NREMT Online Practice Questions and Answers

Correct Answer: D

The "Jaw Thrust" maneuver should be used to open the airway of any patient who has suffered a traumatic injury

Correct Answer: A

The two person bag-valve-mask is the most effective method to administer ventilations with a BVM; however, it is not always practical for field application due to limited resources and limited space. The use of mouth to mask ventilations is also identified as a viable form of artificial ventilations, but the risk of cross contamination in mouth to mouth ventilations renders it less desirable to health care providers.

Correct Answer: C

The layers of the heart from the outer most to the innermost layer. The pericardium is actually the protective sac which surrounds the heart. The heart is covered with a thin layer of slippery tissue called the epicardium, it provides a surface which can move inside the pericardium without causing friction. The myocardium is the muscle tissue of the heart which conducts electricity which causes the muscle to squeeze pumping blood. The endocardium is made of the same type of tissue as the epicardium. The endocardium is very smooth to prevent clots from forming and adhering to the valves.

Correct Answer: D

Acute gastroenteritis may be caused by bacterial or viral ingestion, toxic ingestion, or ingestion of lactose in a lactose intolerant patient. Signs and symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal cramping

Correct Answer: D

All patient refusals must be an informed refusal and in writing. If you treat all three patients even though they refused you are guilty of battery

Correct Answer: C

A hematoma is a large collection of blood, caused by larger blood vessels being damaged. A hematoma often is located between layers of tissues. A contusion is generally a smaller collection of blood within tissue such as the dermis. A bruise is a generic term which is often used interchangeably between a contusion and a larger hematoma.

Correct Answer: A

A known insulin dependant diabetic with the above symptoms is most likely hypoglycemia. The tachycardia and diaphoresis is from a catecholamine release trying to mobilize more glucose. This patient may very well have hypertension it just is not the reason for the unresponsiveness.

Correct Answer: C

There are many complications secondary to diabetes and there certainly can be co-morbid chronic medical conditions however diabetes does not lead to seizure activity. A seizure can occur at the time of a head injury however, seizures usually develop during the recovery phase. Seizures from opiod withdrawal can occur as a result of the patient quitting the drug, running out or the use of an antagonist (Narcan).

Correct Answer: C

Slander is not considered criminal law. While constitutional and federal law may apply the best answer is the broad area in all states called "tort law." These types of laws deal with differences between individuals

-such as this example where one person was providing information about another person with previous and appropriate consent.

Correct Answer: C

Patient information can be released only if the patient has signed a specific consent form.