NREMT AEMT Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified

NREMT AEMT Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified What is the most appropriate first action when you suspect a tension pneumothorax in a trauma patient? Perform needle decompression in the affected side’s second intercostal space, midclavicular line What does a capnography waveform with a sharp drop to zero typically indicate? Disconnection or apnea Which drug is used to reverse the effects of opioids in a patient with respiratory depression? Naloxone What is the preferred site for an intraosseous needle in an adult during cardiac arrest? Proximal humerus What does a widened QRS complex on a monitor suggest about cardiac conduction? 2 Delayed ventricular depolarization What is the primary purpose of IV fluid boluses in hypovolemic shock? Restore circulating volume and improve perfusion What size needle is typically used for intramuscular epinephrine administration in anaphylaxis? 0.3 mg via 1-inch needle What is the maximum single adult dose of dextrose 50% (D50) for hypoglycemia treatment? 25 grams What electrolyte abnormality is commonly associated with renal failure and can cause cardiac dysrhythmias? Hyperkalemia What are the classic ECG findings in a patient with hyperkalemia? Peaked T waves, widened QRS, flattened P waves 3 What is the best way to confirm correct placement of an advanced airway like an ET tube? Continuous waveform capnography What should be done immediately after establishing IV access in a hypotensive patient? Begin fluid resuscitation with isotonic crystalloid solution What is the most important intervention for a patient in anaphylactic shock with wheezing and hypotension? Administer epinephrine What is the normal range for capnography (EtCO2) in a healthy, ventilating patient? 35–45 mmHg What is the target blood glucose range you want to achieve when treating a hypoglycemic adult? Greater than 70 mg/dL What is a serious side effect of administering too much albuterol? Tachycardia and tremors