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Question 1Choose one

You are dispatched to a public park for a 6-year-old child who was stung by a bee and is now having difficulty breathing. The child is lethargic, has widespread urticaria, and audible stridor. Her mother states she has a prescribed epinephrine auto-injector. Which of the following is the most appropriate initial action?

Question 2Choose one

During the primary assessment of an unresponsive adult patient rescued from a house fire, you note soot around the mouth and nose, singed facial hair, and a hoarse voice. The patient's respirations are shallow at 28 breaths per minute. What is the most significant concern for this patient?

Question 3Choose one

You are managing a 78-year-old female with a history of CHF who is in severe respiratory distress. She is sitting upright, anxious, and has audible crackles in all lung fields. Her SpO2 is 85% on a non-rebreather mask. Vital signs are BP 190/110, P 120, R 32. Which intervention is indicated for this patient?

Question 4Choose one

While assessing a 34-year-old male involved in a high-speed motor vehicle collision, you note that he has no palpable radial pulses but does have a palpable carotid pulse. This finding generally suggests the patient's systolic blood pressure is at least:

Question 5Choose 2

You are called to a nursing home for an 88-year-old male with an altered mental status. Staff reports he has had a productive cough and fever for two days. He is lethargic, with hot, flushed skin. Vital signs are: BP 88/50, P 124, R 26, SpO2 91%, Temp 102.8°F. Which of the following conditions is most likely responsible for his presentation? (Select TWO)

Question 6Choose one

True or False: When ventilating a patient with a bag-valve-mask (BVM), delivering ventilations too rapidly or with excessive force can cause gastric distention, which increases the risk of vomiting and aspiration.

Question 7Choose one

A paramedic is preparing to administer Adenosine to a stable patient with supraventricular tachycardia (SVT). The correct initial adult dose and administration method is:

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You are treating a 50-year-old male who amputated his left hand with a table saw. The bleeding is well-controlled with a tourniquet. The amputated part has been recovered. What is the proper procedure for preserving the amputated part for transport? Below is a flowchart representing the decision process. Which step is incorrect? [Start] -> [Rinse part with sterile water] -> [Wrap in dry sterile gauze] -> [Place in sealed plastic bag] -> [Place bag directly on ice] -> [Transport with patient]

Question 9Choose one

You are the first unit on scene at a multi-vehicle collision on a highway. There are approximately 8-10 patients, and the scene is chaotic. According to the Incident Command System (ICS), what is your most important initial role?

Question 10Choose one

A 22-year-old female presents with a sudden onset of sharp, unilateral lower abdominal pain. She states her last menstrual period was 7 weeks ago. She is pale, tachycardic, and hypotensive. This presentation is most concerning for what condition?

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