by alex
Prepare to assess your emergency medical skills and knowledge with this challenging NREMT Quiz. Each question is crafted to reflect real-world scenarios and essential information that every EMT should know. Good luck, and may your knowledge guide you through each question!
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NREMT Quiz Questions Overview
1. What is the primary purpose of the primary assessment in an emergency situation?
To gather a comprehensive medical history
To identify and manage life-threatening conditions
To provide advanced medical procedures
To transport the patient to the hospital
2. Which of the following is a sign of hypoperfusion (shock)?
Warm, flushed skin
Bradycardia
Altered mental status
Hypertension
3. What does the ‘A’ in the SAMPLE history acronym stand for?
Allergies
Airway
Assessment
Alertness
4. Which type of burn affects both the epidermis and the dermis, causing blisters and severe pain?
First-degree burn
Second-degree burn
Third-degree burn
Fourth-degree burn
5. What is the compression to ventilation ratio for adult CPR when performed by a single rescuer?
15:2
30:2
5:1
20:2
6. Which of the following is the most common cause of airway obstruction in an unconscious patient?
Foreign body
Tongue
Swelling
Blood
7. What is the first step in controlling external bleeding?
Apply a tourniquet
Elevate the wound
Apply direct pressure
Use a pressure point
8. Which medication is commonly administered by EMTs to patients experiencing chest pain suspected to be of cardiac origin?
Epinephrine
Nitroglycerin
Albuterol
Aspirin
9. What is the normal range for an adult’s respiratory rate?
8-12 breaths per minute
12-20 breaths per minute
20-28 breaths per minute
28-36 breaths per minute
10. Which of the following is a contraindication for the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED)?
Patient is in water
Patient is over 8 years old
Patient is unresponsive
Patient has a pacemaker
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