NREMT Online Practice Questions and Answers

Correct Answer: A

12-15 LPM administered via a NBR or Non Rebreather mask is considered "100% O2"

Correct Answer: B

Respiratory failure is a medical term for inadequate gas exchange by the respiratory system. Respiratory failure can be indicated by observing a drop in O2 saturation and breathing rate / quality.

Correct Answer: B

The maximum dosage amount is three tablets, or sprays, without additional medical direction.

Correct Answer: B

The next step after shocking with the AED, and the patient is breathing and has a pulse is to apply high concentration oxygen via NRB, unless the respiratory rate is above or below the minimum and maximum limits, at which time you would assist with a bag valve mask.

Correct Answer: C

Crush injuries occur when tissue is caught between two objects causing increased pressure. When this pressure is exerted over a long period of time tissues are damaged including lacerations, fractures and anarobic injuries. When blood flow is cut off and there is no oxygen does not make it to the tissues those tissues will revert to anarobic metabolism generating lactic and piruvic acids. In time this damages more tissues releasing more acids and by products of incomplete metabolism, eventually causing more swelling and coagulation problems, loss of tissue and loss of life.

Correct Answer: C

The clinician should never give any patient who can not swallow anything by mouth, aspiration is a real risk. A patient with an altered mental status with a blood sugar of 80mg/dl should be given glucose to correct the mental status.

Correct Answer: A

A previous attempt at suicide is highly suggestive of a patient's risk for suicide. This is compounded by the depression, which can exacerbate suicidal feelings and willingness to carry out the act to finality. Persons contemplating suicide typically give possessions away and do not store them. Hostility towards family members in and of itself is not an indication of the potential for suicide. While a diagnosis of medical condition can predispose one to consider suicide, these conditions are generally terminal (e.g., cancer, HIV infection). Hypertension is generally treatable with lifestyle modification and medications.

Correct Answer: C

Under the common law, Good Samaritan laws provide a defense against torts over the activity of attempted rescue.

Correct Answer: B

Emergency warning lights are often over looked in busy high traffic areas, headlights can make difference when safety counts. Even during daylight hours they increase the chances that the ambulance will be seen. Some headlights are wired to flash when the other emergency warning lights are on which enhances the distance down range the ambulance can be seen.

Correct Answer: C

Never enter a scene where hazardous materials are present until you have verified that the scene is safe. Use binoculars to survey the scene from a distance in order to identify hazardous materials placards. Consider victims and bystanders contaminated and take appropriate precautions.