JBL Chapter 21 Quiz

Which of the following is NOT considered a sign or symptom of alcohol withdrawal? A. Chest pain B. Agitation and restlessness C. Fever and sweating D. Seizures

A. Chest pain

Airborne substances should be diluted with: A. oxygen. B. syrup of ipecac. C. an alkaline antidote. D. activated charcoal.

A. oxygen.

Match each of the items in the left column to the appropriate definition in the right column. A. Stimulant B. Opioid C. Cholinergic D. Anticholinergic ___ Drug or agent with actions similar to morphine ___ An agent that blocks the parasympathetic nerves ___ Agent that produces an excited state ___ An agent that overstimulates body functions controlled by parasympathetic nerves

B. Drug or agent with actions similar to morphine D. An agent that blocks the parasympathetic nerves A. Agent that produces an excited state C. An agent that overstimulates body functions controlled by parasympathetic nerves

You have responded to the home of a 26-year-old woman who has reportedly taken a large number of pills in an attempt to commit suicide. As you enter the living room, you see her sleeping in her chair, and several empty alcohol containers are present. She is breathing heavily. You are able to arouse her consciousness for a short period of time. Which course of action takes priority? A. Ask her why she attempted suicide. B. Have her take activated charcoal while she is conscious. C. Cover her with a blanket to maintain body temperature. D. Administer syrup of ipecac.

B. Have her take activated charcoal while she is conscious.

In general, injected poisons are impossible to dilute or remove because they: A. absorb slowly into the body, despite their potency. B. are usually absorbed quickly into the body. C. react with the blood, which increases their toxicity. D. are usually fatal within 30 minutes of exposure.

B. are usually absorbed quickly into the body.

Substance abuse is MOST accurately defined as: A. willfully using a therapeutic drug to treat a medical illness. B. knowingly misusing a substance to produce a desired effect. C. knowingly selling illicit drugs in order to buy more drugs. D. unwillingly and unknowingly consuming drugs or alcohol.

B. knowingly misusing a substance to produce a desired effect.

Before giving activated charcoal, you should: A. mix it with an equal amount of water. B. obtain approval from medical control. C. mix the suspension by stirring the bottle. D. have the patient drink a glass of milk.

B. obtain approval from medical control.

Which of the following statements regarding injected poisons is FALSE? A. You should remove rings, watches, and bracelets in areas of swelling. B. They may result in dizziness, fever, and chills. C. They are easily diluted once in the bloodstream. D. They are frequently caused by a drug overdose.

C. They are easily diluted once in the bloodstream.

Treatment for ingestion of poisonous plants includes all of the following, EXCEPT: A. assessing the patient's airway and vital signs. B. prompt transport. C. administering activated charcoal. D. taking the plant to the emergency department.

C. administering activated charcoal.

Your priority in caring for a patient with a surface contact poisoning is to: A. obtain and maintain a patent airway. B. move the patient to a safe area. C. avoid contaminating yourself. D. decontaminate the patient's skin.

C. avoid contaminating yourself.

The MOST important consideration in caring for a patient who has been exposed to an organophosphate insecticide or some other cholinergic agent is to: A. initiate CPR. B. apply high-flow oxygen. C. avoid exposure yourself. D. maintain the airway.

C. avoid exposure yourself.

"Nerve gases" overstimulate normal body functions that are controlled by parasympathetic nerves, causing: A. decreased lacrimation. B. decreased urination. C. increased salivation. D. pupil dilation.

C. increased salivation.

Signs and symptoms of a sympathomimetic drug overdose include: A. hypothermia. B. slurred speech. C. hypotension. D. tachycardia.

D. tachycardia.

Your paramedic partner administers atropine to a 49-year-old male with bradycardia. Which of the following side effects would you expect the patient to experience? A. Pupillary constriction B. Excessive lacrimation C. A fall in blood pressure D. Dry mucous membranes

D. Dry mucous membranes

Medical problems that may cause the patient to present as intoxicated include all of the following, EXCEPT: A. head trauma. B. toxic reactions. C. uncontrolled diabetes. D. syncope.

D. syncope.

You are dispatched to a local nursery for a 39-year-old female who is sick. When you arrive, you find the patient lying on the floor. She is semiconscious, has copious amounts of saliva coming from her mouth, and is incontinent of urine. You quickly feel her pulse and note that it is very slow. Immediate management for this patient should include: A. requesting a paramedic to give her atropine. B. performing a rapid secondary assessment. C. assisted ventilation with a BVM. D. thoroughly suctioning her oropharynx.

D. thoroughly suctioning her oropharynx