NREMT 2024 PREP 160 QUESTIONS
1. Normal human body pH range? - Answer- 7.35 to 7.45
2. Kidneys' role in pH balance? - Answer- Absorb and expel acids
3. Respiratory system's pH control method? - Answer- Remove CO2 through
expiration
4. Cause of respiratory acidosis? - Answer- Inadequate CO2 expulsion
5. Adult's normal breathing rate range? - Answer- 12 to 20 breaths per minute
6. Measurement method for OPA? - Answer- Mouth to angle of jaw
7. Primary function of CPAP? - Answer- Keeps airways open
8. Kussmaul respirations associated with? - Answer- Diabetic ketoacidosis
9. Difference: hypoglycemia and ketoacidosis? - Answer- Low sugar vs. high sugar
10. Best immediate treatment for heat stroke? - Answer- Move to cool area, hydrate
11. Normal oxygen saturation (SpO2) range? - Answer- 94-99%
12. Function of bicarbonate in blood? - Answer- Neutralize acid
13. Sign of respiratory distress? - Answer- Increased breathing rate
14. Primary cause of metabolic acidosis? - Answer- Bicarbonate deficiency
15. Sign of effective CPR? - Answer- Return of spontaneous circulation
16. Indicator of pneumothorax? - Answer- Uneven chest rise
17. Fast heart rate medical term? - Answer- Tachycardia
18. Slow breathing rate term? - Answer- Bradypnea
19. High blood CO2 condition? - Answer- Hypercapnia
20. Low blood oxygen condition? - Answer- Hypoxemia
21. Stroke volume's significance? - Answer- Blood ejected per beat
22. Main symptom of angina? - Answer- Chest pain
23. Defining symptom of asthma? - Answer- Wheezing
, 24. COPD effect on breathing? - Answer- Difficulty exhaling
25. Main goal of defibrillation? - Answer- Restore normal heartbeat
26. Indication for using nasal cannula? - Answer- Mild respiratory distress
27. Non-rebreather mask purpose? - Answer- Deliver high O2
28. Bag valve mask (BVM) use? - Answer- Ventilate non-breathing patients
29. Primary survey focus? - Answer- Life-threatening conditions
30. Secondary survey focus? - Answer- Non-life-threatening conditions
31. First step in bleeding control? - Answer- Apply direct pressure
32. Shock's initial sign? - Answer- Fast heart rate
33. Main cause of septic shock? - Answer- Infection
34. Normal capillary refill time? - Answer- Less than 2 seconds
35. Sign of dehydration? - Answer- Dry mucous membranes
36. Burn affecting only epidermis? - Answer- First-degree burn
37. Burn causing blistering? - Answer- Second-degree burn
38. Burn destroying all skin layers? - Answer- Third-degree burn
39. Indication for spinal immobilization? - Answer- Neck or back pain
40. Symptom of hypothermia? - Answer- Shivering
41. Hyperthermia's defining sign? - Answer- Body temp above 100.4°F
42. Main treatment for anaphylaxis? - Answer- Epinephrine
43. Diabetic ketoacidosis hallmark? - Answer- Fruity breath
44. First line treatment for MI? - Answer- Aspirin
45. Indication for CPR? - Answer- No pulse, no breathing
46. Purpose of oral glucose? - Answer- Treat hypoglycemia
47. FAST acronym in stroke? - Answer- Face, Arm, Speech, Time
48. Primary concern in trauma? - Answer- Airway management
1. Normal human body pH range? - Answer- 7.35 to 7.45
2. Kidneys' role in pH balance? - Answer- Absorb and expel acids
3. Respiratory system's pH control method? - Answer- Remove CO2 through
expiration
4. Cause of respiratory acidosis? - Answer- Inadequate CO2 expulsion
5. Adult's normal breathing rate range? - Answer- 12 to 20 breaths per minute
6. Measurement method for OPA? - Answer- Mouth to angle of jaw
7. Primary function of CPAP? - Answer- Keeps airways open
8. Kussmaul respirations associated with? - Answer- Diabetic ketoacidosis
9. Difference: hypoglycemia and ketoacidosis? - Answer- Low sugar vs. high sugar
10. Best immediate treatment for heat stroke? - Answer- Move to cool area, hydrate
11. Normal oxygen saturation (SpO2) range? - Answer- 94-99%
12. Function of bicarbonate in blood? - Answer- Neutralize acid
13. Sign of respiratory distress? - Answer- Increased breathing rate
14. Primary cause of metabolic acidosis? - Answer- Bicarbonate deficiency
15. Sign of effective CPR? - Answer- Return of spontaneous circulation
16. Indicator of pneumothorax? - Answer- Uneven chest rise
17. Fast heart rate medical term? - Answer- Tachycardia
18. Slow breathing rate term? - Answer- Bradypnea
19. High blood CO2 condition? - Answer- Hypercapnia
20. Low blood oxygen condition? - Answer- Hypoxemia
21. Stroke volume's significance? - Answer- Blood ejected per beat
22. Main symptom of angina? - Answer- Chest pain
23. Defining symptom of asthma? - Answer- Wheezing
, 24. COPD effect on breathing? - Answer- Difficulty exhaling
25. Main goal of defibrillation? - Answer- Restore normal heartbeat
26. Indication for using nasal cannula? - Answer- Mild respiratory distress
27. Non-rebreather mask purpose? - Answer- Deliver high O2
28. Bag valve mask (BVM) use? - Answer- Ventilate non-breathing patients
29. Primary survey focus? - Answer- Life-threatening conditions
30. Secondary survey focus? - Answer- Non-life-threatening conditions
31. First step in bleeding control? - Answer- Apply direct pressure
32. Shock's initial sign? - Answer- Fast heart rate
33. Main cause of septic shock? - Answer- Infection
34. Normal capillary refill time? - Answer- Less than 2 seconds
35. Sign of dehydration? - Answer- Dry mucous membranes
36. Burn affecting only epidermis? - Answer- First-degree burn
37. Burn causing blistering? - Answer- Second-degree burn
38. Burn destroying all skin layers? - Answer- Third-degree burn
39. Indication for spinal immobilization? - Answer- Neck or back pain
40. Symptom of hypothermia? - Answer- Shivering
41. Hyperthermia's defining sign? - Answer- Body temp above 100.4°F
42. Main treatment for anaphylaxis? - Answer- Epinephrine
43. Diabetic ketoacidosis hallmark? - Answer- Fruity breath
44. First line treatment for MI? - Answer- Aspirin
45. Indication for CPR? - Answer- No pulse, no breathing
46. Purpose of oral glucose? - Answer- Treat hypoglycemia
47. FAST acronym in stroke? - Answer- Face, Arm, Speech, Time
48. Primary concern in trauma? - Answer- Airway management
