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NREMT Study Guide Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What should you do if you are the first arriving unit at a mass casualty incident?✔✔ Establish incident command and begin scene size-up
What is the acronym SAMPLE used for?✔✔ Signs/symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Past history, Last oral intake, Events leading up
What is the acronym OPQRST used for?✔✔ Onset, Provocation, Quality, Radiation, Severity, Time
What is the maximum time you should suction an adult airway?✔✔ 15 seconds
What is the correct liter flow for a nasal cannula?✔✔ 1 to 6 liters per minute
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What is the oxygen concentration delivered by a non-rebreather mask?✔✔ Up to 90%
What is the best way to confirm proper placement of an OPA?✔✔ It fits without resistance and maintains an open airway
What is the best way to determine effectiveness of oxygen therapy?✔✔ Improved pulse oximetry and patient condition
What is the function of the epiglottis?✔✔ To prevent food and liquid from entering the airway
What is the role of the diaphragm in breathing?✔✔ Contracts to draw air into the lungs
What is the most reliable sign of adequate perfusion?✔✔ Normal mental status
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What is the term for the bottom number in a blood pressure reading?✔✔ Diastolic pressure
What is the first thing you must do when arriving at a scene?✔✔ Ensure the scene is safe
What is the normal respiratory rate for an adult?✔✔ 12 to 20 breaths per minute
What is the normal pulse rate for a newborn?✔✔ 120 to 160 beats per minute
What is the most common cause of airway obstruction in an unconscious adult?✔✔ The tongue
What is the best position to place a conscious patient with difficulty breathing?✔✔ Sitting upright
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