Question

1. of the three types of oxygen flowmeters, which one can only be used upright?

a) hudson - gauge flowmeter
b) pressure - compensated flowmeter
c) constant flow selector valve
d) bourdon - gauge flowmeter

1. which of the following is necessary to deliver oxygen to patients at a safe pressure?

a) regulator
b) flowmeter
c) float ball
d) filter

1. the portion of the patient care report in which the emt writes his description of the patients presentation, assessment findings, treatment, and transport information is called the:

a) narrative.
b) deposition.
c) text.
d) data set.

1. a drug is contraindicated for a patient when it

a) is used to treat a multitude of conditions.
b) may cause harm or has no positive effect.
c) produces actions other than the desired ones.
d) is used to treat a specific medical condition.

1. a mucosal atomizer device (mad) is used to deliver certain medications via the:

a) intranasal route.
b) inhalation route.
c) sublingual route.
d) transdermal route.

1. after taking diphenhydramine (benadryl) for an allergic reaction, a person begins experiencing drowsiness and a dry mouth. these findings are an example of a(n):

a) adverse effect.
b) untoward effect.
c) therapeutic effect.
d) unpredictable effect

1. for which of the following conditions is albuterol prescribed?

a) asthma
b) heart disease
c) hypertension
d) allergic reaction

Explanation:

1. A regulator controls oxygen pressure to ensure safe delivery to patients.
2. The narrative in a patient - care report contains details about the patient's presentation, assessment, treatment, etc.
3. A drug is contraindicated when it may cause harm or has no positive effect.
4. A mucosal atomizer device (MAD) is used for intranasal medication delivery.
5. Drowsiness and dry mouth after taking diphenhydramine are adverse effects.
6. Albuterol is a bronchodilator prescribed for asthma.

Answer:

1. A. Regulator
2. A. narrative
3. B. may cause harm or has no positive effect
4. A. intranasal route
5. A. adverse effect
6. A. Asthma