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NREMT Paramedic Trauma Exam Prep - Question List

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16. Which of these populations are at increased risk of internal and external hemorrhage?
  1. Chronic alcoholics
  2. Cancer patients
  3. Hemophiliacs
  4. All of the above
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17.
Which of the following are beta1 effects of the epinephrine released during shock compensation?
  1. Increase in chronotropy (heart rate)
  2. Increase in inotropy (strength of muscular contractions)
  3. Increase in dromotropic rate (electrical pulses in the heart).
  4. Increase in peripheral vascular resistance
  5. A, B, and C
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18. Approximately what percentage of blood volume can fit into the peritoneal cavity?
  1. 10-15%
  2. 25-30%
  3. 50-60%
  4. 100%
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19. A 45-year-old male cut himself on a chain-link fence. Upon arrival to the scene, the patient is pale and highly anxious. You estimate blood loss at approximately 1000mL.

His wife states that he has had a heart attack and takes a daily aspirin and metoprolol.

What would you expect this patient’s vital signs to reflect?
  1. Hypotension with normal heart rate
  2. Tachycardia with normal blood pressure
  3. Normal blood pressure and normal heart rate
  4. Hypotension and tachycardia
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20. What substance is released by the kidneys in response to hypotension, causing a systemic increase in blood pressure?
  1. Antidiuretic hormone
  2. Glucocorticoids
  3. Renin
  4. Fibrinogen
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