EMS 1022 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
100% VERIFIED
Organic brain syndrome is defined as: - ANSWER a dysfunction of the brain caused by
abnormal physical or physiological function.
Patients with type 2 diabetes usually control their disease with all of the following,
EXCEPT: - ANSWER supplemental insulin.
A drug is contraindicated for a patient when it: - ANSWER may cause harm or has no
positive effect.
The most basic functions of the body, such as breathing, blood pressure, and
swallowing, are controlled by the: - ANSWER Brain Stem
Treatment with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) would MOST likely be
contraindicated in which of the following situations? - ANSWER Shortness of breath and
a blood pressure of 76/56 mm Hg
Which of the following MOST accurately describes a focal-onset aware seizure? -
ANSWER A seizure that begins in one extremity
The term "pharmacology" is MOST accurately defined as: - ANSWER the study of drugs
and their actions on the body.
Injury to a hollow abdominal organ would MOST likely result in: - ANSWER leakage of
contents into the abdominal cavity.
Which of the following conditions is NOT categorized as a psychiatric condition? -
ANSWER Substance abuse
, When assessing a patient with a behavioral crisis, you should: - ANSWER be direct and
clearly state your intentions.
Atropine sulfate and pralidoxime chloride are antidotes for: - ANSWER nerve gas
agents.
Which of the following is the MOST rapidly acting medication administration route? -
ANSWER Intravenous (IV)
The medical term for a low blood glucose level is: - ANSWER hypoglycemia.
Signs of excited delirium include: - ANSWER diaphoresis, tachycardia, and
hallucinations.
A person who routinely misuses a substance and requires increasing amounts to
achieve the same effect is experiencing: - ANSWER tolerance
Ischemic heart disease is defined as: - ANSWER decreased blood flow to one or more
portions of the myocardium.
Which of the following statements regarding pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is
correct? - ANSWER PID can scar the fallopian tubes, which increases the risk of an
ectopic pregnancy.
In contrast to bleeding caused by external trauma to the vagina, bleeding caused by
conditions such as polyps or cancer: - ANSWER may be relatively painless.
In contrast to viral hepatitis, toxin-induced hepatitis - ANSWER is not a communicable
disease.
100% VERIFIED
Organic brain syndrome is defined as: - ANSWER a dysfunction of the brain caused by
abnormal physical or physiological function.
Patients with type 2 diabetes usually control their disease with all of the following,
EXCEPT: - ANSWER supplemental insulin.
A drug is contraindicated for a patient when it: - ANSWER may cause harm or has no
positive effect.
The most basic functions of the body, such as breathing, blood pressure, and
swallowing, are controlled by the: - ANSWER Brain Stem
Treatment with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) would MOST likely be
contraindicated in which of the following situations? - ANSWER Shortness of breath and
a blood pressure of 76/56 mm Hg
Which of the following MOST accurately describes a focal-onset aware seizure? -
ANSWER A seizure that begins in one extremity
The term "pharmacology" is MOST accurately defined as: - ANSWER the study of drugs
and their actions on the body.
Injury to a hollow abdominal organ would MOST likely result in: - ANSWER leakage of
contents into the abdominal cavity.
Which of the following conditions is NOT categorized as a psychiatric condition? -
ANSWER Substance abuse
, When assessing a patient with a behavioral crisis, you should: - ANSWER be direct and
clearly state your intentions.
Atropine sulfate and pralidoxime chloride are antidotes for: - ANSWER nerve gas
agents.
Which of the following is the MOST rapidly acting medication administration route? -
ANSWER Intravenous (IV)
The medical term for a low blood glucose level is: - ANSWER hypoglycemia.
Signs of excited delirium include: - ANSWER diaphoresis, tachycardia, and
hallucinations.
A person who routinely misuses a substance and requires increasing amounts to
achieve the same effect is experiencing: - ANSWER tolerance
Ischemic heart disease is defined as: - ANSWER decreased blood flow to one or more
portions of the myocardium.
Which of the following statements regarding pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is
correct? - ANSWER PID can scar the fallopian tubes, which increases the risk of an
ectopic pregnancy.
In contrast to bleeding caused by external trauma to the vagina, bleeding caused by
conditions such as polyps or cancer: - ANSWER may be relatively painless.
In contrast to viral hepatitis, toxin-induced hepatitis - ANSWER is not a communicable
disease.
