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1. The first use of helicopters for medical transport occured as a result of:
a. te development of organ donor programs
b. The Korean Conflict of 1950
c. Thre Prussian Seige of Paris
d. Enhanced responsbilities of State Law enforcement personnel |
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| b. The Korean Conflict of 1950 |
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2. The preferred qualifications oa a Critical Care Professional include:
a. Successfule completion of PHTLS/BTLS
b. a minimum of 1 year esperience in an ALS system
c. Enrollment in a CCEMTP course
d. A minimum of 3 years as an ALS supervisor |
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| b. A minimum of 1 year experience in an ALS system |
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3. Which of the following is not considered routine equipment on board a Critical Care Transport Unit?
a. IV infusion pumps
b. Portable ABG machine
c. Neonatal isolette
d. Central Venous Kit |
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4. Which of the following trauma patients s a candidate for Critical Care Transport?
a. 40-year old who has fallen from a height greater than 10 feet
b. 16 y.o. with partial and full thickness burns of arms, affecting 15% BSA
c. 33 y.o. with Revised Trauma Score of 12
d. 22 y.o. who has been ejected from a vehicle |
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| d. 22 y.o. who has been ejected from a vehicle |
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5. The law requiring that patients ar provided written information on the right to make medical decisions is the:
a. Patient Self Determination Act
b. Federal Advanced Directives Act
c. Living Will Statute
d. Treatment Refusal Act |
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| a. Patient Self Determine Act |
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6. Which of the following areas are often cited in litigation involving malpractice?
a. Failure to adequately monitor the patient's condition
b. Failure to adequately document findings
c. Failure to advise more highly trained individuals of abnormalities
d. all of the above |
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7. a common problem of specmen collection associated with the breakdown of RBCs and subsequent release of hemglobin is known as:
a. Hemoglobinuria
b. Hematocrit
c. Hemolysis
d. hemodialysis |
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8. Which of the following is NOT seen with a normal or increased hematocrit and hemoglobin?
a. dehydration
b. COPD
c. Anemia
d. Severe Diarrhea |
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9. a 16 y.o. female presents with the following signs and symptoms; nervousness, anxiety, dizziness, with numbness and tingling in the extremeties. The patient's ABG analysis shows the following values, based on these values, what condition would you expect? pH=7.50, PO2=100, PCO2=30, HCO3=24, BE= -1
a. Respiratory acidosis
b. respiratory alkalosis
c. Metabolic acidosis
d. Metabolic alkalosis |
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10. The primary intracellular cation important for repolarization of cardiac cells is:
a. Sodium
b. Potassium
c. Calcium
d. Magnesium |
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11. The urine output of an average adult should be:
a. 10-30 cc/hr
b. 20-50cc/hr
c. 30-70cc/hr
d. 40-90cc/hr |
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12. A____test is used to identify an organism, while a _____test is used to determine the best antibiotic to use against the organism.
a. Sensitivity; Guaiac
b. Prothrombin; culture
c. Thromboplastin; staining
d. Culture; sensitivity |
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13. Which of the following is CORECT with regard to shock?
a. a degenerative condition leading to death
b. a physiologic state of tachycardia and diaphoresis
c. General systemic response to inadequate tissue perfusion
d. Irreversible hypotension |
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| c. General systemic response to inadequate tissue perfusion |
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14. Which of the following will occur as a result of neurogenic shock?
a. Peripheral vasoconstriction
b. peripheral vasodilation
c. the absence of cardic stimulation
d. B and C |
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15. a 31 y.o. female is exeriencing analphylaxis. What is the CORRECT medication gicen to promote vasocinstriction, bronchdilation, and inhibit further release of biochemical mediators?
a. Decadron
b. Epinephrine
c. Solumedrol
d. Benadryl |
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16. Gram negative and gram positive bacteria have been implicated as as causitive facors of:
a. Sepsis
b. Dissiminated Intravascular Coagulation
c. Multisystem Organ Failure
d. Pancreatitus |
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17. Which of the following abnormal lab values is indicative of DIC?
a. serum glucose levels
b. Clotting tests
c. Liver function tests
d. Renal function tests |
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18. Which of the following statesment is CORRECT with regard to the proper infection control measures while caring for the tuberculosis patient?
a. the use of gloves only
b. the use of gloves and goggles
c. the use of micron filter and face mask
d. washing you hands after touching the patient |
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| c. use of micron filter face mask |
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