Medical Tests NREMT Online Practice Questions and Exam Preparation

Medical Tests NREMT Online Questions & Answers

• Question 221:

  There are two types of cerebral vascular accident, CVA, (Stroke), the most common is an ischemic stroke. What is the other type?

  A. Transient ischemic attack
  B. Hemorrhagic
  C. Thrombotic
  D. Embolic
  B. Hemorrhagic

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  Explanation/Reference:

  The second type of cerebral vascular accident is a ,hemorrhagic stroke, a bleed. Thrombotic and embolic stroke are all clots or ischemic strokes where the blood flow is stopped by a clot. A transient ischemic attack is most often referred as a mini stroke, a prelude to a full on CVA.

• Question 222:

  What type of injury should be suspected when the patient presents with “raccoon eyes”?

  A. mandibular fracture
  B. rupture of tympanic membranes
  C. epistaxis
  D. skull injury or fracture
  D. skull injury or fracture

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• Question 223:

  A 64-year-old female has just collapsed in cardiac arrest. You are alone. After your initial assessment, you should give two ventilations, then:

  A. Analyze the rhythm, and deliver a shock if indicated.
  B. Begin chest compressions for one minute.
  C. Analyze the rhythm, and begin chest compressions.
  D. Call medical control, and begin chest compressions.
  C. Analyze the rhythm, and begin chest compressions.

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  Explanation/Reference:

  While there is limited information that people in extended periods of cardiac arrest may benefit from CPR before defibrillation, overwhelming information indicates that defibrillating very early in a "fresh" arrest situation will provide the best opportunity for correcting the most common cause of cardiac arrest--ventricular fibrillation.

• Question 224:

  You are treating an infant, who is suffering from mild respiratory problem.

  If you notice that he/she is having difficulty in breathing through the nose, what should you do immediately?

  A. Hyper-extend the neck to open airway
  B. Begin CPR and transport code 2
  C. Suction the nose with a bulb syringe
  D. Ensure that the oral-pharyngeal airway is clear so the baby can breathe
  C. Suction the nose with a bulb syringe

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• Question 225:

  A normal respiratory rate for an adult is ____, while a normal respiratory rate for a newborn is ____.

  A. 12 to 20 and 16 to 24
  B. 12 to 20 and 30 to 60
  C. 22 to 30 and 50
  D. 8 to16 and 20 to 40
  B. 12 to 20 and 30 to 60

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• Question 226:

  If manually ventilating a patient, you should squeeze the bag every ____ seconds for an adult and every ____ seconds for a child.

  A. 2 to 3, 6 to 8
  B. 5 to 6, 5 to 6
  C. 5 to 6, 3 to 5
  D. 8 to 10, 6 to 8
  C. 5 to 6, 3 to 5

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• Question 227:

  You should apply the AED pads to your patient when he______

  A. Complains of trouble breathing.
  B. Appears confused and "out of it".
  C. Is pulseless and apneic.
  D. Is unconscious and vomiting.
  C. Is pulseless and apneic.

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  Explanation/Reference:

  An AED should only be applied when the patient does not have a pulse nor respirations.

• Question 228:

  What is the maximum dosage frequency and time frame for nitroglycerin administration for one chest pain incident?

  A. 4 doses, allowing 10 minutes in between doses
  B. 2 doses, allowing 5 minutes in between doses
  C. 6 doses within 30 minutes
  D. 3 doses, allowing 5 minutes in between doses
  D. 3 doses, allowing 5 minutes in between doses

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• Question 229:

  Your patient is a 35-year-old trauma victim who is not breathing. You are unable to open the airway by means of the jaw thrust and suctioning. You should:

  A. Attempt a mouth-to-mask ventilation.
  B. Use the head-tilt/chin-lift technique.
  C. Ventilate with a bag-valve-mask unit.
  D. Insert an airway through a tracheostomy.
  B. Use the head-tilt/chin-lift technique.

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  Explanation/Reference:

  Although the head-tilt/chin-lift is not ordinarily used on trauma patients because it interferes with spinal immobilization and alignment, opening the airway takes priority over all other considerations. Be sure to document your actions in the patient care report.

• Question 230:

  Which of the following is the highest priority patient?

  A. A 25-year-old woman in labor with contractions six minutes apart.
  B. A 57-year-old man with chest pain and systolic BP of 80.
  C. A 75-year-old man who appears confused but responds to commands.
  D. A 40-year-old woman with moderate pain due to leg injury.
  B. A 57-year-old man with chest pain and systolic BP of 80.

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