NREMT Paramedic Coach Test Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
You arrive on scene to a 23 year-old male with complaints of
difficulty breathing after playing a game of football with friends.
You notice he is in the tripod position and his skin is pale. He states
he has no past medical history of respiratory problems and has no
known allergies. His vital signs are as follows: BP 114/76, HR 110,
RR 28 and shallow, SpO2 95% on room air. You should..
Give inhaler then provide oxygen with nonrebreather mask
Provide ventilations with bag-valve mask
Administer oxygen and ask medical direction for permission to give
inhaler
Administer oxygen with nonrebreather mask and rapid transport -
correct answer ✅Administer oxygen with nonrebreather mask and
rapid transport.
This patient requires oxygen since he is in respiratory distress. An
inhaler cannot be given as this patient has no history of asthma and
therefore is not prescribed an inhaler. Providing ventilations on this
patient would be incorrect.
,NREMT Paramedic Coach Test Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
You arrive on scene to a patient that has crashed his car into a tree
on a quiet street. No other cars were involved. He was wearing a
seatbelt. Upon assessment, you determine he is unresponsive, has
no pulse, and is not breathing. You notice there are no signs of
trauma. What do you suspect MOST likely caused this patient to
crash?
Seizure
Anaphylaxis
Hyperglycemia
Acute coronary syndrome -
correct answer ✅Acute coronary syndrome
This is most likely the cause of this patient crashing, as there are no
signs of trauma or any other conditions present. This is most likely
to cause a patient to become pulseless or apneic out of the
conditions listed.
,NREMT Paramedic Coach Test Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
You arrive on scene to a 7 year-old female who is having a seizure.
She begins to vomit. How long should you suction for?
5 seconds
10 seconds
15 seconds
20 seconds -
correct answer ✅10 seconds
For pediatric patients, you should not suction for more than 10
seconds. Remember, suctioning can cause hypoxia is performed for
too long.
You arrive on scene to a 82 year-old female in a nursing home. The
nursing staff tells you she has become increasingly short of breath
and they are not sure why. Which of the following are early signs
and symptoms of respiratory distress?
, NREMT Paramedic Coach Test Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Tachycardia, diaphoresis, headache
Bradycardia, irritability, cyanosis
Apnea, bradycardia, unresponsiveness
Tachycardia, retractions, apnea -
correct answer ✅Tachycardia, diaphoresis, headache
Other early signs may include irritability, sternal retractions,
labored breathing. Late signs include bradycardia, decreased level
of consciousness, and apnea.
Which of the following is the appropriate method to correct an
error in your documentation?
Tell supervisor about the error and see how they want you to
proceed
Cross out the error with a line, initial it, then continue with your
documentation
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
You arrive on scene to a 23 year-old male with complaints of
difficulty breathing after playing a game of football with friends.
You notice he is in the tripod position and his skin is pale. He states
he has no past medical history of respiratory problems and has no
known allergies. His vital signs are as follows: BP 114/76, HR 110,
RR 28 and shallow, SpO2 95% on room air. You should..
Give inhaler then provide oxygen with nonrebreather mask
Provide ventilations with bag-valve mask
Administer oxygen and ask medical direction for permission to give
inhaler
Administer oxygen with nonrebreather mask and rapid transport -
correct answer ✅Administer oxygen with nonrebreather mask and
rapid transport.
This patient requires oxygen since he is in respiratory distress. An
inhaler cannot be given as this patient has no history of asthma and
therefore is not prescribed an inhaler. Providing ventilations on this
patient would be incorrect.
,NREMT Paramedic Coach Test Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
You arrive on scene to a patient that has crashed his car into a tree
on a quiet street. No other cars were involved. He was wearing a
seatbelt. Upon assessment, you determine he is unresponsive, has
no pulse, and is not breathing. You notice there are no signs of
trauma. What do you suspect MOST likely caused this patient to
crash?
Seizure
Anaphylaxis
Hyperglycemia
Acute coronary syndrome -
correct answer ✅Acute coronary syndrome
This is most likely the cause of this patient crashing, as there are no
signs of trauma or any other conditions present. This is most likely
to cause a patient to become pulseless or apneic out of the
conditions listed.
,NREMT Paramedic Coach Test Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
You arrive on scene to a 7 year-old female who is having a seizure.
She begins to vomit. How long should you suction for?
5 seconds
10 seconds
15 seconds
20 seconds -
correct answer ✅10 seconds
For pediatric patients, you should not suction for more than 10
seconds. Remember, suctioning can cause hypoxia is performed for
too long.
You arrive on scene to a 82 year-old female in a nursing home. The
nursing staff tells you she has become increasingly short of breath
and they are not sure why. Which of the following are early signs
and symptoms of respiratory distress?
, NREMT Paramedic Coach Test Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Tachycardia, diaphoresis, headache
Bradycardia, irritability, cyanosis
Apnea, bradycardia, unresponsiveness
Tachycardia, retractions, apnea -
correct answer ✅Tachycardia, diaphoresis, headache
Other early signs may include irritability, sternal retractions,
labored breathing. Late signs include bradycardia, decreased level
of consciousness, and apnea.
Which of the following is the appropriate method to correct an
error in your documentation?
Tell supervisor about the error and see how they want you to
proceed
Cross out the error with a line, initial it, then continue with your
documentation
