NREMT- PARAMEDIC FLASHCHARDS

Question 1

Correct needle placement for a chest decompression in a neonate

Answer 1

Midclavicular 2nd intercostal space over top of 3rd rib

Question 2

The failure of a neonate to respond to stimulation is a characteristic of

Answer 2

Secondary apnea

Question 3

What is the underlying problem with metabolic alkalosis?

Answer 3

increased availability of bicarbonate ions– this can be due to increased bicarb. levels OR decreased natural acids in the extracellular fluids

Question 4

THROMBOCYTOPENIA

Answer 4

decreased platelet count

Question 5

APRAXIA

Answer 5

loss of the ability to execute or carry out skilled movements and gestures, despite having the physical ability to do so

Question 6

CEPHALGIA

Answer 6

headahce

Question 7

Splenic injury often results in what type of pain?

Answer 7

Referred- in the left shoulder (aka Kehr’s sign)

Question 8

What is a Lefort fracture?

Answer 8

fracture of the midface

Question 9

Central apneas occurring betweent crescendo-decrescendo pattern of respirations=

Answer 9

Cheyne-Stokes respirations

Question 10

Classic triad of preeclampsia

Answer 10

HTN
proteinuria
edema/weight gain

Question 11

Colles’ fracture

Answer 11

fracture that results from falling forward with arms outstretched in an effort to break the fall

Question 12

Criteria used to assess a PT when using the START triage method=

Answer 12

Respirations
capillary refill
ability of the pt to follow simple commands

Question 13

How does CPAP treat pulmonary edema?

Answer 13

By increasing the pressure in the alveoli and forcing fluid back into the interstitial space and out of the lungs

Question 14

Simplex communication systems allow the user to

Answer 14

listen OR speak but not at the same time

Question 15

NYSTAGMUS

Answer 15

involuntary rhythmic movement of the eyes

Question 16

Fine VF may appear as asystole on an ECG. If you’re unsure about which it is what may be justified?

Answer 16

An initial attempt at defibrillation

Question 17

The initial treatment for terminating hemodynamically stable SVT

Answer 17

Adenosine

Question 18

What class of drug is Diazepam?

Answer 18

Benzo

Question 19

Cardizem is contraindicated in patients who are less than

Answer 19

18 YO

Question 20

The only veins in the body that carry oxygenated blood

Answer 20

pulmonary veins

Question 21

Complications of open fractures include:

Answer 21

increased blood loss
higher risk of infection

Question 22

Farther from the trunk or nearer to the free end of an extremity=

Answer 22

distal

Question 23

What is the normal RR for an adult?

Answer 23

12-20 bpm