Your patient is extremely hypertensive with a diastolic reading of over 130 mmHg. He complains of a severe headache, vomiting, and dizziness. You should suspect:
A) noncardiogenic pulmonary edema.
B) hypertensive encephalopathy.
C) dissecting aortic aneurysm.
D) spinal meningitis.
Question 2One of the MOST important professional characteristics impacting communication is the ________ others perceive you have.
A) credibility
B) expertise
C) professionalism
D) trustworthiness
Question 3Management of the responsive adult patient with a history acute heart failure who presents with respiratory distress with pulmonary edema, respiratory rate of 32, and SpO2 of 88 percent includes:
A) placing the patient supine position with legs slightly raised.
B) administration of aspirin and epinephrine.
C) use of continuous positive airway pressure.
D) establishing an IV and administering a fluid bolus.
Question 4Which of the following is TRUE regarding the use of gloves as per OSHA requirements?
A) You should apply your gloves prior to leaving the ambulance.
B) Gloves should be put on before making patient contact.
C) You should wear gloves at all times when examining patients.
D) Glove need only be worn if there is a likelihood of exposure.
Question 5The condition in which the heart's reduced stroke volume causes an overload of fluid in the lungs is called:
A) Prinzmetal's angina.
B) acute heart failure.
C) angina pectoris.
D) myocardial infarction.
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