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A young man is found unresponsive by his girlfriend. Your assessment
reveals marked respiratory depression; a slow, weak pulse; and pinpoint
pupils. There are numerous medication bottles found in his home. Which
of the following has he most likely ingested?
A) Valium
B) Sudafed
C) Benadryl
D) Oxycodone
You are dispatched to a residence for a patient who has overdosed. You
immediately recognize the address as that of a patient with a known
psychiatric condition. Law enforcement is at the scene and has ensured
its safety. When you arrive and enter the residence, you find the patient,
a man in his mid-20s, sitting on the floor. He is conscious and appears
anxious. Which of the following questions should you ask the patient
first?
A) “How are you feeling right now?”
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B) “What medication did you take?”
C) “Did you attempt to kill yourself?”
D) “How long ago did this happen?”
An acute dystonic reaction is characterized by:
A) a sudden catatonic state that results from oversedation with drugs
such as Zyprexa and Mellaril.
B) intermittent explosive behavior after a person suddenly stops taking
medications for schizophrenia.
C) dry mouth, blurred vision, and cardiac dysrhythmias following
treatment with a neuroleptic drug.
D) muscle spasms of the neck, face, and back within a few days of
starting treatment with an antipsychotic drug.
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Which of the following scenarios is indicative of posttraumatic stress
disorder?
A) An advanced EMT student who has a morbid fear of needles
experiences a syncopal episode during IV skills practice during class.
B) A paramedic whose son was struck and killed by a car becomes
acutely anxious upon arriving at the scene of a motor-vehicle-versus-
pedestrian incident.
C) An elderly woman who is afraid of losing her independence becomes
agitated when being told that she is being admitted to a skilled nursing
care facility.
D) An experienced paramedic who had a nightmare regarding a case of
sudden infant death syndrome cries at the scene of a cardiac arrest
involving an infant.
The most important aspect in the care of a patient who is at risk for
suicide is:
A) identifying the patient's plan.
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B) never leaving the patient alone.
C) acknowledging the patient's feelings.
D) eliciting the help of family members.
A patient is very demanding and is trying to dictate the care that you
provide to him. This is characteristic of which type of personality?
A) Multiple
B) Antisocial
C) Histrionic
D) Depressed
A properly worn motorcycle helmet will:
not protect the cervical spine.
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A young man is found unresponsive by his girlfriend. Your assessment
reveals marked respiratory depression; a slow, weak pulse; and pinpoint
pupils. There are numerous medication bottles found in his home. Which
of the following has he most likely ingested?
A) Valium
B) Sudafed
C) Benadryl
D) Oxycodone
You are dispatched to a residence for a patient who has overdosed. You
immediately recognize the address as that of a patient with a known
psychiatric condition. Law enforcement is at the scene and has ensured
its safety. When you arrive and enter the residence, you find the patient,
a man in his mid-20s, sitting on the floor. He is conscious and appears
anxious. Which of the following questions should you ask the patient
first?
A) “How are you feeling right now?”
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B) “What medication did you take?”
C) “Did you attempt to kill yourself?”
D) “How long ago did this happen?”
An acute dystonic reaction is characterized by:
A) a sudden catatonic state that results from oversedation with drugs
such as Zyprexa and Mellaril.
B) intermittent explosive behavior after a person suddenly stops taking
medications for schizophrenia.
C) dry mouth, blurred vision, and cardiac dysrhythmias following
treatment with a neuroleptic drug.
D) muscle spasms of the neck, face, and back within a few days of
starting treatment with an antipsychotic drug.
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Which of the following scenarios is indicative of posttraumatic stress
disorder?
A) An advanced EMT student who has a morbid fear of needles
experiences a syncopal episode during IV skills practice during class.
B) A paramedic whose son was struck and killed by a car becomes
acutely anxious upon arriving at the scene of a motor-vehicle-versus-
pedestrian incident.
C) An elderly woman who is afraid of losing her independence becomes
agitated when being told that she is being admitted to a skilled nursing
care facility.
D) An experienced paramedic who had a nightmare regarding a case of
sudden infant death syndrome cries at the scene of a cardiac arrest
involving an infant.
The most important aspect in the care of a patient who is at risk for
suicide is:
A) identifying the patient's plan.
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B) never leaving the patient alone.
C) acknowledging the patient's feelings.
D) eliciting the help of family members.
A patient is very demanding and is trying to dictate the care that you
provide to him. This is characteristic of which type of personality?
A) Multiple
B) Antisocial
C) Histrionic
D) Depressed
A properly worn motorcycle helmet will:
not protect the cervical spine.
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