Penetrating trauma occurs when:
A) internal organs are lacerated and bleed profusely.
B) tissues are penetrated by single or multiple objects.
C) blunt force trauma causes explosive open injuries.
D) a fractured rib perforates the parenchyma of a lung.
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B. tissues are penetrated by single or multiple objects.
A motorcycle rider struck a parked car and was catapulted over the handlebars of his
bike. Your assessment reveals that he is tachypneic, diaphoretic, and tachycardic. There is
no gross external bleeding present. What is the MOST likely cause of this patient's clinical
presentation?
A) Closed head injury
,B) Bilateral femur fractures
C) Proximal upper extremity fractures
D) Sympathetic nervous system failure
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B. bilateral femur fractures
Nicotinic receptors are found:
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on skeletal muscle.
All of the following are functions of the parasympathetic nervous system, except:
A. constriction of the pupils.
B. lowering of the blood pressure
C. mediating arousal in males and females
D. decrease gastrointestinal function.
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D. decrease gastrointestinal function.
In a small child, a loss of as little as _____% of total body fluid can cause illness.
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, 10 to 15
The most common cause of cardiogenic shock is:
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acute myocardial infarction
The combination of two or more signals, which allows the paramedic to talk and transmit
an ECG simultaneously on one frequency, is called
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multiplex system.
In general, a child's immune system is not fully developed until he or she is between:
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2 and 3 years of age
Which of the following types of medication would MOST likely reduce a patient's ability
to compensate when in shock?
, A) Tricyclic antidepressants
B) Calcium channel blockers
C) Nasal decongestants
D) Beta-2 adrenergic agonists
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B. Calcium channel blockers
Factor ______ is the antihemophilic factor.
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VIII
Which of the following vessels or structures is NOT part of the pulmonary circulation?
A. descending aorta
B. pulmonary artery
C. pulmonary valve
D. alveolar capillary
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Descending aorta
Which of the following are typically found in the muscle cells, and provide cell
movement and contraction via interaction with actin and myosin?
A) internal organs are lacerated and bleed profusely.
B) tissues are penetrated by single or multiple objects.
C) blunt force trauma causes explosive open injuries.
D) a fractured rib perforates the parenchyma of a lung.
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B. tissues are penetrated by single or multiple objects.
A motorcycle rider struck a parked car and was catapulted over the handlebars of his
bike. Your assessment reveals that he is tachypneic, diaphoretic, and tachycardic. There is
no gross external bleeding present. What is the MOST likely cause of this patient's clinical
presentation?
A) Closed head injury
,B) Bilateral femur fractures
C) Proximal upper extremity fractures
D) Sympathetic nervous system failure
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B. bilateral femur fractures
Nicotinic receptors are found:
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on skeletal muscle.
All of the following are functions of the parasympathetic nervous system, except:
A. constriction of the pupils.
B. lowering of the blood pressure
C. mediating arousal in males and females
D. decrease gastrointestinal function.
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D. decrease gastrointestinal function.
In a small child, a loss of as little as _____% of total body fluid can cause illness.
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, 10 to 15
The most common cause of cardiogenic shock is:
Give this one a try later!
acute myocardial infarction
The combination of two or more signals, which allows the paramedic to talk and transmit
an ECG simultaneously on one frequency, is called
Give this one a try later!
multiplex system.
In general, a child's immune system is not fully developed until he or she is between:
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2 and 3 years of age
Which of the following types of medication would MOST likely reduce a patient's ability
to compensate when in shock?
, A) Tricyclic antidepressants
B) Calcium channel blockers
C) Nasal decongestants
D) Beta-2 adrenergic agonists
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B. Calcium channel blockers
Factor ______ is the antihemophilic factor.
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VIII
Which of the following vessels or structures is NOT part of the pulmonary circulation?
A. descending aorta
B. pulmonary artery
C. pulmonary valve
D. alveolar capillary
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Descending aorta
Which of the following are typically found in the muscle cells, and provide cell
movement and contraction via interaction with actin and myosin?
