National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) Practice Questions with Correct Answers

What differences in a child's airway might make airway management more difficult than in an adult? A. smaller jaw, smaller teeth B. longer airway and small tongue C. a smaller jaw and a proportionally larger tongue D. There are no anatomic differences that affect airway management in children versus adults. Correct Answer C. Smaller Jaw and proportionally larger tongue A normal respiratory rate for an adult is ____ while a normal respiratory rate for a newborn is ____. A. 8 to16 and 20 to 40 B. 22 to 30 and 50 C. 12 to 20 and 30 to 60 D. 12 to 20 and 16 to 24 Correct Answer C. 12 to 20 and 30 to 60 What is the first thing you should do before inserting a nasopharyngeal airway? A. Make sure the patient does not have a gag reflex. B. Look up the nose to make sure the nostrils are large enough for a nasopharyngeal airway. C. Select the correct size. D. Tilt the head back, lube the airway, and insert it into the nostril. Correct Answer C. Select the correct size. Emergency care for patients who are not breathing adequately but have a pulse includes all of the following except ____. A. CPR B. supplemental oxygen C. airway management D. ventilatory support Correct Answer A. CPR You arrive on scene to find a young woman who is having trouble talking. She has hives and is starting to gasp for air. Her friend says she was just stung by a bee. Your immediate actions should include all of the following except ____. A. assess the bee sting for signs of an infection B. administer epinephrine (If your state and local EMS protocols allow) C. provide airway support