Nremt Study

Question 1

A prolonged condition that occurs when the patient doesn’t respond to medication’s in an acute attack

Answer 1

Status asthmaticus

Question 2

Irritation of the pleura in the lungs

Answer 2

Pleuritis

Question 3

A disease that causes thick secretions

Answer 3

Cystic fibrosis

Question 4

The level of carbon dioxide in the blood is monitored by the

Answer 4

Chemo receptors

Question 5

The average minute volume of an adult at rest

Answer 5

6,000ml

Question 6

When air is trapped in the lower airway, this is a sign of

Answer 6

Wheezes

Question 7

Patients with diabetic ketoacidosis will commonly present with which breathing pattern

Answer 7

Kussmaul

Question 8

Proper technique for abdominal thrust

Answer 8

Place both hands slightly above the naval and perform an upward thrusting motion

Question 9

During respiration as blood from the right side of the heart circulates past lungs it drops off and picks up

Answer 9

Drops off C02 and picks up oxygen

Question 10

A patient and mild respiratory distress due to COPD will probably be transported in what position

Answer 10

Supine