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NREMT Paramedic Certification Exam - Question List

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1. When air or gas is present in the pleural cavity of the chest, it can lead to a life threatening condition. If this condition is prolonged, it can lead to a more serious life threatening condition. Which of the following terms matches the descriptions, respectively?
  1. Hemothorax, Pneumothorax.
  2. Pneumothorax, Hemothorax.
  3. Pneumothorax, Tension pneumothorax.
  4. Tension pneumothorax, pneumothorax.
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2. When osculating the lung(s) in areas of a tension pneumothorax, which of the following lung sounds are likely to be heard?
  1. Wheezing and cracking.
  2. High-pitched whistle.
  3. Labored breath sounds.
  4. Absent or decreased breath sounds.
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3.

Which of the following signs and symptoms is not present in a tension pneumothorax?

  1. Hypertension
  2. Dyspnea
  3. Jugular venous distension
  4. Subcutaneous emphysema
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4. What is the ideal flow rate of a non-rebreather facemask?
  1. 2 liters/min
  2. 5 liters/min
  3. 10 liters/min
  4. 15 liters/ min
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5.

What is the most efficient maneuver to open an airway of an unconscious patient who has suffered a head or spinal injury?

  1. Head-tilt-chin lift
  2. Modified jaw thrust
  3. Inserting an OPA
  4. Increasing the oxygen flow rate
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