NREMT EXAM (AIRWAY, RESPIRATION,&
VENTILATION) QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Dosage of Epi for children/ adults - Correct Answers -.15mg/.3mg
You would determine a patient hypoxic if their SPO2 levels are below.....? - Correct
Answers -0.95%
You and your partner Tom arrive on scene of a gang shooting where the police have
secured the area. There are two patients in their teens with multiple gunshot wounds to
the arms, legs, and chest. You would immediately? - Correct Answers -Apply 3-sided
dressing to the chest wounds and assess breathing while your partner treats the other
patient.A gunshot wound to the chest is a life threatening injury and should be treated
immediately with a 3-sided dressing as long as the scene is safe (the scenario said it
was). The other answers may have things that should be done but not immediately.
Gastric distention can interfere with movement of the diaphragm and lead to what other
problem? - Correct Answers -HYPO-VENTILATION. When the diaphragm cannot move
very well, that inhibits breathing. Poor breathing will lead to low oxygen levels or
hypoxia.
Which list includes only abnormal breath sounds? - Correct Answers -Abnormal breath
sounds include: stridor, wheezing, crackles, silent chest, and unequal breath sounds.
Any of these conditions would be cause for concern and would require a further
evaluation of your patient.
Air that is exhaled contains approximately ________. Air that is inhaled contains
approximately _____________. - Correct Answers -16% oxygen / 21% oxygen
Air in the atmosphere that we breath in has approximately 21% oxygen. The air that we
exhale has about 16%.
You arrive on scene of a patient who was found unconscious by his wife. She stated
that she found him in the garage next to a running vehicle. She also notes that she
opened the garage door and dragged him outside. You place your pulse oximeter on
the patient and you receive a reading of 99%. You suspect that this patient is suffering
from CO poisoning. This reading would be considered? - Correct Answers -Falsely
normal.Pulse oximeters read that there is something on the hemoglobin and not what is
actually binding to the hemoglobin.
, During anaphylactic shock, the patient's BP is likely to ________. - Correct Answers -
Decrease.Anaphylaxis will likely produce a low blood pressure as the vasculature is
dilated. This dilation can increase chances of shock as well.
A spontaneous pneumothorax is ________________. - Correct Answers -A sudden
accumulation of air in the pleural space,Spontaneous pneumothorax happens more
often in men than women and is the sudden accumulation of air in the pleural space.
Chest trauma is not spontaneous.
You and your partner Paulina are called to the scene of a stabbing. There are two
patients reported. A woman with a stab wound to the URQ and a man with a stab
wound to the LRQ. The woman with the wound in the URQ is having problems
breathing and has a pulse of 103, respirations of 35, and they are shallow. The patient
with the stab wound to the LRQ is complaining of severe abdominal pain and has a
pulse of 60 and a respiration rate of 24. Which patient probably has a pneumothorax?
Why - Correct Answers -The woman, because the injury is a penetrating wound to the
lung area. A stab wound in the upper right quadrant would likely puncture a lung.
Difficulty breathing would further heighten your suspicion.
Which statement best describes the Trachea? - Correct Answers -A hollow tube that
passes air to the lower airway and is supported by cartilage rings.
Which of the following choices are considered parts of the upper respiratory system? -
Correct Answers -Mouth, nasal cavity, and larynx. The upper respiratory system is
everything above the trachea. The carina is distal to the trachea.
Respirations in a newborn would be considered normal at ______________. - Correct
Answers -60 breaths per minute. However, the normal respiratory rate for a newborn is
between 40 and 60 however this drops to 30 - 40 after the first few minutes of life.
How many lobes does the right lung have? - Correct Answers -3. The right lung has
three. Upper, middle, and lower.
How many lobes does the left lung have? - Correct Answers -2. Upper and lower
You are treating a patient who was involved in a vehicle accident. The patient's head
struck the steering wheel causing trauma to the face. What is your primary concern with
this patient when considering the airway? - Correct Answers -The primary concern
would be to open and maintain the airway. Recognizing that blood, teeth, tissue and
other foreign bodies will likely obstruct the airway is vital in any patient with facial
trauma. Opening the airway may be all that is needed in this patient, and assisting with
ventilations may not be required. If ventilations are required, there is the possibility of
difficulty getting a proper seal. A patient with head trauma can also stop breathing
spontaneously, however the primary concern starts with opening and maintaining the
airway.
VENTILATION) QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Dosage of Epi for children/ adults - Correct Answers -.15mg/.3mg
You would determine a patient hypoxic if their SPO2 levels are below.....? - Correct
Answers -0.95%
You and your partner Tom arrive on scene of a gang shooting where the police have
secured the area. There are two patients in their teens with multiple gunshot wounds to
the arms, legs, and chest. You would immediately? - Correct Answers -Apply 3-sided
dressing to the chest wounds and assess breathing while your partner treats the other
patient.A gunshot wound to the chest is a life threatening injury and should be treated
immediately with a 3-sided dressing as long as the scene is safe (the scenario said it
was). The other answers may have things that should be done but not immediately.
Gastric distention can interfere with movement of the diaphragm and lead to what other
problem? - Correct Answers -HYPO-VENTILATION. When the diaphragm cannot move
very well, that inhibits breathing. Poor breathing will lead to low oxygen levels or
hypoxia.
Which list includes only abnormal breath sounds? - Correct Answers -Abnormal breath
sounds include: stridor, wheezing, crackles, silent chest, and unequal breath sounds.
Any of these conditions would be cause for concern and would require a further
evaluation of your patient.
Air that is exhaled contains approximately ________. Air that is inhaled contains
approximately _____________. - Correct Answers -16% oxygen / 21% oxygen
Air in the atmosphere that we breath in has approximately 21% oxygen. The air that we
exhale has about 16%.
You arrive on scene of a patient who was found unconscious by his wife. She stated
that she found him in the garage next to a running vehicle. She also notes that she
opened the garage door and dragged him outside. You place your pulse oximeter on
the patient and you receive a reading of 99%. You suspect that this patient is suffering
from CO poisoning. This reading would be considered? - Correct Answers -Falsely
normal.Pulse oximeters read that there is something on the hemoglobin and not what is
actually binding to the hemoglobin.
, During anaphylactic shock, the patient's BP is likely to ________. - Correct Answers -
Decrease.Anaphylaxis will likely produce a low blood pressure as the vasculature is
dilated. This dilation can increase chances of shock as well.
A spontaneous pneumothorax is ________________. - Correct Answers -A sudden
accumulation of air in the pleural space,Spontaneous pneumothorax happens more
often in men than women and is the sudden accumulation of air in the pleural space.
Chest trauma is not spontaneous.
You and your partner Paulina are called to the scene of a stabbing. There are two
patients reported. A woman with a stab wound to the URQ and a man with a stab
wound to the LRQ. The woman with the wound in the URQ is having problems
breathing and has a pulse of 103, respirations of 35, and they are shallow. The patient
with the stab wound to the LRQ is complaining of severe abdominal pain and has a
pulse of 60 and a respiration rate of 24. Which patient probably has a pneumothorax?
Why - Correct Answers -The woman, because the injury is a penetrating wound to the
lung area. A stab wound in the upper right quadrant would likely puncture a lung.
Difficulty breathing would further heighten your suspicion.
Which statement best describes the Trachea? - Correct Answers -A hollow tube that
passes air to the lower airway and is supported by cartilage rings.
Which of the following choices are considered parts of the upper respiratory system? -
Correct Answers -Mouth, nasal cavity, and larynx. The upper respiratory system is
everything above the trachea. The carina is distal to the trachea.
Respirations in a newborn would be considered normal at ______________. - Correct
Answers -60 breaths per minute. However, the normal respiratory rate for a newborn is
between 40 and 60 however this drops to 30 - 40 after the first few minutes of life.
How many lobes does the right lung have? - Correct Answers -3. The right lung has
three. Upper, middle, and lower.
How many lobes does the left lung have? - Correct Answers -2. Upper and lower
You are treating a patient who was involved in a vehicle accident. The patient's head
struck the steering wheel causing trauma to the face. What is your primary concern with
this patient when considering the airway? - Correct Answers -The primary concern
would be to open and maintain the airway. Recognizing that blood, teeth, tissue and
other foreign bodies will likely obstruct the airway is vital in any patient with facial
trauma. Opening the airway may be all that is needed in this patient, and assisting with
ventilations may not be required. If ventilations are required, there is the possibility of
difficulty getting a proper seal. A patient with head trauma can also stop breathing
spontaneously, however the primary concern starts with opening and maintaining the
airway.
