A 44 pound pediatric patient is showing signs of acidosis. Which medication and dose could be given?
A 6 year old patient weighs 45 pounds. How much adenosine s…
A 6 year old patient weighs 45 pounds. How much adenosine should be given to the patient in SVT?
A fluid bolus should be considered for a pediatric patient d…
A fluid bolus should be considered for a pediatric patient displaying signs of shock without cardiac compromise. What should be given?
Which of the following is NOT an appropriate way to control…
Which of the following is NOT an appropriate way to control vaginal bleeding in the prehospital setting?
51. I witnessed cheating and would like to schedule an appoi…
51. I witnessed cheating and would like to schedule an appointment to discuss
23. Which of the following is NOT an area of the brain that…
23. Which of the following is NOT an area of the brain that is vulnerable to hypoxic insult?
37. Alpha-1-antitrypsin (A1AT) is a protein secreted from th…
37. Alpha-1-antitrypsin (A1AT) is a protein secreted from the liver to counteract and inhibit the neutrophil enzyme Elastase. Elastase is used to destroy bacteria and debris in the lungs. Misfolding of the A1AT protein can lead to decrease liver secretion and increase Elastase function—leading to the destruction of tissue surrounding the alveoli. Which of the following would be symptomatic of misfolded A1AT?
49. Peter experiences some shortness of breath during modera…
49. Peter experiences some shortness of breath during moderate levels of activity. He is checked out by a physician and is told his lungs and heart appear to be fine, but he is sent for more testing. He goes through some respiratory diagnostic procedures that result in the following information: Given this information, calculate Peter’s vital capacity in mL Inspiratory capacity – 3865 mL Inspiratory reserve volume – 3400 mL Expiratory reserve volume – 950 mL Respiratory rate – 14 breaths/min
30. An elderly patient with end-stage COPD comes to his pulm…
30. An elderly patient with end-stage COPD comes to his pulmonologist because of breathing difficulties during daily tasks due to allergies. The doctor decides to place the patient on mechanical ventilation to manage this exacerbation of symptoms. What would be the appropriate ventilation strategy for this patient?
52. I have not received a previous version of this exam for…
52. I have not received a previous version of this exam for studying purposes. I will not share this exam with any previous or incoming students. I acknowledge that receiving or sharing graded materials is a violation of the academic integrity policy set forth by the CWRU School of Graduate Studies.