NREMT-P Prep

Question 1

3 Examples of organophosphates?

Answer 1

Sarin, Soman, Tabun

Question 2

Medical term for “Achilles Tendon”?

Answer 2

Calcaneal Tendon

Question 3

Medical term for “Earwax”?

Answer 3

Cerumen

Question 4

Which white blood cells are in charge of an allergic reaction?

Answer 4

Basophils

Question 5

How long should you auscultate the abdomen?

Answer 5

2 minutes if bowel sounds are heard, and 3 minutes if bowl sounds are absent

Question 6

What are the 3 phases of cardiac arrest and what are their time windows?

Answer 6

Electrical Phase (< 7 minutes down)
Circulatory Phase (7-17 mins. down)
Metabolic phase (>17 mins. down)

Question 7

Methods to stabilizing a flail chest?

Answer 7

Have pt lay on affected side, direct pressure, 500ml bag placed on affected side. BUT MAY ONE IS VENTILATIONS!

Question 8

What clotting factor does Hemophilia A,B, and C affect?

Answer 8

A = Factor 8 (most common type)
B = Factor 9
C = Factor 11

Question 9

What is the first thing you should do when you notice a sucking chest wound?

Answer 9

Cover with hand and move on

Question 10

Where is glucose re-absorbed?

Answer 10

Proximal convoluted tubule

Question 11

What systems could “Colicky Pain” indicate?

Answer 11

Intestinal or Urinary system