NREMT FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
which is true of a patient who relies on hypoxic drive to breathe?
A. respiratory rate is set according to level of O2 in body
B. primary gas affecting RR is CO2
C. central chemoreceptors are the primary influence on RR
D. peripheral chemoreceptors have become less sensitive to O2 - CORRECT
ANSWER-A. RR is set according to level of O2 in body
(central chemoreceptors become less sensitive to CO2; peripheral receptors
become primary stimulus for ventilations)
beta-2 medications benefit patients by:
A. eliminating chest pain
B. diminishing the need for O2
C. slowing RR and HR
D. dilating the small airways - CORRECT ANSWER-D. dilating the small airways
on the scene of a MCI, another EMT has become overwhelmed and emotionally
incapacitated. you should:
A. monitor EMT for improper care
B. remove EMT from scene
C. instruct EMT to go home
D. assess EMT for head injury - CORRECT ANSWER-B. remove EMT from scene
NREMT FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
, what information is critical to provide CHEMTREC after a tanker spill?
A. type of car involved
B. name of railroad carrier
C. UN identification number
D. location and train identification number - CORRECT ANSWER-C. UN
identification number
what would be a direct result of increasing a patient's preload?
A. increased cardiac output
B. decreased myocardial contraction
C. increased O2 delivery to lungs
D. decreased BP - CORRECT ANSWER-A. increased cardiac output
unresponsive 54 yo went to bed w chest pain. no prior medical history, no
medications. primary assessment reveals no life threats. when performing
secondary assessment, the EMT should:
A. contact patient's doctor
B. focus exam on chest
C. determine whether chest pain still exists
D. start by examining patient's head - CORRECT ANSWER-D. start by examining
patient's head.
(always perform head-to-toe if patient unresponsive)
you are transporting 18yo male injured in MVC with decreased LOC and injuries to
head, chest, and lower R leg. while conducting reassessment of patient's
head/neck, which action is most appropriate?
NREMT FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
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