Which signs or symptoms would indicate inadequate circulation and impaired cardiovascular function?
Distended neck veins.
If it is safe to approach a patient in a vehicle involved in a crash, would should the paramedic do first?
Put the vehicle in park.
When reassessing an unstable patient after 5 minutes, what should you do?
Identify and treat changes in the patient’s condition.
What patient would be considered a priority patient requiring immediate transport?
A 36-year-old patient with difficulty breathing and hypoxia.
Why is venous access obtained during resuscitative measures for trauma patients?
For fluid administration en route.
What sign or symptom would indicate circulation and impaired cardiovascular function?
Distended neck veins.
A patient who does not respond to verbal or tactile stimuli is:
Unresponsive.
How frequently should vital signs be measured for stable patient?
Every 15 minutes.
What condition requires care by a specifically trained physician with support staff?
Head injury.
How should paramedics deal with issues of safety at an emergency scene?
Each responder should maintain situational awareness throughout the entire call.
For critically injured trauma patients, when should most emergency resuscitative measures be performed?
En route to the hospital.
What statement is accurate regarding violence at an emergency scene?
Agencies should have a protocol for EMS crews to signal a dangerous situation without using plain language.
If a condition poses a threat to bystanders, what should be done?
The bystanders should be moved to a safer area.
For trauma calls, it is important to quickly determine:
The mechanism of injury.
Which of the following actions should be included when determining the nature of illness?
Observing the patient’s surroundings.
In the Spanish study of the relationship between nasal flaring and acidosis in patients with severe dyspnea, what percentage of participants showed nasal flaring?
22%
According to the American Heart Association, what is the first step for treating patients in cardiac arrest?
Chest compressions.
Which type of patients must have a patent airway established during the primary survey?
All patients.
From 2010 to 2014, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration conducted a follow-up survey on EMS workers seen in emergency departments, finding that more than 40% of all injuries were:
Strains and sprains.
In what age range is the capillary refill test most reliable?
Under 12 years.
An example of an environmental hazard that may affect scene safety is:
Icy conditions.
How should hazardous substances at a scene be assessed and treated?
Hazardous material scenes should be secured by specialized teams before entry.
What may be inferred from an unresponsive patient who lacks a palpable femoral pulse?
Cardiopulmonary arrest.
If a patient is armed and there is a possible safety issue, what should the paramedic do?
Retreat until law enforcement secures the weapon.
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NREMT Paramedic Medications – Flashcards23
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Chapter 13: Practice Flashcards27
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Chapter 14: Practice Flashcards21
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Medications/Classifications71
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Medications/Indications/Contraindications14
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Chapter 13/14 Deck75
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Med Math Practice 125
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Chapter 16 Deck17
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Chapter 17 Deck34
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Chapter 18 Deck35
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Chapter 19 Deck32
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Chapter 20 Deck29
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Pocket Prep NREMT Paramedic31
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Chapter 15: The airway/Misc things you should know48
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Chapter 1515
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Oxygen Administration15
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16-20 Deck75
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Chapter 23: Book Deck67
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Anatomy of Respiratory System29
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Pathophysiology of Breathing39
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Patient Assessment - Respiratory46
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Airway management74
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Adult Respiratory Emergencies52
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Pediatric Respiratory Emergencies19
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Airway Medications31
