PREP EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 2026 –
2027
Which of the following would be an early sign of a possible aortic
dissection?
A.
A narrowing pulse pressure and tachycardia
B.
A sudden rise in systolic blood pressure and fall in diastolic blood
pressure
C.
Blood pressure difference of 20 mmHg or more in the upper extremities
D.
A reddish-blue discoloration of the skin above the shoulders -
ANSWERS-C.
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, NREMT PARAMEDIC LATEST
PREP EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 2026 –
2027
When considering the administration of cardiac medication to a severely
hypothermic patient in cardiac arrest, which of the following is true?
A.
Cardiac medications are appropriate as long as warm fluid is being
administered and active rewarming procedures initiated
B.
IV medication may be administered but spaced at longer than standard
intervals
C.
The patient will most likely not respond to cardiac medication and allow
toxic accumulation of the medications
D.
The patient will best respond to higher than normal doses of cardiac
medications - ANSWERS-C.
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, NREMT PARAMEDIC LATEST
PREP EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 2026 –
2027
Which of the following medical conditions is most likely to cause
enlarged airspace beyond the terminal bronchioles with collapse and
destruction of the alveoli?
A.
Pneumonia
B.
Asthma
C.
Bronchitis
D.
Emphysema - ANSWERS-D.
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, NREMT PARAMEDIC LATEST
PREP EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 2026 –
2027
Your patient is experiencing an allergic reaction to a bee sting, causing a
natural release of histamine and other mediators by the body. What will
the release of histamine and the mediators do for the patient?
A.
Hypotension and bronchospasm
B.
Bronchodilation and hives
C.
Bradycardia and hypertension
D.
Tachycardia and lacrimation - ANSWERS-A.
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