Paramedic Exam 1 Questions and
Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 |
Correct & Verified
What is the primary function of the sinoatrial (SA) node in the heart?
✔✔ It initiates the electrical impulse that controls heart rate
What is the most reliable sign of poor perfusion in an adult trauma patient?
✔✔ Altered mental status
What is the proper technique for suctioning a patient’s airway?
✔✔ Insert the catheter without suction, apply suction while withdrawing
What is the first step in managing a patient with suspected hypoglycemia who is responsive?
✔✔ Administer oral glucose
What is the appropriate oxygen delivery method for a patient with adequate breathing and mild
hypoxia?
✔✔ Nasal cannula
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,What should you suspect in a patient with chest pain, hypotension, and distended neck veins
following trauma?
✔✔ Cardiac tamponade
What is the immediate concern for a patient who has inhaled smoke in a house fire?
✔✔ Airway compromise from inhalation injury
What is the purpose of a 12-lead ECG in prehospital care?
✔✔ To identify signs of myocardial ischemia or infarction
What is the first action when encountering a pulseless, apneic patient?
✔✔ Begin chest compressions
What is the best indicator of successful endotracheal tube placement?
✔✔ Continuous waveform capnography
What is the normal systolic blood pressure range for an adult?
2
,✔✔ 90 to 120 mmHg
What is the most important treatment for a patient in ventricular fibrillation?
✔✔ Defibrillation
What is the best position for a patient with signs of shock and no trauma?
✔✔ Supine with legs elevated
What is the Glasgow Coma Scale score for a patient who opens eyes to pain, speaks
incoherently, and withdraws from pain?
✔✔ 9
What is the priority action for a seizing patient actively convulsing for more than 5 minutes?
✔✔ Administer benzodiazepines
What is the most likely cause of a sudden onset of difficulty breathing and sharp chest pain after
long-distance travel?
✔✔ Pulmonary embolism
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, What is the immediate concern when a patient presents with severe facial trauma and snoring
respirations?
✔✔ Airway obstruction
What is the best way to evaluate mechanical effectiveness during CPR?
✔✔ Monitor ETCO₂ levels
What is the most important step after administering naloxone to a known opioid overdose?
✔✔ Support the airway and monitor for recurrent depression
What is the effect of beta-2 agonist medications like albuterol?
✔✔ Bronchodilation
What is a common side effect of nitroglycerin administration?
✔✔ Hypotension
What is the priority in managing a trauma patient with external bleeding and unstable vital signs?
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Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 |
Correct & Verified
What is the primary function of the sinoatrial (SA) node in the heart?
✔✔ It initiates the electrical impulse that controls heart rate
What is the most reliable sign of poor perfusion in an adult trauma patient?
✔✔ Altered mental status
What is the proper technique for suctioning a patient’s airway?
✔✔ Insert the catheter without suction, apply suction while withdrawing
What is the first step in managing a patient with suspected hypoglycemia who is responsive?
✔✔ Administer oral glucose
What is the appropriate oxygen delivery method for a patient with adequate breathing and mild
hypoxia?
✔✔ Nasal cannula
1
,What should you suspect in a patient with chest pain, hypotension, and distended neck veins
following trauma?
✔✔ Cardiac tamponade
What is the immediate concern for a patient who has inhaled smoke in a house fire?
✔✔ Airway compromise from inhalation injury
What is the purpose of a 12-lead ECG in prehospital care?
✔✔ To identify signs of myocardial ischemia or infarction
What is the first action when encountering a pulseless, apneic patient?
✔✔ Begin chest compressions
What is the best indicator of successful endotracheal tube placement?
✔✔ Continuous waveform capnography
What is the normal systolic blood pressure range for an adult?
2
,✔✔ 90 to 120 mmHg
What is the most important treatment for a patient in ventricular fibrillation?
✔✔ Defibrillation
What is the best position for a patient with signs of shock and no trauma?
✔✔ Supine with legs elevated
What is the Glasgow Coma Scale score for a patient who opens eyes to pain, speaks
incoherently, and withdraws from pain?
✔✔ 9
What is the priority action for a seizing patient actively convulsing for more than 5 minutes?
✔✔ Administer benzodiazepines
What is the most likely cause of a sudden onset of difficulty breathing and sharp chest pain after
long-distance travel?
✔✔ Pulmonary embolism
3
, What is the immediate concern when a patient presents with severe facial trauma and snoring
respirations?
✔✔ Airway obstruction
What is the best way to evaluate mechanical effectiveness during CPR?
✔✔ Monitor ETCO₂ levels
What is the most important step after administering naloxone to a known opioid overdose?
✔✔ Support the airway and monitor for recurrent depression
What is the effect of beta-2 agonist medications like albuterol?
✔✔ Bronchodilation
What is a common side effect of nitroglycerin administration?
✔✔ Hypotension
What is the priority in managing a trauma patient with external bleeding and unstable vital signs?
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