Download NREMT 2024 Prep: 160 Questions and Answers and more Exams Nursing in PDF only on Docsity! NREMT 2024 prep 160 questions and correct answers 1. Normal human body pH range? - 7.35 to 7.45 2. Kidneys' role in pH balance? - Absorb and expel acids 3. Respiratory system's pH control method? - Remove CO2 through expiration 4. Cause of respiratory acidosis? - Inadequate CO2 expulsion 5. Adult's normal breathing rate range? - 12 to 20 breaths per minute 6. Measurement method for OPA? - Mouth to angle of jaw 7. Primary function of CPAP? - Keeps airways open 8. Kussmaul respirations associated with? - Diabetic ketoacidosis 9. Difference: hypoglycemia and ketoacidosis? - Low sugar vs. high sugar NREMT 2024 prep 160 questions and correct answers 10. Best immediate treatment for heat stroke? - Move to cool area, hydrate 11. Normal oxygen saturation (SpO2) range? - 94-99% 12. Function of bicarbonate in blood? - Neutralize acid 13. Sign of respiratory distress? - Increased breathing rate 14. Primary cause of metabolic acidosis? - Bicarbonate deficiency 15. Sign of effective CPR? - Return of spontaneous circulation 16. Indicator of pneumothorax? - Uneven chest rise 17. Fast heart rate medical term? - Tachycardia 18. Slow breathing rate term? - Bradypnea NREMT 2024 prep 160 questions and correct answers 37. Burn causing blistering? - Second-degree burn 38. Burn destroying all skin layers? - Third-degree burn 39. Indication for spinal immobilization? - Neck or back pain 40. Symptom of hypothermia? - Shivering 41. Hyperthermia's defining sign? - Body temp above 100.4°F 42. Main treatment for anaphylaxis? - Epinephrine 43. Diabetic ketoacidosis hallmark? - Fruity breath 44. First line treatment for MI? - Aspirin 45. Indication for CPR? - No pulse, no breathing NREMT 2024 prep 160 questions and correct answers 46. Purpose of oral glucose? - Treat hypoglycemia 47. FAST acronym in stroke? - Face, Arm, Speech, Time 48. Primary concern in trauma? - Airway management 49. ECG's purpose? - Monitor heart rhythm 50. Treatment for opioid overdose? - Naloxone 51. Normal adult heart rate range? - 60 to 100 bpm 52. Main sign of tension pneumothorax? - Tracheal deviation 53. Hypovolemic shock primary cause? - Blood loss 54. Function of automatic external defibrillator (AED)? - Correct arrhythmias NREMT 2024 prep 160 questions and correct answers 55. Symptom of acute myocardial infarction? - Chest pain 56. Indicator for administering oxygen? - Low SpO2 57. Primary symptom of pulmonary embolism? - Sudden shortness of breath 58. Treatment priority in stroke? - Rapid transport 59. Main indicator for glucose testing? - Altered mental status 60. Initial step in airway management? - Open the airway Primary cause of hypovolemic shock? - Fluid loss Symptom of congestive heart failure? - Shortness of breath Best position for shock patients? - Legs elevated NREMT 2024 prep 160 questions and correct answers Main cause of cardiac arrest in adults? - Heart disease Indicator of flail chest? - Paradoxical movement Symptom of upper GI bleed? - Vomiting blood First aid for heat exhaustion? - Cool place, hydration Treatment for severe hypothermia? - Gentle rewarming Indicator of arterial bleeding? - Spurting blood CPR compression rate? - 100-120 per minute Symptom of traumatic brain injury? - Confusion Sign of liver failure? - Jaundice NREMT 2024 prep 160 questions and correct answers Indicator for use of tourniquet? - Uncontrollable bleeding First aid for snakebite? - Immobilize, medical aid Treatment for chemical eye exposure? - Rinse with water Indicator of acute asthma attack? - Inability to speak Treatment for anaphylactic shock? - Epinephrine, oxygen Symptom of pulmonary edema? - Pink frothy sputum First step for conscious choking adult? - Abdominal thrusts Treatment for hypoglycemic patient awake enough to swallow? - Oral glucose CPR's primary purpose? - Circulate blood NREMT 2024 prep 160 questions and correct answers First-line treatment for acute coronary syndrome? - Aspirin, oxygen Symptom of sepsis? - Fever, confusion Best fluid for dehydration? - Oral rehydration solution Main symptom of urinary tract infection? - Burning urination First aid for minor burn? - Cool water Indicator of serious allergic reaction? - Difficulty breathing Treatment for acetaminophen overdose? - N-acetylcysteine Symptom of deep vein thrombosis? - Leg pain, swelling First action in active seizure? - Protect from injury NREMT 2024 prep 160 questions and correct answers 127. CPR depth for infants? - 1.5 inches 128. Treatment for chemical burn? - Flush with water 129. Symptom of tuberculosis? - Chronic cough 130. Indicator of dehydration? - Decreased urine output 131. Treatment for acute pancreatitis? - NPO, pain management 132. Symptom of Lyme disease? - Bull's-eye rash 133. First aid for electrical burn? - Turn off power 134. Indicator of stroke in women? - Sudden headache 135. Treatment for carbon monoxide exposure? - 100% oxygen NREMT 2024 prep 160 questions and correct answers 136. Symptom of glaucoma? - Vision loss 137. First aid for jellyfish sting? - Vinegar rinse 138. Treatment for severe asthma attack? - Systemic corticosteroids 139. Symptom of ovarian cyst rupture? - Sudden pelvic pain 140. Indicator of diabetic emergency? - Altered mental status 141. Treatment for acid reflux? - Antacids 142. Symptom of meningococcal disease? - Purpuric rash 143. First aid for amputation? - Preserve amputated part 144. Treatment for severe dehydration? - IV fluids NREMT 2024 prep 160 questions and correct answers 145. Indicator of hypoglycemia in diabetics? - Sweating, trembling 146. Symptom of hyperkalemia? - Weakness, arrhythmia 147. First aid for chemical eye injury? - Continuous irrigation 148. Treatment for heroin overdose? - Naloxone 149. Symptom of concussion? - Confusion, amnesia 150. Indicator of heart failure? - Edema 151. Treatment for hyperglycemia? - Insulin 152. Symptom of pericarditis? - Sharp chest pain 153. First aid for bitten tongue? - Cold compress