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Which of the following is necessary to make ATP in anaerobic metabolism?
Insulin
Glucagon
Glucose
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Oxygen
Glucose
Anaerobic metabolism does not require oxygen, whereas aerobic metabolism requires oxygen.
However, both of these require glucose in order to make ATP.
A 32 year-old conscious male was slashed along the abdomen with an axe. He has a portion of small
intestines protruding through the laceration. You should...
Check for ABCs, then cover the protrusion with an occlusive dressing
Check for ABCs, then cover the protrusion with moist sterile dressing
Cover the protrusion with a moist sterile dressing, then check for ABCs
Check for ABCs, then with a gloved hand gently press the protrusion back into the opening to prevent
further contamination
Check for ABCs, then cover the protrusion with moist sterile dressing
We want to assess and treat for life threats first, so ensuring an open airway, breathing, and
circulation. Then we want to cover the evisceration with a moist sterile dressing to prevent further
contamination and drying of the organs.
You respond to a 31-year-old male who is refusing transport. He is conscious, alert, and oriented. He
wants to sign a patient refusal form, but there are no witnesses present. What should you do?
Have him sign the patient refusal form without a witness present
Leave and document why a patient refusal form could not be signed
Have the patient call a witness to come and sign the form
Transport him to the hospital since he does not have a witness
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Have him sign the patient refusal form without a witness present
The witness signature is not necessary for a patient to sign a refusal form.
You arrive on scene to a 69 year-old male complaining of chest pain and difficulty breathing. You
assess his ABCs and find no immediate life threats. What is the next best step?
Apply AED and analyze heart rhythm
Give nitroglycerin 0.4mg sublingual
Administer oxygen with nasal cannula at 3LPM
Give aspirin 324 mg chewable
Give aspirin 324 mg chewable
Since this patient has chest pain, the best step is to administer baby aspirin first, then follow local
protocols
Which TWO components make up cardiac output?
Heart rate
.
Preload
Afterload
Blood pressure
Stroke volume
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Ejection fraction
Heart rate
Stroke volume
Which of the following is a common side effect after administration of nitroglycerin?
Tachycardia
Headache
Hypertension
Nausea
Headache
Headache is a common side effect with nitroglycerin and may be felt within a few minutes after it is
given.
You respond to a 54-year-old male working at a construction site who was impaled by a metal rod in
his left hip. He is bleeding profusely and showing signs of hypovolemic shock. What is the next best
step?
Apply direct pressure and bulking dressing around the object and apply tourniquet around the thigh
Remove impaled object, apply direct pressure and rapid transport
Apply direct pressure and bulking dressing around the object and apply a tourniquet around the
abdomen
Apply direct pressure and bulking dressing around the object and rapid transport
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