NREMT QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
(RATED A+)
medical Direction - ANSWEROversight of the patient-care aspects of an EMS system
by the Medical Director.
Protocols - ANSWERlists of steps, such as assessments and interventions, to be taken
in different situations. Protocols are developed by the Medical Director of an EMS
system
Offline Direction - ANSWERconsists of standing orders issued by the medical director
that allows EMTs to give certain medications or perform certain procedures without
speaking to the medical director or another physician.
Online Direction - ANSWERconsists of orders from the on-duty physician given directly
to an EMT-B in the field by radio or telephone.
S White blood cell - ANSWERblood cell that functions in defending the body against
infections and cancer cells; also called a leukocyte
upper airway - ANSWER(Nose, mouth, pharynx, larynx)FUNCTION:*Conducts air to
lower airway *Protects lower airways *Warms, filters & humidifies air
lower airway - ANSWERtrachea, bronchi, bronchioles, and aveoli (gasses travel through
the structers to and from the blood)
cricoid cartilage - ANSWERthe ring-shaped structure that forms the lower portion of the
larynx
diaphragm - ANSWERmuscular partition that separates the thoracic cavity from the
abdominal cavity and aids in respiration by moving up and down
phrenic nerve - ANSWERstimulates the diaphragm
edema - ANSWERswelling
,Antepartum - ANSWERoccurring or existing before birth
What should I do with someone had a spontaneous abortio. - ANSWERTransport
because there is lots of blood that may be lost
Placenta previa - ANSWERpregnancy in which the placenta is implanted in the lower
part of the uterus (instead of the upper part)
What is a sign of placenta previa - ANSWERBleeding but no pain
Ruptured uterus sign - ANSWERSearing or tearing feeling in abdomen
tanding Orders - ANSWERA policy or protocol issued by a Medical Director that
authorizes EMT-Bs and others to perform particular skills in certain situations.
HEPA Mask - ANSWERHigh Efficiency Particulate Air respirator; used for patients with
suspected TB; worn by the EMT provider to prevent airborne transmission
Hepatitis B - ANSWERinfectious inflammation of the liver caused by the hepatitis B
virus (HBV) that is transmitted sexually or by exposure to contaminated blood or body
fluid
Hepatitis C - ANSWERinflammation of the liver caused by the hepatitis C virus,
transmitted by exposure to infected blood (rarely contracted sexually)
Tuberculosis - ANSWERInfectious disease caused by the tubercle bacillus,
Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Most commonly affects the respiratory system and causes
inflammation and calcification of the system.
Acute Stress - ANSWERshort term ; fight or flight response ; effects disappear quickly
after it is over
Scope of Practice - ANSWERWhat we are allowed to do or trained to do
Standard Care - ANSWERthe degree of care that a reasonably prudent person should
exercise under the same or similar circumstances
Duty to Act - ANSWERan obligation to provide care to a patient
Good Samaritan - ANSWERa person who voluntarily offers help or sympathy in times of
trouble
Expressed Consent - ANSWERPermission that must be obtained from every conscious,
mentally competent adult before emergency treatment may be provided
, Implied Consent - ANSWERThe consent it is presumed a patient or patient's parent or
gaurdian would give if they could, such as for an unconscious patient or a parent who
cannot be contacted when care is needed.
Treatment of a Minor - ANSWERMust be given by legal guardian
Involuntary - ANSWERMentally incompetent person
Advanced Directive - ANSWERa legal document prepared by a living, competent adult
to provide guidance to the health care team if the individual should become unable to
make decisions regarding his or her medical care; may also be called a living will or
durable power of attorney for health care
Polst - ANSWERPhysicians orders for life sustaining treatment. May include order for
DO NOT RESUSCITATE
PCR - ANSWERPrehospital care report
Emergency Move - ANSWERa move made when there is an immediate danger to the
patient.
Urgent Move - ANSWERMove used if a scne factor causes a decline in patient's
condition, or if the treatment of a patient requires a move.
Non urgent move - ANSWERNo immediate threat to life, are carried out in such a way
as to prevent injury and to avoid discomfort and pain.
bariatric stretcher - ANSWERStretcher for obese patients
scoop stretcher - ANSWERthis cot splits in tow or four sections, so it can be used where
larger stretchers cannot fit.
basket stretcher - ANSWERdesigned to surround and protect the patient, this stretcher
is used to move a patient from one level to another to over rough terrain.
flexible stretcher - ANSWERmade of canvas or rubberized or other flexible material,
often with wooden slats sewn into pockets and three carrying handles on each side. can
be useful in restricted areas or narrow hallways
anatomical planes - ANSWER1. coronal (vertical cut into front and back halves) 2.
transverse (horizontal cut into upper and lower) 3. sagittal (vertical cut into left and right
halves)
fowler position - ANSWERa bed sitting position with the head of the bed raised to 45
degrees
(RATED A+)
medical Direction - ANSWEROversight of the patient-care aspects of an EMS system
by the Medical Director.
Protocols - ANSWERlists of steps, such as assessments and interventions, to be taken
in different situations. Protocols are developed by the Medical Director of an EMS
system
Offline Direction - ANSWERconsists of standing orders issued by the medical director
that allows EMTs to give certain medications or perform certain procedures without
speaking to the medical director or another physician.
Online Direction - ANSWERconsists of orders from the on-duty physician given directly
to an EMT-B in the field by radio or telephone.
S White blood cell - ANSWERblood cell that functions in defending the body against
infections and cancer cells; also called a leukocyte
upper airway - ANSWER(Nose, mouth, pharynx, larynx)FUNCTION:*Conducts air to
lower airway *Protects lower airways *Warms, filters & humidifies air
lower airway - ANSWERtrachea, bronchi, bronchioles, and aveoli (gasses travel through
the structers to and from the blood)
cricoid cartilage - ANSWERthe ring-shaped structure that forms the lower portion of the
larynx
diaphragm - ANSWERmuscular partition that separates the thoracic cavity from the
abdominal cavity and aids in respiration by moving up and down
phrenic nerve - ANSWERstimulates the diaphragm
edema - ANSWERswelling
,Antepartum - ANSWERoccurring or existing before birth
What should I do with someone had a spontaneous abortio. - ANSWERTransport
because there is lots of blood that may be lost
Placenta previa - ANSWERpregnancy in which the placenta is implanted in the lower
part of the uterus (instead of the upper part)
What is a sign of placenta previa - ANSWERBleeding but no pain
Ruptured uterus sign - ANSWERSearing or tearing feeling in abdomen
tanding Orders - ANSWERA policy or protocol issued by a Medical Director that
authorizes EMT-Bs and others to perform particular skills in certain situations.
HEPA Mask - ANSWERHigh Efficiency Particulate Air respirator; used for patients with
suspected TB; worn by the EMT provider to prevent airborne transmission
Hepatitis B - ANSWERinfectious inflammation of the liver caused by the hepatitis B
virus (HBV) that is transmitted sexually or by exposure to contaminated blood or body
fluid
Hepatitis C - ANSWERinflammation of the liver caused by the hepatitis C virus,
transmitted by exposure to infected blood (rarely contracted sexually)
Tuberculosis - ANSWERInfectious disease caused by the tubercle bacillus,
Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Most commonly affects the respiratory system and causes
inflammation and calcification of the system.
Acute Stress - ANSWERshort term ; fight or flight response ; effects disappear quickly
after it is over
Scope of Practice - ANSWERWhat we are allowed to do or trained to do
Standard Care - ANSWERthe degree of care that a reasonably prudent person should
exercise under the same or similar circumstances
Duty to Act - ANSWERan obligation to provide care to a patient
Good Samaritan - ANSWERa person who voluntarily offers help or sympathy in times of
trouble
Expressed Consent - ANSWERPermission that must be obtained from every conscious,
mentally competent adult before emergency treatment may be provided
, Implied Consent - ANSWERThe consent it is presumed a patient or patient's parent or
gaurdian would give if they could, such as for an unconscious patient or a parent who
cannot be contacted when care is needed.
Treatment of a Minor - ANSWERMust be given by legal guardian
Involuntary - ANSWERMentally incompetent person
Advanced Directive - ANSWERa legal document prepared by a living, competent adult
to provide guidance to the health care team if the individual should become unable to
make decisions regarding his or her medical care; may also be called a living will or
durable power of attorney for health care
Polst - ANSWERPhysicians orders for life sustaining treatment. May include order for
DO NOT RESUSCITATE
PCR - ANSWERPrehospital care report
Emergency Move - ANSWERa move made when there is an immediate danger to the
patient.
Urgent Move - ANSWERMove used if a scne factor causes a decline in patient's
condition, or if the treatment of a patient requires a move.
Non urgent move - ANSWERNo immediate threat to life, are carried out in such a way
as to prevent injury and to avoid discomfort and pain.
bariatric stretcher - ANSWERStretcher for obese patients
scoop stretcher - ANSWERthis cot splits in tow or four sections, so it can be used where
larger stretchers cannot fit.
basket stretcher - ANSWERdesigned to surround and protect the patient, this stretcher
is used to move a patient from one level to another to over rough terrain.
flexible stretcher - ANSWERmade of canvas or rubberized or other flexible material,
often with wooden slats sewn into pockets and three carrying handles on each side. can
be useful in restricted areas or narrow hallways
anatomical planes - ANSWER1. coronal (vertical cut into front and back halves) 2.
transverse (horizontal cut into upper and lower) 3. sagittal (vertical cut into left and right
halves)
fowler position - ANSWERa bed sitting position with the head of the bed raised to 45
degrees
