Name: Score:
80 Multiple choice questions
Term 1 of 80
In order to treat a hyperkalemic patient the patient must be suspected of having hyperkalemia,
EKG findings consistent with hyprekalemia, and hemodynamic instability.
True
False
Term 2 of 80
All of the following are medical causes for a patient's behavior:
Dependent lividity of any degree
Rigor mortis
Massive trauma to the head, neck or chest with visible organ destruction
Severe headache, vision changes or RUQ pain may indicate pre‐eclapsia.
Body decomposition
Decapitation
Transection of thorax (hemicorpectomy)
Incineration
Hypoglycemia
Electrolytes
Excited Delirium
Head Injury
Intoxication
Hypoxia
Overdose
Post-Ictal State
,Term 3 of 80
A patient not on a legal psychiatric hold can be placed in an ER waiting room if their
respiratory rate is between:
5-10
20-30
10-20
10-23
Term 4 of 80
Cervical stabilization does not need to be considered for the victim of a drowning.
True
False
Term 5 of 80
Which of the following are conclusive signs of death?
A. Penetrating trauma to the head and/or neck and no evidence of spinal injury
B. Injuries where placement of the collar might compromise patient
assessment, airway management, ventilation and/or hemorrhage control
C. Patients in cardiac arrest
Body decomposition
Decapitation
Transection of thorax (hemicorpectomy)
Incineration
Dependent lividity of any degree
Rigor mortis
Massive trauma to the head, neck or chest with visible organ destruction
Hypoglycemia
Electrolytes
Excited Delirium
Head Injury
Intoxication
Hypoxia
Overdose
Post-Ictal State
,Term 6 of 80
How many proximal long bone fractures require transport to a Level 1 or 2 trauma center?
Two or more
<10 minutes
SPB > 90 mmHg
0.01 mg/kg IM
Term 7 of 80
What is the dose for D10 for adults?
5 gm Iv (50ml of 10% solution)
10 gm Iv (100ml of 10% solution)
50 gm Iv (500ml of 10% solution)
25 gm IV (250ml of 10% solution)
Term 8 of 80
Are faxed, copied or electronic versions of the DNR Identification/POLST legal and valid?
Yes
No
Term 9 of 80
According to the Rule of 9's, the head of a child accounts for how much of the body surface
area?
45%
18%
27%
36%
, Term 10 of 80
According to the Stroke/CVA protocol, which of the following need to be documented on a
patient with a suspected stroke or CVA?
Intrusion, including roof: greater than 12 inches occupant site; greater than 18 inches any
site;
Document:
1. Last known normal (onset)
2. Witness with phone number
name of the receiving facility and
receiving physician
copies of any available diagnostic tests
X-rays
medical records
copy of code status
DNR, POLST, or advanced directive paperwork as applicable
any isolation precaution information
the EMTALA
form prior to releasing the patient.
500 mL bolus; repeated up to 2000 mL
Term 11 of 80
Alcohol is commonly a cause of total unresponsiveness to pain.
True
False
Term 12 of 80
Adult dosage for narcan is?
2 to 4 mg with a max dose of 20 mg
.2 to 1 mg with a max dose of 5 mg
1 to 5 mg with a max dose of 15 mg
.4 to 2 mg with a max dose of 10 mg
80 Multiple choice questions
Term 1 of 80
In order to treat a hyperkalemic patient the patient must be suspected of having hyperkalemia,
EKG findings consistent with hyprekalemia, and hemodynamic instability.
True
False
Term 2 of 80
All of the following are medical causes for a patient's behavior:
Dependent lividity of any degree
Rigor mortis
Massive trauma to the head, neck or chest with visible organ destruction
Severe headache, vision changes or RUQ pain may indicate pre‐eclapsia.
Body decomposition
Decapitation
Transection of thorax (hemicorpectomy)
Incineration
Hypoglycemia
Electrolytes
Excited Delirium
Head Injury
Intoxication
Hypoxia
Overdose
Post-Ictal State
,Term 3 of 80
A patient not on a legal psychiatric hold can be placed in an ER waiting room if their
respiratory rate is between:
5-10
20-30
10-20
10-23
Term 4 of 80
Cervical stabilization does not need to be considered for the victim of a drowning.
True
False
Term 5 of 80
Which of the following are conclusive signs of death?
A. Penetrating trauma to the head and/or neck and no evidence of spinal injury
B. Injuries where placement of the collar might compromise patient
assessment, airway management, ventilation and/or hemorrhage control
C. Patients in cardiac arrest
Body decomposition
Decapitation
Transection of thorax (hemicorpectomy)
Incineration
Dependent lividity of any degree
Rigor mortis
Massive trauma to the head, neck or chest with visible organ destruction
Hypoglycemia
Electrolytes
Excited Delirium
Head Injury
Intoxication
Hypoxia
Overdose
Post-Ictal State
,Term 6 of 80
How many proximal long bone fractures require transport to a Level 1 or 2 trauma center?
Two or more
<10 minutes
SPB > 90 mmHg
0.01 mg/kg IM
Term 7 of 80
What is the dose for D10 for adults?
5 gm Iv (50ml of 10% solution)
10 gm Iv (100ml of 10% solution)
50 gm Iv (500ml of 10% solution)
25 gm IV (250ml of 10% solution)
Term 8 of 80
Are faxed, copied or electronic versions of the DNR Identification/POLST legal and valid?
Yes
No
Term 9 of 80
According to the Rule of 9's, the head of a child accounts for how much of the body surface
area?
45%
18%
27%
36%
, Term 10 of 80
According to the Stroke/CVA protocol, which of the following need to be documented on a
patient with a suspected stroke or CVA?
Intrusion, including roof: greater than 12 inches occupant site; greater than 18 inches any
site;
Document:
1. Last known normal (onset)
2. Witness with phone number
name of the receiving facility and
receiving physician
copies of any available diagnostic tests
X-rays
medical records
copy of code status
DNR, POLST, or advanced directive paperwork as applicable
any isolation precaution information
the EMTALA
form prior to releasing the patient.
500 mL bolus; repeated up to 2000 mL
Term 11 of 80
Alcohol is commonly a cause of total unresponsiveness to pain.
True
False
Term 12 of 80
Adult dosage for narcan is?
2 to 4 mg with a max dose of 20 mg
.2 to 1 mg with a max dose of 5 mg
1 to 5 mg with a max dose of 15 mg
.4 to 2 mg with a max dose of 10 mg
