Paramedic Hesi Exam Practice
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Cullen Sign -
correct answer ✅Bruising around the umbilicus that indicates
blood in the peritoneal space
Beck Triad -
correct answer ✅A trio of clinical signs observed in patients with a
severe pericardial tamponade; includes muffled or heart tones,
jugular venous distention, and a narrowing pulse pressure
Cushing Reflex -
correct answer ✅A trio of clinical signs observed in patients with
increased intracranial pressure includes; hypertension, bradycardia,
and abnormal breathing
Diving Reflex -
correct answer ✅A reflex in children when falling into cold water
that involves; increased parasympathetic tone, bradycardia,
shunting of blood to the brain, and hypotension
Beta 2 adrenergic agonists -
correct answer ✅Cause bronchial smooth muscle relaxation,
resulting in bronchodilation. An example is albuterol
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Cullen Sign -
correct answer ✅Bruising around the umbilicus that indicates
blood in the peritoneal space
Beck Triad -
correct answer ✅A trio of clinical signs observed in patients with a
severe pericardial tamponade; includes muffled or heart tones,
jugular venous distention, and a narrowing pulse pressure
Cushing Reflex -
correct answer ✅A trio of clinical signs observed in patients with
increased intracranial pressure includes; hypertension, bradycardia,
and abnormal breathing
Diving Reflex -
correct answer ✅A reflex in children when falling into cold water
that involves; increased parasympathetic tone, bradycardia,
shunting of blood to the brain, and hypotension
Beta 2 adrenergic agonists -
correct answer ✅Cause bronchial smooth muscle relaxation,
resulting in bronchodilation. An example is albuterol
