Mcq Questions

Front 1

On the ecg the "p" wave normally represents?

Back 1

Depolarisation of the atria

Front 2

The patella is an example of?

Back 2

A sesamoid bone

Front 3

________ is a teem used to describe the process whereby deposits of fatty substances, cholesterol , calcium,and other waste products lime the inner surface of the blood vessels.

Back 3

Atherosclerosis

Front 4

With a reservoir bag fitted a bvm will deliver what oxygen percentage?

Back 4

90 to 100%

Front 5

What do the letters mews stands for?

Back 5

Modified early warning score

Front 6

The most important sign in the evaluation of a head injured patient is?

Back 6

LOC

Front 7

A simple face mask at the proper setting (6-8litres per min) can deliver a max oxygen output of ?

Back 7

60%

Front 8

If treating a patient with mild asthma, the emt should administer?

Back 8

Salbutamol

Front 9

A reading of less then 85% spo2 means?

Back 9

Severe hypoxemia

Front 10

The three major parts of the brain are?

Back 10

Cerebrum, cerebellum and brain stem.

Front 11

Two ways in which a cerebrovascular accident can be caused?

Back 11

Ruptured blood vessel within the brain (25%)

Thrombosis (75%) (occurs when blood clots block veins or arteries)

Front 12

When using a nrb face mask you should set the flow meter at?

Back 12

8-15 litres per min

Front 13

Which of the following signs is a condition of bronchial asthma?

Back 13

Breathing effort on exhalation

Front 14

The oxygen adjunct of choice for a patient who has been involved i a trauma event and is breathing normally is?

Back 14

Non rebreather face mask

Front 15

A symptomatic bradycardia patient could present with which of the following?

Back 15

Hypovolemia

Front 16

One of the roles of yellow marrow in long bones is?

Back 16

Energy storage

Front 17

What is the adult dose of ibuprofen for moderate pain?

Back 17

600 mg PO

Front 18

Bands of tough, flexible connective tissue which join the articular surfaces of bones are called?

Back 18

Ligaments

Front 19

The serous membrane which lines the abdomen and covers the abdominal organs is called?

Back 19

Peritoneum

Front 20

The most serious threat in status epilepticus is?

Back 20

Lack of oxygen to the brain tissue

Front 21

A patient showing symptoms of a moderate anaphylactic reaction should be treated with?

Back 21

Salbutamol 0.5.mg

Front 22

Increased pressure within the pericardial sac which inhibits the filling capacity of the ventricles is known as?

Back 22

Cardiac tamponade

Front 23

What is the correct dose of adrenaline for 7 year old female patient in severe anaphylaxis

Back 23

300 micrograms

Front 24

The paediatric dose of paracetamol is

Back 24

15 mg per kg

Front 25

The dosage of methoxyflurane administered is

Back 25

3 ml

Front 26

An spo2 of 94% in a trauma patient is

Back 26

Abnormal

Front 27

Assigned an allergic reaction is progressing from moderate to severe is

Back 27

Hypotension

Front 28

A sign of hypoperfusion is

Back 28

Hypotension

Front 29

An amber flag for sepsis in a paediatric patient would be

Back 29

Parental concern

Front 30

The term oliguria means

Back 30

Reduced urine output

Front 31

Following submersion in liquid for a patient who is unresponsive and not breathing then the next action should be to

Back 31

Open the airway and give 5 rescue breaths

Front 32

A blood pressure via palpation provides

Back 32

Only systolic pressure

Front 33

A disease that spreads worldwide is called

Back 33

Pandemic

Front 34

A sudden outbreak of disease above and beyond normal levels is called

Back 34

Epidemic

Front 35

Following successful use of abdominal thrusts to remove a foreign body from a patient's Airway the patient is cyanotic and has a respiratory rate of 8 breaths per minute, your next action is to

Back 35

Ventilate at 10 breaths per minute

Front 36

Which of the letters in the pneumonic opqrst refers to the analogue pain scale

Back 36

S

Front 37

The dose to be administered to a six-year-old in anaphylaxis is

Back 37

300 micrograms

Front 38

Under what circumstances can activated charcoal be administered to a paediatric patient who was being poisoned

Back 38

It is not indicated for paediatric patients

Front 39

How does activated charcoal work on an ingested poison

Back 39

Absorption of the roxin (sticks to toxin)

Front 40

Activated charcoal is presented as

Back 40

Granules for suspension

Front 41

Chlorphenamine is available in a presentation of

Back 41

10 mg in 1 ml ampoule

Front 42

For a newly born neonate, if blood sugars are below 2.6 mmol/l, the following dose of glucose gel should be administered

Back 42

2-4 ml

Front 43

In cold temperatures entonox cylinders should be

Back 43

Warmed and inverted 3 times to ensure mixing of gases

Front 44

Which of the following are side effects of methoxyflurane

Back 44

Dysarthria, dizziness, dysguesia

Front 45

A contraindication for methoxyflurane is

Back 45

Malignant hyperthermia

Front 46

When managing the Airway of the neonate a useful pneumonic for remembering the steps is

Back 46

MRSOPA

Front 47

The purpose of placing a neonate in a polythene bag without drying first is to

Back 47

Retain heat

Front 48

When resuscitating a premature neonate (preterm) oxygen should be administered at

Back 48

30%

Front 49

When resusitating a full term neonate oxygen should be administered at

Back 49

21%

Front 50

Ketone measurement should be considered for a patient with blood sugars of

Back 50

11-20 mmol/L

Front 51

When managing an emergency childbirth there should be an additional crew for?

Back 51

Each baby expected

Front 52

The national Ambulance Service is an example of which type of prehospital emergency care provider

Back 52

Statutory

Front 53

The minimum recommended cooling time for a burn to a paediatric patient is

Back 53

20-minutes

Front 54

A paediatric patient has a blood sugar of 2.5 mmol/L, glucagon should be administered if the patient is

Back 54

Unable to swallow and is unconscious

Front 55

From the outside layer to the inner what is the correct sequence of layers of the meninges?

Back 55

Dura mater, arachnoid mater, pia mater

Front 56

The inability to speak or write because of a brain injury is called

Back 56

Aphasia

Front 57

The person In charge of the health service activities at a major emergency is called the

Back 57

Controller of operations

Front 58

Under the ADR hazard warning code a truck carrying multiple chemicals loads will display

Back 58

A blank orange plate

Front 59

The figure X when displayed on a hazchem label is listed as part of the

Back 59

Emergency action code

EAC

Front 60

What is contained on the bottom section of an ADR plate

Back 60

UN number

Front 61

According to CPG and infant is aged

Back 61

4 weeks to 1-year old