CPC Preventive Care and Education 5

Question 1

A community paramedic is educating a patient with asthma on proper use of a metered-dose inhaler (MDI). Which step is MOST commonly performed incorrectly?

Accepted Answer

Failing to coordinate inhalation with actuation (poor inhaler technique)

Answer

Poor coordination between pressing the canister and inhaling is the most common MDI error, resulting in most medication depositing in the mouth rather than the lungs.

Question 2

A community paramedic is advising a patient about colorectal cancer (CRC) screening. For an average-risk adult turning 45, which is the CURRENT first-line recommended screening option per USPSTF guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Annual fecal immunochemical test (FIT) OR colonoscopy every 10 years

Answer

USPSTF recommends CRC screening beginning at age 45 for average-risk adults, with acceptable options including annual FIT or colonoscopy every 10 years.

Question 3

When a community paramedic identifies a patient experiencing domestic violence, the FIRST priority in the patient education/intervention process is:

Accepted Answer

Ensuring patient safety and providing information about local resources

Answer

Ensuring the patient's immediate safety and providing non-judgmental support with resource information is the priority; decisions about leaving must be made by the patient.

Question 4

A community paramedic is working with a care team to reduce hospital readmissions for CHF patients. Which post-discharge intervention has the STRONGEST evidence for reducing 30-day readmissions?

Accepted Answer

Structured home visits within 72 hours of discharge with medication reconciliation

Answer

Early home visits (within 48–72 hours of discharge) with medication reconciliation and education are among the most effective interventions for reducing CHF readmissions.

Question 5

When educating a patient with chronic kidney disease (CKD) on dietary restrictions, the community paramedic should emphasize limiting which nutrient to slow disease progression?

Accepted Answer

Dietary protein intake and phosphorus-rich foods

Answer

Limiting dietary protein reduces nitrogen waste load on the kidneys, and restricting phosphorus prevents renal osteodystrophy, both slowing CKD progression.

(CPC) Community Paramedic Certification Practice Test

(CPC) Community Paramedic Certification Practice Test

CPC Preventive Care and Education 5