NREMT STUDY GUIDE | 72 Questions | 100% Correct Answers

A) An exaggerated immune system response to any substance - - - ANS Which of the following MOST accurately defines an allergic reaction? A) An exaggerated immune system response to any substance B) Destruction of the immune system by an external substance C) A release of erythrocytes in response to a foreign substance D) A direct negative effect on the body by an external substance D) Oxygen via nonrebreather mask, supine position with legs elevated 6" to 12" and transport - - - ANS You are caring for a conscious, confused patient with left-sided hemiparalysis. His airway is patent and his respirations are 22 breaths/minute with adequate tidal volume. Treatment for this patient should include: A) Oxygen via nonrebreather mask, left lateral recumbent position, and transport. B) Assisted ventilation with a BVM, right lateral recumbent position, and transport C) An oral airway, assisted ventilation with a BVM, Fowler's position, and transport D) Oxygen via nonrebreather mask, supine postition with the legs elevated 6" to 12" and transport B) Kidney - - - ANS A young female presents with costovertebral angle tenderness. She is conscious and alert with stable vital signs. Which of the following organs is MOST likely causing her pain? A) Liver B) Kidney C) Pancreas D) Gallbladder B) Assist him with his nitroglycerin unless his systolic BP is less than 100 mm Hg - - - ANS A 62 year-old male presents with crushing chest pain, which he describes as being the same kind of pain that he had with a previous heart attack. He has prescribed nitroglycerin, but states he has not taken any. After administering 100% oxygen and contacting medical control you should: A) Begin immediate transport and request rendezvous with a paramedic unit. B) Assist him with his nitroglycerin unless his systolic BP is less than 100 mm HG C) Administer up to three doses of nitroglycerin before assessing his blood pressure D) Administer the nitroglycerin unless he has taken Viagra within the past 72 hours A) Assess for the presence of a brachial pulse - - - ANS You receive a call to a local daycare center for an unconscious 8-month-old infant. Upon arrival, you perform an assessment and determine that the infant is not breathing. After delivering two rescue breaths, you should: A) Assess for the presence of a brachial pulse. B) Begin chest compressions and request backup C) Immediately transport the child to the hospital D) Assess for a carotid pulse for 10 to 15 seconds