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EVALUATION 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
Hypoglycemia and acute ischemic stroke can present similarly
because:
• A:both oxygen and glucose are needed for brain function.
• B:the majority of stroke patients have a history of diabetes.
• C:the most common cause of a stroke is hypoglycemia.
• D:they are both caused by low levels of glucose in the blood..
Answer: • A:both oxygen and glucose are needed for brain
function.
➤ When dealing with an emotionally disturbed patient, you should be
MOST concerned with:
• A:gathering all of the patient's medications.
• B:safely transporting to the hospital.
• C:whether the patient could harm you.
• D:obtaining a complete medical history..
Answer: You selected C; This is correct!
➤ You are at the scene where a man panicked while swimming in a
small lake. Your initial attempt to rescue him should include:
• A:rowing a small raft to the victim.
• B:reaching for the victim with a long stick.
• C:throwing a rope to the victim.
• D:swimming to the victim to rescue him..
Answer: You selected B; This is correct!
,➤ How should you classify a patient's nature of illness if he or she has
a low blood glucose level, bizarre behavior, and shallow breathing?
• A:Behavioral emergency
• B:Altered mental status
• C:Respiratory emergency
• D:Cardiac compromise.
Answer: The correct answer is B;
➤ A young female is unresponsive after overdosing on an unknown
type of drug. Her respirations are slow and shallow and her pulse is
slow and weak. Which of the following drugs is the LEAST likely
cause of her condition?
• A:Seconal
• B:Heroin
• C:Cocaine
• D:Valium.
Answer: The correct answer is C;
➤ Activated charcoal is contraindicated for a patient who is:
• A:conscious and alert and has ingested a large amount of Motrin.
• B:emotionally upset and has ingested two bottles of aspirin.
• C:agitated and claims to have ingested a bottle of Tylenol.
• D:awake and alert and has swallowed a commercial drain cleaner..
Answer: You selected D; This is correct!
➤ The MOST obvious way to reduce heat loss from radiation and
convection is to:
• A:move away from a cold object.
• B:increase metabolism by shivering.
• C:wear a thick wind-proof jacket.
• D:move to a warmer environment..
Answer: you selected D; This is correct!
,➤ A near-drowning is MOST accurately defined as:
• A:complications within 24 hours following submersion in water.
• B:immediate death due to prolonged submersion in water.
• C:survival for at least 24 hours following submersion in water.
• D:death greater than 24 hours following submersion in water..
Answer: You selected C; This is correct!
➤ A young woman reports significant weight loss over the last month,
persistent fever, and night sweats. When you assess her, you note the
presence of dark purple lesions covering her trunk and upper
extremities. You should suspect:
• A:end-stage cancer.
• B:HIV/AIDS.
• C:tuberculosis.
• D:rheumatic fever..
Answer: You selected B; This is correct!
➤ A 48-year-old male became acutely hypoxic, experienced a seizure,
and is now postictal. The MOST effective way to prevent another
seizure is to:
• A:dim the lights in the back of the ambulance.
• B:place him in the recovery position.
• C:administer high-flow supplemental oxygen.
• D:give him oral glucose if he can swallow..
Answer: You selected C; This is correct!
➤ Which of the following conditions would be the LEAST likely to be
present in a patient who was submerged in water?
• A:Spinal injury
• B:Gastric distention
• C:Hyperglycemia
• D:Laryngospasm.
Answer: You selected C; This is correct!
, ➤ A 42-year-old male presents with fever, a severe headache, and a
stiff neck. He is conscious, but confused. His wife tells you that he
does not have any medical problems and does not take any
medications. You should be MOST suspicious for:
• A:acute stroke.
• B:influenza.
• C:meningitis.
• D:tuberculosis.
(.
Answer: You selected C; This is correct!
➤ All of the following are signs of gastrointestinal bleeding, EXCEPT:
• A:melena.
• B:hematemesis.
• C:tachycardia.
• D:hemoptysis..
Answer: You selected D; This is correct!
➤ A 24-year-old female presents with a rash to her left leg and
swollen, painful knee joints. She tells you that she and her friends
returned from a hiking trip in the mountains a week ago. She is
conscious and alert with a blood pressure of 112/62 mm Hg, a pulse of
84 beats/min, and respirations of 14 breaths/min. Her symptoms are
MOST likely the result of:
• A:Rocky Mountain spotted fever.
• B:tetanus.
• C:Lyme disease.
• D:a localized allergic reaction..
Answer: You selected C; This is correct!
➤ A 50-year-old woman who is conscious and alert complains of a
severe migraine headache. When caring for her, you should generally
avoid:
EVALUATION 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
Hypoglycemia and acute ischemic stroke can present similarly
because:
• A:both oxygen and glucose are needed for brain function.
• B:the majority of stroke patients have a history of diabetes.
• C:the most common cause of a stroke is hypoglycemia.
• D:they are both caused by low levels of glucose in the blood..
Answer: • A:both oxygen and glucose are needed for brain
function.
➤ When dealing with an emotionally disturbed patient, you should be
MOST concerned with:
• A:gathering all of the patient's medications.
• B:safely transporting to the hospital.
• C:whether the patient could harm you.
• D:obtaining a complete medical history..
Answer: You selected C; This is correct!
➤ You are at the scene where a man panicked while swimming in a
small lake. Your initial attempt to rescue him should include:
• A:rowing a small raft to the victim.
• B:reaching for the victim with a long stick.
• C:throwing a rope to the victim.
• D:swimming to the victim to rescue him..
Answer: You selected B; This is correct!
,➤ How should you classify a patient's nature of illness if he or she has
a low blood glucose level, bizarre behavior, and shallow breathing?
• A:Behavioral emergency
• B:Altered mental status
• C:Respiratory emergency
• D:Cardiac compromise.
Answer: The correct answer is B;
➤ A young female is unresponsive after overdosing on an unknown
type of drug. Her respirations are slow and shallow and her pulse is
slow and weak. Which of the following drugs is the LEAST likely
cause of her condition?
• A:Seconal
• B:Heroin
• C:Cocaine
• D:Valium.
Answer: The correct answer is C;
➤ Activated charcoal is contraindicated for a patient who is:
• A:conscious and alert and has ingested a large amount of Motrin.
• B:emotionally upset and has ingested two bottles of aspirin.
• C:agitated and claims to have ingested a bottle of Tylenol.
• D:awake and alert and has swallowed a commercial drain cleaner..
Answer: You selected D; This is correct!
➤ The MOST obvious way to reduce heat loss from radiation and
convection is to:
• A:move away from a cold object.
• B:increase metabolism by shivering.
• C:wear a thick wind-proof jacket.
• D:move to a warmer environment..
Answer: you selected D; This is correct!
,➤ A near-drowning is MOST accurately defined as:
• A:complications within 24 hours following submersion in water.
• B:immediate death due to prolonged submersion in water.
• C:survival for at least 24 hours following submersion in water.
• D:death greater than 24 hours following submersion in water..
Answer: You selected C; This is correct!
➤ A young woman reports significant weight loss over the last month,
persistent fever, and night sweats. When you assess her, you note the
presence of dark purple lesions covering her trunk and upper
extremities. You should suspect:
• A:end-stage cancer.
• B:HIV/AIDS.
• C:tuberculosis.
• D:rheumatic fever..
Answer: You selected B; This is correct!
➤ A 48-year-old male became acutely hypoxic, experienced a seizure,
and is now postictal. The MOST effective way to prevent another
seizure is to:
• A:dim the lights in the back of the ambulance.
• B:place him in the recovery position.
• C:administer high-flow supplemental oxygen.
• D:give him oral glucose if he can swallow..
Answer: You selected C; This is correct!
➤ Which of the following conditions would be the LEAST likely to be
present in a patient who was submerged in water?
• A:Spinal injury
• B:Gastric distention
• C:Hyperglycemia
• D:Laryngospasm.
Answer: You selected C; This is correct!
, ➤ A 42-year-old male presents with fever, a severe headache, and a
stiff neck. He is conscious, but confused. His wife tells you that he
does not have any medical problems and does not take any
medications. You should be MOST suspicious for:
• A:acute stroke.
• B:influenza.
• C:meningitis.
• D:tuberculosis.
(.
Answer: You selected C; This is correct!
➤ All of the following are signs of gastrointestinal bleeding, EXCEPT:
• A:melena.
• B:hematemesis.
• C:tachycardia.
• D:hemoptysis..
Answer: You selected D; This is correct!
➤ A 24-year-old female presents with a rash to her left leg and
swollen, painful knee joints. She tells you that she and her friends
returned from a hiking trip in the mountains a week ago. She is
conscious and alert with a blood pressure of 112/62 mm Hg, a pulse of
84 beats/min, and respirations of 14 breaths/min. Her symptoms are
MOST likely the result of:
• A:Rocky Mountain spotted fever.
• B:tetanus.
• C:Lyme disease.
• D:a localized allergic reaction..
Answer: You selected C; This is correct!
➤ A 50-year-old woman who is conscious and alert complains of a
severe migraine headache. When caring for her, you should generally
avoid:
