NREMT prep 160 questions and answers
1. Normal human body pH range? - Correct Answers -7.35 to 7.45
2. Kidneys' role in pH balance? - Correct Answers -Absorb and expel acids
3. Respiratory system's pH control method? - Correct Answers -Remove CO2 through
expiration
4. Cause of respiratory acidosis? - Correct Answers -Inadequate CO2 expulsion
5. Adult's normal breathing rate range? - Correct Answers -12 to 20 breaths per minute
6. Measurement method for OPA? - Correct Answers -Mouth to angle of jaw
7. Primary function of CPAP? - Correct Answers -Keeps airways open
8. Kussmaul respirations associated with? - Correct Answers -Diabetic ketoacidosis
9. Difference: hypoglycemia and ketoacidosis? - Correct Answers -Low sugar vs. high
sugar
10. Best immediate treatment for heat stroke? - Correct Answers -Move to cool area,
hydrate
11. Normal oxygen saturation (SpO2) range? - Correct Answers -94-99%
12. Function of bicarbonate in blood? - Correct Answers -Neutralize acid
13. Sign of respiratory distress? - Correct Answers -Increased breathing rate
14. Primary cause of metabolic acidosis? - Correct Answers -Bicarbonate deficiency
15. Sign of effective CPR? - Correct Answers -Return of spontaneous circulation
16. Indicator of pneumothorax? - Correct Answers -Uneven chest rise
17. Fast heart rate medical term? - Correct Answers -Tachycardia
18. Slow breathing rate term? - Correct Answers -Bradypnea
19. High blood CO2 condition? - Correct Answers -Hypercapnia
, 20. Low blood oxygen condition? - Correct Answers -Hypoxemia
21. Stroke volume's significance? - Correct Answers -Blood ejected per beat
22. Main symptom of angina? - Correct Answers -Chest pain
23. Defining symptom of asthma? - Correct Answers -Wheezing
24. COPD effect on breathing? - Correct Answers -Difficulty exhaling
25. Main goal of defibrillation? - Correct Answers -Restore normal heartbeat
26. Indication for using nasal cannula? - Correct Answers -Mild respiratory distress
27. Non-rebreather mask purpose? - Correct Answers -Deliver high O2
28. Bag valve mask (BVM) use? - Correct Answers -Ventilate non-breathing patients
29. Primary survey focus? - Correct Answers -Life-threatening conditions
30. Secondary survey focus? - Correct Answers -Non-life-threatening conditions
31. First step in bleeding control? - Correct Answers -Apply direct pressure
32. Shock's initial sign? - Correct Answers -Fast heart rate
33. Main cause of septic shock? - Correct Answers -Infection
34. Normal capillary refill time? - Correct Answers -Less than 2 seconds
35. Sign of dehydration? - Correct Answers -Dry mucous membranes
36. Burn affecting only epidermis? - Correct Answers -First-degree burn
37. Burn causing blistering? - Correct Answers -Second-degree burn
38. Burn destroying all skin layers? - Correct Answers -Third-degree burn
39. Indication for spinal immobilization? - Correct Answers -Neck or back pain
40. Symptom of hypothermia? - Correct Answers -Shivering
41. Hyperthermia's defining sign? - Correct Answers -Body temp above 100.4°F
42. Main treatment for anaphylaxis? - Correct Answers -Epinephrine
1. Normal human body pH range? - Correct Answers -7.35 to 7.45
2. Kidneys' role in pH balance? - Correct Answers -Absorb and expel acids
3. Respiratory system's pH control method? - Correct Answers -Remove CO2 through
expiration
4. Cause of respiratory acidosis? - Correct Answers -Inadequate CO2 expulsion
5. Adult's normal breathing rate range? - Correct Answers -12 to 20 breaths per minute
6. Measurement method for OPA? - Correct Answers -Mouth to angle of jaw
7. Primary function of CPAP? - Correct Answers -Keeps airways open
8. Kussmaul respirations associated with? - Correct Answers -Diabetic ketoacidosis
9. Difference: hypoglycemia and ketoacidosis? - Correct Answers -Low sugar vs. high
sugar
10. Best immediate treatment for heat stroke? - Correct Answers -Move to cool area,
hydrate
11. Normal oxygen saturation (SpO2) range? - Correct Answers -94-99%
12. Function of bicarbonate in blood? - Correct Answers -Neutralize acid
13. Sign of respiratory distress? - Correct Answers -Increased breathing rate
14. Primary cause of metabolic acidosis? - Correct Answers -Bicarbonate deficiency
15. Sign of effective CPR? - Correct Answers -Return of spontaneous circulation
16. Indicator of pneumothorax? - Correct Answers -Uneven chest rise
17. Fast heart rate medical term? - Correct Answers -Tachycardia
18. Slow breathing rate term? - Correct Answers -Bradypnea
19. High blood CO2 condition? - Correct Answers -Hypercapnia
, 20. Low blood oxygen condition? - Correct Answers -Hypoxemia
21. Stroke volume's significance? - Correct Answers -Blood ejected per beat
22. Main symptom of angina? - Correct Answers -Chest pain
23. Defining symptom of asthma? - Correct Answers -Wheezing
24. COPD effect on breathing? - Correct Answers -Difficulty exhaling
25. Main goal of defibrillation? - Correct Answers -Restore normal heartbeat
26. Indication for using nasal cannula? - Correct Answers -Mild respiratory distress
27. Non-rebreather mask purpose? - Correct Answers -Deliver high O2
28. Bag valve mask (BVM) use? - Correct Answers -Ventilate non-breathing patients
29. Primary survey focus? - Correct Answers -Life-threatening conditions
30. Secondary survey focus? - Correct Answers -Non-life-threatening conditions
31. First step in bleeding control? - Correct Answers -Apply direct pressure
32. Shock's initial sign? - Correct Answers -Fast heart rate
33. Main cause of septic shock? - Correct Answers -Infection
34. Normal capillary refill time? - Correct Answers -Less than 2 seconds
35. Sign of dehydration? - Correct Answers -Dry mucous membranes
36. Burn affecting only epidermis? - Correct Answers -First-degree burn
37. Burn causing blistering? - Correct Answers -Second-degree burn
38. Burn destroying all skin layers? - Correct Answers -Third-degree burn
39. Indication for spinal immobilization? - Correct Answers -Neck or back pain
40. Symptom of hypothermia? - Correct Answers -Shivering
41. Hyperthermia's defining sign? - Correct Answers -Body temp above 100.4°F
42. Main treatment for anaphylaxis? - Correct Answers -Epinephrine
