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Question 1 of 5

You are on-scene with an adult patient exhibiting unusual activity and appears to be intoxicated. He is anxious and hyperactive. His heart rate and respirations are fast, but his blood pressure remains within normal range for his age. The patient denies alcohol or drug consumption but reports he has diabetes. His blood glucose level is found to be 54 milligrams per deciliter. How would hypoglycemia cause the patient to present with the above findings?

A. The low blood sugar levels stimulate the sympathetic nervous system to trigger the release of epinephrine into the bloodstream to promote liver glycogenolysis

B. Low blood sugar levels mimic alcohol intoxication in the brain because of elevated insulin levels in the bloodstream

C. The elevated heart rate and respirations stimulate the adipose tissue to increase glucose and fatty acid uptake in an attempt to correct the blood glucose level

D. The heart rate and respirations increase in an attempt to promote the natural production and release of glucagon by the alpha cells in the pancreas

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: The low blood sugar levels stimulate the sympathetic nervous system to trigger the release of epinephrine into the bloodstream to promote liver glycogenolysis

Question 2 of 5

The pound is a unit of weight based on the

A. Meter

B. Kilogram

C. Ounce

D. Inch

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Ounce

Question 3 of 5

Your adult hemodialysis patient is in cardiac arrest one hour after completing a dialysis treatment. He is found to be apneic and asystolic with adequate CPR in progress. Which of the following should be administered during the resuscitation attempt?

A. Sodium bicarbonate and magnesium sulfate

B. Amiodarone and magnesium sulfate

C. Sodium bicarbonate and calcium chloride

D. Potassium and dopamine

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Sodium bicarbonate and calcium chloride

Question 4 of 5

Mental or physical exhaustion due to prolonged stress and frustration is called

A. Agitation

B. Social anxiety disorder

C. Sundowning

D. Burnout

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Burnout

Question 5 of 5

Which of the following is considered a solution that contains molecules, such as proteins, that are too large to pass through the capillary membrane?

A. Hypertonic solution

B. Hypotonic solution

C. Crystalloid solution

D. Colloid solution

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Colloid solution

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