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NREMT Paramedic Certification Exam - Question List

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6. What are the two main functions of the pleura in the lungs?
  1. Allows the lungs to expand and provides lubrication for lung movement
  2. Protects the lungs from friction and is an added barrier to the heart
  3. Allows the lungs to expand and is an added barrier to the heart
  4. Protects the lungs from friction and provides lubrication for lung movement.
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7. When the thoracic cavity increases in size, a vacuum is created that forms negative pressure. Which of the following statements is true about the gas exchange that has occurred?
  1. Oxygen levels decrease while carbon dioxide also decreases.
  2. Carbon dioxide levels increases while oxygen decreases.
  3. Oxygen levels increase as carbon dioxide decreases.
  4. Carbon dioxide levels increase while oxygen also increases.
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8.
You find a patient with a penetration from to a sharp object in the upper right chest area. Sp O2 is reading 76%, breathing rate is at 30 breaths/minute, and there is no severe bleeding. Which of the following conclusions cannot be true in this situation?
  1. An occlusive dressing must be used.
  2. Oxygen must be administered via non-rebreather.
  3. Artificial respiration must be a priority.
  4. The object must be stabilized.
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9. When assessing a patient, you notice that the patient has difficulties breathing, they are sweating excessively, coughing up blood, orthopnea, pink frothy sputum, and appear to have signs of anxiety. Which of the following conditions is present in the patient?
  1. Pneumonia
  2. Shock
  3. Asthma attack
  4. Pulmonary edema
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10. Which of the following is associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?
  1. Anxiety and shock
  2. Dyspnea and asthma
  3. Bronchitis and emphysema
  4. Pulmonary edema and pneumonia
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