#1
Which of the following is a symptom of anaphylaxis?
Hypertension
Bradycardia
Wheezing
Normal skin color
#2
Which medication is commonly administered to treat severe allergic reactions?
Aspirin
Nitroglycerin
Epinephrine
Lorazepam
#3
What is the term for sudden, uncontrolled electrical disturbances in the brain that cause changes in behavior, movements, or feelings, and in levels of consciousness?
#4
What is the term for an abnormal heart rhythm characterized by rapid, irregular contractions of the atria?
Ventricular fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation
Bradycardia
Tachycardia
#5
What is the most common cause of cardiac arrest in adults?
Pulmonary embolism
Severe trauma
Myocardial infarction
Drug overdose
#6
In a trauma patient, which assessment finding indicates potential spinal cord injury?
Equal bilateral breath sounds
Presence of bowel sounds
Tingling or numbness in extremities
Normal level of consciousness
#7
Which of the following is a common symptom of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?
Hypoglycemia
Kussmaul breathing
Bradycardia
Hypertension
#8
What is the recommended initial treatment for a patient experiencing a severe asthma attack?
Administering a beta-blocker
Performing an ECG
Administering inhaled short-acting bronchodilators
Initiating anticoagulation therapy
#9
Which of the following is a potential complication of compartment syndrome?
Hypovolemic shock
Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)
Renal failure
Nerve damage
#10
What is the purpose of the Glasgow Coma Scale?
To assess blood glucose levels
To evaluate spinal cord injuries
To measure severity of traumatic brain injury
To determine lung function
#11
What is the primary purpose of performing a Rapid Ultrasound in Shock and Hypotension (RUSH) exam?
To assess for the presence of cardiac tamponade
To diagnose urinary tract infections
To evaluate for appendicitis
To confirm the presence of intracranial hemorrhage
#12
What is the primary goal of administering thrombolytic therapy in acute ischemic stroke?
To prevent recurrence of stroke
To stabilize blood pressure
To dissolve the blood clot causing the stroke
To control seizure activity
#13
What is the primary purpose of the Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (SOFA) score?
To assess neurological status
To evaluate cardiac function
To predict mortality in critically ill patients
To measure oxygen saturation