NAS MCQ PT.4

Question 1

Which is the longest stage of labour

Answer 1

stage 1

Question 2

how many classifications of haemorrhage are there

Answer 2

4

Question 3

the purpose of a defibrillatory shock is to

Answer 3

stop all electrical activity in the heart

Question 4

the first shock should be given to a patient of an unwitnessed cardiac arrest

Answer 4

after 2 minutes of CPR

Question 5

How is an OPA sized

Answer 5

corner of the mouth to tip of the earlobe

Question 6

emphysema is caused by

Answer 6

chronic destruction of the alveolar walls

Question 7

a classic presentation of chronic bronchitis is

Answer 7

sputum production most days for 3 or more months a year, for 2 years or more

Question 8

rales or crackles when heard during auscultation is a sign of

Answer 8

pulmonary oedema

Question 9

what is an illness caused y increased reactivity of the trachea, bronchi and bronchioles

Answer 9

asthma

Question 10

how would skin present on a patient in haemorrhagic shock

Answer 10

cool and clammy

Question 11

the concept of getting a trauma patient to definitive care in a timely manner is known as

Answer 11

golden hour

Question 12

the function of a bandage is to

Answer 12

hold a dressing securely in place

Question 13

when should a PCR be filled out

Answer 13

as soon as practically possible

Question 14

when is the best time to fill in the PCR

Answer 14

as soon as possible after you handed over care of the patient

Question 15

a critical incident stress debriefing should be conducted no longer than ___ hours following an incident

Answer 15

72hrs

Question 16

the forward incident officer at a major emergency operates at which level

Answer 16

operational

Question 17

handling, storage and forensic arrangements regarding the dead at a major emergency is the responsibility of

Answer 17

garda

Question 18

during triage sieve, a cap refill >2 seconds indicates a category of

Answer 18

immediate

Question 19

treatment of casualties at a major emergency within the danger area should be….

Answer 19

limited to the minimum required to stabilize the patient

Question 20

triage sieve is performed

Answer 20

where the casualties are found

Question 21

in a triage a yellow card represents

Answer 21

urgent

Question 22

the person in charge of the health service activities at a major emergency is called the

Answer 22

ambulance incident officer

Question 23

what is a key advantage of radio communications over the telephone

Answer 23

instant communications with many users

Question 24

an example of a pro word is

Answer 24

over

Question 25

in radio communications VHF stands for

Answer 25

very high frequency

Question 26

in the phonetic alphabet the letter "I" is denoted by

Answer 26

india

Question 27

radio communications over short range is typically done using

Answer 27

VHF

Question 28

the letter C in ASHICE stands for

Answer 28

clinical impression

Question 29

following dispatch to the scene of civil disorder an ambulance crew should

Answer 29

report to the rendezvous point

Question 30

essential components of disaster management are

Answer 30

command, triage, transportation

Question 31

if a disaster plan is to be effective, it is critical that it be

Answer 31

rehearsed

Question 32

the word triage means

Answer 32

sort

Question 33

on a HAZCHEM label where is the company logo

Answer 33

bottom right

Question 34

under the ADR hazard warning code, a truck carrying multiple chemical loads will display

Answer 34

a blank orange plate

Question 35

the letter E on a HAZCHEM code indicates

Answer 35

consider evacuation

Question 36

the figure X on a HAZCHEM label is listed as part of the

Answer 36

emergency action code (EAC)

Question 37

when attending an incident involving hazardous material the ambulance should be parked

Answer 37

upwind

Question 38

what is contained in the bottom section of the ADR plate

Answer 38

UN number

Question 39

How many digits are there in a UN number

Answer 39

4

Question 40

when leaving the scene of an incident with a patient, the mandatory radio call required is

Answer 40

depart scene

Question 41

when dispatched to an incident the mandatory radio call required is

Answer 41

mobile to scene

Question 42

a factor that may lead to poor radio transmission

Answer 42

high surrounding buildings

Question 43

a major emergency where the infrastructure surrounding the site is destroyed is known as

Answer 43

compound

Question 44

a major emergency where the infrastructure remains intact is known as

Answer 44

simple

Question 45

a radio short hand that conveys a longer message or word is known as a

Answer 45

pro-word

Question 46

the type of stress that follows soon after a critical incident is known as

Answer 46

acute

Question 47

when functioning at a crime scene, it is most important for the paramedic to

Answer 47

use caution and do not disturb the scene unnecessarily

Question 48

when a doctor contacts the control centre to arrange an ambulance to be sent to a sick patient this is known as

Answer 48

an agreed response call

Question 49

the system for dispatching ambulance calls is known as

Answer 49

medical priority dispatch system

Question 50

what happens to an elderly persons BP with age

Answer 50

increases with age

Question 51

polydipsia

Answer 51

excessive thirst

Question 52

the prefix DERM relates to the

Answer 52

skin

Question 53

what term refers to the middle of the body

Answer 53

medial

Question 54

diffusion is movement of (think gradient)

Answer 54

a chemical substance down its concentration gradient

Question 55

the medical term for swelling filled with blood is

Answer 55

haematoma

Question 56

the term MENINGO refers to tissue lining the

Answer 56

brain

Question 57

the term HAEMOPTYSIS

Answer 57

coughing up bright red and frothy blood

Question 58

weakness on one side of the body is called

Answer 58

hemiparesis

Question 59

Haematemesis is a medical term for vomiting up blood, which usually looks dark red in colour T/F

Answer 59

TRUE

Question 60

a patient in an RTC hits their femur off the dashboard in an over and under collision most likely has

Answer 60

dislocated acetabulum

Question 61

when do you request ALS for a hyperglycaemic patient

Answer 61

BG >20

Question 62

hyperglycaemic patients will show the same signs and symptoms as a patient with

Answer 62

shock

Question 63

in relation to severe frostbite, blood flow to the affected limb is

Answer 63

stopped

Question 64

massive dilation of blood vessels can lead to what type of shock

Answer 64

hypovolaemic shock

Question 65

the NAVICULAR is a bone found where

Answer 65

the foot

Question 66

after an OPA is inserted correctly...

Answer 66

cannot be moved when suctioning

Question 67

the most severe complication of meningitis

Answer 67

septic shock

Question 68

an IM injection administered incorrectly can lead to

Answer 68

nerve damage