Paramedic Final Exam Study Guide
Questions with 100% Correct Answers
Fluid level in body:
pH - ANSWERS7.35-7.45
Fluid level in body:
CO2 - ANSWERS35-45
Fluid level in body:
PO2 - ANSWERS95-100
Fluid level in body:
HCO3 - ANSWERS22-25 mE/L
K+ - ANSWERSPotassium
(Intracellular)
Na+ - ANSWERSSodium
(Extracellular)
Ca+ - ANSWERSCalcium
Cl- - ANSWERSChloride
Mg+ - ANSWERSMagnesium
Size of Needles for Injections:
Subcutaneous (SQ) - ANSWERS5/8 in
23-25g needle
Size of Needles for Injections:
Intramuscular (IM) - ANSWERS1-2 in
18-20g needle
Occasionally
, 14-18g is used
Angle of Injections:
Intramuscular (IM) - ANSWERS90 degree
Angle of Injections:
Subcutaneous (SQ) - ANSWERS45 degree
Angle of Injections:
Intradermal - ANSWERS15 degree
Terminating medical care without legal excuse or turning care over to less qualified
personnel, thereby injuring the patient - ANSWERSAbandonment
Abdominal Trauma:
Type of: - ANSWERSObvious bleeding
Pain
Rigidity/Distention
Evisceration
Rib fractures
Pelvic fractures
Abdominal Trauma:
Causes of: - ANSWERSBlunt penetrating trauma
Abdominal Trauma:
Signs and Symptoms: - ANSWERSUn-explained shock
Hypo-volemia
Distention rigidity pain
Abdominal Trauma:
Treatment: - ANSWERSHigh flow O2
Fluid replacement
Monitor
Penetrating trauma stabilize unless the object impairs life saving measures such as
CPR
With evisceration wrap with moist sterile dressing and DO NOT try to put them back in
Movement away from the midline - ANSWERSAbduction
Questions with 100% Correct Answers
Fluid level in body:
pH - ANSWERS7.35-7.45
Fluid level in body:
CO2 - ANSWERS35-45
Fluid level in body:
PO2 - ANSWERS95-100
Fluid level in body:
HCO3 - ANSWERS22-25 mE/L
K+ - ANSWERSPotassium
(Intracellular)
Na+ - ANSWERSSodium
(Extracellular)
Ca+ - ANSWERSCalcium
Cl- - ANSWERSChloride
Mg+ - ANSWERSMagnesium
Size of Needles for Injections:
Subcutaneous (SQ) - ANSWERS5/8 in
23-25g needle
Size of Needles for Injections:
Intramuscular (IM) - ANSWERS1-2 in
18-20g needle
Occasionally
, 14-18g is used
Angle of Injections:
Intramuscular (IM) - ANSWERS90 degree
Angle of Injections:
Subcutaneous (SQ) - ANSWERS45 degree
Angle of Injections:
Intradermal - ANSWERS15 degree
Terminating medical care without legal excuse or turning care over to less qualified
personnel, thereby injuring the patient - ANSWERSAbandonment
Abdominal Trauma:
Type of: - ANSWERSObvious bleeding
Pain
Rigidity/Distention
Evisceration
Rib fractures
Pelvic fractures
Abdominal Trauma:
Causes of: - ANSWERSBlunt penetrating trauma
Abdominal Trauma:
Signs and Symptoms: - ANSWERSUn-explained shock
Hypo-volemia
Distention rigidity pain
Abdominal Trauma:
Treatment: - ANSWERSHigh flow O2
Fluid replacement
Monitor
Penetrating trauma stabilize unless the object impairs life saving measures such as
CPR
With evisceration wrap with moist sterile dressing and DO NOT try to put them back in
Movement away from the midline - ANSWERSAbduction
