Which of the following may cause primary respiratory alkalosis? Correct Answer:
Fever
A quadriplegic male is experiencing difficulty breathing and
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is warm and his urine is dark, yellow and cloudy. Vital signs are BP 86/68, P-128,
R-24, temp 101.2 F (38degrees C). Which type of shock should you suspect?
Correct Answer: Septic
A 20-year-old male college student complains of acute onset of fever, headache,
vomiting, and malaise. He appears ill and has a petechial rash on his extremities.
What should you suspect? Correct Answer: Meningitis
A 20-year-old male complains of severe pain after a jellyfish sting. He has a red,
swollen ankle and foot. What should you do? Correct Answer: Wash the area and
administer an analgesic
The renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system is activated during shock in order to
cause which of the following? Correct Answer: Increase in preload, after load, and
reabsorption of sodium
An elderly COPD patient complains of difficulty in breathing upon exertion. She
has a 1-week history of productive cough. She has pursed lip breathing. She is
prescribed a bronchodilator as needed. Vital signs are BP 132/70, P-88, R-20 with
Rhonchi. What should you suspect? Correct Answer: Epiglottitis
An anxious 32-year-old female complains of chest pains with palpitations. She has
a history of Grave's disease. She reports she was seen in the ED earlier that day and
had a CT scan of her abdomen with IV contrast. She is diaphoretic and has a
temperature of 101.5 F (38.6 C). Vital signs are BP-100/62, P-156, R-30, BGL
133mg/dL. What should you administer? Correct Answer: Normal Saline
What statement is correct regarding responding to a suspected nerve agent
exposure? Correct Answer: Patients should be treated in a well-ventilated area
What reference is the MOST beneficial to obtain for a suspected stroke? Correct
Answer: Last Known Well
Which of the following statements is correct regarding radioactive materials?
Correct Answer: Simple clothing can stop beta particles from entering the body
What finding is unique to pericarditis? Correct Answer: Diffuse ST segment
elevation
A 21-year-old male complains of sharp chest pain and shortness of breath. The
symptoms started when he lifted a heavy object. Vital signs are BP-152/96, P-108,
R-24 and diminished on the left. What should you suspect? Correct Answer:
Spontaneous Pneumothorax
A 72-year-old female complains of a sudden onset of a burning sensation to the left
side of her forehead and blurred vision. She wants to follow up with her primary
care physician tomorrow. Vital signs are BP-150/70, P-80, R-16. What should you
do? Correct Answer: Encourage her to be transported by ambulance to the hospital
An anxious 61-year-old male complains of severe shortness of breath and localized
chest pain with blood-tinged sputum. His dyspnea started when he stood up from
watching television all day and increased in severity as he moved around. Vital
signs are BP-104/60, P-98 and irregular, R-26 and labored. What should you
suspect? Correct Answer: Pulmonary Embolism
Anaphylaxis is most commonly associated with which physiological event?
Correct Answer: Vasodilation
A confused 67-year-old male has vomited multiple times prior to EMS arrival. He
was involved in a car crash 48 hours prior. Bystanders state he became
increasingly confused and lost coordination since the crash. Vitals signs are BP150/88, P-72, R-18, BGL-92 mg/dL. What should you suspect? Correct Answer:
Subdural Hematoma
What condition causes paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea? Correct Answer: Leftsided heart failure
What is the initial treatment for a patient experiencing hyperosmolar
hyperglycemic state (HHS)? Correct Answer: Normal Saline
An 18-year-old male nearly drowned at a local lake after treading water for 25
minutes. He is shivering uncontrollably and complains of nausea and weakness.
Vital signs are BP-122/62, R-28, P-136, and his temperature is 93.2 F (34 C). What
should you suspect? Correct Answer: Mild hypothermia
A 45-year-old male complains of shortness of breath. He has a history of alcohol
abuse and presents with severe ascites. Vital signs are BP-142/78, P-104, R-24
with crackles. What should you suspect? Correct Answer: Liver Failure
A 22-year old male has recently undergone a surgical procedure to repair an injury
to thoracic vertebrae T1-T2. Assessment indicates the patient is alert and oriented,
bradycardic, hypotensive, and has warm, dry skin. Which type of shock is most
likely occurring? Correct Answer: Neurogenic
It is 0600 hours and you are treating a 63-year-old female with slurred speech,
facial droop, and altered mental status. At 0400 hours, her husband heard her go to
the bathroom. At 2300 hours they went to bed and everything was "fine." How
should you report the last time she was known normal? Correct Answer: 2300 hrs
Continuous positive airway pressure would be most beneficial in treating which of
the following patients? Correct Answer: A 22-year-old with severe asthma that is
unresponsive to albuterol treatments
A 27-year-old male is breathing fast and deep. He works at a preschool and
believes that the children plan to harm him. Which of the following statements is
the most helpful when treating this patient? Correct Answer: " I understand why
you are concerned. Please tell me more about why you feel this way."
A 15-year-old male complains of lower abdominal pain with nausea. He is in the
fetal position and states, "it hurts to walk." What should you suspect? Correct
Answer: Appendicitis
A 26-year-old male has abdominal pain. He is able to pinpoint exactly where it
hurts, experiences rebound tenderness on physical exam, and guards the affected
area. Which type of pain should you suspect? Correct Answer: Somatic
A 52-year-old male is suffering from acute chest pain after physical exercises. He
is pale, cool, and clammy. Vital signs are BP-88/40, P-110, R-22, SpO2 96%.
What should you do? Correct Answer: Acquire a 12-lead ECG
An elderly patient has COPD. What clinical finding should concern you the most?
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