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NREMT - Everything you need to know is Here!! Medical Direction - ANSWER Oversight of the patient-care aspects of an EMS system by the Medical Director. Protocols - ANSWER lists of steps, such as assessments and interventions, to be taken in different situations. Protocols are developed by the Medical Director of an EMS system Offline Direction - ANSWER consists of standing orders issued by the medical director that allows EMTs to give certain medications or perform certain procedures w...

hemorrhage - ANSWER severe bleeding; major cause of shock in trauma arterial bleeding - ANSWER bright red blood, rapid, profuse, difficult to control venous bleeding - ANSWER dark red/maroon blood, steady, easy-to-control flow

You are on the scene w/ a 28-year-old female patient complaining of chest pain. A 12-lead shows normal sinus rhythm with a pulse of 88 bpm. What structure of the cardiac conduction system is responsible for this rhythm and rate? - ANSWER SA Node *"Primary pacemaker"- intrinsic rate of 60-100bpm. In the human heart, the right ventricle pumps what? - ANSWER Deoxygenated blood to pulmonary circulation Why must you question a patient about ED drug use prior to administration of nitroglyce...

Takes or verbalizes appropriate PPE precautions - ANSWER BSI Gloves, Mask etc. Determines the scene/situation is safe - ANSWER Scene safe? Determines the mechanism of injury/nature of illness - ANSWER States mechanism of injury Determines the number of patients - ANSWER How many patients are there? Requests additional EMS assistance if necessary - ANSWER EMS assistance needed? Introduction - ANSWER Hello my name is __________ I'm an EMT/EMR were here to help you? Can we hel...

NREMT STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS A) An exaggerated immune system response to any substance - ANSWER 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 elevat...

Which of the following statements in reference to lifting and moving patients is true? a. lift with your back, not your legs b. place your feet shoulder-width apart c. keep the weight you are carrying as far from your body as possible d. use your stronger hand or side to compensate for the weaker side - ANSWER b. place your feet shoulder-width apart

Perfusion - ANSWER adequate circulation of blood throughout body, fills capillaries and supplies cells and tissues with oxygen and nutrients hemorrhage - ANSWER severe bleeding; major cause of shock in trauma arterial bleeding - ANSWER bright red blood, rapid, profuse, difficult to control venous bleeding - ANSWER dark red/maroon blood, steady, easy-to-control flow capillary bleeding - ANSWER slow, oozing blood flow; eary-to control Signs of shock (in order) - ANSWER 1. AMS 2. Pal...

The head of the femur sets in the? - ANSWER The pelvis A propane tank exploded and dispatch has told you that the patient is a fireman. He was injured by the tertiary phase of the blast only, so you know that he? - ANSWER Was thrown a distance Transporting a patient who is in shock is most often done with the patient? - ANSWER In a supine position with their legs elevated You arrive on scene and find an unresponsive older man in a park who you suspect is homeless. As you assess the p...

NREMT PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Your patient a 52 year old male complaining of dull, achy chest pains. He is alert and oriented but upon assessment, you notice his skin is pale, cool and clammy. What is your next step? - ANSWER Administer Supplemental oxygen Cardiac Compromise - ANSWER Any type of heart problem. Cardiac compromise is a blanket term used to describe any type of heart problem. As an EMT-B it allows you to identify cardiac problems without going above your scope of pract...

First thing (always first) - ANSWER Takes or verbalizes body substance isolation precautions SCENE SIZE-UP - ANSWER Determines the scene/situation is safe. Determines the mechanism of injury/nature of illness. Determines the number of patients. Requests additional help if necessary. Considers stabilization of spine. PRIMARY SURVEY/RESUSCITATION - ANSWER Verbalizes general impression of the patient. Determines responsiveness/level of consciousness. Determines chief complaint/apparent life-t...