NREMT Paramedic Exam questions with correct answers

Crenation CORRECT ANSWER Shrinking of a cell due to osmosis. Hemolysis CORRECT ANSWER Breaking of a cell. Atrophy (of a cell) CORRECT ANSWER Also involves the shrinking of a cell, but is not due to an osmotic force, and is usually due to tissue breakdown. Hypertrophy (of a cell) CORRECT ANSWER Enlarging or thickening of a cell. Class 1 research CORRECT ANSWER Most reliable and valid, it is the highest and best for citation, research and policy development is derived from prospective, controlled, randomized, double-blind studies. Class 2 research CORRECT ANSWER Biased, non-randomized, or retrospective studies with weaker evidence. Class 3 research CORRECT ANSWER Case studies, medical opinions, or consensus documents. Clinical research CORRECT ANSWER Focuses on improving pt outcomes. Evidence-based research CORRECT ANSWER Aims to improve medical practices. Descriptive statistics CORRECT ANS