Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
If the ability to adequately ventilate the patient cannot be established, the patient must be... -
Correct Answer- transported to the nearest emergency department
Sexual assault victims under 13 should be transported to... - Correct Answer- sunrise
Sexual assault victims 13 to 18 should be transported to... - Correct Answer- sunrise or UMC
Sexual assault victims over 18 should be transported to... - Correct Answer- UMC
BVM is acceptable method of ventilation and managing air way if the pulse oximetry can be
maintained at... - Correct Answer- greater than or equal to 90%
Neuro disorders or signs of hypo perfusion/shock in the presence of abdominal pain my
indicate... - Correct Answer- an aneurysm
After each fluid bolus... - Correct Answer- repeat vital signs
In patients with abdominal/flank pain, nausea and vomiting, older than 35 years old... -
Correct Answer- consider cardiac origin and consider a 12 lead
Nitroglycerin is contraindicated in in any patient with... - Correct Answer- hypotension,
bradycardia, tachycardia in the absence of heart failure and evidence of a right ventricular
infarction
Perform a 12 lead on all patients 35 years old experiencing... (suspected acute coronary
syndrome) - Correct Answer- vague jaw/chest/abdominal discomfort
Always perform ___________ when administering Epi. - Correct Answer- ECG monitoring
, For patients with altered mentation/syncope give oral glucose for a blood sugar value... -
Correct Answer- less than 60
Dystonic reaction - Correct Answer- involuntary muscle movements or spasms typically of
the face, neck and upper extremities, typically adverse reaction to drug like haloperidol?
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A.
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E.
R. - Correct Answer- Stabilize the situation
Assess and acknowledge the crisis
Facilitate the id and activation of resources
Encourage the patient to use resources and take action is his best interest
Bradycardia causing symptoms is typically... - Correct Answer- less than 50 a minute
A common cause of bradycardia is... - Correct Answer- hypoxemia
Cover a burned area only with... - Correct Answer- dry sterile dressing
Adult burn patients should be transported to... - Correct Answer- UMC trauma center
Burn patients are prone to... - Correct Answer- hypothermia
What kind of burns must be transported to UMC burn center? - Correct Answer- 1.
second/third degree adult >20%
2. second/third degree cover >10% in patients under 10 or over 50
3. burns to face hands feet genitals perineum or joints
4. electrical or chemical burns
5. circumferential burns