NREMT 2026 Practice Questions: Future EMT Group | Questions
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1. What condition is primarily associated with the development of esophageal
varices?
liver failure
alcohol
hypertension
gastric reflux
2. Describe the rationale behind starting chest compressions for a patient who
is unresponsive, apneic, and pulseless.
Ventilation is more important than circulation in this scenario.
Using an AED is the first step in all cardiac emergencies.
Opening the airway is the first step in all resuscitation efforts.
Starting chest compressions is crucial to provide circulation and
oxygenation to vital organs until advanced care arrives.
3. Patient has facial droop, arm drift, weak grips. You suspect:
Hypoglycemia
Electrolyte imbalance
Conversion reaction (Paralysis)
Flu
4. Describe the symptoms that would lead you to suspect esophageal varices in
a patient.
, Symptoms include vomiting bright red blood, difficulty breathing,
pale and clammy skin, jaundice, and a rapid pulse.
Symptoms include severe abdominal pain and fever.
Symptoms include chest pain, shortness of breath, and sweating.
Symptoms include dizziness, headache, and blurred vision.
5. Describe the role of antigen-antibody interaction in the context of
anaphylactic reactions.
Antigen-antibody interaction leads to the activation of the
sympathetic nervous system.
Antigen-antibody interaction triggers the release of histamines and
other chemicals that cause severe allergic symptoms.
Antigen-antibody interaction prevents the body from responding to
allergens.
Antigen-antibody interaction is unrelated to allergic reactions.
6. The mother of a 3-month-old male tells you that his apnea monitor alarmed
and when she checked on him he was not breathing. She stimulated him and
called 9-1-1. He is now breathing on his own. His vital signs are P 160, R 28,
and SpO2 is 98% on room air. You should first
Administer blow-by oxygen at 6 L/minute
Determine what care she provided.
Instruct her how to ventilate him.
Check the functions of the apnea monitor.
,7. In a scenario where a patient presents with chest pain and a history of
coronary artery disease, how would the administration of aspirin impact their
treatment plan?
It would increase the risk of bleeding during treatment.
It would provide immediate pain relief but not affect clotting.
It would have no significant impact on the treatment plan.
It would reduce the risk of clot formation and improve blood flow to
the heart.
8. Why is suctioning the airway prioritized in the management of an
unresponsive patient with gurgling sounds?
Suctioning is necessary to prepare for intubation.
Suctioning clears the airway of secretions that can obstruct
breathing.
Suctioning prevents the patient from choking on food.
Suctioning helps to ventilate the patient more effectively.
9. Why is it critical to start chest compressions immediately in an unresponsive
patient with no pulse?
Starting chest compressions is not necessary if the patient is over 50.
Starting chest compressions is only necessary if the patient is
breathing.
Starting chest compressions can be delayed until a pulse is confirmed.
Starting chest compressions helps maintain blood flow to vital
organs until advanced care can be provided.
, 10. You are resuscitating a 54-year-old male. After the AED delivers a shock, you
should
check for ROSC
continue chest compressions
11. In a scenario where a patient is experiencing anaphylaxis and you have
administered the epinephrine autoinjector, what should be your next step?
monitor the patient for 30 minutes
administer diphenhydramine
administer oxygen by NRB
prepare for rapid transport
12. Your team is performing CPR on a 68 year old male. You are assigned the
airway. When ventilating him, you should
ventilate him once when CPR stops after 30 compressions.
use a two person ventilation technique.
ventilate him once with a BVM every 15 seconds.
use a BVM that can refill in 3 seconds.
13. Why is it inappropriate to use an oropharyngeal airway in a patient who has
a gag reflex?
Using an oropharyngeal airway can trigger the gag reflex and
cause vomiting or airway obstruction.
Patients with a gag reflex can safely use any type of airway.
An oropharyngeal airway is always preferred for unresponsive
patients.
& Verified Answers | Latest Update | Graded A+
1. What condition is primarily associated with the development of esophageal
varices?
liver failure
alcohol
hypertension
gastric reflux
2. Describe the rationale behind starting chest compressions for a patient who
is unresponsive, apneic, and pulseless.
Ventilation is more important than circulation in this scenario.
Using an AED is the first step in all cardiac emergencies.
Opening the airway is the first step in all resuscitation efforts.
Starting chest compressions is crucial to provide circulation and
oxygenation to vital organs until advanced care arrives.
3. Patient has facial droop, arm drift, weak grips. You suspect:
Hypoglycemia
Electrolyte imbalance
Conversion reaction (Paralysis)
Flu
4. Describe the symptoms that would lead you to suspect esophageal varices in
a patient.
, Symptoms include vomiting bright red blood, difficulty breathing,
pale and clammy skin, jaundice, and a rapid pulse.
Symptoms include severe abdominal pain and fever.
Symptoms include chest pain, shortness of breath, and sweating.
Symptoms include dizziness, headache, and blurred vision.
5. Describe the role of antigen-antibody interaction in the context of
anaphylactic reactions.
Antigen-antibody interaction leads to the activation of the
sympathetic nervous system.
Antigen-antibody interaction triggers the release of histamines and
other chemicals that cause severe allergic symptoms.
Antigen-antibody interaction prevents the body from responding to
allergens.
Antigen-antibody interaction is unrelated to allergic reactions.
6. The mother of a 3-month-old male tells you that his apnea monitor alarmed
and when she checked on him he was not breathing. She stimulated him and
called 9-1-1. He is now breathing on his own. His vital signs are P 160, R 28,
and SpO2 is 98% on room air. You should first
Administer blow-by oxygen at 6 L/minute
Determine what care she provided.
Instruct her how to ventilate him.
Check the functions of the apnea monitor.
,7. In a scenario where a patient presents with chest pain and a history of
coronary artery disease, how would the administration of aspirin impact their
treatment plan?
It would increase the risk of bleeding during treatment.
It would provide immediate pain relief but not affect clotting.
It would have no significant impact on the treatment plan.
It would reduce the risk of clot formation and improve blood flow to
the heart.
8. Why is suctioning the airway prioritized in the management of an
unresponsive patient with gurgling sounds?
Suctioning is necessary to prepare for intubation.
Suctioning clears the airway of secretions that can obstruct
breathing.
Suctioning prevents the patient from choking on food.
Suctioning helps to ventilate the patient more effectively.
9. Why is it critical to start chest compressions immediately in an unresponsive
patient with no pulse?
Starting chest compressions is not necessary if the patient is over 50.
Starting chest compressions is only necessary if the patient is
breathing.
Starting chest compressions can be delayed until a pulse is confirmed.
Starting chest compressions helps maintain blood flow to vital
organs until advanced care can be provided.
, 10. You are resuscitating a 54-year-old male. After the AED delivers a shock, you
should
check for ROSC
continue chest compressions
11. In a scenario where a patient is experiencing anaphylaxis and you have
administered the epinephrine autoinjector, what should be your next step?
monitor the patient for 30 minutes
administer diphenhydramine
administer oxygen by NRB
prepare for rapid transport
12. Your team is performing CPR on a 68 year old male. You are assigned the
airway. When ventilating him, you should
ventilate him once when CPR stops after 30 compressions.
use a two person ventilation technique.
ventilate him once with a BVM every 15 seconds.
use a BVM that can refill in 3 seconds.
13. Why is it inappropriate to use an oropharyngeal airway in a patient who has
a gag reflex?
Using an oropharyngeal airway can trigger the gag reflex and
cause vomiting or airway obstruction.
Patients with a gag reflex can safely use any type of airway.
An oropharyngeal airway is always preferred for unresponsive
patients.
