Fisdap Paramedic Readiness Exams Study Recommendations 2023 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Fisdap Paramedic Readiness Exams Study Recommendations 2023 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Anatomical landmarks for endotracheal intubation - CORRECT ANSWERS -epiglottis -vallecula -larynx -vocal cords Physiological side effects from hyperventilation - CORRECT ANSWERS -hypocarbia causing respiratory alkalosis -relative hypocalcemia causes muscle cramping (carpopedal spasms) S/S of ARDS - CORRECT ANSWERS -tachypnea/SOB -tachycardia -productive cough with sputum -cyanosis of lips and nail beds -fatigue -crackles in lungs -fever -pleuritic chest pain -hypotension -altered mental status Successful endotracheal intubation techniques - CORRECT ANSWERS -video/optical laryngoscope -bougie introducer -cricoid pressure (BURP) -positioning Treating respiratory failure - CORRECT ANSWERS -airway/breathing management -PEEP -bronchodilators -PPV S/S of cholecystitis - CORRECT ANSWERS -RUQ abdominal pain (usually after eating) -irritation of the diaphragm with referred pain to the RIGHT shoulder -colicky pain (pain that stops abruptly) -right subcostal tenderness from muscle spasms -nausea/vomiting -Murphy's sign (tenderness under right costal margin) S/S of renal failure - CORRECT ANSWERS -hyperkalemia -anorexia -nausea/vomiting -metabolic acidosis -seizures -coma -ecchymoses -pale mucous membranes/anemia -pericarditis -jaundice -urine retention -hyper/hypotension -peripheral edema