Exam (elaborations)
NREMT Practice Questions.
- Course
- Institution
NREMT Practice Questions.
[Show more]
Seller
Follow
modockochieng06
Content preview
NREMT Practice QuestionsA 2 year old male is in respiratory failure when he has
A. altered mental status and breathing rate of 68 per minute
B. limp muscle tone and weak or absent distal pulses
C. nasal flaring and mottled skin color
D. breathing rate of 6 per minute and heart rate of 50 per minute - ANS-A
A 20-year-old patient was sexually assaulted. The patient states that she is
hemorrhaging profusely from the vagina. You should
A. do nothing and transport immediately
B. apply a sterile sanitary napkin
C. pack the vagina with sterile dressings
D. have the patient squeeze her leg together and transport immediately - ANS-B
A 23-year-old pregnant female is bleeding profusely from her vagina. All of the following
actions are appropriate EXCEPT:
A. providing high-concentration oxygen
B. placing a sanitary napkin in the vagina
C. replacing pads as they become soaked
D. rapid transport to the hospital - ANS-B
A 29 year old male has taken LSD. The patient appears very anxious and in a panic
state. He is showing signs of paranoia. You should:
A. agree withe everything the patient says
B. restrain the patient
C. be aggressive and talk very straight and stern to the patient
D. talk the patient down by reassuring the patient - ANS-D
A 34-year-old woman, who is 36 weeks pregnant, is having a seizure. After you protect
her airway and ensure adequate ventilation, you should transport her:
A. on her left side
B. in the prone position
C. in the supine position
D. in a semisitting position - ANS-A
A 45 year old male is experiencing chest discomfort. After placing him in his position of
comfort, your next action should be to
A. ventilate the patient with a nonrebreather mask at 15L/min
,B. ventilate the patient with the bag-valve-mask at 15L/min
C. administer oxygen by nonrebreather mask at 15L/min
D. administer oxygen by the nasal cannula at 6L/min - ANS-C
A 45-year-old male was involved in a MVA. The patient is complaining of shortness of
breath and chest pain. You recognize that the patient has JVD and the patient's pulse is
weak and thready. You believe the patient has a pericardial tamponade. You distinguish
that this is the problem with the patient by nothing or discovering
A. decreased heart sounds
B. patient has JVD
C. narrowing pulse pressure
D. patient is complaining of chest pain - ANS-C
A gurgling sound heard with artificial ventilation is a sign that
A. the patient must be suctioned immediately
B. supplemental oxygen should be added to the gas-valve mask
C. the airway is most likely open, patent, and clear
D. the patient is trying to communicate with you - ANS-
A minute after a baby is born, the heart rate is less than 60 beat per minute. You should:
A. blow by oxygen
B. attempt to stimulate the newborn
C. aggressively warm the newborn
D. begin chest compressions - ANS-D
A patient complaining of facial paralysis on one side of his face with tearing, localized
pain, and sensitivity may be suffering from the most common form of facial paralysis
called:
A. dystonia
B. muscular dystrophy
C. amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
D. bell's palsy - ANS-D
A sign of generalized cold emergency, or hypothermia, is cool skin on the
A. feet or hands
B. ears
C. face
D. abdomen - ANS-D
A sign or symptom of a predelivery emergency is:
,A. the mother's skin is dry
B. profuse vaginal bleeding
C. the presence of a bloody show
D. a contraction every 20 minutes - ANS-B
A soft-tissue injury that results in a flap of torn skin is referred to as:
A. an incision
B. an avulsion
C. an abrasion
D. a laceration - ANS-B
After a patient has a seizure, they will have a gradual state of awakening. This phase of
a seizure is called:
A. the tonic phase
B. the postictal phase
C. the clonic phase
D. an aura - ANS-B
After arriving at the hospital you notice blood on your stretcher. The most appropriate
way to disinfect the stretcher is a(n)
A. 1:10 ratio of bleach to water solution
B. 1:100 ratio of bleach to water solution
C. 1:1000 ratio of bleach to water solution
D. straight bleach solution - ANS-A
Albuterol is a medication administered by:
A. injection
B. inhalation
C. absorption
D. orally - ANS-B
(Albuterol is a bronchodilator)
All of the following are signs of possible child abuse except:
a. the presence of multiple bruises in various stages of healing
B. a single, severe traumatic event that occurred for no reason
C. injuries inconsistent with the mechanism described
D. conflicting histories of the injury from the guardians/parents - ANS-B
All of the following may be signs of an allergic reaction except:
A. headache and dizziness
, B. rapid, labored breathing
C. decreased blood pressure
D. decreased heart rate - ANS-D
Bacterial meningitis has an incubation period of
A. weeks to months, depending on the type
B. 11-21 days
C. 2-10 days
D. 2-6 weeks - ANS-C
During transport of a patient with a head injury, what assessment factor will provide you
with the most information regarding the patient's condition?
A. pupil size
B. heart rate
C. mental status
D. blood pressure - ANS-C
During your assessment of a patient's chest you note that the left side of the chest
moves opposite to the right. This is called:
A. crepitus
B. paradigmal motion
C. subcutaneous emphysema
D. paradoxical movement - ANS-D
During your assessment you find a possible fractured leg and hear the bones grinding
together. This is called:
A. crepitus
B. complete fracture
C. subcutaneous fracture
D. multi-linear fracture - ANS-A
Emergency care for a responsive 7 year old child with a foreign body airway obstruction
includes
A. holding the child on your knee and performing back blows
B. standing behind the child and performing sub-diaphragmatic thrusts
C. placing the child supine on the floor and attempting to see the obstruction
D. placing the child supine on the floor and performing abdominal thrusts - ANS-B
Emergency care for an infant when meconium is present in the amniotic fluid includes
A. stimulating the infant to cough to expel the meconium
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller modockochieng06. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $7.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
85651 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now