A patient complains of a “feeling dizzy” when she stands up. Paramedics note that her heart rate increases from 90 to 108 after standing up. What should paramedics first suspect?

Which are the first arteries to exit off the aorta?

You arrive at the scene of a shooting. The patient, a 19-year-old man, has a gunshot wound to the side of his head with a large amount of exposed brain mater. Further assessment reveals that the patient is apneic and pulseless. Law enforcement personnel advise you that the person who shot the patient is in their custody. You should:

Considering (O)PQRST in patient assessment, which of the following is “Q”?

Which of the following methods balances the body’s acid-base status the fastest?

On the NFPA “diamond” what of the following signifies the greatest health threat to a paramedic?

When informing someone of the death of a loved one, which of the following words should be used?

A 67 year old male has been suffering from a terminal disease for 2 years. He’s in cardiac arrest when you arrive. A valid DNR “bracelet” is found on the patient’s wrist. The family is quiet, without any crying or obvious grief. After confirming the absence of vital signs and performing a field pronouncement the Paramedic’s affective assessment of the family concludes:

You are treating a patient who has been exercising in extreme heat for the past four hours. She has been sweating heavily and drinking at least 2 cups of water every 10 to 15 minutes. She presents with confusion and bilateral rales, and she looks very puffy and swollen. What do you suspect is contributing to her condition?

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