Chapter 22 & 29 Module Test Deck

Question 1

A common cause of a perforated eardrum is:

Answer 1

Infection.

Question 2

Which of the following is the best way to prevent the spread of conjunctivitis?

Answer 2

Proper handwashing.

Question 3

Which of the following is a typical symptom of sinusitis?

Answer 3

Pressure on one side of the head.

Question 4

Which of the following is affected by glaucoma?

Answer 4

Optic nerve.

Question 5

Which of the following is the earliest sign of glaucoma?

Answer 5

Loss of peripheral vision.

Question 6

Which of the following statements regarding cerumen removal from the ears is correct?

Answer 6

Cerumen should not be removed.

Question 7

Which of the following statements regarding epiglottitis is correct?

Answer 7

It occurs more often in adults.

Question 8

Which of the following would most likely cause conjunctivitis?

Answer 8

Pollen.

Question 9

Which part of the ear is affected by otitis media?

Answer 9

Middle ear.

Question 10

You are assessing an older man who has asthma and uses an inhaled corticosteroid on a regular basis. He has white patches on his tongue and the inside of his mouth. He is conscious and alert, and his airway is patent. You should:

Answer 10

Provide supportive care and transport.

Question 11

You would most likely encounter oral candidiasis in a patient:

Answer 11

Who is immunocompromised.

Question 12

Cardiac failure is associated with which classification of acute renal failure?

Answer 12

Prerenal.

Question 13

A potential complication of an internal graft or fistula is the development of a(n):

Answer 13

Pseudoaneurysm.

Question 14

Black widow spider bites can cause which condition?

Answer 14

Priapism.

Question 15

Emptying of urine from the bladder often without the urge to urinate is known as:

Answer 15

Overflow incontinence.

Question 16

Epididymitis in young men usually occurs as a result of infection with:

Answer 16

Neisseria gonorrhoere.

Question 17

Following dialysis, if there is a disproportionate decrease in the osmolality of the extracellular fluid compared with that of the intracellular compartment in the brain or cerebrospinal fluid, this could result in:

Answer 17

Movement of water into the brain.

Question 18

How long does it take to perform continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis.

Answer 18

4 hours.

Question 19

Patients with acute kidney failure are considered oluguric if they secrete less than how many milliliters of urine per day?

Answer 19

500

Question 20

Ten years after kidney transplant surgery, what percentage of living donor kidneys will still be functioning?

Answer 20

65%

Question 21

The basic functional unit of the kidney is the:

Answer 21

Nephron.

Question 22

Urinary calculi affect which percentage of the adult population in the United States?

Answer 22

11%

Question 23

Urinary tract infection in the older adults is often mistaken for:

Answer 23

Early dementia.

Question 24

What is the underlying mechanism in hematologic manifestations of uremia?

Answer 24

Reduced eythropoietin production.

Question 25

When managing a patient with a surgical anastomosis, the paramedic should:

Answer 25

Take the blood pressure from a different extremity.

Question 26

Which of the following accurately describes the kidneys?

Answer 26

The inferior border is one finger's width superior to the iliac crest.

Question 27

Which of the following is a nervous system manifestation of chronic kidney disease?

Answer 27

Anxiety.

Question 28

Which of the following is a sign or symptom of acute renal failure?

Answer 28

Tinnitus.

Question 29

Which of the following is a sign or symptom of prerenal acute kidney injury?

Answer 29

Dizziness.

Question 30

Which of the following is accurate regarding the physical examination of patients with genitourinary or renal disorders?

Answer 30

The paramedic should monitor electrocardiographic findings and vital signs.

Question 31

A 3-year-old patient presents with symptoms of otitis media. Prehospital treatment should be directed at:

Answer 31

Relieving unbearable symptoms.

Question 32

A 4-year-old child with a productive cough, difficulty breathing, and a high fever. What should you suspect?

Answer 32

Tracheitis.

Question 33

A 48-year-old patient presents a sudden increase in floaters and light flashes in the field of vision. What is your priority when treating this patient?

Answer 33

Providing rapid transport to a medical facility.

Question 34

A 7-year-old patient presents with swelling and redness around the tissues posterior to the orbital septum. The patient has a fever and reports fatigue and eye pain. What should you suspect?

Answer 34

Orbital cellulitis.

Question 35

A 70-year-old female complains of ringing and itching in both of her ears, as well as loss of hearing. What should you suspect?

Answer 35

Cerumen impaction.

Question 36

A 9-year-old patient presents with epistaxis. What should you do first to control the bleeding?

Answer 36

Apply direct pressure Midway on the nose.

Question 37

A hordeolum is commonly known as which of the following?

Answer 37

Sty.

Question 38

A patient presents with fever, a headache, and a unilaterally sore throat. What should you suspect?

Answer 38

Peritonsillar abscess.

Question 39

A yeast infection that causes white patches in the mouth or on the tongue is called:

Answer 39

Thrush.

Question 40

Fever, hoarseness, and swollen lymph nodes in the neck are common clinical signs of:

Answer 40

Laryngitis.

Question 41

Glaucoma develops from an overaccumulation of:

Answer 41

Aqueous humor.

Question 42

Headaches, nausea, vomiting, narrowing vision fields, and a "graying" in the field of vision are consistent with:

Answer 42

Papilledema.

Question 43

Irrigation of the ears is contraindicated for patients who have which of the following conditions?

Answer 43

Diabetes.

Question 44

The oropharynx begins at the:

Answer 44

Uvula.

Question 45

When treating patients with both epistaxis and elevated blood pressure, primary management should focus on which of the following?

Answer 45

Reducing Anxiety. Controlling hemorrhage.

Question 46

Which of the following can be linked to the cause of iritis?

Answer 46

Uncontrolled hypertension.

Question 47

Which of the following common mouth disorders presents with white patches on the oral mucosa involving the mouth, tongue, palate, gums, and sometimes the throat?

Answer 47

Oral candidiasis.

Question 48

Which of the following conditions must be treated within 100 minutes to prevent permanent vision loss?

Answer 48

Central retinal artery occlusion.

Question 49

Which of the following is a cause of rhitis?

Answer 49

Chemical irritants.

Question 50

Hypotension, tachycardia, dizziness, and thirst are signs and symptoms of which type of acute kidney injury?

Answer 50

Prerenal.

Question 51

As compared to the general population, patients with end-stage renal disease are how many more times likely to die from cardiovascular disease?

Answer 51

20

Question 52

Clinical findings of spermatic cord varicocele include:

Answer 52

A palpable soft, irregular mass posterior to and above the testes when the patient is standing.

Question 53

End-stage renal disease occurs when:

Answer 53

The kidneys have lost all ability to function.

Question 54

Endocrine manifestations of uremia include:

Answer 54

Osteomalacia.

Question 55

Fournier gangrene is caused by:

Answer 55

A bacterial infection.

Question 56

In a patient with chronic kidney disease, you would likely find that their skin is:

Answer 56

Jaundiced.

Question 57

In patients with chronic kidney disease, it is most important that you frequently assess which of the following?

Answer 57

Urinary output.

Question 58

Most urinary tract infections:

Answer 58

Occur in women due to the relatively short urethra and its close proximity to the vagina and rectum.

Question 59

Overflow incontinence may be caused by which of the following conditions?

Answer 59

Nerve damage from diabetes.

Question 60

The pain associated with kidney stone most often:

Answer 60

Begins in the flank region and radiates to the groin.

Question 61

Unlike peritoneal dialysis, hemodialysis:

Answer 61

Involves the circulation of blood through a machine.

Question 62

Urinary retention is commonly caused by which of the following conditions?

Answer 62

Kidney stones.

Question 63

Which of the following is a possible cause of intrarenal acute renal failure?

Answer 63

Malignant hypertension.

Question 64

Which of the following is a sign of uremia?

Answer 64

Thin extremities.

Question 65

Which of the following is accurate autonomic hyperreflexia?

Question 66

Which of the following is accurate regarding severe hyperkalemia?

Answer 66

Widening of the QRS complex is common.

Question 67

Which of the following most accurately describes pyelonephyritis?

Answer 67

It is an inflammation of the kidney parenchyma.

Question 68

Which of the following systemic effects of uremia is treated with avoidance of magnesium antacids?

Answer 68

Skeletal.

Question 69

Which type of kidney stones are most common in individuals with a history of gout?

Question 70

A small bump on the eyelid caused by a blocked oil gland is called a:

Question 71

A young female presents with a headache, severe arching around her right ear, and difficulty chewing. Assessment and treatment for her should focus on:

Question 72

An increase in histamine production in a patient with rhinitis would be expected to cause:

Answer 72

A runny nose.

Question 73

Symptoms associated with Meniere disease are caused by:

Answer 73

Change of fluid volume in the inner ear.

Question 74

Symptoms of a corneal abrasion include:

Answer 74

Blurred vision.

Question 75

The cerumen glands are located:

Answer 75

In the external auditory canal.

Question 76

What is the end result of untreated glaucoma?

Answer 76

Permanent blindness.

Question 77

Where does the bleeding originate in epistaxis?

Answer 77

Nasal septum.

Question 78

Which of the following has the greatest potential for causing an airway problem?

Question 79

Which of the following is characteristic of open-angle glaucoma?

Answer 79

Eye structures appear normal.

Question 80

Decreased urinary output is known as:

Answer 80

Oliguria.

Question 81

Hemodialysis shunts are usually placed in the patient's:

Answer 81

Forearm.

Question 82

In the industrialized world, chronic kidney disease usually results from:

Answer 82

Systemic diseases.

Question 83

Inadequate blood flow to the kidneys due to events "outside" the kidney results in:

Question 84

Prehospital care for kidney stones may include:

Answer 84

Anesthetics.

Question 85

The genital system plays a primary role in which process?

Answer 85

Perpetuation of our species.

Question 86

Urinary tract infection accounts for how many visits to emergency departments each year?

Answer 86

3.6 million.

Question 87

Which of the following describes phimosis?

Answer 87

It is an inability to pull the retracted foreskin over the head of the penis.

Question 88

Which of the following is accurate regarding air embolus?

Answer 88

To trap the embolus, the paramedic should position the patient on his or her left side.

Question 89

Which of the following is characteristic of pericardial disease associated with renal failure?

Answer 89

It may be accompanied by an audible pericardial friction rub that occurs during standing.

Question 90

A patient with labyrinthitis would be expected to experience:

Answer 90

Vertigo.

Question 91

Aqueous humor flows out from the eye through which type of channel?

Answer 91

Meshlike.

Question 92

On of the main causes of vision loss in central retinal vein occlusion is:

Answer 92

Macular edema.

Question 93

Patients with epiglotitis often present with:

Answer 93

Dysphagia.

Question 94

Symptoms of temporomandibular joint disorder include:

Answer 94

An uneven bite.

Question 95

Systemic signs of a dental abscess include:

Answer 95

Fever and chills.

Question 96

The maxillary sinuses are located:

Answer 96

Behind the cheekbones.

Question 97

The septum of the nose is comprised of:

Answer 97

Cartilage.

Question 98

Which of the following is a function of the retina?

Answer 98

Sends messages through the optic nerve to the brain.