NREMT Practice Test Bank - Multiple Choice Questions & Answers(FULL PACK SOLUTIONS)EXAM 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 - ANSWERSOversight of the patient-care aspects of an EMS system by the Medical Director. Protocols - ANSWERSlists 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 Dir...

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

3 effects of intracranial pressure on vital signs - ANSWERSbradycardia, irregular breathing, hypertension ___ ___ is part of a syndrome called chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) - ANSWERSchronic bronchitis ___ ___ is usually caused by viruses or bacteria and may last several days or ...

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? - ANSWERSAdminister Supplemental oxygen Cardiac Compromise - ANSWERSAny type of heart problem. Cardiac comprom...

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...

What differences in a child's airway might make airway management more difficult than in an adult? A. smaller jaw, smaller teeth B. longer airway and small tongue C. a smaller jaw and a proportionally larger tongue D. There are no anatomic differences that affect airway management in children...

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 ...

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...

The cold zone or clean zone is - ANSWERSan 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 - ANSWERSstop for a stopped school bus and wait until the bus dr...