NREMT Written EMT Basic Exam Questions & Answers 2024

NREMT Written EMT Basic Exam Questions & Answers 2024 What are signs of an inadequate airway in children/infants? - ANSWER-- 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 - ANSWER-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. - ANSWER-Yes. Airway will stay open b/c most likely a breathing issue, not relevant to the airway Will the airway stay open of a(n): 35 y.o. male tells you having trouble breathing. Notice he is drooling and sitting bolt upright. When you attempt to lean him back on the stretcher he coughs, gags, and repositions himself in a "sniffing position" - ANSWER-No. Airway may close b/c Classic signs of edema caused by infection in larynx: - drooling - sitting bolt upright - repositions in "sniffing position"