NREMT FINAL TEST PARAMEDIC COACH
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1. You arrive on scene to a pa- Acute coronary syndrome: Unresponsive, no pulse, and not breath-
tient that has crashed his ing: These findings strongly suggest cardiac arrest, which is com-
car into a tree on a quiet monly associated with acute coronary syndrome (ACS). ACS in-
street. No other cars were cludes conditions like myocardial infarction (heart attack), which
involved. He was wearing a can lead to sudden cardiac arrest.
seatbelt. Upon assessment,
you determine he is unre-
sponsive, has no pulse, and
is not breathing. You notice
there are no signs of trau-
ma. What do you suspect
MOST likely caused this pa-
tient to crash?
Seizure
Anaphylaxis
Hyperglycemia
Acute coronary syndrome
2. Pediatrics: 10 seconds You arrive on scene to a 7 year-old female who is having a seizure.
She begins to vomit. How long should you suction for?
Adults: no more than 15
seconds suctioning
3. Chest retractions caused by dyspnea ; suctioning of the skin in and around chest and
ribcage
4. Tachycardia, retractions, You arrive on scene to a 82 year-old female in a nursing home. The
apnea nursing staff tells you she has become increasingly short of breath
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and they are not sure why. Which of the following are early signs
and symptoms of respiratory distress?
5. 2 lobes Your patient is a 32 year-old male who was in a motorcycle accident.
He sustained multiple rib fractures on the left side of his chest. How
many lobes of the lung could be affected on the left side
6. Start Compressions for 2 You are off duty at the grocery store when you witness an elderly
mins then apply AED male collapse in front of you. You have a worker call 911 and have
another grab the AED while you confirm he is pulseless and apneic.
What should you do next?
Apply an AED, analyze rhythm and shock if advised
Ventilate with pocket mask
Start CPR for 2 minutes then apply AED
Reposition the airway to try and open it
Question 8
7. 35-45mmhg per exhalation Which of the following is the normal ETCÓ level in an adult?
of CÓ
8. is a technique that helps Which of the following best describes the purpose of pursed lip
maintain positive pressure breathing?
in the airways during ex-
halation. This prevents the
bronchioles from collapsing
and reduces air trapping
in the lungs, which is par-
ticularly beneficial for indi-
viduals with conditions like
COPD.
9. Which of the following is a sign of heart failure?
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1. You arrive on scene to a pa- Acute coronary syndrome: Unresponsive, no pulse, and not breath-
tient that has crashed his ing: These findings strongly suggest cardiac arrest, which is com-
car into a tree on a quiet monly associated with acute coronary syndrome (ACS). ACS in-
street. No other cars were cludes conditions like myocardial infarction (heart attack), which
involved. He was wearing a can lead to sudden cardiac arrest.
seatbelt. Upon assessment,
you determine he is unre-
sponsive, has no pulse, and
is not breathing. You notice
there are no signs of trau-
ma. What do you suspect
MOST likely caused this pa-
tient to crash?
Seizure
Anaphylaxis
Hyperglycemia
Acute coronary syndrome
2. Pediatrics: 10 seconds You arrive on scene to a 7 year-old female who is having a seizure.
She begins to vomit. How long should you suction for?
Adults: no more than 15
seconds suctioning
3. Chest retractions caused by dyspnea ; suctioning of the skin in and around chest and
ribcage
4. Tachycardia, retractions, You arrive on scene to a 82 year-old female in a nursing home. The
apnea nursing staff tells you she has become increasingly short of breath
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and they are not sure why. Which of the following are early signs
and symptoms of respiratory distress?
5. 2 lobes Your patient is a 32 year-old male who was in a motorcycle accident.
He sustained multiple rib fractures on the left side of his chest. How
many lobes of the lung could be affected on the left side
6. Start Compressions for 2 You are off duty at the grocery store when you witness an elderly
mins then apply AED male collapse in front of you. You have a worker call 911 and have
another grab the AED while you confirm he is pulseless and apneic.
What should you do next?
Apply an AED, analyze rhythm and shock if advised
Ventilate with pocket mask
Start CPR for 2 minutes then apply AED
Reposition the airway to try and open it
Question 8
7. 35-45mmhg per exhalation Which of the following is the normal ETCÓ level in an adult?
of CÓ
8. is a technique that helps Which of the following best describes the purpose of pursed lip
maintain positive pressure breathing?
in the airways during ex-
halation. This prevents the
bronchioles from collapsing
and reduces air trapping
in the lungs, which is par-
ticularly beneficial for indi-
viduals with conditions like
COPD.
9. Which of the following is a sign of heart failure?
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