paramedic exam 1 questions and
answers
The paramedic is in the BEST position to formulate an appropriate
treatment plan for an ill patient if the paramedic is? -
correct answer ✅Able to identify the etiology of the patient's
illness.
In healthy adults, a loss of more than ____% of total body fluid is
required to alter homeostasis and cause illness. -
correct answer ✅30
When comparing two solutions, the solution that has a higher
solute concentration and a higher osmotic pressure is referred to as
a(n) __________ solution -
correct answer ✅Hypertonic
Plasma comprises approximately ___% of the blood -
correct answer ✅55
When renin is released: -
correct answer ✅the angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE)
converts angiotensin I to angiotensin II, which stimulates sodium
resorption by the renal tubules.
,paramedic exam 1 questions and
answers
Which of the following factors would MOST likely cause
hyponatremia? -
correct answer ✅Diuretic use
All of the following factors would cause potassium to shift into the
cell, EXCEPT -
correct answer ✅increased vagal tone.
Carpopedal spasm that occurs during respiratory alkalosis is caused
by a(n): -
correct answer ✅intracellular calcium shift.
Infectious cellular injury would LEAST likely occur in a patient: -
correct answer ✅with migraine headaches.
Apoptosis is defined as: -
correct answer ✅normal cell death.
The prevalence of a particular disease refers to: -
correct answer ✅the number of cases in a particular population
over time.
, paramedic exam 1 questions and
answers
Most immunologic diseases that exhibit familial tendencies: -
correct answer ✅involve an overactive immune system.
Recurrent episodes of rheumatic fever would MOST likely cause: -
correct answer ✅permanent damage to the heart valves.
Early signs or symptoms of breast cancer include: -
correct answer ✅a small, painless lump in the breast.
Patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus: -
correct answer ✅need exogenous insulin to survive.
Generally, the only physical finding in a patient with a prolapsed
mitral valve is: -
correct answer ✅a clicking sound heard during cardiac
auscultation.
Common health risks associated with obesity include all of the
following, EXCEPT: -
correct answer ✅hypolipidemia.
answers
The paramedic is in the BEST position to formulate an appropriate
treatment plan for an ill patient if the paramedic is? -
correct answer ✅Able to identify the etiology of the patient's
illness.
In healthy adults, a loss of more than ____% of total body fluid is
required to alter homeostasis and cause illness. -
correct answer ✅30
When comparing two solutions, the solution that has a higher
solute concentration and a higher osmotic pressure is referred to as
a(n) __________ solution -
correct answer ✅Hypertonic
Plasma comprises approximately ___% of the blood -
correct answer ✅55
When renin is released: -
correct answer ✅the angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE)
converts angiotensin I to angiotensin II, which stimulates sodium
resorption by the renal tubules.
,paramedic exam 1 questions and
answers
Which of the following factors would MOST likely cause
hyponatremia? -
correct answer ✅Diuretic use
All of the following factors would cause potassium to shift into the
cell, EXCEPT -
correct answer ✅increased vagal tone.
Carpopedal spasm that occurs during respiratory alkalosis is caused
by a(n): -
correct answer ✅intracellular calcium shift.
Infectious cellular injury would LEAST likely occur in a patient: -
correct answer ✅with migraine headaches.
Apoptosis is defined as: -
correct answer ✅normal cell death.
The prevalence of a particular disease refers to: -
correct answer ✅the number of cases in a particular population
over time.
, paramedic exam 1 questions and
answers
Most immunologic diseases that exhibit familial tendencies: -
correct answer ✅involve an overactive immune system.
Recurrent episodes of rheumatic fever would MOST likely cause: -
correct answer ✅permanent damage to the heart valves.
Early signs or symptoms of breast cancer include: -
correct answer ✅a small, painless lump in the breast.
Patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus: -
correct answer ✅need exogenous insulin to survive.
Generally, the only physical finding in a patient with a prolapsed
mitral valve is: -
correct answer ✅a clicking sound heard during cardiac
auscultation.
Common health risks associated with obesity include all of the
following, EXCEPT: -
correct answer ✅hypolipidemia.
