NREMT EXAM, PRACTICE EXAM AND STUDY GUIDE NEWEST 2024 COMPLETE COURSE 200 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+||| BRAND NEW!!

NREMT EXAM, PRACTICE EXAM AND
STUDY GUIDE NEWEST 2024 COMPLETE
COURSE 200 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
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what distinctive lung sounds would you expect to hear if your patient has pulmonary
edema? - ANSWER-crackling as there would be fluid in the lungs the air would move
through creating rales
what type of medication is often taken by a patient would has a history of congestive
heart failure - ANSWER-diuretics, also known as water pills,
what type of medications are described as clot busters? - ANSWER-thrombolytics are
medications used to dissolve blood clots
What is the treatment for anaphylaxis? - ANSWER-Epinephrine is injected
intramuscularly at a 90 degree angle.
What happens during anaphylactic shock? - ANSWER-The vessels dilate and fluid
leaks from the vessels into the body's tissues, resulting in swelling and urticaria.
What should you do if the child's airway isn't completely occluded and they are still
exchanging air? - ANSWER-You should begin moving toward definitive care while
providing additional oxygen via blow-by oxygen.
How should emergency vehicles be operated? - ANSWER-With due regard for safety of
others.
What is Cheyne-stokes? - ANSWER-The name associated with stroke and metabolic
problems.
What are signs that can point to a stroke? - ANSWER-Periods of apnea and or irregular
breathing.
What can gastric distention interfere with? - ANSWER-With the movement of the
diaphragm and lead to hypoventilation.
What will poor breathing lead to? - ANSWER-Low oxygen levels or hypoxia.
If a person has been vomiting copious amounts it is likely they would be in ________
_______ rather than ______. - ANSWER-Metabolic alkalosis; acidosis
What are the guidelines for 2 person CPR? - ANSWER-15:2 ratio
What are the guidelines for one person CPR? - ANSWER-30:2 ratio
What do unconscious patients require to rule out trauma? - ANSWER-A rapid full-body
scan.
What is meconium? - ANSWER-Often found in amniotic fluid when the fetus has voided
in the womb.
What is NIMS? - ANSWER-The national incident management system and is designed
as a template system for providing consistent, effective processes in preparing for,
responding to, and recovering from an incident.
What is the hot zone? - ANSWER-The area of hazardous contamination.
What are contraindications of nitro? - ANSWER-Erectile dysfunction meds and low
blood pressure.
What is reciprocity? - ANSWER-The exchange of licensure or privileges.
What should you check for when assessing the head injury of a child? - ANSWERBleeding, swelling, bruising, and hematomas.
What happens to the fontanelle of a child when they are dehydrated? - ANSWER-It will
depress.
What happens to the fontanelle of a child when there is intracranial bleeding or
pressure? - ANSWER-It will swell.
What is PTSD? - ANSWER-Stress encountered after an incident.
Who is the local Emergency Medical System regulated by? - ANSWER-Your state EMS
office.
What should child respiration rates be? - ANSWER-20-30 per minute
What is the current recommended respirations for an adult? - ANSWER-100-120 per
minute
What is hypoxic drive? - ANSWER-Stimulates the breathing centers in the brain when
the oxygen levels in the blood drop too low.
What is carbon dioxide drive? - ANSWER-Stimulates the brain's breathing centers when
the levels of CO2 in the blood get too high.
What is the correct depth of compressions? - ANSWER-1/3 of the anterior-posterior
diameter of the chest which is about 1.5 inches in infants, and about 2 inches in
children, and up to a max of 2.4 inches for adults.
A child with blood pressure lower than 70 mm Hg is considered..... - ANSWER-Critical
What does hyperventilate mean? - ANSWER-Assist ventilations with 100% oxygen for
several minutes.
What is preeclampsia? - ANSWER-Swelling in feet, hands, and or face; can result in
seizures and coma and is very dangerous.
What is dependent lividity? - ANSWER-Blood settling at the lowest point in the body and
visible through the skin.
What are the ranges of toxicity levels? - ANSWER-0-4 with 4 being the worst and 0
being little to no threat
What are the ranges of protection levels? - ANSWER-A-D with A being the highest and
D being the lowest.
What are some signs of hypoglycemia? - ANSWER-Altered LOC, diaphoresis, normal
or rapid breathing and pulse, and extreme hunger.
When should an AED be used? - ANSWER-Only on a patient who has no pulse. CPR
should be continued after each shock.
What are the 3 elements of the pediatric assessment triangle? - ANSWER-Circulation,
appearance, and work of breathing.
What are the AHA guidelines for BLS on children? - ANSWER-A pulse rate of less than
60 bpm who are perfusing poorly.
What is the postictal state? - ANSWER-The state at the end of a seizure where the
patient is no longer having active seizures; during this the patients muscles relax and
the breathing becomes deep and rapid in an attempt to compensate for buildup of acids
in the body.
What are signs of rigor mortis? - ANSWER-Stiff neck and jaw
What is pulmonary edema? - ANSWER-Fluid that accumulates in lungs that makes the
transfer of oxygen more difficult as alveoli are partitioned by the fluid.
What should you expect with a tension pneumothorax? - ANSWER-Blood pressure to
drop, not rise, as venous return in inhibited by shifting of mediastinum and distortion of
the vena cava.
What is the primary cause of abdominal pain and tenderness upon palpation? -
ANSWER-The rupture of the gastrointestinal tract.
What are the stages of labor? - ANSWER-1) dilation of the cervix
2) begins at the breaking of water and continues until baby has been fully delivered
3) delivery of umbilicus and placenta
4) period of time after delivery of placenta
What is the expected systolic BP? - ANSWER-Infant 70-90
Toddler 70-100
Preschool 80-110
When should you apply suction? - ANSWER-Once you have the tip in the visible
secretions and then continue on the way out, only 10-15 seconds
What would happen if you insert a suction catheter into the mouth with the suction
active? - ANSWER-It would deplete the patients oxygens supply.
What will lungs that are filled with fluids present as? - ANSWER-Crackles
What is croup? - ANSWER-A relatively common condition that affects about 15% of
children at some point, most often between 6 months and 5-6 years of age.
What is a sign? - ANSWER-Any medical or trauma assessment finding that can be
seen, felt, or heard by the provider.
What is a symptom? - ANSWER-Any medical or trauma condition that is described to
the provider by the patient.
What can GI bleeding cause? - ANSWER-Disease processes, inflammation, infection
obstruction to upper and lower GI tract and more.
What does obtunded mean? - ANSWER-A term to describe a persons level of
consciousness.
What is the preferred and minimum size of a helicopter landing zone? - ANSWER100X100 ft
60X60 at night
What is the most reliable way of verifying ventilations? - ANSWER-Watching rise and
fall of chest