CDH Paramedic Entrance Exam Review questions and answers, 100% Accurate.

CDH Paramedic Entrance Exam Review questions and answers, 100% Accurate. Blood pressure by palpation measures what? - -It measures the systolic blood pressure only. How do you treat large active bleeding wounds? - -By packing the wound with hemostatic gauze, applying direct pressure, if all else fails apply a tourniquet. How does Carbon Monoxide affect oxygen in the body? - -Carbon monoxide attaches to the blood easier than oxygen, therefore Carbon monoxide "robs" the body of oxygen. How does the body respond to blood loss? - -By shunting blood into the core of the body in order to preserve internal organs. How is a sublingual medication administered? - -Given under the patients tongue until it is completely absorbed. How is blood pressure by palpation done? - -Attach sphygmometer, palpate radial pulse, inflate sphygmometer until radial pulse is no longer palpable, inflate sphygmometer +30 mmHg, deflate sphygmometer slowly until radial pulse is palpable again, record as xx/P What are battle signs? - -Bruising starting from around the occipital bone around the lower portion of the head and upper portion of the ears and finally around the eyes. What are common causes of AMS? - -Substances, mental conditions, TBI What are complications of severe burn injuries? - -Infection, hypovolemia, hypothermia, respiratory insult, scarring, bone and joint problems What are expected Paramedic attributes? - -Dynamic and empathetic What are the building blocks of life? - -DNA and RDNA What are the different parts of the brain responsible for? - -Cerebrum: Thought and action. Cerebellum: Regulation and coordination of movement, balance, and posture. Limbic System: Emotion, long term memory. Brain Stem: Vital bodily functions (RR,BP, HR, etc.) What are the normal respirations of adults? Infants? - -12-20 and 20-40 What are the signs and symptoms of meningitis? -