Medical Tests NREMT Online Practice Questions and Exam Preparation

Medical Tests NREMT Online Questions & Answers

• Question 231:

  Of the two types of energy transfer, which type would a Motor Vehicle crash (MVC) with frontal impact, non-restrained driver with bent steering wheel and spidered windshield?

  A. High velocity penetrating
  B. Decelerating
  C. Low velocity penetrating
  D. Blunt
  D. Blunt

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  Explanation/Reference:

  Blunt trauma is just not getting stabbed or shot. Blunt trauma is any injury which is caused by something sticking the human body and having energy transferred to the human body. Blunt trauma can be caused by decelerating injury like a front end impact of a car against a tree.

• Question 232:

  The inability to move enough air required for adequate perfusion is what?

  A. Respiratory Arrest
  B. Respiratory Failure
  C. Cardiac Failure
  D. Pleurisy
  B. Respiratory Failure

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  Explanation/Reference:

  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.

• Question 233:

  The two-flap valve located on the left side of the heart is called:

  A. Aortic valve
  B. Bicuspid valve
  C. Pulmonary valve
  D. Bivalve
  B. Bicuspid valve

• Question 234:

  In school-age children between 6 and 12, the leading cause of death is ____.

  A. unintentional injuries
  B. choking
  C. cancer
  D. child abuse
  A. unintentional injuries

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• Question 235:

  Upon arrival on a scene, your first responsibility after BSI and PPE is to ____.

  A. size-up the scene
  B. evaluate for spinal immobilization
  C. begin care of the patient
  D. gown/glove up for patient care
  A. size-up the scene

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• Question 236:

  Your patient is an 80-year old male with shortness of breath. Which of the following could your patient be suffering from?

  A. Congestive heart failure
  B. A myocardial infarction
  C. Cardiac compromise
  D. All of the above
  D. All of the above

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  Explanation/Reference:

  Geriatric patients do not always present the clear-cut signs and symptoms of cardiac problems. With the limited information given, this patient could be suffering from any of the above cardiac conditions, plus a wide variety of pulmonary illnesses as well.

• Question 237:

  What is the most common reason of shock?

  A. Tachycardia
  B. Haemorrhage
  C. Hypotension
  D. Diaphoresis
  B. Haemorrhage

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• Question 238:

  To determine if a newborn needs resuscitation, you should assess ____.

  A. blood pressure and oxygen level
  B. tone, respiratory effort, and heart rate
  C. tone and oxygen level
  D. heart rate and color
  B. tone, respiratory effort, and heart rate

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• Question 239:

  Which of the following patients would be appropriate for air medical transport from your scene?

  A. A 55-year-old male with an isolated lower leg fracture secondary to stepping in a hole at a construction site.
  B. A 55-year-old male with multiple bee stings with no complaints of shortness of breath, difficulty swallowing or hives.
  C. A 55-year-old male status post fall from standing complaining of ankle swelling and contusion to left elbow.
  D. A 55-year-old male high speed motor cycle accident vs. a cement highway barrier.
  D. A 55-year-old male high speed motor cycle accident vs. a cement highway barrier.

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  Explanation/Reference:

  The high speed motor cycle mechanism is perhaps the highest degree of concern in this question. The other mechanisms do not have the potential of multiple organ systems being involved. The bee stings while they are painful if there is no signs of anaphylaxis then there is little risk of being ground transported or even left home to follow their physicians directions.

• Question 240:

  Select the best treatment option for a patient with an open abdominal wound and organs protruding.

  A. Immediately apply a pressure dressing over a sterile gauze.
  B. Apply a sterile adhesive dressing.
  C. Cover with a sterile saline moistened gauze and secure with an occlusive dressing.
  D. Cover with a sterile moistened gauze and seal with a pressure dressing.
  C. Cover with a sterile saline moistened gauze and secure with an occlusive dressing.

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