NREMT Written EMT Basic Exam
Questions and Answers
What are signs of an inadequate airway in children/infants? CORRECT ANSWERS -
Retractions (pulling in of the muscles) above the clavicles and between and below the
ribs
- Nasal flaring may be present
Will the airway stay open of a(n):
A 16 y.o. asthma patient who tells you he is tired and seems to be nodding off to sleep
CORRECT ANSWERS No.
Airway may close b/c
- Asthma can lead to decr. LOC = threatened airway
Will the airway stay open of a(n):
A 72 y.o. female recently diagnosed with pneumonia. Today she called you b/c her
breathing is much worse. Breathing rapidly and has diminished lung sounds on the left
side. CORRECT ANSWERS Yes.
Airway will stay open b/c
most likely a breathing issue, not relevant to the airway
How would you suction a newborn infant? CORRECT ANSWERS mouth first then
nose
At what rate should you manage to preoxygenate and hyperventilate a patient prior to
intubation? CORRECT ANSWERS 12 to 20 breaths per min. (for 1-2 min.)
high flow oxygen
When a patient collapses while eating, what should you always suspect? CORRECT
ANSWERS FBAO (foreign body airway obstruction)
You have an unconcscious person, what do you do? CORRECT ANSWERS ABC's
History taking
Rapid full body scan
Epiglottitis CORRECT ANSWERS 6 y.o. girl
- trouble breathing
- flaring nostrils
- hoarse voice
Tx:
Questions and Answers
What are signs of an inadequate airway in children/infants? CORRECT ANSWERS -
Retractions (pulling in of the muscles) above the clavicles and between and below the
ribs
- Nasal flaring may be present
Will the airway stay open of a(n):
A 16 y.o. asthma patient who tells you he is tired and seems to be nodding off to sleep
CORRECT ANSWERS No.
Airway may close b/c
- Asthma can lead to decr. LOC = threatened airway
Will the airway stay open of a(n):
A 72 y.o. female recently diagnosed with pneumonia. Today she called you b/c her
breathing is much worse. Breathing rapidly and has diminished lung sounds on the left
side. CORRECT ANSWERS Yes.
Airway will stay open b/c
most likely a breathing issue, not relevant to the airway
How would you suction a newborn infant? CORRECT ANSWERS mouth first then
nose
At what rate should you manage to preoxygenate and hyperventilate a patient prior to
intubation? CORRECT ANSWERS 12 to 20 breaths per min. (for 1-2 min.)
high flow oxygen
When a patient collapses while eating, what should you always suspect? CORRECT
ANSWERS FBAO (foreign body airway obstruction)
You have an unconcscious person, what do you do? CORRECT ANSWERS ABC's
History taking
Rapid full body scan
Epiglottitis CORRECT ANSWERS 6 y.o. girl
- trouble breathing
- flaring nostrils
- hoarse voice
Tx:
