NREMT- Paramedic Coach questions with correct answers

What kind of patient would require an OPA? CORRECT ANSWER often unresponsive patient who cannot protect their own airway, gag reflex cannot be intact. What kind of patient would require an NPA? CORRECT ANSWER An awake or semiconscious patient who cannot protect their own airway, the patient can have an in tact gag reflex, however there can be no potential face or head trauma What is a contraindication of an NPA? CORRECT ANSWER Head or Facial Trauma What kind of patient would require a nasal cannula? CORRECT ANSWER A patient with slight trouble breathing with a pulse ox around the 92% mark. What kind of patient would require a non-rebreathing mask? CORRECT ANSWER A patient who is having more significant trouble breathing, but is still breathing on their own, pulse ox would be around 80-88% What kind of patient would require a BVM? CORRECT ANSWER A patient who's respiratory rate and airway protection is compromised. An old lady is having a hard time breathing. Her respiratory rate is 24, her SPO2 level is 92%. What device would you use to deliver high flow oxygen? CORRECT ANSWER A nasal cannula What is the flow meter for a nasal cannula CORRECT ANSWER 2-6 Liters per minute