NREMT 2024 PREP 160 QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
1. Normal human body pH range? - ANSWER7.35 to 7.45
2. Kidneys' role in pH balance? - ANSWERAbsorb and expel acids
3. Respiratory system's pH control method? - ANSWERRemove CO2 through expiration
4. Cause of respiratory acidosis? - ANSWERInadequate CO2 expulsion
5. Adult's normal breathing rate range? - ANSWER12 to 20 breaths per minute
6. Measurement method for OPA? - ANSWERMouth to angle of jaw
First-line treatment for acute coronary syndrome? - ANSWERAspirin, oxygen
Symptom of sepsis? - ANSWERFever, confusion
Indicator of dehydration in infants? - ANSWERSunken fontanelle
Classic sign of meningitis? - ANSWERStiff neck
Treatment for ventricular fibrillation? - ANSWERDefibrillation
Symptom of carbon monoxide poisoning? - ANSWERHeadache
Use of CPAP in EMS? - ANSWERManage CHF
First-line medication for asthma? - ANSWERAlbuterol
Sign of tension pneumothorax? - ANSWERJVD
Immediate treatment for severe allergy? - ANSWEREpinephrine
Best fluid for dehydration? - ANSWEROral rehydration solution
Main symptom of urinary tract infection? - ANSWERBurning urination
First aid for minor burn? - ANSWERCool water
Indicator of serious allergic reaction? - ANSWERDifficulty breathing
, 7. Primary function of CPAP? - ANSWERKeeps airways open
8. Kussmaul respirations associated with? - ANSWERDiabetic ketoacidosis
9. Difference: hypoglycemia and ketoacidosis? - ANSWERLow sugar vs. high sugar
10. Best immediate treatment for heat stroke? - ANSWERMove to cool area, hydrate
11. Normal oxygen saturation (SpO2) range? - ANSWER94-99%
12. Function of bicarbonate in blood? - ANSWERNeutralize acid
13. Sign of respiratory distress? - ANSWERIncreased breathing rate
14. Primary cause of metabolic acidosis? - ANSWERBicarbonate deficiency
15. Sign of effective CPR? - ANSWERReturn of spontaneous circulation
16. Indicator of pneumothorax? - ANSWERUneven chest rise
17. Fast heart rate medical term? - ANSWERTachycardia
18. Slow breathing rate term? - ANSWERBradypnea
19. High blood CO2 condition? - ANSWERHypercapnia
20. Low blood oxygen condition? - ANSWERHypoxemia
21. Stroke volume's significance? - ANSWERBlood ejected per beat
22. Main symptom of angina? - ANSWERChest pain
23. Defining symptom of asthma? - ANSWERWheezing
24. COPD effect on breathing? - ANSWERDifficulty exhaling
25. Main goal of defibrillation? - ANSWERRestore normal heartbeat
26. Indication for using nasal cannula? - ANSWERMild respiratory distress
27. Non-rebreather mask purpose? - ANSWERDeliver high O2
28. Bag valve mask (BVM) use? - ANSWERVentilate non-breathing patients
29. Primary survey focus? - ANSWERLife-threatening conditions
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
1. Normal human body pH range? - ANSWER7.35 to 7.45
2. Kidneys' role in pH balance? - ANSWERAbsorb and expel acids
3. Respiratory system's pH control method? - ANSWERRemove CO2 through expiration
4. Cause of respiratory acidosis? - ANSWERInadequate CO2 expulsion
5. Adult's normal breathing rate range? - ANSWER12 to 20 breaths per minute
6. Measurement method for OPA? - ANSWERMouth to angle of jaw
First-line treatment for acute coronary syndrome? - ANSWERAspirin, oxygen
Symptom of sepsis? - ANSWERFever, confusion
Indicator of dehydration in infants? - ANSWERSunken fontanelle
Classic sign of meningitis? - ANSWERStiff neck
Treatment for ventricular fibrillation? - ANSWERDefibrillation
Symptom of carbon monoxide poisoning? - ANSWERHeadache
Use of CPAP in EMS? - ANSWERManage CHF
First-line medication for asthma? - ANSWERAlbuterol
Sign of tension pneumothorax? - ANSWERJVD
Immediate treatment for severe allergy? - ANSWEREpinephrine
Best fluid for dehydration? - ANSWEROral rehydration solution
Main symptom of urinary tract infection? - ANSWERBurning urination
First aid for minor burn? - ANSWERCool water
Indicator of serious allergic reaction? - ANSWERDifficulty breathing
, 7. Primary function of CPAP? - ANSWERKeeps airways open
8. Kussmaul respirations associated with? - ANSWERDiabetic ketoacidosis
9. Difference: hypoglycemia and ketoacidosis? - ANSWERLow sugar vs. high sugar
10. Best immediate treatment for heat stroke? - ANSWERMove to cool area, hydrate
11. Normal oxygen saturation (SpO2) range? - ANSWER94-99%
12. Function of bicarbonate in blood? - ANSWERNeutralize acid
13. Sign of respiratory distress? - ANSWERIncreased breathing rate
14. Primary cause of metabolic acidosis? - ANSWERBicarbonate deficiency
15. Sign of effective CPR? - ANSWERReturn of spontaneous circulation
16. Indicator of pneumothorax? - ANSWERUneven chest rise
17. Fast heart rate medical term? - ANSWERTachycardia
18. Slow breathing rate term? - ANSWERBradypnea
19. High blood CO2 condition? - ANSWERHypercapnia
20. Low blood oxygen condition? - ANSWERHypoxemia
21. Stroke volume's significance? - ANSWERBlood ejected per beat
22. Main symptom of angina? - ANSWERChest pain
23. Defining symptom of asthma? - ANSWERWheezing
24. COPD effect on breathing? - ANSWERDifficulty exhaling
25. Main goal of defibrillation? - ANSWERRestore normal heartbeat
26. Indication for using nasal cannula? - ANSWERMild respiratory distress
27. Non-rebreather mask purpose? - ANSWERDeliver high O2
28. Bag valve mask (BVM) use? - ANSWERVentilate non-breathing patients
29. Primary survey focus? - ANSWERLife-threatening conditions
