CPC - Community Paramedic Chronic Disease Management Questions and Answers

Question 1

A community paramedic is visiting a 68-year-old male patient recently discharged from the hospital with a new diagnosis of Congestive Heart Failure (CHF).
Which of the following is the MOST critical piece of daily information for the paramedic to monitor to prevent rehospitalization?

Accepted Answer

Daily weight

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Blood pressure readings

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Oxygen saturation

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Reported appetite

Question 2

During a home visit, a community paramedic is educating a patient with Type 2 Diabetes on self-monitoring of blood glucose. To best ensure the patient understands the procedure, which educational technique should the paramedic use?

Accepted Answer

Asking the patient to demonstrate the procedure back to the paramedic.

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Providing a detailed pamphlet with pictures.

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Verbally explaining the steps multiple times.

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Having a family member watch the demonstration.

Question 3

A community paramedic is developing a care plan for a patient with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). A key component of this plan is an 'Action Plan' for exacerbations. Which of the following is a primary goal of a COPD Action Plan?

Accepted Answer

To help the patient recognize and respond to worsening symptoms early.

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To eliminate the need for all inhaler medications.

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To provide a schedule for annual spirometry testing.

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To guide the patient in replacing their primary care provider.

Question 4

Which of the following interventions is a core function of a community paramedic in managing a patient with hypertension?

Accepted Answer

Educating the patient on medication adherence and diet.

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Prescribing new antihypertensive medications.

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Performing venipuncture for routine electrolyte monitoring.

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Adjusting medication dosages based on a single blood pressure reading.

Question 5

A patient enrolled in a community paramedic program for chronic disease management reports they ran out of their metformin two days ago. They have a history of Type 2 Diabetes. What is the community paramedic's MOST appropriate initial action?

Accepted Answer

Check the patient's blood glucose and contact their primary care provider.

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Instruct the patient to go to the emergency department immediately.

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Advise the patient to double the dose once they get a refill.

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Provide the patient with a sample of metformin from their medical bag.

Question 6

A community paramedic is conducting a home safety assessment for an elderly patient with multiple chronic conditions, including osteoporosis and COPD. Which of the following findings represents the most immediate safety risk to the patient?

Accepted Answer

Several throw rugs on a hardwood floor.

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The absence of a carbon monoxide detector.

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A pantry stocked with high-sodium canned goods.

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An expired bottle of over-the-counter pain medication.