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FINAL EXAMINATION PAPER dd dd




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STUDENT NAME: ________________________________
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COURSE: NREMT Paramedic Coach Test Examdd dd dd dd dd TIME: _____________ dd




EXAM CODE: NREMT PARAMEDIC EXAM QUESTIONS A
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NSWERS-101




EXAM INSTRUCTIONS: dd



1. Print your full name and date clearly in the header above.
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2. This exam booklet contains both Test Questions (Part I) and Verified Solutions (Part II).
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3. Answer all multiple-choice questions clearly. Double-check your work.
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4. Do not break the seal or open this booklet until instructed to do so by the proctor.
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Q1. You arrive on scene to a patient that has crashed his car into a tree on a quiet street. No
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other cars were involved. He was wearing a seatbelt. Upon assessment, you determine he is un
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responsive, has no pulse, and is not breathing. You notice there are no signs of trauma. What
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do you suspect MOST likely caused this patient to crash? Seizure Anaphylaxis Hyperglycemia
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Acute coronary syndrome
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[Verified Solution]: Acute coronary syndrome This is most likely the cause of this patient crashing, as
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dthere are no signs of trauma or any other conditions present. This is most likely to cause a patient to be
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come pulseless or apneic out of the conditions listed.
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Q2. You arrive on scene to a 7 year-
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old female who is having a seizure. She begins to vomit. How long should you suction for? 5 se
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conds 10 seconds 15 seconds 20 seconds
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[Verified Solution]: 10 seconds For pediatric patients, you should not suction for more than 10 second
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s. Remember, suctioning can cause hypoxia is performed for too long.
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Q3. You arrive on scene to a 82 year-
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old female in a nursing home. The nursing staff tells you she has become increasingly short of
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breath and they are not sure why. Which of the following are early signs and symptoms of res
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piratory distress? Tachycardia, diaphoresis, headache Bradycardia, irritability, cyanosis Apne
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a, bradycardia, unresponsiveness Tachycardia, retractions, apnea
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[Verified Solution]: Tachycardia, diaphoresis, headache Other early signs may include irritability, stern
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al retractions, labored breathing. Late signs include bradycardia, decreased level of consciousness, and a
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pnea.

,Q4. Which of the following is the appropriate method to correct an error in your documentati
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on? Tell supervisor about the error and see how they want you to proceed Cross out the error
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with a line, initial it, then continue with your documentation Erase the error then continue wit
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h your documentation Shred or delete the report and start over
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[Verified Solution]: Cross out the error with a line, initial it, then continue with your documentation T
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he appropriate way to correct an error in the documentation is to cross it out with a line, initial it, then
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proceed with writing the correct information.
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Q5. Your patient is a 32 year-
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old male who was in a motorcycle accident. He sustained multiple rib fractures on the left side
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of his chest. How many lobes of the lung could be affected on the left side? 1 2 3 4
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[Verified Solution]: 2 The left side of the lungs has 2 lobes because the heart is on that side. The righ
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t side of the lungs has 3 lobes.
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Q6. You are off duty at the grocery store when you witness an elderly male collapse in front o
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f you. You have a worker call 911 and have another grab the AED while you confirm he is pul
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seless and apneic. What should you do next? Apply an AED, analyze rhythm and shock if advi
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sed Ventilate with pocket mask Start CPR for 2 minutes then apply AED Reposition the airwa
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y to try and open it
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[Verified Solution]: Apply an AED, analyze rhythm and shock if advised In a witnessed cardiac arrest
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, apply the AED as soon as possible to deliver a shock.
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Q7. Which of the following is the function of the right ventricle? Pump oxygenated blood to t
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he aorta Pump deoxygenated blood to the pulmonary artery Pump oxygenated blood to the lef
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t atria Pump deoxygenated blood to the pulmonary vein
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[Verified Solution]: Pump deoxygenated blood to the pulmonary artery The right ventricle pumps deo
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xygenated blood through the pulmonary artery to get oxygenated by the lungs. Remember arteries go a
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way from the heart. dd dd dd




Q8. Which of the following is the normal ETCO2 level in an adult? 20-30 mmHg 25-
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35 mmHg 30-40 mmHg 35-45 mmHg
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[Verified Solution]: 35-45 mmHg . This is a normal range in an adult patient.
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, Q9. Which of the following best describes the purpose of pursed lip breathing? Improve lung
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expansion during inhalation Prevent collapse of bronchioles during exhalation Decrease respir
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atory rate Decrease bronchoconstriction
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[Verified Solution]: Prevent collapse of bronchioles during exhalation Pursed lip breathing helps to ke
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ep the bronchioles open during exhalation to get more air out, therefore improving oxygentation and ve
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ntilation.




Q10. How does the NFPA diamond represent when there is multiple chemicals at a location?
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Indicates hazards of all the chemicals present Will indicate hazard of most dangerous chemical
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Represents overall hazard at the location It is against the law to have more than one chemical
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at a location
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[Verified Solution]: Represents overall hazard at the location The NFPA diamond will show the overal
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l hazard at the location if there are multiple chemicals present.
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Q11. You respond to a 86 year-
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old male lying unresponsive on his bathroom floor. His wheelchair is next to him. His home he
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alth aide states she found him like this and is unsure what happened. His pulse is 54 beats per
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minute and strong. What is the next best step? Head tilt-
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chin lift maneuver Administer oxygen with nonrebreather mask Jaw-
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thrust maneuver Insert oropharyngeal airway
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[Verified Solution]: Jaw- dd dddd



thrust maneuver Remember, with suspected trauma patients we always perform a jaw thrust maneuver t
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o open the airway.
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Q12. Which of the following is a sign of heart failure? Decreased venous return to the heart D
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ecreased oxygenation of blood Increased vascular resistance Decreased cardiac output
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[Verified Solution]: Decreased cardiac output When cardiac output decreases, this means the heart can
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not pump out enough blood to meet the demands of the body. This is a sign of heart failure. The body
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will start to retain fluid to respond, as we commonly see in congestive heart failure patients, although th
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is actually worsens the patient's heart failure symptoms more
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Q13. Which of the following is the most common airway obstruction in an adult? Bread Steak
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Tongue Hot dog
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[Verified Solution]: Tongue The most common airway obstruction is the patient's tongue. You may he
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ar snoring respirations when the tongue is obstructing the airway. Luckily, it can be easily cleared using
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the head tilt-chin lift maneuver and placement of an OPA
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