting and transporting the poisonous substance to the emergency department
for identification
Correct Answer
B. safely removing or diluting the poisonous substance
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, Question 8
While assisting a paramedic in the attempted resuscitation of a 55-year-old male in
cardiac arrest, you should expect the paramedic to:
A. administer drugs via the IV route to achieve the fastest effect.
B. give the patient nitroglycerin to increase his blood pressure.
C. give the patient activated charcoal to rule out a drug overdose.
D. withhold drug therapy until an intraosseous catheter is in place.
Correct Answer
A. administer drugs via the IV route to achieve the fastest effect.
Question 9
Most patients with an infectious disease will have _________.
A. seizures
B. a fever
C. abdominal pain
D. a low blood glucose level
Correct Answer
B. a fever
Question 10
Medications encased in a gelatin shell that are taken by mouth are called:
A. caplets.
B. tablets.
C. pills.
D. capsules.
Correct Answer
D. capsules.
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