NREMT Exam Prep (New 2024/ 2025
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QUESTION
When You arrive at the receiving facility
... [Show More] you must transfer care to the ED staff. by giving a
report to the attending nursing staff about the past medical history, the patients complaint
assessment, and interventions you have just allowed for what?
Answer:
continuity of care
QUESTION
a female patient complains of chest discomfort. she tells you she has a heart condition and that
she hasn't been feeling well for three or four days, which of the following would most lead you
to believe the cause wasn't cardiac related?
Answer:
fever and chills-
RATIONAL:
fever and chills most likely indicate an infectious process like pneumonia. this is the stongest
indication that the problem is not cardiac in nature. while a slight elevatin in temperature may e
seen in a cardiac event, fever and chilled indicate a significant infection. the 3-4 day duration of
the symptoms also matches an illness like pneumonia
QUESTION
Acute coronary syndrome is
Answer:
a group of conditions brought on by reduced blood flow to the heart.
(RATIONAL:
Acute coronary syndrome is a term for a group of conditions that are caused by reduced blood
flow to the heart. These conditions include myocardial infarction and unstable angina)
QUESTION
which of the following is a sign of right sided heart failure?
Answer:
jugular venous distention
RATIONAL:
JVD is a sign of right sided heart failure since blood backs up upon returning to the heart. this
engorges the jugular veins which return blood from the head.
QUESTION
Prolapsed umbilical cord
Answer:
is on e the presents first(before the baby) during labor. this is a serious emergency because the
babys head in the birth canal will occlude the cord against the vaginal wall and stop delivery of
oxygen to the baby
QUESTION
List the contraindications for use of an inhaler
Answer:
-Patient has already taken the maximum dose
-The patient is breathing inadequately and not able to bring the medication deep into the lungs
-The inhaler is not the patients prescribed device (for assisting with the patients inhaler)
-Medical direction has not approved or directed use of the inhaler
QUESTION
List three considerations for scene management when caring for multiple births
Answer:
Multiple births may be premature and require more aggressive care or resuscitation
Multiple births create a "mini MCI" with the mother plus two or more neonates. make sure
additional resources are called for early
Not all patients (e.g. those who haven't had prenatal care) are aware they are carrying multiple
babies. be alert for signs of additional pending births (e.g. large abdomen after delivering one
baby)
QUESTION
What are the side effects of nitroglycerin
Answer:
Hypotension (including dizziness, rapid pulse, postural hypotension, and syncope)
Headache
QUESTION
What is the difference between a "rescue" inhaler and a "controller" inhaler
Answer:
A rescue inhaler is used in emergencies to relieve bronchoconstriction (e.g. asthma attack).
Albuterol is an example of a rescue inhaler.
Controller inhalers are for long term use and will not provide relief in an emergency. The
controller inhalers usually contain a steroid which reduces chronic inflammation and mucus
production. examples include Flovent and Advair
QUESTION
What are hives, and what is its medical name
Answer:
Uticaria. (They are red or occasionally [Show Less]