NREMT Practice 180 Questions and Verified Correct Answers 2024 Brand New Guaranteed A+ A 2 year old male is in respiratory failure when he has
- altered mental status and breathing rate of 68 per minute
- limp muscle tone and weak or absent distal pulses
- nasal flaring and mottled skin color
- breathing rate of 6 per minute and heart rate of 50 per minute - CORRECT
ANSWER: A
A 20-year-old patient was sexually assaulted. The patient states that she is hemorrhaging profusely from the vagina. You should
- do nothing and transport immediately
- apply a sterile sanitary napkin
- pack the vagina with sterile dressings
- have the patient squeeze her leg together and transport immediately - CORRECT
ANSWER: B
A 23-year-old pregnant female is bleeding profusely from her vagina. All of the
following actions are appropriate EXCEPT:
- providing high-concentration oxygen
- placing a sanitary napkin in the vagina
- replacing pads as they become soaked
D. rapid transport to the hospital - CORRECT ANSWER: B
A 29 year old male has taken LSD. The patient appears very anxious and in a panic
state. He is showing signs of paranoia. You should:
- agree withe everything the patient says
- restrain the patient
- be aggressive and talk very straight and stern to the patient
D. talk the patient down by reassuring the patient - CORRECT ANSWER: D
A 34-year-old woman, who is 36 weeks pregnant, is having a seizure. After you protect
her airway and ensure adequate ventilation, you should transport her:
- on her left side
- in the prone position
- in the supine position
D. in a semisitting position - CORRECT ANSWER: A
A 45 year old male is experiencing chest discomfort. After placing him in his position of comfort, your next action should be to
- ventilate the patient with a nonrebreather mask at 15L/min
- ventilate the patient with the bag-valve-mask at 15L/min
- administer oxygen by nonrebreather mask at 15L/min 1 / 3
D. administer oxygen by the nasal cannula at 6L/min - CORRECT ANSWER: C
A 45-year-old male was involved in a MVA. The patient is complaining of shortness of breath and chest pain. You recognize that the patient has JVD and the patient's pulse is weak and thready. You believe the patient has a pericardial tamponade. You distinguish that this is the problem with the patient by nothing or discovering
- decreased heart sounds
- patient has JVD
- narrowing pulse pressure
D. patient is complaining of chest pain - CORRECT ANSWER: C
A gurgling sound heard with artificial ventilation is a sign that
- the patient must be suctioned immediately
- supplemental oxygen should be added to the gas-valve mask
- the airway is most likely open, patent, and clear
D. the patient is trying to communicate with you - CORRECT ANSWER:
A minute after a baby is born, the heart rate is less than 60 beat per minute. You
should:
- blow by oxygen
- attempt to stimulate the newborn
- aggressively warm the newborn
D. begin chest compressions - CORRECT ANSWER: D
A patient complaining of facial paralysis on one side of his face with tearing, localized pain, and sensitivity may be suffering from the most common form of facial paralysis
called:
- dystonia
- muscular dystrophy
- amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
D. bell's palsy - CORRECT ANSWER: D
A sign of generalized cold emergency, or hypothermia, is cool skin on the
- feet or hands
- ears
- face
D. abdomen - CORRECT ANSWER: D
A sign or symptom of a predelivery emergency is:
- the mother's skin is dry
- profuse vaginal bleeding
- the presence of a bloody show
D. a contraction every 20 minutes - CORRECT ANSWER: B
A soft-tissue injury that results in a flap of torn skin is referred to as:
- an incision 2 / 3
- an avulsion
- an abrasion
D. a laceration - CORRECT ANSWER: B
After a patient has a seizure, they will have a gradual state of awakening. This phase of
a seizure is called:
- the tonic phase
- the postictal phase
- the clonic phase
D. an aura - CORRECT ANSWER: B
After arriving at the hospital you notice blood on your stretcher. The most appropriate way to disinfect the stretcher is a(n)
A. 1:10 ratio of bleach to water solution
B. 1:100 ratio of bleach to water solution
C. 1:1000 ratio of bleach to water solution
D. straight bleach solution - CORRECT ANSWER: A
Albuterol is a medication administered by:
- injection
- inhalation
- absorption
D. orally - CORRECT ANSWER: B
(Albuterol is a bronchodilator)
All of the following are signs of possible child abuse except:
- the presence of multiple bruises in various stages of healing
- a single, severe traumatic event that occurred for no reason
- injuries inconsistent with the mechanism described
- conflicting histories of the injury from the guardians/parents - CORRECT ANSWER:
B
All of the following may be signs of an allergic reaction except:
- headache and dizziness
- rapid, labored breathing
- decreased blood pressure
D. decreased heart rate - CORRECT ANSWER: D
Bacterial meningitis has an incubation period of
- weeks to months, depending on the type
- 11-21 days
- 2-10 days
D. 2-6 weeks - CORRECT ANSWER: C
During transport of a patient with a head injury, what assessment factor will provide you with the most information regarding the patient's condition?
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