Demo Test

1. A 73 year old female was in her backyard gardening when she collapsed to the ground. Her husband told 911 that "she is breathing very fast and will not talk to me." You arrive to find the woman lying on her side in the grass. She is breathing at 7 breaths per minute and her pulse is irregular and very thready. Her lungs also present with crackles upon auscultation As you are taking a blood pressure (88/66) the husband tells you that the woman has been having jaw pain and some weakness for approximately 3 days. What is the most likely cause of this woman's condition and how would you treat her?

Hypoperfusion, High flow O2, and transport in Fowler's position

Cardiac arrest, Treat for shock, and rapid transport

Cardiogenic shock, Assist ventilations, and transport

Septic shock, Transport in a position of comfort with high flow O2 via NRB

2. Checking the brachial pulse should be done where on the body?

The little finger side of the wrist

The anterior armpit

A line from the middle finger

The cubital fossa

3. After the baby's head has delivered you should?

Suction the mouth and nose then check if the cord is wrapped around the infant's neck

Suction the mouth and nose and wait for the mother to push the rest of the baby out

Support the head and gently pull the baby out

Put the mother on high flow O2 and prepare to deliver the rest of the infant.

4. You arrive on scene to find a female patient actively having contractions every 10-12 minutes apart. A visual inspection of the patient reveals no visible crowning. Which stage of labor would you consider this patient to be in?

1st stage of labor.

2nd stage of labor.

3rd stage of labor

4th stage of labor

5. Cellular respiration and cellular metabolism are best described as:

The exchange of respiratory gases between the systemic capillaries and the surrounding tissue beds

The use of oxygen and carbohydrates to produce energy and the creation of carbon dioxide and water by-products

The exchange of respiratory gases between the alveoli and the pulmonary capillary bed

The use of oxygen to create hemoglobin in the blood stream

6. All of the following are contraindications of oral glucose except:

Hypoglycemia

Nausea

Vomiting

Decreased level of consciousness

7. Which list includes only the "Five Rights" of medication administration?

Patient, medication, indication, dose, and time.

Medication, dose, time, route, and documentation.

Patient, medication, dose, route, and time.

Medication, dose, generic name, route, and documentation

8. What does the mnemonic OPQRST stand for?

Origin, pertinent past medical history, quantity of the discomfort, radiation, severity, and time

Origin; provocation, palliative, and positioning; quality of the discomfort; radiation; signs; and time

Onset, pertinent past medical history, quality of the discomfort, radiation, symptoms, and time

Onset; provocation, palliative, and positioning; quality of the discomfort; radiation; severity; and time

9. Meningitis is:

An infection of the zygote

Always contagious and proper PPE should be utilized

A degenerative disease of the feet

An inflammation of a membrane most often caused by viruses or bacteria

10. Upon making patient contact, you notice a large quantity of prescription bottles on the nightstand next to their bed. Which of the letters in the SAMPLE mnemonic is related to the observation?

A

P

L

E

Medical / Obstetrics / Gynecology,