F5 Exam Prep with complete solution fall 2022 / 2023

Distributive shock occurs when: - ANSWER widespread dilation of the blood vessels causes blood to pool in the vascular beds. Which of the following statements regarding the hypoxic drive is MOST correct? - ANSWER The ...

Distributive shock occurs when: - ANSWER widespread dilation of the blood vessels causes blood to pool in the vascular beds. Which of the following statements regarding the hypoxic drive is MOST correct? - ANSWER The hypoxic drive stimulates a person to breathe on the basis of low oxygen levels. In order for efficient pulmonary gas exchange to occur: - ANSWER oxygen and carbon dioxide must be able to freely diffuse across the alveolar-capillary membrane. Which of the following statements regarding methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is correct? - ANSWER MRSA is a bacterium that causes infections and is resistant to most antibiotics. Hypoxia is MOST accurately defined as: - ANSWER inadequate oxygen to the tissues and cells. Upon initial contact with a patient who appears to be unconscious, you should - ANSWER attempt to elicit a verbal response by talking to the patient Which of the following conditions would LEAST likely result in hypoxia? - ANSWER severe anxiety Which of the following conditions is NOT categorized as a psychiatric condition? - ANSWER substance abuse Which of the following would MOST likely result in hemorrhagic shock? - ANSWER liver laceration Temporary, widespread vasodilation and syncope caused by a sudden nervous system reaction MOST accurately describes: - ANSWER psychogenic shock Which of the following statements regarding the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is correct? - ANSWER The risk of HIV infection is greatest when deposited on a mucous membrane or directly into the bloodstream. Gas exchange in the lungs is facilitated by: - ANSWER adequate amounts of surfactant Which of the following is a late sign of hypoxia? - ANSWER cyanosis An infectious disease is MOST accurately defined as: - ANSWER a medical condition caused by the growth and spread of small harmful organisms within the body Pulmonary edema and impaired ventilation occur during: - ANSWER cardiogenic shock Reassessment of a patient with a medical complaint should begin by - ANSWER repeating the primary assessment what is true about blood clotting? - ANSWER a person taking aspirin will expierence slower blood clotting classic symptoms and signs of hypoglycemia include - ANSWER cool, clammy, weak, tachycardia, rapid respirations What organs lie in the retroperitoneal space? - ANSWER gallbladder common causes of psychotic behavior include the following, except - ANSWER Alzheimers dieses when assessing arm movement of a suspected stroke, you should - ANSWER expect to see one arm slowly drift down to the patients side activated charcoal administration is contraindicated in patients who have ingested - ANSWER acids or alkalies Anaphylaxis is MOST accurately defined as a(n): - ANSWER Extreme allergic reaction that may affect multiple body systems. what is not a function of the sympathetic nervous system? - ANSWER constriction of blood vessels in the digestive system, an absence seizure is also referred to as - ANSWER petit mal seizure which of the following is a metabolic cause of a seizure - ANSWER poisoning status epileptics is characterized by - ANSWER prolonged seizures without return of consciousness a transient ischemic attack (TIA) occurs when - ANSWER the normal body process destroy a clot in a cerebral artery as woman approaches menopause - ANSWER her menstrul periods may become irregular and vary in severity a young male sustained a gunshot wound to the abdomen during an altercation with a rival gang member. as your partner is assessing and managing his airway, you should control obvious bleeding then - ANSWER assess for an exit wound the most significant risk factor for a hemorragic stroke is - ANSWER hypertension cardiac output may decrease if the heart beats too rapidly because - ANSWER there is not enough time between contractions for the heart to refill your unit is dispatched to the county jail for an inmate. on arrival, you find the patient a 33 year old male lying supine in a jail cell. He is responsive to painful stimuli only has a slow, shallow respirations. you should be most concerned that this patient - ANSWER may vomit and aspirate functions of the liver include - ANSWER production of substances necessary for blood clotting epinephrine is indicated for patients with an allergic reaction when - ANSWER wheezing and hypotension are present sudden death following AMI is most often caused by - ANSWER ventricular fibirillation the head and brain receive their supply of oxygenated blood from the - ANSWER carotid arteries in contrast to level 3 trauma center, a level 1 trauma center - ANSWER must have general surgeons on call 24/7