NREMT Simulation Exam

The R in OPQRST stands for? - Answer- Radiate Why is it important to verify a person's blood pressure before giving that person nitro? - Answer- If the person's systolic is under 100 it may drop the blood pressure too low Your patient is a 14-year-old girl who is complaining of vaginal pain after falling onto the center post of her bike. She is alone and very scared. She has called the accident in on her cell phone and stated that she is bleeding very badly and feeling faint. Besides treating for shock, what other things should you consider with this patient? - Answer- Having a female EMT respond for the patient's modesty You are transporting an unconscious but breathing 55 year old male who has suffered a head injury. He has an oropharyngeal airway in place. You hear gurgling sounds during his respirations and you need to suction his airway. How should this be accomplished? - Answer- By inserting the catheter and suctioning until the airway is clear 5. During blast trauma the tertiary blast phase would likely cause injury by ____________. - Answer- Throwing the victim against a stationary object The GCS scale used in assessing consciousness measures what three things? - Answer- Eye opening, verbal response, and motor response Another name for shock is _______________. - Answer- Hypoperfusion What condition can ischemic heart disease present with? - Answer- Acute pulmonary edema The A in AVPU stands for? - Answer- Alert Which is not a route of medication administration? - Answer- Suspension Risk factors, signs, or symptoms for suicide may include all of the following except: - Answer- Psychosis On which side is the radius located? - Answer- The thumb side of the arm What are the main differences between a child's airway and an adult's airway? - Answer- A child's airway is narrower at the Cricoid ring and the tongue is larger in proportion to the mouth The root word rhin- refers to what? - Answer- Nose Planning your message in advance before making a radio transmission will make it: - Answer- More clear and precise