NREMT Practice Test

Question 1

You are assessing the vital signs of a child at a public health center. Which of the following would be considered a normal set of vitals for a healthy nine-year-old child?

Accepted Answer

Respirations 20 breaths per minute, heart rate 98 beats per minute, BP 106/78 mmHg.

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Respirations 14 breaths per minute, pulse 60 beats per minute, BP 190/70 mmHg.

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Respirations 12 breaths per minute, pulse 135 beats per minute, BP 90/62 mmHg.

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Respirations 45 breaths per minute, pulse 58 beats per minute, BP 128/66 mmHg.

Question 2

A patient who is unresponsive is discovered wet in a bath tub. She is apneic and has no pulse. What is the best course of action to take first?

Accepted Answer

CPR should be started while the patient is being moved out of the area in preparation for defibrillation with an automatic external defibrillator (AED).

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Before transporting the patient, start CPR and use an automatic external defibrillator (AED) to defibrillate the patient.

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Give two rescue breaths.

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Use an automatic external defibrillator to defibrillate the patient (AED).

Question 3

If an ALS service is not available, which of the following is not a common rule for transporting a cardiac arrest patient?

Accepted Answer

All cardiac arrest patients must be sent right away.

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When an automatic external defibrillator (AED) displays three "no shock advised" notifications in a row.

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If the patient regains a pulse and went back to normal.

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If six to nine shocks have been delivered.

Question 4

In most cases, which of the following is not included in a patient care report?

Accepted Answer

Immunization record.

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Chief complaint.

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Description of care provided.

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Assessment findings.

Question 5

A six-year-old is unable to communicate. The carotid pulse is measured at 64 beats per minute and is judged to be normal. Breaths are shallow and come in at a pace of six per minute. Which of the following is the best course of action?

Accepted Answer

Begin the assisted ventilation process.

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Place the patient in the sideway position.

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Start CPR by performing chest compressions.

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Give high-flow oxygen using a nonrebreather mask.

Question 6

The diastolic blood pressure is best described by which of the following statements?

Accepted Answer

During the relaxation phase of the ventricles, residual pressure remains in the arteries.

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During the contraction phase of the ventricles, there is pressure within the arteries.

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In response to a reduction of vascular tone, a compensatory mechanism is activated.

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None of these.

Question 7

Snoring respirations are heard during the initial assessment of a semiconscious patient's airway. What are these breathing patterns indicating?

Accepted Answer

A partially obstructed airway.

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The upper airway is clogged with fluid.

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The bronchial tubes are clogged.

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Mucus or secretions in the larger airway.

Question 8

During the inhalation phase of ventilation, which of the following occurs?

Accepted Answer

When the diaphragm and intercostal muscles tighten, the chest cavity expands.

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The chest cavity is enlarged as the diaphragm contracts and the intercostal muscles relax.

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The diaphragm moves upward as it contracts, forcing the lungs to expand outward.

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The diaphragm relaxes, which causes the chest cavity to shrink.

Question 9

A 30-year-old man has been injured after falling from a two-story ladder. He is conscious and guarding his right thigh while bleeding from a wound on his left forearm. What is the most appropriate next step after completing a scene size-up and creating an overall impression?

Accepted Answer

Assess the airway of the patient and stabilize the C-spine.

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Examine the right thigh.

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Place an oropharyngeal airway in place.

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Apply a tourniquet near the elbow to stop the bleeding.

Question 10

A patient with a cardiac history is experiencing chest pain. Which of the following is not a common symptom or sign linked with cardiac insufficiency?

Accepted Answer

Significant numbness or tingling on one side of the body.

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Diaphoresis with no apparent cause.

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Back ache that radiates.

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An erratic heartbeat.