PME 252 Pop Quizzes

Question 1

What type of nerves transmit impulses to the central nervous system?

Axons
Nodes of Ranvier
involuntary
somatic
afferent
hemiplegia
effort

Answer 1

afferent

Question 2

This part of the brain filters out unneeded information:

Diencephalon
Cerebrum
Brainstem
Cerebellum
Medulla Oblongata
Pons

Answer 2

Diencephalon

Question 3

Generally speaking, decerebrate posturing is considered worse than decorticate posturing.

True
False

Answer 3

True

Question 4

This type of respiratory pattern is described as a gradual increases and decreases in respirations with periods of apnea typically seen in pre-death patterns and brainstem injuries.

Apneustic
Biot ataxic
Kussmaul
Cheyne-Stokes

Answer 4

Cheyne-Stokes

Question 5

This type of respiratory pattern is typically seen in DKA patients.

Kussmaul
Eupnea
Hyperpnea
Tachypnea

Answer 5

Kussmaul

Question 6

Select all signs and symptoms of Cushing’s reflex.

Widening pulse pressures
Irregular respiratory pattern
Muffled heart sounds
JVD
Bradycardia
Pedal edema
Narrowing pulse pressures
Tachycardia
Posturing

Answer 6

Widening pulse pressures
Irregular respiratory pattern
Bradycardia

Question 7

These are feelings of sound, sight, touch, and taste that are entirely within a patient’s mind.

Delusions
Hallucinations
Personality disorders
Psychosis

Answer 7

Hallucinations

Question 8

This type of seizure is typically seen in pediatric patients, usually last a few seconds, and commonly exhibits lip smacking or eye blinking behavior.

Petit mal
Tonic Clonic
Pseudoseizure
Complex partial
Simple partial

Answer 8

Petit mal

Question 9

This type of seizure involves one part of the brain, causes a change in consciousness, loss of alertness, hallucinations, confusion, and/or an inability to speak.

Tonic Clonic
Absence
Simple partial
Complex partial

Answer 9

Complex partial

Question 10

What is the correct dose of mag sulfate for a pregnant patient experiencing a seizure?

1-2mg over 1-2 mins
3-6mg over 10-20 mins
1-2mg over 5 mins
1-2gm over 5 mins
3-6gm over 10-20 mins

Answer 10

3-6gm over 10-20 mins

Question 11

This disease causes the immune system to attach portions of the nervous system.

Parkinson
Multiple Sclerosis
Gullain-Barre
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Answer 11

Gullain-Barre

Question 12

This simple exam can help determine the presence of meningitis by placing the patient supine and lifting their head to move their chin towards their chest.

Brudzinski
Babinski
Kehr
Kernig
Chadwick
Trousseau

Answer 12

Brudzinski

Question 13

The medical term for the following is called proptosis or exophthalmos.

True
False

Answer 13

True

Question 14

The purpose of the nasal turbinates is to:

Cool & filter
Cool & humidify
Warm & humidify
Filter & direct air flow

Answer 14

Warm & humidify

Question 15

This medical term means decreased sense of smell:

Dysomia
Hypobyosmia
Presbyosmia
Anosmia
Infrosmia
Hyposmia

Answer 15

Hyposmia

Question 16

Oral Cadidiasis is caused by:

Virus
Helminths
Cancer
Prion
Medic School
Bacteria
Fungus

Answer 16

Fungus

Question 17

This inflammatory condition often has patients present in the tripod position, drooling, sore throat, painful swallowing with initial anxiety:

Tonsillitis
Laryngitis
Pharyngitis
Epiglottitis
Tracheitis

Answer 17

Epiglottitis

Question 18

What is the term for the following:
Uneven pupils

Anisocoria
Polycoria
Miosis
Mydriasis

Answer 18

Anisocoria

Question 19

The gland that produces tears is called the Langerhan gland and is located in the superior, lateral aspect of each eye.

True
False

Answer 19

False

Question 20

A 55-year-old patient presents with palpitations and dizziness. The ECG monitor shows SVT. The Paramedic is ordered by medical direction to administer adenosine. The drug is prepared 6.0 mg in 1.0 mL in a prefilled syringe. Which of the following is the correct dosage that the Paramedic should administer?

1.0 mL
0.1 mL
6.0 mL
0.6 mL

Answer 20

1.0 mL

Question 21

A 61-year-old patient is in cardiac arrest. The ECG monitor shows ventricular tachycardia. The Paramedic is ordered by medical direction to administer lidocaine 1.5 mg/kg. The patient’s weight is 132 pounds. The drug is prepared 100 mg in 5.0 mL. Which of the following is the correct dosage that the Paramedic should administer?
3.7 mL
4.5 mL
4.3 mL
3.9 mL

Answer 21

4.5 mL

Question 22

A 12-year-old patient presents with signs and symptoms of asthma. The Paramedic is ordered by medical direction to administer methylprednisolone 2.0 mg/kg. The patient’s weight is 88 pounds. The drug is prepared 125 mg in 2.0 mL. Which of the following is the correct dosage that the Paramedic should administer?
0.9 mL
1.3 mL
1.8 mL
0.6 mL

Answer 22

1.3 mL

Question 23

Which of the following drugs is inappropriate for treating a conscious 44-year-old patient presenting with a blood glucose level of 32 mg/dL?
Dextrose 50%.
Glucagon.
Magnesium sulfate.
Oral glucose.

Answer 23

Magnesium Sulfate

Question 24

A 13-year-old patient presents with signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction. The patient would most likely benefit from the administration of
magnesium sulfate.
acetylsalicylic acid.
ketorolac.
diphenhydramine.

Answer 24

diphenhydramine.

Question 25

Which of the following patients would the administration of magnesium sulfate most likely benefit? Choose the three answer choices that are correct. 19-year-old with placenta previa 24-year-old with a spontaneous abortion 30-year-old with pre-term labor 40-year-old with seizures caused by toxicity of pregnancy 29-year-old with pregnancy-induced hypertension 37-year-old with pregnancy-induced diabetes

Answer 25

30-year-old with pre-term labor 40-year-old with seizures caused by toxicity of pregnancy 29-year-old with pregnancy-induced hypertension

Question 26

Which of the following drugs are indicated for induction of paralysis to facilitate rapid sequence intubation for a 42-year-old patient? Select the two answer choices that are correct. Levofloxacin Vasopressin Oxymetazoline Rocuronium Succinylcholine

Answer 26

Rocuronium Succinylcholine

Question 27

Which of the following patients would most likely benefit from the administration of sodium bicarbonate? Select the three answer options that are correct. 90-year-old with hyperglycemia 49-year-old with known metabolic acidosis 16-year-old with hyperventilation syndrome 37-year-old who overdosed with a tricyclic antidepressant 20-year-old who overdosed with aspirin 61-year-old with polymorphic ventricular tachycardia

Answer 27

49-year-old with known metabolic acidosis 37-year-old who overdosed with a tricyclic antidepressant A 20-year-old who overdosed on aspirin

Question 28

A 29-year-old patient is unconscious in the infirmary of the county jail. An infirmary staff member reports that the patient is a diabetic who has been ill for three days. The Paramedic notes a fruity acetone-like odor on the patient’s breath. R 44/deep. The blood glucose level is higher than 350 mg/dL. Based on the patient’s presentation, the Paramedic strongly suspects DKA and which of the following acid-base disorders? Metabolic acidosis and respiratory acidosis Metabolic acidosis and respiratory alkalosis Metabolic alkalosis and respiratory acidosis Metabolic alkalosis and respiratory alkalosis

Answer 28

Metabolic acidosis and respiratory alkalosis

Question 29

An excited 45-year-old patient presents with numbness and tingling in her hands and pedal-carpal spasms. They became upset during an argument with a family member. R 50. Based on the patient’s presentation, the Paramedic strongly suspects hyperventilation syndrome and which of the following acid-base disorders. Metabolic acidosis Metabolic alkalosis Respiratory acidosis Respiratory alkalosis

Answer 29

Respiratory alkalosis

Question 30

The SA node generates impulses that travel throughout the muscle fibers of the atria. This results in atrial depolarization. the resting membrane potential. ventricular repolarization. the relative refractory period.

Answer 30

atrial depolarization.

Question 31

The normal PR interval is equal to, or less than _____ second. 0.28 0.32 0.20 0.24

Answer 31

0.20

Question 32

Which of the following statements is least likely correct? The Q wave is often absent on a normal sinus rhythm ECG strip. Lead II and the modified chest lead (MCL) visualize the P wave better than other ECG leads. A complete cardiac cycle is represented by the P-QRS-T on the EKG strip. The J point represents termination of a complete cardiac cycle.

Answer 32

The J point represents the termination of a complete cardiac cycle.

Question 33

A 67 year-old complains of chest pain. The ECG strip shows sinus rhythm with ST segment elevation and T wave inversion. These ECG findings suggest sudden cardiac death. cardiomegaly. cardiogenic shock. the acute coronary syndrome.

Answer 33

the acute coronary syndrome.

Question 34

ST segment depression is most likely caused by All of the above. angina pectoris. acute coronary syndrome. side effect of digoxin.

Answer 34

All of the above.

Question 35

A U wave is caused by delayed repolarization of the Purkinje fibers. True False

Answer 35

True

Question 36

A paroxysmal onset is an episode of dysrhythmia that begins and ends abruptly on the ECG strip. True False

Answer 36

True

Question 37

The bundle of His is referred to as the “common bundle.” True False

Answer 37

True

Question 38

The internodal pathways include Wenchebach’s bundle, Thorel’s pathway, and Bachmann’s bundle. Starling’s pathway. Einthoven’s triangle. Purkinje’s network.

Answer 38

Bachmann’s bundle.

Question 39

Beta-blockers should be used with extreme caution in patients with reactive airway because: beta-2 receptors can potentially be antagonized, resulting in bronchospasm. they inhibit catecholamine release, potentially causing bronchoconstriction. beta-1 receptor antagonism will result in profound bronchoconstriction. there are no beta-blockers that selectively target beta-1 receptors only.

Answer 39

beta-2 receptors can potentially be antagonized, resulting in bronchospasm.