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Question 1 of 5

2 Which of the following is an example of an advance directive?

A. Last Will and Testament

B. Power of Attorney

C. Divorce Decree

D. Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care

Correct Answer: Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care

Question 2 of 5

An 18 y/o man presents with paralysis in both legs and arms after a motorcycle crash. His BP is 60/40 and pulse 140 bpm. He should:

A. "Undergo exploratory celiotomy"

B. Be treated for neurogenic shock

C. Be treated for hypovolemic shock

D. Undergo immediate nasotracheal intubation

Correct Answer: Be treated for hypovolemic shock

Question 3 of 5

Which of the following is a potential fire hazard in a facility?

A. Overloaded electrical socket

B. Recycling container for plastic materials

C. Locked housekeeping supply closet

D. Clean empty ashtray

Correct Answer: Overloaded electrical socket

Question 4 of 5

For EMS professionals to determine death in the pre-hospital environment, which of the following criteria must be met by the paramedic?

A. No electrical activity in the heart as confirmed by an EKG tracing indicating asystole

B. Apnea with a gag reflex as indicated by an attempt to intubate or establish another means of advanced airway

C. Independent lividity noted to the low points of the patient's body with skin that is cold and clammy

D. Pupils that are pinpoint, fixed, and non-reactive to light along with decreased muscle tone

Correct Answer: No electrical activity in the heart as confirmed by an EKG tracing indicating asystole

Question 5 of 5

Which of the following best describes a nursing assistant's responsibilities regarding critical thinking?

A. Immediately reporting a potential problem to the nurse

B. Seeking the resident's opinion about a potential problem

C. Asking the doctor to consider a medication change for a potential problem

D. Making changes in the resident's care plan due to a potential problem

Correct Answer: Immediately reporting a potential problem to the nurse

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