NREMT Final Exam: Medical/Obstetrics/Gynecology Questions And Answers Graded A+ .
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NREMT Final Exam: Medical/Obstetrics/Gynecology Questions And Answers Graded A+ .
You are called to a school for a 9-year-old male who was acting strangely. His teacher tells you that during class, he had several episodes of sitting at his desk staring into space and briefly not respondi...
NREMT Final Exam:
Medical/Obstetrics/Gynecology Questions
And Answers Graded A+ 2024-2025.
You are called to a school for a 9-year-old male who was acting strangely. His teacher
tells you that during class, he had several episodes of sitting at his desk staring into
space and briefly not responding. He answers your questions correctly and tells you he
does not remember the episodes. What type of seizure should you suspect?
A. Temporal lobe
B. Absence
C. Psychomotor
D. Focal motor - correct answer. B. Absence
A 45-year-old female complains of palpitations. She tells you she feels nervous and
tired. She has a history of panic disorder. Her vital signs are P 100, R 24 and deep, BP
142/84, and SpO2 is 100% on room air. You should:
A. coach her to slow her breathing.
B. administer oxygen by non-rebreather mask.
C. have her breathe into a paper bag.
D. assist her ventilation. - correct answer. A. coach her to slow her breathing.
A 23-year-old female just delivered a full-term male infant. You should first:
A. clamp the cord eight inches from his abdomen.
B. dry and stimulate him.
C. suction his mouth.
D. suction his nose. - correct answer. B. dry and stimulate him.
A 19-year-old female who is in her third trimester complains of blurred vision and a
headache. She tells you the baby is moving, and she denies contractions. Her vital
signs are P 84, R 16, BP 152/94, and SpO2 is 97% on room air. You should:
A. check for crowning.
B. notify the hospital of a possible stroke.
,C. transport her on her left side.
D. administer aspirin. - correct answer. C. transport her on her left side.
A 10-month-old female has a two-inch soft bulge under the skin of her belly button. Her
father tells you that the bulge appeared after she was coughing. She does not cry when
you palpate her abdomen. You should suspect a(n):
A. tumor.
B. diaphragmatic rupture.
C. hernia.
D. ascites. - correct answer. C. hernia.
A febrile 49-year-old male complains of generalized weakness. He has a history of
HIV/AIDs. He tells you that he has had diarrhea for three days. His mucous membranes
are pale and dry. His vital signs are P 102, R 14, BP 108/76, and SpO2 is 96% on room
air. You should:
A. administer oxygen.
B. perform a tilt test.
C. transport him in Fowler's position.
D. don a face mask and gown. - correct answer. A. administer oxygen.
An unresponsive 58-year-old female had a single seizure prior to your arrival.
Bystanders tell you that she hasn't woken up since she stopped shaking. While you are
performing your assessment, she has a brief tonic period followed by generalized clonic
activity. You should next:
A. remove her clothing and begin to cool her.
B. administer oxygen by nasal cannula and assess her vital signs.
C. assess her blood glucose level and administer oral glucose if needed.
D. protect her head and begin transport. - correct answer. D. protect her head and
begin transport.
An 11-year-old male who has a history of autism has difficulty breathing. You observe
intercostal retractions, and he answers basic questions. While caring for him, you
should:
A. use humor and vague descriptions to inform him of your next assessment and
treatment
steps.
B. treat him in the same manner as other patients.
C. perform a complete toe-to-head assessment.
D. only perform necessary assessments and treatments. - correct answer. D. only
perform necessary assessments and treatments.
A 34-year-old male complains of dizziness and feels like he is going to pass out. He
tells you he just took naproxen for the first time for joint pain. You observe urticaria and
angioedema. His vital signs are P 104, R 20, BP 78/58, and SpO2 is unobtainable. You
should:
A. administer oxygen and transport.
, B. administer an epinephrine autoinjector.
C. assess for orthostatic hypotension.
D. apply cold packs to the affected areas. - correct answer. B. administer an
epinephrine autoinjector.
Which of the following assists in regulating the acid-base balance of the circulatory
system by producing bicarbonate?
A. Skin
B. Lungs
C. Liver
D. Kidneys - correct answer. D. Kidneys
A 76-year-old male complains of vomiting and diarrhea. He tells you he has not been
able to keep down food or water for two days. His conjunctivae are pale and dry. He has
a history of hypertension. His vital signs are P 80, R 18, BP 108/92, and SpO2 is 92%
on room air. You should:
A. administer oxygen.
B. have him take small sips of water.
C. moisten his conjunctivae.
D. place him in the Trendelenburg position. - correct answer. A. administer oxygen.
Law enforcement officers requested your assistance with a 24-year-old male who is
acting aggressively. He has removed his clothing, is shouting, and throwing heavy
furniture around in his apartment. Law enforcement tells you he has a history of
diabetes and cocaine use. You should suspect:
A. schizophrenia.
B. hyperglycemia.
C. excited delirium.
D. thyroid storm. - correct answer. C. excited delirium.
A 38-year-old female was found unresponsive in her car by her son. He tells you she
overdosed on heroin, and he administered Narcan® intranasally before starting CPR
four minutes ago. Upon your arrival, she starts to move. She has a carotid pulse and
gasping respirations once every 15 seconds. You should next:
A. administer oxygen by non-rebreather mask.
B. administer another dose of naloxone.
C. assist her ventilation.
D. place her in the recovery position. - correct answer. C. assist her ventilation.
What is the mechanism of action of naloxone when administered for opioid overdoses?
A. It antagonizes opioid effects by competing for the same receptor sites.
B. It binds to the serum opioids to prevent absorption into the brain.
C. It enhances hepatic removal of serum opioids.
D. It stimulates the respiratory center of the brain. - correct answer. A. It antagonizes
opioid effects by competing for the same receptor sites.
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