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Download FISDAP Medical exam -with 100% verified answers-2024-2025 .docx and more Exams Nursing in PDF only on Docsity! FISDAP Medical  exam -with 100% verified answers-2024-2025 Answers on the last pages 1. What is the effect of oral glucose? A. Lowers blood sugar B. Raises blood sugar C. Stimulates gluconeogenesis D. Increases the rate of digestion 2. A 14 year old male is hot, dry and complaining of nausea and vomiting after mowing the lawn. What should you suspect? A. Hypothermia B. Heat exhaustion C. Heat stroke D. Hyperemesis 3. What occurs during compression of the inferior vena cava? A. Preeclampsia B. Supine hypotensive syndrome C. Pregnancy induced hypertension D. Eclampsia 4. An unresponsive 32 year old female was pulled from a frozen lake after 3 minutes of submersion. Vital signs are BP 90/70, P 24, R 8. Why is it important to handle her gently while transporting? A. Any lung damage due to submersion is greatly reduced. B. She could go into shock. C. It prevents her from losing any limbs. D. She could convert into V-Fib or V-Tach rhythm. 5. A 56 year old male complains of chest pain after shoveling the driveway. He states that his pain was a 9/10, but it is now a 5/10 after rest and taking 2 of his nitroglycerin. Vital signs are BP 100/66, P 87, R 16. What should you do? A. Apply high-flow oxygen. B. Apply pulse oximetry. C. Obtain a second set of vital signs. D. Administer aspirin. 6. A 71 year old female is short of breath and has lower leg pain. She took 2 doses of her prescribed nitroglycerine and 324 mg aspirin 10 minutes ago. Vital signs are BP 160/90, P 88, R 24, SpO2 88%. What should you do? A. Administer a third dose of nitroglycerin. 18. A 76 year old female complains of chest pain on the right side directly above her 4th intercostal space. She states that she had a "hip replaced" a couple of weeks ago and that she is recovering well. What should you suspect? A. Pulmonary embolism B. Acute coronary syndrome C. Pnemothorax D. Myocardial infarction 19. A 22 year old intoxicated male responds to voice by moaning. You note vomit in his airway, what should you do? A. Insert a nasal airway. B. Suction the mouth. C. Manually stabilize c-spine. D. Turn the patient on his side. 20. What is the movement of drugs in the body as they are absorbed, distributed, metabolized, and excreted called? A. Pharmacodynamics B. Pharmacokinetics C. Biotransformation D. The mechanism of action Scenario: 21. A 32 year old female attempted to commit suicide by taking sleeping pills and cutting her wrists. She has dark red blood oozing from the wrist lacerations. Vital signs are BP 90/52, P 130 and weak, R 18. What type of bleeding and shock is she experiencing? A. Venous bleeding with hypovolemic shock. B. Arterial bleeding with hypovolemic shock. C. Capillary bleeding with cardiogenic shock. D. Venous bleeding with neurogenic shock. 22. What is a sign of an upper GI bleed? A. Dark black emesis B. Dry warm skin C. High blood pressure and dizziness D. Pain in the right shoulder 23. A 40 year old male was stung by a bee. His skin is pink and dry, his lung sounds are clear and he has equal chest rise. Vitals are BP 122/82, P 78, R 18, SpO2 98%. What should you do? A. Administer high-flow oxygen by non-rebreather mask. B. Assist with the administration of his EpiPen. C. Contact poison control. D. Perform a secondary assessment. 24. A 2 year old male is conscious after ingesting a small quantity of bleach. What should you suspect? A. Hot, dry skin and diarrhea B. Chemical burns around the mouth C. Dilated pupils and labored breathing D. Bright, red skin on child's extremities 25. A 25 year old female is stung by a bee. She complains of shortness of breath, hives and has audible wheezes. What should you do? A. Assist in the use of her metered dose inhaler. B. Obtain an oxygen saturation reading. C. Have family members confirm her bee allergy. D. Remove the stinger using a credit card. 26. What signs and symptoms should make you suspect a heroin overdose? A. Pinpoint pupils, coma, and respiratory depression B. Hypertension, tachycardia, and urinary retention C. Lacrimation, bradycardia, and hyperactivity D. Dilated pupils, coma, and hyperpnea 27. What can rough handling of a patient with severe hypothermia cause? A. Increased shivering B. Decreased respirations C. Ventricular fibrillation D. Ventricular tachycardia 28. A 23 year old male complains of neck stiffness and flu symptoms for the past few days. He also describes a high fever with a severe headache, dizziness and blurred vision. What should you suspect? A. Influenza B. Meningitis C. Migraine D. Hemorrhagic stroke 29. A 27 year old pregnant female is complaining of extreme bouts of thirst, nausea and urination. What should you suspect? A. Urinary tract infection B. Pre-eclampsia C. Early stage kidney failure D. Gestational diabetes 30. A 34 year old female complains of an open sore on her leg that will not go away. She says that she cut her leg while shaving in the shower at her local gym 2 weeks ago. Her doctor prescribed antibiotics, but nothing has changed. What should you suspect? A. Boils B. MRSA C. Varicose vein D. Necrotizing fasciitis 31. What risk factor may cause the development of an esophageal varice? A. Cirrhosis B. Gastritis C. Forceful vomiting D. Anticoagulation therapy 32. What abdominal complaint is MOST concerning? A. A sudden, tearing pain. B. A dull, gradual-onset pain. C. Pain that is relieved by rocking or movement. D. Pain that increase with eating. 33. What medical term describes wheals on the skin during an allergic reaction? A. Angioedema B. Myxedema C. Urticaria D. Pruritus 34. What gland joins the nervous system with the endocrine system? A. Hypothalamus B. Thymus C. Pituitary D. Pineal 35. You assisted a 46 year old female with her prescribed nitroglycerin. She is now light-headed and feels dizzy. What should you do? A. Contact medical control. B. Check her blood sugar. C. Perform a stroke assessment scale. D. Position her supine. 36. A 20 year old male complains of nausea and headache after working on his car in the garage. Vital signs are BP 130/90, P 76, R 16. What should you suspect? A. CO poisoning 49. A 58 year old unconscious male has a return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) after 10 minutes of CPR and 3 shocks from an AED. Vital signs are BP 90/60, P 54, R 4. What should you do? A. Assist his ventilations with a BVM. B. Remove the oral airway. C. Continue CPR. D. Discontinue interventions. 50. A 51 year old male with a history of COPD is having difficulty breathing. Vital signs are BP 136/74, R 22, P 100, SpO2 95%. What should you do? A. Withhold oxygen to avoid decreasing the hypoxic drive. B. Administer oxygen by nonrebreather mask. C. Apply high-flow oxygen by bag-valve mask. D. Apply low-flow oxygen by nasal cannula. 51. A 21 year old female was lost in the woods for several hours. The ambient temperature is 25 degrees Fahrenheit. She is lethargic and confused. The skin on her hands is waxy and white. What should you do? A. Apply heat packs on her neck, armpits, and groin. B. Place several heat packs on her legs and arms. C. Gently wrap the patient in several dry blankets. D. Vigorously rub the patient's extremities. 52. What is the most common communicable disease contracted by blood-borne pathogen exposure? A. AIDS B. Hepatitis A C. HIV D. Hepatitis B 53. A 22 year old female was recently involved in a sexual assault. She wants to take a shower, what should you do? A. Ask her to wait until she gets admitted to the hospital. B. Allow her to do so after she places her clothing in an evidence bag. C. Perform a thorough pelvic exam before letting her shower. D. Advise her to speak to a police officer before showering. 54. An 80 year old male is confused and in his apartment on a hot summer day. Vital signs are BP 80/P, P 132 and regular, R 40 and shallow, skin is hot and dry. What should you suspect? A. Hypoglycemia B. Dementia C. Heat exhaustion D. Heatstroke 55. What is a contraindication for the administration of nitroglycerin? A. Pain that radiates down the left arm B. Recent use of erectile dysfunction medication C. Blood pressure greater than 100 systolic D. Diastolic blood pressure less than 90 56. A 12 year old is complaining of an "itchy throat" and stomach cramping after sharing a sandwich at school. What should you suspect? A. Anaphlyaxis B. Food poisoning C. Allergic reaction D. Foreign body airway obstruction 57. What cardiac dysrhythmia will an AED defribrillate? A. Pulseless electrical activity B. Ventricular tachycardia C. Bradycardia D. Asystole 58. What are the names of the four valves in the heart? A. Left Atrial, Right Atrial, Septal, Ventricular B. Ventral, Caudal, Transverse, Lateral C. Mitral, Tricuspid, Pulmonic, Aortic D. Mitre, Trigeminal, Pulmonary, Aorta 59. A 67 year old female is undergoing dialysis treatment for renal failure. Which of her organs is compromised? A. Liver B. Lungs C. Kidneys D. Pancreas 60. An unresponsive 64 year old male has a stoma. He is supine and apneic. What should you do? A. Assist his ventilations with an adult bag-valve mask and cover the stoma. B. Apply a cervical collar and perform a jaw thrust maneuver. C. Place a pediatric sized BVM over the stoma and ventilate. D. Obtain a set of vital signs and apply an AED. 61. What chemical substance, released by a gland, controls processes in other glands or body systems? A. Hormone B. Glucocorticoid C. Catecholamine D. Steroid 62. Excessive urination is known by what medical term? A. Polyphagia B. Polyuria C. Polydipsia D. Glycosuria 63. Which of the following is NOT a communicable disease? A. HIV/AIDS B. Cancer C. Tuberculosis D. Hepatitis B 64. A 23 year old female has ingested an unknown poison. She is crying uncontrollably and begging you to save her life. What should you do? A. Contact medical direction and transport rapidly. B. Administer activated charcoal. C. Position patient to anticipate vomiting. D. Obtain a second set of vital signs while preparing to transport. 65. What is the most common complaint of patients with cardiac compromise? A. Hypertension C. "Are you sexually active?" D. "Is there any possibility you are pregnant?" 78. What is a hazardous, odorless gas resulting from incomplete combustion? A. Carbon dioxide B. Nitrogen C. Sarin D. Carbon monoxide 79. Which statement about suicide is correct? A. There is a high correlation between suicide and alcohol use. B. People who talk about suicide rarely act on it. C. All suicidal people are mentally ill. D. The suicide rate is lowest during holiday seasons. 80. What condition presents with a fruity, acetone-like odor on the breath? A. Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) B. Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic coma (HHNC) C. Hypoglycemia D. Hyperglycemia 81. A 21 year old male complains of dark colored urine. His eyes and nail beds have a yellow discoloration. He has general weakness and has upper right quadrant discomfort. What should you suspect? A. Hepatitis B. Pancreatitis C. Splenic injury D. Kidney failure 82. Which of the following is a contraindication for Nitroglycerin? A. Renal failure. B. Hypotension. C. MAO Inhibitors. D. Pulmonary hypertension. 83. A 43 year old male complains of a stiff neck, persistent cough, and fever for the past week. He states he has been in and out of homeless shelters for the past 5 months. What should you do? A. Put on eye protection and a surgical mask. B. Have the patient wear a HEPA mask. C. Apply oxygen by non-rebreather mask. D. Use gloves, gown, and HEPA mask. 84. What condition is NOT commonly associated with sickle cell anemia? A. Musculoskeletal pain B. Excessive bleeding C. Abdominal pain D. Renal disease 85. What is status epilepticus? A. When the patient sees an aura prior to a seizure B. A seizure affecting one area of the body C. Two or more continuous seizures D. A seizure that occurs during a fever 86. A 70 year old male complains of shortness of breath and has wheezing. Vitals signs are BP 126/90, P 74, R 22, SpO2 92%. What should you do? A. Assist his ventilations with a bag-valve mask. B. Apply oxygen by nasal cannula at 2 lpm. C. Apply oxygen by non-rebreather mask at 15 lpm. D. Administer albuterol 87. A 26 year old female is supine and only responding to voice with unintelligible gurgling noises. Her husband tells you she is an epileptic. She had a seizure during which he was able to gently assist her to the ground. What should you do? A. Apply a c-collar and place her on a long backboard. B. Load the patient on a stretcher and apply soft restraints. C. Roll the patient onto her side and suction the airway. D. Perform a thorough trauma assessment and patient history. 88. What type of drug abuse is characterized by the pateint "seeing" or "hearing" things that are not present? A. Volatile chemicals B. Downers C. Hallucinogens D. Uppers 89. You are transporting a 44 year old male complaining of chest pain when he becomes unconscious, pulseless, and stops breathing. What should you do? A. Contact another unit for help. B. Contact medical control for direction. C. Ask your partner to go with lights and siren to the hospital. D. Begin CPR and attach the AED. 90. What does the body use for fuel in diabetic ketoacidosis? A. Ketones B. Fats C. Acids D. Glucose 91. What statement is used to gain information about the "P" in OPQRST? A. What were you doing when the pain began? B. Do you have any past history of this complaint? C. Did the pain begin suddenly or gradually? D. Is there anything that worsens or relieves the pain? 92. A 56 year old male has intercostal retractions and is in the tripod position. Vital signs are BP 116/78, P 90, R 32. What should you do? A. Assist his ventilations. B. Administer oxygen by nasal cannula. C. Administer albuterol. D. Apply a non-rebreather mask at 15 lpm. 93. What is the phase after a generalized seizure called? A. Psychosis B. Translucent C. Aura D. Postictal 94. An 18 month infant is pulseless and apneic. What should you do? A. Two minutes of CPR B. Administer 2 rescue breaths C. Call medical control D. Defibrillate 95. When should you obtain a blood glucose level? A. Every patient B. For all adults over 65 C. Patients with an altered mental status D. When your local protocols dictate 96. A 30 year old female is having an asthma attack. She has taken several inhaler treatments without relief. Vital signs are P 160, R 40. What should you do? A. Administer 15 lpm oxygen via non-rebreather mask. B. Administer 6 lpm oxygen by nasal cannula. C. Assist her ventilations with a bag valve mask. D. Administer another dose of albuterol. 97. The ability of the heart to generate it's own muscle contractions is known as? A. Cardiac contractility B. Myocardial automaticity C. Involuntary muscle movement D. Spontaneous muscle contraction 98. An 18 year old male presents with symptoms of hypoglycemia. What criteria must be met for him to receive oral glucose? A. His blood glucose analysis must be between 70 and 95 mg/dL. B. He must have a prescription for oral glucose. C. He must be conscious, with a patent airway. 111. A 33 year old male has respirations of 22 per minute. How should you administer oxygen to him? A. Simple rebreather mask at 4 lpm. B. Non-rebreather mask at 15 lpm. C. Bag-valve mask at 8 lpm. D. Venturi mask at 8 lpm. 112. Which of the following is a common side effect of nitroglycerin? A. Bleeding B. Hypotension C. Bronchospasm D. Heartburn 113. Where are the first electrical impulses stimulating the heart located? A. Left atrium B. Myocardium C. Right atrium D. Aorta Valve 114. An apneic 79 year old female is found lying unconscious on the floor. Vital signs are P 45, R 0. What should you do? A. Manually immobilize her c-spine. B. Provide ventilations with a BVM. C. Check for a medical alert bracelet or card. D. Open the airway with a head-tilt chin-lift. 115. A 56 year old male complains of "squeezing" chest pain after doing yard work. He states the pain has subsided slightly with rest. What should you do? A. Assess his vital signs B. Administer oxygen C. Assist with his prescribed nitroglycerin D. Administer aspirin 116. Where does the electrical impulse in the heart begin? A. AV node B. SA node C. Bundle of His D. Purkinje fibers 117. After assisting your patient with the self-administration of their prescribed metered-dose inhaler medication, what should you do? A. Wait for the patient's condition to alleviate. B. Discontinue high-flow oxygenation of the patient. C. Ensure the medication belongs to the patient. D. Gather an additional set of vital signs. 118. A 60 year old female has a history of type 2 diabetes and complains of nausea and weakness. You notice a sharp, fruity odor on her breath. What should you suspect? A. Hypoglycemia B. Diabetic ketoacidosis C. Hyperglycemia D. Hyperglycemic hyperosmolar nonketotic syndrome 119. A 59 year old female missed her weekly renal dialysis appointment. She is feeling weak and unable to care for herself. What should you suspect? A. Fluid overload B. Polyuria C. Hypokalemia D. Anemia 120. A 57 year old male complains of chest pain. He is slightly pale, but warm and dry. He has a 20 year cardiac history and is taking metoprolol. Vital signs are BP 86/64, P 84, R 22. What should you do? A. Administer 324 mg aspirin. B. Assist him in taking nitroglycerin. C. Place him in the Trendelenburg position. D. Apply oxygen by non-rebreather mask. 121. A 14 year old male is recovered from a 30F pond after falling through the ice 10 minutes ago. How should he be moved to the ambulance? A. Gently on a backboard B. Dragging slowly by his torso C. Sliding him across the ice in a stokes basket D. Fireman's carry 122. An unrestrained 47 year old female is in cardiac arrest after car crash on the freeway. She has been pulseless for 20 minutes and CPR was withheld. What should you do? A. Look for signs of occult bleeding. B. Provide chest compressions for 2 minutes then apply the AED. C. Apply the AED and start CPR simultaneously. D. Start CPR and contact medical control to terminate efforts. 123. What is the normal rate of breathing for an adult? A. 12 to 20 breaths per minute. B. 22 to 26 breaths per minute. C. 28 to 36 breaths per minute. D. 6 to 10 breaths per minute. 124. A 19 year old male complains of sudden difficulty breathing on his right side after sneezing vigorously. He has diminished breath sounds on his right side. What should you suspect? A. Spontaneous pneumothorax B. Pericardial tamponade C. Pulmonary edema D. Traumatic asphyxia 125. Which structure contains the vocal cords? A. Sternum B. Pharynx C. Trachea D. Larynx 126. What is the normal range for blood sugar? A. 80 - 120 B. 60 - 70 C. 130 - 140 D. 200 - 300 127. A 42 year old male complain of hives and itching on his lower right leg immediately after mowing the lawn. Vital signs are BP 146/84, P 92, R 16. What should you suspect? A. Eczema B. Anaphylaxis C. Allergic reaction D. Insecticide poisoning 128. A 75 year old male describes sharp, tearing pain in his abdomen and back. Blood pressures are 114/ in his left arm 60/0 in his right arm. He is cool, pale and diaphoretic. What should you suspect? A. Simple pneumothorax B. Aortic dissection C. Pulmonary embolism D. Acute mycardial infarction 129. What treatment is NOT correct when caring for a patient with severe hypothermia? A. Remove wet clothing. B. Wrap in warm blankets. C. Provide high flow oxygen. D. Active rewarming. 130. What does a pulsating mass in the abdomen suggest? A. Ruptured ectopic pregnancy B. Abdominal aortic aneurysm C. Perforated ulcer D. Hernia 131. What are agonal respirations? 144. A 26 year old male underwent a recent surgery. He has fever, altered mental status, and decreased urine output. What should you suspect? A. Neurogenic shock B. Anaphylactic shock C. Septic shock D. Hypovolemic shock 145. How many times faster does heat loss occur during water immersion as compaired to air exposure? A. 50 B. 25 C. 2 D. 100 146. Which of the following capillary refill times is considered normal? A. 2 seconds B. 6 seconds C. 3 seconds D. 4 seconds 147. You have completed your initial assessment of a ten year old unresponsive medical patient. How should you start your focused assessment? A. A SAMPLE history from family members. B. A history of childhood illnesses from family members. C. A physical exam of head and chest. D. A rapid physical exam. 148. What condition can present with paranoia, delusions, and auditory hallucinations? A. Schizophrenia B. Organic brain syndrome C. Obsessive-compulsive disorder D. Bi-polar disorder 149. What does the "O" in the OPQRST mnemonic stand for? A. Observe B. Oral intake C. Occult injury D. Onset 150. What type of procedure does a patient with chronic renal failure undergo? A. Peritoneal hemolysis B. Renal dialysis C. Renal calculi D. Renal hemolysis 151. What environmental emergency is life-threatening? A. Chilblains B. Heat stroke C. Frostbite D. Heat exhaustion Scenario: 152. A 45 year old male has fallen down a flight of stairs. He is unresponsive and has diminished breath sounds bilaterally with subcutaneous emphysema around the base of his neck. What should you suspect? A. Fractured treachea B. Pneumothorax C. Flail chest D. Hemothorax 153. A 65 year old male complains of circumferential burns around his hands and wrists. His homecare nurse says that he burned himself while helping cook dinner that evening. What should you suspect? A. Psychosis B. Dementia C. Neglect D. Abuse 154. An 84 year old man is in cardiac arrest in the passenger seat of a vehicle following a single car crash. The driver tells you that his passenger had complained of chest pain prior to the car crash. What should you do? A. Contact the patient's personal physician. B. Treat the other patients while attempting to contact medical control. C. Establish an incident command post. D. Start CPR and call for additional ambulances. 155. A 6 year old male with sudden onset stridor and drooling is seated upright. His skin is hot and he is lethargic to respond. Vital signs are BP 80/54, P 140, RR 32. What should you do? A. Insert an oral thermometer. B. Transport supine and suction. C. Transport in fowler's position. D. Insert an oropharyngeal airway. 156. What is the name of the leaf shaped valve that prevents food from entering the trachea? A. Bronchi B. Pharynx C. Epiglottis D. Larynx 157. A 21 year old male was involved in a motor vehicle collision. He has a puncture wound to the neck that is actively bleeding. What should you apply? A. An occlusive dressing. B. A sterile bulky dressing. C. A gloved hand for direct pressure. D. A c-collar with sterile dressing underneath. 158. Why do patients with cardiac compromise have chest pain? A. The heart rate increases too rapidly. B. Blood supply is diminished to the lung tissue. C. There is not enough oxygen to the heart. D. The patient is working too hard to breathe. 159. A 22 year old female complains of body aches, severe headache and blurred vision. She admits to having large amounts of alcohol the night before. What diagnosis you should consider LAST? A. Meningitis B. Cerebral vascular accident C. Hangover D. Migraine headache 160. Which of the following MOST accurately defines an allergic reaction? A. An exaggerated immune system response to any substance. B. A release of erythrocytes in response to a foreign substance. C. Destruction of the immune system by an external substance. D. A direct negative effect on the body by an external substance. 161. A patient with AIDS vomited blood during transport. How should you disinfect your ambulance? A. Using universal precautions, spray a bleach-based cleaning solution and carefully wipe down the stretcher. B. Place the ambulance out of service until a full OSHA cleaning can be completed. C. Soak the mattress pad for 20 minutes in disinfectant, then let the mattress stand for 6 hours before use. D. Replace the mattress and throw out the sheets. 162. A 17 year old female has a tick embedded in her scalp. How should you remove the tick? A. Burn the tick with the head of a burnt match. B. Gently pull the tick straight out. C. Pop the tick with your fingernails, then pull it out. D. Pull the tick out with a twisting motion. 163. After your combative patient has been placed in restraints, what should you do? A. Perform a primary survey. 22. ANSWER: A 23. ANSWER: D 24. ANSWER: B 25. ANSWER: D 26. ANSWER: A 27. ANSWER: C 28. ANSWER: B 29. ANSWER: D 30. ANSWER: B 31. ANSWER: A 32. ANSWER: A Feedback: Tearing abdominal pain is a symptom of an abdominal aortic aneurysm, a life-threatening emergency. 33. ANSWER: C 34. ANSWER: A 35. ANSWER: D Feedback: Hypotension is a side effect of nitroglycerin. Positioning the patient supine will help cerebral profusion. 36. ANSWER: A 37. ANSWER: A 38. ANSWER: A 39. ANSWER: A 40. ANSWER: A 41. ANSWER: B 42. ANSWER: B 43. ANSWER: B 44. ANSWER: B 45. ANSWER: B Feedback: To protect an airway you should place the patient in the "recovery position." 46. ANSWER: A 47. ANSWER: A Feedback: Cool/cold skin temperature - the EMT-Basic should place the back of his/her hand between the clothing and the patient's abdomen to assess the general temperature of the patient. The patient experiencing a generalized cold emergency will present with cool abdominal skin temperature. 48. ANSWER: D 49. ANSWER: A 50. ANSWER: B 51. ANSWER: C Feedback: The patient's altered mental status suggests that she may be suffering from severe hypothermia. Active rewarming of severely hypothermic patients may induce ventricular fibrillation. Local cold injuries, such as the injury to this patient's hands, should be handled gently. 52. ANSWER: D 53. ANSWER: A 54. ANSWER: D 55. ANSWER: B 56. ANSWER: C 57. ANSWER: B 58. ANSWER: C 59. ANSWER: C 60. ANSWER: C Feedback: Stoma is an artificial opening used as an airway. They can create a unique challenge when ventilating a patient. You should place a smaller size mask over the opening and attempt to ventilate. These airways often become clogged with mucus. Prepare to suction as needed. 61. ANSWER: A 62. ANSWER: B 63. ANSWER: B 64. ANSWER: A 65. ANSWER: D Feedback: In addition to chest pain, patients often complain of difficulty breathing. In some patients the only symptom of cardiac compromise is shortness of breath. 66. ANSWER: D 67. ANSWER: A 68. ANSWER: A 69. ANSWER: A 70. ANSWER: A 71. ANSWER: C 106. ANSWER: C Feedback: Skin will be hot and dry with heatstroke. Clothing may damp because heat exhaustion often preceeds heat stroke however once heatstroke sets in, the victim may become unconscious with dilated pupils, and the skin will become hot and flushed. 107. ANSWER: B 108. ANSWER: B 109. ANSWER: A 110. ANSWER: C 111. ANSWER: B 112. ANSWER: B 113. ANSWER: C 114. ANSWER: B 115. ANSWER: D 116. ANSWER: B 117. ANSWER: D 118. ANSWER: B 119. ANSWER: A 120. ANSWER: A Feedback: NTG=systolic BP>100 121. ANSWER: A 122. ANSWER: D sympathetic nervous system is a division of the autonomic 123. ANSWER: A 124. ANSWER: A 125. ANSWER: D 126. ANSWER: A 127. ANSWER: C 128. ANSWER: B 129. ANSWER: D 130. ANSWER: B 131. ANSWER: B 132. ANSWER: C 133. ANSWER: D 134. ANSWER: D 135. ANSWER: B 136. ANSWER: A Feedback: The nervous system. 137. ANSWER: B 138. ANSWER: C 139. ANSWER: C 140. ANSWER: B 141. ANSWER: A Feedback: In some cases, hypothermia may protect the brain and body from hypoxic injury. Any hypothermic patient in cardiac arrest should receive resuscitative efforts and be transported for monitored active rewarming. 142. ANSWER: C 143. ANSWER: D 144. ANSWER: C 145. ANSWER: B 146. ANSWER: A 147. ANSWER: D 148. ANSWER: A 149. ANSWER: D 150. ANSWER: B 151. ANSWER: B 152. ANSWER: A 153. ANSWER: D 154. ANSWER: D 155. ANSWER: C 156. ANSWER: C 157. ANSWER: C Feedback: You should first apply a gloved hand to this wound to protect from further bleeding and a possible air embolus. You can apply pressure and maintain c-spine precautions simultaneously. 158. ANSWER: C