NREMT Operations (Latest Questions and Answers)
,NREMT Operations (Latest Questions and Answers)
QUESTION
A 25-year-old male who was involved in a car crash has a laceration on his forearm. His skin is
warm, dry, and pink. He has a two-inch partial thickness laceration to his left forearm. His
movement, sensation, and circulation are intact distal to the injury. You have stopped the
bleeding and bandaged the wound. He tells you that the wound is minor, and he does not want to
go to the hospital with you. Which of the following must happen before you can allow him to
refuse further care or transport?
A. You must contact law enforcement to witness the refusal.
B. He must read and sign the refusal form.
C. You must assess his vital signs.
D. He must understand the potential consequences.
Answer:
He must understand the potential consequences.
QUESTION
Which of the following is a function of a prehospital care report?
A. NREMT continuing education
B. Provide immunity from legal actions
C. Collect data for quality improvement
D. Document subjective opinions
Answer:
Collect data for quality improvement
QUESTION
You and your partner are preparing to lift a patient who weighs 200 pounds. You should:
A. twist your back as you lift.
B. use your legs when lifting.
C. position your feet together.
D. keep the patient 12 inches away as you lift.
,NREMT Operations (Latest Questions and Answers)
Answer:
use your legs when lifting.
QUESTION
Which of the following is the most reliable type of evidence-based medical research?
A. Case studies
B. Case-control studies
C. Concurrent controlled trial
D. Randomized controlled trials
Answer:
Randomized controlled trials
QUESTION
Your service has just purchased a new type of wheeled stretcher. Prior to using it on an
emergency call, you must:
A. receive in-service training.
B. record the serial numbers.
C. lubricate the moving parts.
D. label it with your service's name.
Answer:
receive in-service training.
QUESTION
At the scene of a car crash at night on a rural limited access highway, you have been directed to
set up a helicopter landing zone. You should ensure the landing zone is:
A. uphill from the crash site.
B. well lit with upward-facing lights.
C. 125 feet by 125 feet.
D. at least a quarter of a mile away from the crash scene.
Answer:
125 feet by 125 feet.
, NREMT Operations (Latest Questions and Answers)
QUESTION
Which of the following allows EMTs to give certain medications or perform certain procedures
without speaking to a physician?
A. National EMS Scope of Practice
B. National EMT certification
C. Off-line medical direction
D. State EMT licensure
Answer:
Off-line medical direction
QUESTION
Which of the following techniques should be attempted first to access an unresponsive patient
involved in a car crash?
A. Open the driver's door with a prybar.
B. Break the passenger side window.
C. Try to open the driver's door.
D. Use a hydraulic spreader to open the passenger side door.
Answer:
Try to open the driver's door.
QUESTION
When approaching a helicopter with its main rotor turning, you should:
A. follow the instruction of the crew.
B. approach the helicopter from the uphill side.
C. approach the helicopter from the tail rotor.
D. walk upright.
Answer:
follow the instruction of the crew.
QUESTION
,NREMT Operations (Latest Questions and Answers)
QUESTION
A 25-year-old male who was involved in a car crash has a laceration on his forearm. His skin is
warm, dry, and pink. He has a two-inch partial thickness laceration to his left forearm. His
movement, sensation, and circulation are intact distal to the injury. You have stopped the
bleeding and bandaged the wound. He tells you that the wound is minor, and he does not want to
go to the hospital with you. Which of the following must happen before you can allow him to
refuse further care or transport?
A. You must contact law enforcement to witness the refusal.
B. He must read and sign the refusal form.
C. You must assess his vital signs.
D. He must understand the potential consequences.
Answer:
He must understand the potential consequences.
QUESTION
Which of the following is a function of a prehospital care report?
A. NREMT continuing education
B. Provide immunity from legal actions
C. Collect data for quality improvement
D. Document subjective opinions
Answer:
Collect data for quality improvement
QUESTION
You and your partner are preparing to lift a patient who weighs 200 pounds. You should:
A. twist your back as you lift.
B. use your legs when lifting.
C. position your feet together.
D. keep the patient 12 inches away as you lift.
,NREMT Operations (Latest Questions and Answers)
Answer:
use your legs when lifting.
QUESTION
Which of the following is the most reliable type of evidence-based medical research?
A. Case studies
B. Case-control studies
C. Concurrent controlled trial
D. Randomized controlled trials
Answer:
Randomized controlled trials
QUESTION
Your service has just purchased a new type of wheeled stretcher. Prior to using it on an
emergency call, you must:
A. receive in-service training.
B. record the serial numbers.
C. lubricate the moving parts.
D. label it with your service's name.
Answer:
receive in-service training.
QUESTION
At the scene of a car crash at night on a rural limited access highway, you have been directed to
set up a helicopter landing zone. You should ensure the landing zone is:
A. uphill from the crash site.
B. well lit with upward-facing lights.
C. 125 feet by 125 feet.
D. at least a quarter of a mile away from the crash scene.
Answer:
125 feet by 125 feet.
, NREMT Operations (Latest Questions and Answers)
QUESTION
Which of the following allows EMTs to give certain medications or perform certain procedures
without speaking to a physician?
A. National EMS Scope of Practice
B. National EMT certification
C. Off-line medical direction
D. State EMT licensure
Answer:
Off-line medical direction
QUESTION
Which of the following techniques should be attempted first to access an unresponsive patient
involved in a car crash?
A. Open the driver's door with a prybar.
B. Break the passenger side window.
C. Try to open the driver's door.
D. Use a hydraulic spreader to open the passenger side door.
Answer:
Try to open the driver's door.
QUESTION
When approaching a helicopter with its main rotor turning, you should:
A. follow the instruction of the crew.
B. approach the helicopter from the uphill side.
C. approach the helicopter from the tail rotor.
D. walk upright.
Answer:
follow the instruction of the crew.
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