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NREMT - Airway, Ventilation, & Respiration Which of the following sounds indicates an upper airway obstruction in a child who is in respiratory distress? A. Wheezes B. Rales C. Rhonchi D. Stridor - ANSWER D. Stridor An unresponsive 7-month-old female is lying limp in her father's arms. He tells you that she was having an asthma attack but is better now. Her conjunctivae are pale and moist. You are only able to auscultate faint wheezes in her upper chest. Her vital signs are P 76 and ...

BASIC LIFE SUPPORT (BLS) EXAM 2023/2024 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% CORRECT While performing high-quality CPR on an adult, what action should you ensure is being accomplished? Correct Answer Compressing to a depth of at least 2 inches A 53 year-old woman collapses while gardening. She is unresponsive, is not breathing, and does not have a pulse. A neighbor, who is an emergency medical technician, rushes to her with an AED. When the AED arrives, what is the first step for using it? Correc...

NREMT Practice Test Bank - Multiple Choice Hypoglycemia and acute ischemic stroke can present similarly because: • A:both oxygen and glucose are needed for brain function. • B:the majority of stroke patients have a history of diabetes. • C:the most common cause of a stroke is hypoglycemia. • D:they are both caused by low levels of glucose in the blood. - ANS • A:both oxygen and glucose are needed for brain function. Reason: Although stroke and hypoglycemia are two distinctly ...

Components of the EMS System - DISPATCHER: Coordinates type and level of EMS response and dispatches the appropriate agencies. An emergency medical dispatcher may give medical instructions to the public. - FIRST RESPONDER: Entry level medically trained person. - EMT: Provides basic life support/BLS. - PARAMEDIC: Provides advanced life support/ALS. - RECEIVING FACILITY: The medical treatment facility that provides emergency care. Primary Responsibilities As first responders, peace of...

BLS test questions (AHA)questions and answers 2023which victim requires CPR? a victim who is unresponsive with no normal breathing and no pulse when is it important to move an adult victim who needs CPR? when an adult/ victim is in a dangerous environment High quality CPR includes starting chest compressions within how many seconds after recognition of cardiac arrest in victims of all ages? 10 seconds interruptions of chest compressions should be limited to how many secon...

BLS test questions (AHA)/25 Questions And Answers/ Latest update 2023 which victim requires CPR? - Correct Answer -a victim who is unresponsive with no normal breathing and no pulse when is it important to move an adult victim who needs CPR? - Correct Answer -when an adult/ victim is in a dangerous environment High quality CPR includes starting chest compressions within how many seconds after recognition of cardiac arrest in victims of all ages? - Correct Answer -10 seconds interruptions...

Helmets used in high-angle work should have what suspension? Three Point Major organizations that set standards for high-angle use what system of measurement? International System of Units NFPA standard that established regulations of protective ensembles for technical rescue incidents? 1951 How much water should each rescuer carry? 2 quarts Statistical method to determine minimum breaking strength of rope and rescue gear? 3-sigma method Defined as the mas...

What should the first rescuer arriving on the scene of an unresponsive infant or child do? (Put the steps in order.) : 2,1,4,3 How long should assessing for breathing and a pulse take? : No longer than 10 seconds What should you do to check for breathing? : Look for chest rise and fall Where can you check a pulse on an infant and a child? : Brachial 2 If the child does not have normal breathing and a pulse of 64/min is present, you will need to : provide rescue breathing For an un...

AHA BLS exam Questions and Answers 100% correct while preforming high-quality CPR on an adult, what action should you ensure is being accomplished? compressing to a depth of at least 2 inches when the AED arrives, what is the first step for using it? turn on the AED After the AED pads are attached to the victims bare chest, the AED detects ventricular fibrillation. What is the next step when using the AED? Follow the AED prompts what should you do if you need to use an A...

what is the correct order of steps in the In-Hospital Chain of Survival for adults? - 1. Early Recognition and Prevention 2. Activation of Emergency Response 3. High-Quality CPR 4. Defibrillation 5. Post-Cardiac Arrest Care 6. Recovery What are the correct actions to take for scene safety and assessment? - -Verify scene safety -Look for no breathing and only gasping and check pulse -Check for responsiveness -Activate the emergency response system and get an AED -Begin CPR if no breathi...