PARAMEDIC FINAL EXAM 2026
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A protocol that is a written document signed by the EMS system's
medical director that outlines specific directions, permissions, and
sometimes prohibitions regarding patient care that is rendered
prior to contacting medical control. -
correct answer ✅Standing order
If a paramedic transports a patient without the patient's consent or
uses restraints in a wrongful manner -
correct answer ✅False Imprisonment
A treatment plan developed for a specific illness or injury. -
correct answer ✅Protocol
If you must deviate from your protocols because of unusual
circumstances, you should FIRST: -
correct answer ✅Notify Medical Control
HIPPA mandates that: -
correct answer ✅Patient information shall not be shared with
entities or persons not involved in the care of the patient.
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HIPPA Defined: -
correct answer ✅a. The first standards established to protect the
confidentiality of a patient's health information.
b. Medical information can be disclosed only if it is necessary for a
patient's treatment or for payment.
c. Special situations such as dog bites, gunshot wounds, and abuse
require the release of patient information without the patient's
consent.
According to HIPAA, it is acceptable and permissible for hospitals
to: -
correct answer ✅share information with the EMS providers about
patient outcome for purposes of quality assurance and education.
Wheezing that is resolved with administration of bronchodilator
medication was probably caused by? -
correct answer ✅constriction of smooth muscles
,PARAMEDIC FINAL EXAM 2026
COMPLETE EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ACCURATE ANSWERS, ALREADY
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Wheezing is resolved with medications that? -
correct answer ✅Relax the smooth muscle of the bronchiole
Difficulty with exhalation is MOST characteristic of: -
correct answer ✅obstructive lung disease
COPD: Emphysema: -
correct answer ✅Characterized by distention of the alveoli and
destructive changes in the lungs.
COPD: Chronic Bronchitis: -
correct answer ✅Defined as sputum production most days of
month for 3 or more months out of year for more than 2 years. Will
rarely have normal oxygen saturation; (maybe less than 90%). May
have another condition, including respiratory conditions
A 66-year-old man with chronic bronchitis presents with severe
respiratory distress. The patient's wife tells you that he takes
medications for high blood pressure and bronchitis, is on home
oxygen therapy, and has recently been taking an over-the-counter
antitussive. She further tells you that he has not been compliant
, PARAMEDIC FINAL EXAM 2026
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ACCURATE ANSWERS, ALREADY
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with his oxygen therapy. Auscultation of his lungs reveals diffuse
rhonchi. What is the MOST likely cause of this patient's respiratory
distress? -
correct answer ✅Recent antitussive use
A 76-year-old woman with emphysema presents with respiratory
distress that has worsened progressively over the past 2 days. She is
breathing through pursed lips and has a prolonged expiratory phase
and an oxygen saturation of 76%. She is on home oxygen at 2
L/min. Your initial action should be to? -
correct answer ✅place her in a position that facilitates breathing.
Common clinical findings in patients with obstructive lung disease
include all of the following, EXCEPT: -
correct answer ✅a decreased expiratory phase
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is characterized by: -
correct answer ✅changes in pulmonary structure and function
that are progressive and irreversible
COMPLETE EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ACCURATE ANSWERS, ALREADY
PASSED!!
A protocol that is a written document signed by the EMS system's
medical director that outlines specific directions, permissions, and
sometimes prohibitions regarding patient care that is rendered
prior to contacting medical control. -
correct answer ✅Standing order
If a paramedic transports a patient without the patient's consent or
uses restraints in a wrongful manner -
correct answer ✅False Imprisonment
A treatment plan developed for a specific illness or injury. -
correct answer ✅Protocol
If you must deviate from your protocols because of unusual
circumstances, you should FIRST: -
correct answer ✅Notify Medical Control
HIPPA mandates that: -
correct answer ✅Patient information shall not be shared with
entities or persons not involved in the care of the patient.
,PARAMEDIC FINAL EXAM 2026
COMPLETE EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ACCURATE ANSWERS, ALREADY
PASSED!!
HIPPA Defined: -
correct answer ✅a. The first standards established to protect the
confidentiality of a patient's health information.
b. Medical information can be disclosed only if it is necessary for a
patient's treatment or for payment.
c. Special situations such as dog bites, gunshot wounds, and abuse
require the release of patient information without the patient's
consent.
According to HIPAA, it is acceptable and permissible for hospitals
to: -
correct answer ✅share information with the EMS providers about
patient outcome for purposes of quality assurance and education.
Wheezing that is resolved with administration of bronchodilator
medication was probably caused by? -
correct answer ✅constriction of smooth muscles
,PARAMEDIC FINAL EXAM 2026
COMPLETE EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ACCURATE ANSWERS, ALREADY
PASSED!!
Wheezing is resolved with medications that? -
correct answer ✅Relax the smooth muscle of the bronchiole
Difficulty with exhalation is MOST characteristic of: -
correct answer ✅obstructive lung disease
COPD: Emphysema: -
correct answer ✅Characterized by distention of the alveoli and
destructive changes in the lungs.
COPD: Chronic Bronchitis: -
correct answer ✅Defined as sputum production most days of
month for 3 or more months out of year for more than 2 years. Will
rarely have normal oxygen saturation; (maybe less than 90%). May
have another condition, including respiratory conditions
A 66-year-old man with chronic bronchitis presents with severe
respiratory distress. The patient's wife tells you that he takes
medications for high blood pressure and bronchitis, is on home
oxygen therapy, and has recently been taking an over-the-counter
antitussive. She further tells you that he has not been compliant
, PARAMEDIC FINAL EXAM 2026
COMPLETE EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ACCURATE ANSWERS, ALREADY
PASSED!!
with his oxygen therapy. Auscultation of his lungs reveals diffuse
rhonchi. What is the MOST likely cause of this patient's respiratory
distress? -
correct answer ✅Recent antitussive use
A 76-year-old woman with emphysema presents with respiratory
distress that has worsened progressively over the past 2 days. She is
breathing through pursed lips and has a prolonged expiratory phase
and an oxygen saturation of 76%. She is on home oxygen at 2
L/min. Your initial action should be to? -
correct answer ✅place her in a position that facilitates breathing.
Common clinical findings in patients with obstructive lung disease
include all of the following, EXCEPT: -
correct answer ✅a decreased expiratory phase
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is characterized by: -
correct answer ✅changes in pulmonary structure and function
that are progressive and irreversible
