NREMT|National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians| Examination Bundle

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...

Medical Direction ans Oversight of the patient-care aspects of an EMS system by the Medical Director. Protocols ans 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 D...

Shaken Baby Syndrome can cause which of the following conditions? (A) Hypoglycemia (B) Abdominal bruising (C) Subdural hematoma (D) Lower extremity fracture ans (C) Subdural hematoma Which law protects an EMT if the EMT acts in good faith, is not negligent, acts within the scope of pr...

The umbilical cord is wrapped tightly around the baby's neck and you have tried unsuccessfully to slip the cord over the head. What should your next course of action be? A. Push the baby's head into the vagina until the cord comes loose B. Clamp the cord in two places and cut it in the middl...

A) An exaggerated immune system response to any substance ans 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 ...

Emphysema ans Shortness of breath, wheezing, coughing, possible weight loss Stroke ans 1-sided weakness, partial/complete loss of the ability to use words, headache/confusion, dizziness, impaired vision, ^BP, unequal pupils and seizures Myocardial Infarction ans Angina, Short...

Once you have the endotracheal tube in place, and as you perform auscultation, you realize the patients right side has sounds from the lungs but the left does not, or they are minimal. What should be your next move? A) Extract the tube and try intubation again B) Abandon it and initiate resp...

White Paper ans In 1966, a paper titled "Accidental Death and Disability: The Neglected Disease of Modern Society" is published by the National Academy of Sciences. This paper, commonly referred to as ________ __________ is considered the birth of modern EMS American Heart Association ...

The cold zone or clean zone is ans an area where adequate decontamination has ensured that there will be no spread of any hazardous materials and EMS are able to fully treat patients. Traffic law requires that an ambulance must ans stop for a stopped school bus and wait until the bus ...

You are called to assist an adult with chest pain. The patient has a cardiac history of two-posterior myocardial infarctions. He is conscious and alert, stating he is having a hard time breathing, and the chest pain worsens when he attempts to lay flat on his back. His skin is pale and hot, while au...

Abortion ans A spontaneous or elective termination of pregnancy before the 20th week of gestation Abrasion ans An injury resulting from friction of the skin against an object. Results in the removal of the epidermis. Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) ans A blanket term for a numb...

You are called to see a 65 y/o hypertensive female with squeezing chest pain that radiates down her left arm to neck and jaw. She says her heartbeat is faster, she is having difficulty breathing, and she has felt weak for the past couple of days. Which of the following is the most appropriate first ...

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? ans Administer Supplemental oxygen Cardiac Compromise ans Any type of heart problem. Cardiac compr...

Acute Myocardial infarction (AMI) ans A heart attack is occurring or more succinctly death of cardiac muscle is occurring Angina ans Squeezing or crushing like chest pain that last a few minutes at a time; associated with the heart muscle not receiving enough blood to contract easily ...