NREMT Emergency Medical Technicians - EMT Exam Questions
QUESTION NO: 1
A 6-year-old female rode her bicycle into a parked car. She is in moderate respiratory distress and you palpate subcutaneous emphysema. Of the following, what is the most important management for her?
A 6-year-old female rode her bicycle into a parked car. She is in moderate respiratory distress and you palpate subcutaneous emphysema. Of the following, what is the most important management for her?
Correct Answer: C
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QUESTION NO: 2
A 49-year-old patient is in cardiac arrest. The EMT applies an AED that shocks the patient into a rhythm with a pulse. Which of the following concepts permits the EMT to use the AED in this situation?
A 49-year-old patient is in cardiac arrest. The EMT applies an AED that shocks the patient into a rhythm with a pulse. Which of the following concepts permits the EMT to use the AED in this situation?
Correct Answer: D
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QUESTION NO: 3
A mountain climber tells you that he came down from a hike because he was coughing up blood. You should suspect
A mountain climber tells you that he came down from a hike because he was coughing up blood. You should suspect
Correct Answer: A
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QUESTION NO: 4
A 37-year-old female presents with sharp pain in her right upper abdominal quadrant and right shoulder. You should suspect
A 37-year-old female presents with sharp pain in her right upper abdominal quadrant and right shoulder. You should suspect
Correct Answer: B
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QUESTION NO: 5
Heat exhaustion is most frequently associated with
Heat exhaustion is most frequently associated with
Correct Answer: A
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QUESTION NO: 6
A patient with emphysema is displaying pursed lip breathing. Which of the following pathological responses is responsible for this type of breathing?
A patient with emphysema is displaying pursed lip breathing. Which of the following pathological responses is responsible for this type of breathing?
Correct Answer: B
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QUESTION NO: 7
Which of the following elements proves tort negligence in a court of law?
Which of the following elements proves tort negligence in a court of law?
Correct Answer: A
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QUESTION NO: 8
A 68-year-old patient has difficulty breathing and audible crackles. The patient has missed the last two dialysis appointments. The vital signs are BP 188/90 mmHg, P 120/min, R 24/min, and SpO# 92% on room air. Which of the following conditions should the EMT most strongly suspect?
A 68-year-old patient has difficulty breathing and audible crackles. The patient has missed the last two dialysis appointments. The vital signs are BP 188/90 mmHg, P 120/min, R 24/min, and SpO# 92% on room air. Which of the following conditions should the EMT most strongly suspect?
Correct Answer: D
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QUESTION NO: 9
A 6-year-old patient has difficulty breathing. Lung sounds reveal wheezing. The patient ' s skin is cool and clammy. The respiratory rate is 32/min, and SpO2 88% on room air. Which of the following actions should the EMT administer to this patient first, and why?
A 6-year-old patient has difficulty breathing. Lung sounds reveal wheezing. The patient ' s skin is cool and clammy. The respiratory rate is 32/min, and SpO2 88% on room air. Which of the following actions should the EMT administer to this patient first, and why?
Correct Answer: B
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