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46 Free Patient Care Technician Practice Test Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
While en route back to your station from a call, you discover that you forgot to include important patient information on your patient care report. Which of the following would be most appropriate at this point?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Complete an addendum, and return to the hospital to add it to the report. This is the most appropriate action as it ensures the patient's information is accurately documented. By completing an addendum and returning to the hospital, you can update the patient care report with the missing information in a timely manner. This helps maintain the integrity of the patient record and ensures continuity of care. Option A is not the best choice as documenting the information on the back of the original patient care report may not be considered a formal and standardized way of updating the report, which could lead to issues with clarity and organization. Option B involves contacting the emergency department staff, which is a good step, but it does not address the issue of updating the patient care report itself. Option D is incorrect because simply leaving a copy of the patient care report at the hospital does not resolve the issue of missing important patient information. Ignoring the mistake could lead to potential errors in future patient care or legal
Question 2 of 5
While administering normal saline to an adult patient experiencing hypovolemia, the medical command physician recommends the administration of warm normal saline, even though it is not a cold environment. Why would a physician (MCP) recommend warmed normal saline be administered to an adult hypovolemia patient?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct Answer: B Rationale: 1. Hypovolemia leads to decreased blood volume and potential hypothermia. 2. Administering warm normal saline helps prevent further decrease in body temperature. 3. Maintaining normal body temperature is crucial for optimal cellular function and metabolism. 4. Warm saline infusion supports the body's efforts to regulate temperature and prevent complications. Summary: A: Warm saline does not directly affect oxygen transport; oxygen binds to hemoglobin in red blood cells. C: Energy required for saline to enter circulation is not significantly impacted by its temperature. D: Cardiac output is influenced by various factors, but warming saline does not directly increase it.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following medications is used to prevent blood clot formation in patients with a-fib or pulmonary embolism, and decrease the risk of MI in patients with atherosclerosis as well as reduce the risk of stroke?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rationale: C: Losartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker used to prevent blood clot formation in a-fib/pulmonary embolism, decrease MI risk in atherosclerosis, and reduce stroke risk by lowering blood pressure and improving cardiovascular outcomes. Incorrect choices: A: Nitroglycerin is a vasodilator used for angina but does not prevent blood clot formation or reduce stroke risk. B: Lotensin is an ACE inhibitor for hypertension, not specifically for preventing blood clots or reducing stroke risk. D: Streptokinase is a thrombolytic agent used to dissolve blood clots, not prevent their formation.
Question 4 of 5
You are on-scene with a patient suspected of taking a large amount of meperidine hydrochloride. Which of the following interventions may be effective in reversing the adverse effects of the ingested medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Naloxone. Meperidine hydrochloride is an opioid analgesic that can cause respiratory depression. Naloxone is an opioid antagonist that can reverse the respiratory depression caused by opioid overdose by competitively binding to opioid receptors. Administering naloxone can quickly reverse the adverse effects of meperidine overdose and restore normal respiratory function in the patient. Activated charcoal (A) is used to absorb toxins in the gastrointestinal tract but is not effective in reversing the effects of opioids. Atropine (B) is an anticholinergic drug used to treat bradycardia and not effective in reversing opioid overdose. Romazicon (C) is a benzodiazepine antagonist and not effective in reversing opioid overdose. In summary, naloxone is the correct intervention for reversing the adverse effects of meperidine hydrochloride overdose due to its opioid antagonist properties, while the other choices are not effective in this specific scenario
Question 5 of 5
An unresponsive adult trauma patient exhibits pale, cold, and clammy skin that appears ashen/cyanotic. He is breathing less than eight times a minute, has a heart rate of 32 beats a minute, and shows an irregular bradyarrhythmia on the monitor in lead II. He is experiencing frank hypotension that is barely palpable. Which of the following stages of shock is most likely causing his presentation?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Uncompensated shock. This patient is exhibiting severe signs of shock, including hypotension, bradycardia, altered skin characteristics, and inadequate breathing. Uncompensated shock occurs when the body's compensatory mechanisms are overwhelmed, leading to a rapid decline in perfusion and organ function. In this case, the patient's vital signs indicate a critical state where the body is unable to maintain adequate tissue perfusion. Other choices are incorrect because irreversible shock occurs when vital organs have sustained significant damage, reversible shock indicates early recognition and intervention, and compensated shock denotes the body's ability to maintain perfusion despite initial insult.