NREMT Practice Exam For (NREMT – ACTUAL EXAM PRACTICE) Latest Update
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Which blood component transports oxygen?
(A) plasma.
(B) platelets.
(C) leukocytes.
(D) erythrocytes. - ANSWER ✔ - (D) erythrocytes.
Also known as RBC's. Leukocytes are white blood cells and play a role in fighting infection. Platelets play
a role in clotting. Plasma is the liquid that carries the cells throughout the body.
Your assessment must be thorough when dealing with an intoxicated patient because:
(A) alcohol increases pain tolerance.
(B) alcohol decreases the patient's judgment.
(C) alcohol is a CNS stimulant.
(D) alcohol can mask signs and symptoms of injury. - ANSWER ✔ - (D) alcohol can mask signs and
symptoms of injury.
Alcohol is a central nervous system depressant and, therefore, can mask signs and symptoms of injury.
What would you suspect in a 22yo female complaining of severe, stabbing, unilateral pain in the lower
abdomen. Vital signs are BP 88/64, HR 128, RR 22. Her skin is cool and she missed her menstrual cycle.
(A) a ruptured ectopic pregnancy.
(B) endometriosis.
(C) pelvic inflammatory disease.
(D) amenorrhea. - ANSWER ✔ - (A) a ruptured ectopic pregnancy.
The classic triad of symptom includes abdominal pain, vaginal bleeding, and amenorrhea. Other
symptoms include referred pain to the shoulder, nausea, vomiting, or syncope. Signs of shock may be
present if the ectopic ruptures.
An indicator of severe abdominal trauma after an MVC may include:
(A) absent bowel sounds.
(B) back pain.
(C) referred pain to the clavicle.
(D) unexplained shock. - ANSWER ✔ - (D) unexplained shock.
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, NREMT Practice Exam For (NREMT – ACTUAL EXAM PRACTICE) Latest Update
When assessment of a trauma patient does not reveal significant injury, the presence of unexplained
shock should lead you to suspect serious abdominal/thorax trauma.
You arrive on scene to find a 7 y/o boy who is lethargic, cyanotic and has labored breathing. His RR is
50bpm with diminished breath sounds and crackles over the right lung. His temp is 104°F. What do you
suspect?
(G) cardiogenic shock.
(H) a drug overdose.
(C) respiratory distress.
(D) respiratory failure, probably d/t pneumonia. - ANSWER ✔ - (D) Respiratory failure, most probably
due to pneumonia.
This is based on tachypnea, increased work of breathing, diminished breath sounds, and elevated
temperature.
You delivered a full-term baby in the back of your ambulance and the initial APGAR score is 5. What
treatment should you do?
(A) CPR.
(B) effective ventilation.
(C) vascular access.
(D) administration of epinephrine. - ANSWER ✔ - (B) effective ventilation.
Most newborns respond favorably to warming, drying, suctioning, and stimulation.
All of the following are phases of the stress response EXCEPT:
(A) alarm reaction.
(B) resistance.
(C) exhaustion.
(D) acceptance. - ANSWER ✔ - (D) acceptance.
The 3 phases of the body's response to stress:
(1) alarm reaction (fight-or-flight response)
(2) resistance: the level of resistance to stress raises
(3) exhaustion-as stress continues, coping mechanisms begin to fail
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NREMT
Practice Exam
For (NREMT –
ACTUAL EXAM
PRACTICE)
Latest Update
LIBROS
@LOS LIBROS
, NREMT Practice Exam For (NREMT – ACTUAL EXAM PRACTICE) Latest Update
Which blood component transports oxygen?
(A) plasma.
(B) platelets.
(C) leukocytes.
(D) erythrocytes. - ANSWER ✔ - (D) erythrocytes.
Also known as RBC's. Leukocytes are white blood cells and play a role in fighting infection. Platelets play
a role in clotting. Plasma is the liquid that carries the cells throughout the body.
Your assessment must be thorough when dealing with an intoxicated patient because:
(A) alcohol increases pain tolerance.
(B) alcohol decreases the patient's judgment.
(C) alcohol is a CNS stimulant.
(D) alcohol can mask signs and symptoms of injury. - ANSWER ✔ - (D) alcohol can mask signs and
symptoms of injury.
Alcohol is a central nervous system depressant and, therefore, can mask signs and symptoms of injury.
What would you suspect in a 22yo female complaining of severe, stabbing, unilateral pain in the lower
abdomen. Vital signs are BP 88/64, HR 128, RR 22. Her skin is cool and she missed her menstrual cycle.
(A) a ruptured ectopic pregnancy.
(B) endometriosis.
(C) pelvic inflammatory disease.
(D) amenorrhea. - ANSWER ✔ - (A) a ruptured ectopic pregnancy.
The classic triad of symptom includes abdominal pain, vaginal bleeding, and amenorrhea. Other
symptoms include referred pain to the shoulder, nausea, vomiting, or syncope. Signs of shock may be
present if the ectopic ruptures.
An indicator of severe abdominal trauma after an MVC may include:
(A) absent bowel sounds.
(B) back pain.
(C) referred pain to the clavicle.
(D) unexplained shock. - ANSWER ✔ - (D) unexplained shock.
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, NREMT Practice Exam For (NREMT – ACTUAL EXAM PRACTICE) Latest Update
When assessment of a trauma patient does not reveal significant injury, the presence of unexplained
shock should lead you to suspect serious abdominal/thorax trauma.
You arrive on scene to find a 7 y/o boy who is lethargic, cyanotic and has labored breathing. His RR is
50bpm with diminished breath sounds and crackles over the right lung. His temp is 104°F. What do you
suspect?
(G) cardiogenic shock.
(H) a drug overdose.
(C) respiratory distress.
(D) respiratory failure, probably d/t pneumonia. - ANSWER ✔ - (D) Respiratory failure, most probably
due to pneumonia.
This is based on tachypnea, increased work of breathing, diminished breath sounds, and elevated
temperature.
You delivered a full-term baby in the back of your ambulance and the initial APGAR score is 5. What
treatment should you do?
(A) CPR.
(B) effective ventilation.
(C) vascular access.
(D) administration of epinephrine. - ANSWER ✔ - (B) effective ventilation.
Most newborns respond favorably to warming, drying, suctioning, and stimulation.
All of the following are phases of the stress response EXCEPT:
(A) alarm reaction.
(B) resistance.
(C) exhaustion.
(D) acceptance. - ANSWER ✔ - (D) acceptance.
The 3 phases of the body's response to stress:
(1) alarm reaction (fight-or-flight response)
(2) resistance: the level of resistance to stress raises
(3) exhaustion-as stress continues, coping mechanisms begin to fail
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