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Patient Transport Medical Critical Care 1st Edition test bank, Exercises of Physical education

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A 79-year-old female with a history of pulmonary fibrosis. Due to chronic hypoxia, this patient will have an elevation in which lab value?

Multiple choice

White blood cells Platelets Hemoglobin None of these

  1. When considering the various components of blood, what is the transport medium for waste products?

Multiple choice

Hematocrit White blood cells Plasma Monocytes

  1. A patient who recently received percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) was placed on a GPIIb/IIIa inhibitor. Which drug would be in this classification?

Multiple choice

Aspirin Nitroglycerin Coumadin Reopro (abciximab)

  1. A unique component of aspirin is that it:

Multiple choice

Binds to the platelet for the life of that platelet. Inhibits platelet production. Promotes TXA₂ synthesis. Blocks ADP receptors.

  1. Coumadin acts against the synthesis of coagulation factors by stopping the activation of:

Multiple choice

Factor IXa

Antithrombin III Vitamin K Factor X

  1. The drug Xarelto (rivaroxaban), a direct oral anticoagulant, may be reversed using which medication?

Multiple choice

Tranexamic Acid (TXA) KCentra (PCC – prothrombin complex concentrate) Vitamin K Factor XII

  1. Von Willebrand disease results in a deficiency. Which clotting factor is involved?

Multiple choice

Factor VIII Von Willebrand factor Factor IX Factor Xa

  1. A patient involved in an MVC resulting in multisystem trauma has developed small vessel thrombi as well as increased bleeding from various wounds. To correct this issue, the patient must receive the following to correct the disorder? Multiple choice

Heparin Intravenous fluid resuscitation Tranexamic acid (TXA) Blood products, including fresh frozen plasma (FFP)

  1. Symptoms of blood loss may not occur until ______________ of blood volume is lost in healthy individuals.

Multiple choice

5% 20% 10% 22%

  1. A 26-year-old African-American female with a diagnosis of influenza has developed hypoxemia and chest pain. She admits to having a history of sickle cell disease. Based on her history and clinical presentation, the treatment should include: Multiple choice

Heparin, oxygen, and antibiotics Oxygen, pain control, intravenous hydration, and antiviral Blood transfusion, heparin, and antibiotics Nitroglycerin, blood transfusion, heparin

  1. Mr. Smith is a 67-year-old patient with a history of smoking and COPD. He lives in Aspen, Colorado. Recently, he has developed increasing shortness of breath and has now required supplemental oxygen therapy. A recent visit to his primary care physician for blood work showed polycythemia. Which immediate action can help reduce polycythemia?

Multiple choice

Relocate to an area of lower altitude Increase supplemental O Increase dosing of bronchodilators Reducing iron intake

  1. You are providing interfacility transport of a multi-system trauma patient. The accident occurred approximately 1 hour before your transport. The sending facility's hemoglobin study was 6g/dL. One O-negative packed red blood cell (PRBC) unit has been initiated. The patient has had an estimated blood loss of 2000ml from various wounds. Your service carries O-negative PRBCs. Based upon this information, your transport team should consider which of the following for the best outcome:

Multiple choice

Asking the sending facility for a type and cross- matched unit of PRBCs. Continue with the current unit of PRBCs and initiate rapid infusion of crystalloid fluid to maintain blood pressure Discontinue the current PRBC unit and start a new unit of PRBCs provided by your service. Continue the current unit of PRBCs, administer normal saline, and prepare to administer more O- negative PRBCs in transport.

  1. You are transporting a patient with a thoracic gunshot wound. There is massive blood loss, hypotension, and indications of impending cardiovascular arrest. Your transport team determines blood product administration is necessary for the patient. As

part of your treatment protocol, you should ensure which of the following is performed along with the blood administration: Multiple choice

Warming the blood and fluids Slowing begin the administration of the blood to ensure no blood reaction occurs Only administer one unit at a time to know which unit has caused the reaction if one occurs Provide blood administration in conjunction with lactated ringers to ensure volume expansion.

  1. Tranexamic acid (TXA) is a medication used in hemorrhagic emergencies, such as massive trauma. TXA acts of which part of the clotting cascade?

Multiple choice

It promotes the clotting of blood. It is a platelet agonist. Promotes fibrin development. It blocks the breakdown of fibrin.

  1. When considering administering blood or blood products, the transport team should assess the sending facility's laboratory results. However, treatment of the patient en route should be based solely upon:

Multiple choice

The sending facility’s orders for treatment The patient’s presentation (vital signs, level of consciousness, etc.) None of these The patient’s presentation and a clear understanding of the clotting cascade to determine which (if any) medications should be administered.

  1. What level must be checked before the administration of cryoprecipitate?

Multiple choice

Fibrinogen Factor Xa Factor VIII Von Willibrand factor

  1. It is essential to understand the typing of blood products, specifically the Rh factor. If a patient is Rh-negative, how should blood administration be considered (assuming O-type blood is being administered)? Multiple choice

They can receive Rh-negative blood. They can receive Rh-positive blood along with the administration of Rho(D) immune globulin. They cannot receive a transfusion of any type. Both a and b are correct

  1. Which blood product is ideal in acutely hemorrhaging patients?

Multiple choice

Fresh frozen plasma Packed red blood cells Whole blood Cryoprecipitate

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Questions

  1. Arterial baroreceptors are responsible for detecting abnormalities in ___________________. Multiple choice

potassium concentration. blood pressure. proprioception. heart rate.

  1. Patients with chronic kidney disease may have blood pressure abnormalities due to impaired pressure natriuresis. This dysfunction disrupts: Multiple choice

sodium and water excretion via the kidney. retention of sodium and excretion of water. protein elimination. erythropoietin secretion.

  1. You have been called to complete an interfacility transport of a 60 year-old female medical patient, post cardiac arrest. The patient is receiving norepinephrine for post resuscitation hypotension and has received 500ml of normal saline. Upon assessment, data reveals a blood pressure of 198/110 and heart rate of 135. You stop the infusion of the norepinephrine based upon your understanding that the hypertension in this patient is being caused due to: Multiple choice

fluid overload. increased systemic vascular resistance. increased cardiac output. both increased systemic vascular resistance and increased cardiac output.

  1. You are transporting a patient with acute hypertensive crisis and pulmonary edema. The patient has no allergies and has intact renal function. You have intravenous nitroglycerine and intravenous labetalol available. Which medication would be the correct medication for this patient’s condition? Multiple choice

Either medication Labetalol Nitroglycerine Neither medication is appropriate

  1. You are transporting a 40-year-old female following a head-on collision where she was the restrained driver. Her only injury is a grossly displaced fractured femur. She states she has no significant medical history but has been on a tapering dose of prednisone for four days for an acute allergic reaction she sustained. Her vital signs are pulse: 96, blood pressure: 168/96, respiratory rate: 21, pain: 8/10. Based upon your assessment, what could be the possible cause of the elevated blood pressure? Multiple choice

Pain Prednisone Sympathetic response Both a and b All the above

  1. You are called to the scene of a 76-year-old male patient with a history of hypertension, myocardial infarct, and atherosclerosis who presents with sharp, tearing chest pain. The patient has transient episodes of unconsciousness. The patient’s blood pressure is 186/102. Prior to your arrival (approximately 1 hour prior) the patient took one of his prescribed metoprolol. Based on this information, what drug should be given to control blood pressure? Multiple choice

Labetalol Tridal (nitroglycerine) Procardia Furosemide

  1. An 80-year-old female patient is to be transported to a higher level of care following episodes of increasing abdominal and mid to lower back pain. The sending facility has diagnosed the patient with an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). You carry O negative blood in your unit. You ask if the patient has been type and crossed, to which the answer is “no.” What actions should be taken? Multiple choice

Transport the patient without delay, administer uncrossmatched blood if the patient becomes unstable, consider permissive hypotension, and reverse any anticoagulation if possible. Wait for type and crossmatched blood, secure two large-bore IVs, maintain stable blood pressure, and sedate and intubate the patient.

Place the patient in a modified Trendelenburg position, secure two large-bore IVs, start vasopressors immediately to ensure stable blood pressure, and transport immediately. Provide rapid fluid boluses to maintain systolic pressures above 120mmHg, administer uncrossmatched blood, and place the patient in Trendelenburg.

  1. Permission hypotension should be considered with suspected abdominal aortic aneurysm Multiple choice

To decrease the patient’s level of consciousness and prevent agitation. Permissive hypotension should not be considered and is contraindicated. To prevent dislodgement of any clot that may have developed. None of these are correct.

  1. You are caring for patients in an emergency department after a natural disaster. A 62-year-old female comes in complaining of lower leg pain. She has been walking to the hospital after her home was destroyed. Upon assessment, you discover purple discoloration from about mid-calf down, no palpable pedal pulses, and the temperature of the extremities is cool to the touch. You report your findings to the provider. What do you anticipate for treatment? Multiple choice

Rapid bolus for hypotension Warming and rubbing the extremities Applying compression stockings Administer unfractionated heparin

  1. While transporting a patient, you discover that the patient is suspected of having a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) that the sending facility did not discover. The sending facility's diagnosis was acute hematuria with abdominal mass and weakness. The patient is otherwise healthy and active, works full-time as an arborist, and takes no regular medication. Based on Vichow’s Triad, what do you suspect is the cause of the DVT? Multiple choice

Trauma Cancer Age Environmental

  1. You respond to a 49-year-old male patient complaining of shortness of breath and mild chest pain. The patient's history is insignificant, but yesterday, the patient suffered a leg injury resulting in a large hematoma. Your assessment reveals a heart rate of 126, blood pressure of 130/78, respiratory rate of 31, and O2 saturation of 89%. Lung sounds are clear, heart sounds normal, and all pulses are present and regular. You suspect: Multiple choice

Pulmonary embolism Asthma Acute myocardial infarction Spontaneous pneumothorax

  1. For patients with pulmonary embolism, the treatments may include: Multiple choice

Tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) is given as a one-time bolus. Heparin given as a one-time bolus. Heparin bolus followed by a heparin drip. Surgical removal after the patient has been anticoagulated for more than 48 hours.

  1. A 20-year-old patient is experiencing high blood pressure. The social history reveals the use of methamphetamine use. Based upon your knowledge of the action of this drug, you recognize that the cause of the hypertension is due to: Multiple choice

Impaired renal excretion Increased cardiac output/ Decreased systemic vascular resistance Increased systemic vascular resistance Both B and D

  1. For patients with a hypertensive emergency, the treatment of choice should be: Multiple choice

Emergent and rapid reduction in blood pressure. No more than 5% reduction in the first hour.

10%-20% reduction of the mean arterial pressure in the first hour. 5%-15% reduction of the mean arterial pressure in the first hour.

  1. A patient with an acute myocardial infarction has a blood pressure of 190/112. To manage this blood pressure, a targeted pressure of _______________ should be achieved. Multiple choice

Less than 140/ No less than 140/ Less than 120/ Should not be decreased to maintain perfusion

  1. Which of the following patients are at risk of developing aortic dissections? Multiple choice

Connective tissue disorders, such as Marfan syndrome Asthma Renal insufficiency Cancer

  1. Your motor vehicle injury patient begins to complain of a tearing sensation in their chest. You reassess them and find a change in the blood pressure and recheck it on the other arm. This reveals a variation from one side to the other. There is also a diastolic murmur noted. You suspect the patient has developed: Multiple choice

Pulmonary embolism Aortic aneurysm Acute myocardial infarction Aortic dissection

  1. The most common location for aortic aneurysm is: Multiple choice

Thoracic aorta Femoral bifurcation Supra-renal abdominal aorta Infra-renal abdominal aorta

  1. Patients that have leg cramping while exercising or during activities require walking or standing but have relief with rest can be described as having: Multiple choice

Intermittent claudication Venous embolism Venous insufficiency Aortic aneurysm

  1. Common locations for the development of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) are in the areas of the: Multiple choice

Femoral bifurcation Upper extremities, especially in the location of the joints Lower extremities, below the knees Occur in all locations of the body with no specific predominance.

  1. Considering the Virchow’s triad, patients that are chronically immobile are predisposed to developing DVTs due to: Multiple choice

Damaged vessel wall Blood flow turbulence Hypercoagulability None of these

  1. Patients that develop DVTs are at the highest risk of which complication? Multiple choice

Stroke Acute myocardial infarction Peripheral vascular disease Pulmonary embolism

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Questions

  1. To protect the organ from damage due to traumatic forces, the __________________ surrounds the kidneys to provide this protection. Multiple choice

Renal cortex Renal capsule Perirenal fat Renal corpuscles Both b and c

  1. Most filtration within the kidney occurs within the Multiple choice

Renal cortex Renal capsule Renal pelvis Renal medulla

  1. The kidneys are heavily dependent on cardiac output. The kidneys receive approximately __________ of cardiac output. Multiple choice

10-14% 40-45% 30-35% 20-25%

  1. Sympathetic nervous system responses cause vasoconstriction or vasodilation in which part of renal blood flow? Multiple choice

Afferent arterioles Intrarenal arterioles Renal capillary bed None of these

  1. Damage to the distal tubule will inhibit the excretion or reabsorption of

Multiple choice

Water Sodium Potassium Sodium bicarbonate

  1. You are caring for a patient with an acute kidney injury. Upon assessing his laboratory values, you note that the glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is 15%. Based upon this data, you determine that the patient has: Multiple choice

Sufficient filtration through the glomeruli of the nephron. Insufficient filtration through the glomeruli of the nephron. Insufficient blood flow through the afferent arterioles A damaged loop of Henle.

  1. Poor glomerular filtration rate can result in Multiple choice

Excess ions Excess fluid accumulation Increased levels of metabolic wastes All are correct None are correct

  1. You are transporting a patient that recently suffered from a lethal arrythmia but was successfully resuscitated. Current labs show a glomerular filtration rate (GFR) of 11%. Upon review of the patient’s history, there has been a continued and steady decline in the GFR. Based upon this assessment, you determine that the lethal arrythmia may have been caused by: Multiple choice

Excess fluid retention Hyponatremia Hydronephrosis hyperkalemia

  1. Decreased blood flow to the kidneys will cause stimulation of Multiple choice

Parasympathetic nervous system

Parathyroid glands The renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) The secretion of erythropoietin

  1. The stimulation of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) will cause the kidneys to Multiple choice

Retain sodium Excrete sodium Excrete erythropoietin Excrete water

  1. An increase in angiotensin II type 1 (AT1) will cause what changes to increase hemodynamic stability. Multiple choice

An increase in heart rate and cardiac output Secretion of aldosterone Vasoconstriction Reabsorption of sodium and excretion of potassium

  1. Patients that have renal failure will also have a reduction in the production of which of the following hormones? Multiple choice

Erythropoietin Thyroxine Follicle stimulating hormone Anti-diuretic hormone

  1. You are transporting a patient with COPD. They have had an increase in symptoms for the past two weeks including a reduced O2 saturation level. Upon examination of the patient’s lab values, you would expect to see what abnormality? Multiple choice

Decreased red blood cells Decreased hemoglobin Decreased creatinine Increased red blood cells

  1. Your patient is in the Emergency Department following a traumatic injury resulting in multiple units of blood and blood products to be transfused. The sending facility is transferring the patient to a higher level of care. Upon review of the patient’s labs, you note a drastic decline in the glomerular filtration rate (GFR), and elevation in the blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine

levels, as well as oliguria (no urine output since the placement of the foley). Based on your assessment, you determine which following condition have occurred? Multiple choice

Prerenal chronic renal failure Prerenal acute renal failure Intrarenal chronic renal failure Postrenal acute renal failure

  1. Patients that are in prerenal acute renal failure resulting from cardiogenic shock may require what medication class to correct the problem? Multiple choice

Packed red blood cells Plasma Lactated Ringers Inotropic support

  1. Patients that have had poorly controlled diabetes mellitus are predisposed to developing renal failure. Which type of renal failure do these patients develop? Multiple choice

Post renal failure Intrarenal failure Prerenal failure Diabetics are not prone to renal failure.

  1. Patients with a high BUN/Creatinine ratio indicate which type of renal failure? Multiple choice

Intrarenal failure Prerenal failure Postrenal failure BUN/Creatinine ratios do not indicate the renal failure cause

  1. Your patient is presumed to have developed sepsis. They have been intubated due to poor oxygenation and decreased mentation. What is the priority for this patient to prevent acute renal failure? Multiple choice

Provide 100% FiO

Allow permissive hypotension to avoid fluid volume overload. Initiate vasoactive agents to maintain adequate cardiac output and systemic vascular resistance. Initiate low dose diuretics.

  1. Acute renal failure that is not addressed will cause permanent renal damage and failure. This can be prevented through early intervention. In the case of intrarenal failure from nephrotoxic agents, the provider must Multiple choice

Stop the nephrotoxic agent. Provide supportive care to improve renal clearance. Initiate renal replacement therapy (RRT) Provide all three. Continue to monitor the patient for the development of chronic renal failure.

  1. Patients with early chronic renal failure may exhibit: Multiple choice

Elevated glomerular filtration rate Hypotension Metabolic alkalosis Hypokalemia

  1. Renal failure patients may have acid/base disturbances due to poor ion management. As a result, patients that develop metabolic acidosis may exhibit which of the following symptoms? Multiple choice

Cheyne-Stokes Respirations Apnea Kussmaul respirations Elevated ETCO2 levels

  1. During your assessment of an acute renal failure patient that is intubated, and the ventilator is set to SIMV, you note the patient’s respiratory effort is double the set rate. The ETCO2 reading is 27. Based upon your knowledge this increased in respiratory effort and decreased ETCO2 would indicate that the patient has developed. Multiple choice

Respiratory alkalosis

Hypercapnia Hypocapnia Metabolic alkalosis

  1. The administration of insulin and dextrose in the presence of hyperkalemia is to Multiple choice

Activate the sodium-potassium pump, leading to an influx of potassium back into the cells. Activate the sodium-potassium pump, leading to an influx of sodium back into the cells. The dextrose neutralizes the potassium and allows it to be excreted in stool. Potassium adhering to the dextrose molecule to be exhaled.

  1. Your patient with renal failure has developed pulmonary edema with increasing oxygen demand. What is the best course of action to stabilize your patient until renal dialysis can occur? Multiple choice

Administer furosemide to encourage excretion of excess fluid. Administer albuterol. Provide positive pressure ventilation. Insert a foley catheter and stop any fluid administration.

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Questions

  1. The greatest number of individuals with untreated depression among low to middle income are among the Multiple choice

Homeless population Teenage population Middle aged population Elderly population

  1. Depression is a serious mood disorder marked by Multiple choice

Anxiety and poor coping. Persistent sadness that inhibits daily activity. Sadness associated with irrational response to stimuli. Occasional delusions brought on by anxiety.

  1. The most common form of antidepressants are Multiple choice

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) Tricyclics Tetracyclics Monoamine oxide inhibitors (MAOI)

  1. Patients that suffer from untreated depression are often prone to Multiple choice

Poor health outcomes. Negative feelings toward healthcare. Are more difficult to work with. Require increased compassion and empathy. All of the above

  1. While transporting a patient with exacerbation of congestive heart failure and depression will be prone to

Multiple choice

acknowledging non-compliance due to their depression discuss options to avoid future exacerbations. be less forthcoming about non-compliant behavior. discuss health concerns regarding heart failure and not depression.

  1. You are transporting a patient that has signs and symptoms of anxiety. Evaluation of the patient’s medical history shows a recent diagnosis of acute bronchitis. Several medications were prescribed including albuterol MDI, guaifenesin/pseudoephedrine, and Z-pack. Based upon your evaluation you determine: Multiple choice

the patient should be taken in for a psychiatric evaluation. the patient may be experiencing side effects of medication. a dose of benzodiazepines should be given. these symptoms should be ignored as they will need to be addressed by a medical doctor.

  1. For patients diagnosed with bulimia, the acute development of _______________ will be the greatest concern. Multiple choice

reflux dehydration electrolyte imbalances b and c

  1. What system activation drives addictive behaviors? Multiple choice

epinephrine pathway norepinephrine pathway dopaminergic pathway adrenergic pathway

  1. When caring for patients with substance abuse and possible toxicity, to focus in on symptoms to prepare for, would be to determine Multiple choice

the drug(s) that is (are) being abused. the length of time the individual has been abusing drugs. the HIV status of the individual. if the patient has been to rehabilitation recently.

  1. When preparing for the transport of patients intoxicated on drugs, the crew must first consider Multiple choice

airway management. the closest most appropriate facility. crew and patient safety. administering substance antagonist.

  1. When transporting patients diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), to make the patient feel more at ease, it is important to determine Multiple choice

what PTSD triggers the patient has. what medication the patient uses. through interviewing the patient, exactly what happened to cause the PTSD. None of these are correct.

  1. When caring for children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, you must utilize what techniques when the child is fidgeting and picking at equipment and items?

Multiple choice

Set boundaries with a stern voice. Maintain safety by moving equipment out of reach. Ask the child to focus on not touching equipment. Calmly provide a distraction for the child.

  1. You are transporting an autistic patient. This patient present a specific challenge due to non-verbal status. To help provide a safe, calm environment what should you consider? Multiple choice

Allowing the parent or caregiver to accompany the patient. Provide sedation to lessen risk of aggressive behavior.

Place ear plug or ear protection on the patient. Do not communicate with the patient as noises are irritating to them.

  1. Patients with Downs Syndrome may have what following characteristics or treatment requirement? Multiple choice

Low pain tolerance High pain tolerance and should be treated when there is evidence of a painful condition. Few co-morbidities Do not require parent or caregiver accompaniment to lessen anxiety.

  1. You are transporting a patient who has abnormal repetitive body movements, delusions, and difficulty organizing speech (flight of ideas). Based upon your assessment you should Multiple choice

continue to treat the patient as you would any patient with a specific injury or illness. not anticipate any unpredictable behaviors. avoid restraining these patients be vigilant in observing any changes in mood or behaviors as this can predict unsafe behaviors.

  1. Your patient is hyperthermic, tachycardic, hypertensive, and aggressive. It was reported to you by bystanders that the patient recently used cocaine to excess. Secondary to crew and patient safety, your focus should be on which of the following measures? Multiple choice

Administer sedatives as necessary, some doses may be high due to hypermetabolic state. Provide airway intervention as necessary as well as temperature management. EtCO2 monitoring is considered the gold standard when administering sedatives. Monitor for cardiovascular collapse. All are correct.

  1. Patients that have developed hyperactive delirium syndrome (HDS) should be Multiple choice

transported by ground and fully restrained. transported intubated to ensure crew and patient safety. require no special consideration outside of the existing medical condition. do not require sodium bicarb administration

  1. After the administration of naloxone for an opioid overdose, which of the following are necessary EXCEPT: Multiple choice

addressing the airway, breathing and circulation concerns before administering naloxone. monitoring for re-sedation due to longer half-life of the opioid following naloxone administration. continue to re-dose naloxone until the patient is fully awake. Ensuring a secure airway is in place.

  1. Drug overdose on methadone can cause which of the following cardiac side effect? Multiple choice

QT prolongation Atrial fibrillation Tachycardia Torsades de pointes

  1. You have responded to a patient that has attempted suicide by taking a large amount of ibuprofen. Fortunately, the patient vomited a large quantity of pills and based upon the amount seen it appears most have been expelled. The patient expresses remorse for the action and asks to sign against medical advice and to not be transported to the hospital. What is your next action? Multiple choice

Involve law enforcement to have the patient placed under protective custody and transport to be evaluated. Grant the patients request as they have the right to refuse. Restrain the patient immediately and transport. Permit law enforcement to transport the patient to the hospital.

  1. Trauma informed care involves all healthcare providers involved in a patient's care. Which of the following are aspects of this care EXCEPT: Multiple choice

Providing a welcoming environment free of judgement. Respecting the patient’s rights and permitting them to maintain a sense of control. Build trust through clear communications of task, being consistent and setting boundaries. Restricting a patient to communicate or having staff communicate with family or loved one

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  1. Patients that have acquired the Human Immunodeficiency virus (HIV) are assessed for severity and stage include: Multiple choice

CD4+T cell count Time of HIV positive status Physical exam findings Both a and b none of these

  1. You are caring for an HIV positive patient. Recently, the patient has been experiencing a chronic sore throat with a white coating on the tongue and upper pharynx. Based upon this assessment criteria, you suspect the patient has developed: Multiple choice

the final stage of HIV which is AIDS. simple strep throat and will require an antibiotic periodontal disease chronic HIV infection

  1. Of greatest concern when transporting an HIV positive patient is to Multiple choice

determine if the patient is immunocompromised. inquire how the virus was contracted. determine what medications the patient takes. determine if the patient is compliant with treatment.

  1. SARS-CoV-2 infections increased mortality in that the disease triggered Multiple choice

hypotension from dramatic decrease in inflammatory cytokines. hypertension due to inflammatory markers.

dysregulated immune response or cytokine release syndrome. bronchial constriction due to poor inflammatory response.

  1. For patients that are positive for SARS-CoV-2 and have been intubated, the best way to monitor for risks of hemodynamic collapse is by Multiple choice

monitoring EtCO2 ECG monitoring intake and output measures temperature

  1. When transporting a patient with multisystem inflammatory syndrome (MIS) which of the following interventions may be required Multiple choice

prophylactic anticoagulant infusion invasive hemodynamic monitoring corticosteroid infusion vasopressors all of these b, c, and d

  1. The greatest risk of mortality from anaphylaxis is due to Multiple choice

bee stings, food poisoning medications pollen

  1. You are transporting a 16-year-old male that was stung by a bee. Prior history shows allergy to bee stings. The patient is currently experiencing an anaphylactic reaction to the bee stings. You notice that the patient’s tongue begins to protrude from the mouth along with stridor. What is your next course of action? Multiple choice

Increase O2 delivery via non-rebreather mask. Intubate the patient. Perform surgical or needle cricothyrotomy.