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NREMT: Cardiology and resuscitation questions withcorrect answers
An unresponsive 3-month-old female is in cardiac arrest. While you and
your partner are resuscitating her, you should compress her chest:
Correct Answer-using a two thumb
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encircling hands technique.
An 84-year-old male is lying in bed complaining of right-sided
weakness and nausea. He has a history of hypertension and type 2
diabetes. He tells you he was fine when he went to bed last night. His
vital signs are P 68, R 14, BP 142/82, and SpO2 is 95% on room air. His
blood glucose level is 168 mg/dL. You should: Correct Answer-notify
the receiving hospital of your findings.
You are resuscitating an unresponsive 74-year-old female who is in
cardiac arrest. While you are performing chest compressions, you see
her take several breaths. You should: Correct Answer-stop compressions
and check for a pulse.
An 83-year-old female complains of a headache. She tells you that she
has felt tired all week. Her face is symmetrical, and her speech is clear.
Her grips are equal, and she does not have arm drift. Her vital signs are
P 84, R 16, BP 188/100, and SpO2 is 97% on room air. You should:
Correct Answer-transport her to the hospital.
,The husband of a 56-year-old female called because she has left-sided
weakness. When you arrive, her speech is slurred, and you observe a
right-sided facial droop. As you transport her to the hospital, her speech
becomes clear. Her weakness and facial droop also resolve. You should
suspect a(n): Correct Answer-transient ischemic attack.
A 3-year-old male was in cardiac arrest. You successfully resuscitated
him, but he remains unresponsive. His vital signs are P 124, R 22, BP
94/70, and SpO2 is 100% on oxygen by non-rebreather mask. You
should: Correct Answer-switch to a nasal cannula.
An unresponsive 2-year-old male is lying in his bed. His mother tells
you that he has been sick for four days. You should next: Correct
Answer-assess his breathing and pulse.
An unresponsive 20-year-old male is taking occasional, gasping breaths.
You are unable to palpate a carotid pulse. His skin is cyanotic, and his
pupils are pinpoint. You should first: Correct Answer-begin chest
compressions.
An unresponsive 94-year-old female was found by her family on the
floor. She is apneic and pulseless. Your partner is performing chest
compressions. The AED has analyzed her rhythm and advised that you
shock the patient. After the AED has charged, you should next: Correct
Answer-ensure no one is touching her.
A 68-year-old male complains of difficulty breathing. He tells you that it
gets worse when he walks up the stairs. You auscultate fine crackles in
, the bases of his lungs. His vital signs are P 92, R 18, BP 148/94, and
SpO2 is 89% on room air. You should: Correct Answer-administer
oxygen by non-rebreather mask.
An 85-year-old male tells you that he woke up sweaty and nauseated. He
tells you he has a funny feeling in his chest that he cannot specifically
describe. He tells you he has a history of diabetes and hypertension. His
lungs are clear to auscultation. His vital signs are P 104 and irregular, R
14, BP 102/88, and SpO2 is 91% on room air. You should first: Correct
Answer-administer oxygen.
An 88-year-old male was successfully resuscitated after he collapsed.
You performed CPR and defibrillated him once. He tells you that he
does not remember the event. His vital signs are P 96, R 12, BP 108/86,
and SpO2 is 95% on oxygen by simple face mask. You should transport
him and: Correct Answer-continue your treatment.
A 59-year-old male complains of dizziness and palpitations. He denies
dyspnea. His vital signs are P 178, R 16, BP 92/56, and SpO2 is 94% on
room air. You should: Correct Answer-administer oxygen by nasal
cannula.
A 94-year-old female complains of increased fatigue for the past day.
Her skin is cool and clammy. Her vital signs are P 104, R 18, BP 92/66,
and SpO2 is 94% on room air. You should first: Correct Answer-
administer oxygen.
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