NREMT Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT)

An adult patient with a suspected cervical spine injury is found to have inadequate respirations. Which technique should be used to open the airway?

• AHead-tilt, chin-lift maneuver
• BJaw-thrust maneuver without head extension
• CNasopharyngeal airway insertion
• DCricoid pressure application

What is the primary indication for inserting an oropharyngeal airway (OPA)?

• APatient is semiconscious with a gag reflex present
• BUnconscious patient without a gag reflex
• CConscious patient with difficulty breathing
• DPatient with facial trauma and nasal bleeding

A patient with COPD is receiving oxygen via nasal cannula at 4 L/min. Which statement about oxygen therapy in COPD patients is CORRECT?

• AHigh-flow oxygen should always be administered to COPD patients
• BCOPD patients rely on hypoxic drive, so oxygen must be titrated carefully
• COxygen is contraindicated in all COPD patients
• DCOPD patients should receive oxygen at a minimum of 15 L/min

When performing bag-valve-mask (BVM) ventilation on an adult, what is the correct ventilation rate?

• AOne breath every 1-2 seconds
• BOne breath every 5-6 seconds (10-12 breaths per minute)
• COne breath every 3-4 seconds
• DTwo breaths every 30 compressions

A patient is experiencing a severe asthma exacerbation with audible wheezing and accessory muscle use. Which finding would indicate the MOST severe airway obstruction?

• ALoud wheezing throughout exhalation
• BSilent chest with minimal air movement
• CRespiratory rate of 28 breaths per minute
• DSpO2 of 92% on room air

What is the correct procedure for suctioning an adult patient?

• AInsert the catheter while applying suction, then withdraw
• BInsert the catheter without suction, apply suction while withdrawing
• CApply continuous suction throughout insertion and withdrawal
• DSuction for up to 30 seconds at a time

A nasopharyngeal airway (NPA) should be measured from:

• AThe corner of the mouth to the earlobe
• BThe tip of the nose to the earlobe
• CThe tip of the nose to the tragus of the ear
• DThe bridge of the nose to the chin

Which of the following is a contraindication for inserting a nasopharyngeal airway?

• AConscious patient with intact gag reflex
• BPatient with suspected basilar skull fracture
• CUnconscious patient without gag reflex
• DPatient requiring frequent suctioning

A patient has an endotracheal tube in place. What is the appropriate method for confirming proper placement?

• AAuscultation of breath sounds only
• BVisualization of chest rise only
• CContinuous waveform capnography (ETCO2)
• DTube depth marking at the teeth

Which oxygen delivery device provides the highest concentration of oxygen (up to 100%)?

• ANasal cannula at 6 L/min
• BSimple face mask at 10 L/min
• CNon-rebreather mask with reservoir bag
• DVenturi mask at 40%

In adult CPR, what is the recommended compression-to-ventilation ratio for a single rescuer?

• A15:2
• B30:2
• C5:1
• DContinuous compressions with no ventilations

What is the correct compression depth for adult CPR according to current AHA guidelines?

• AAt least 1 inch (2.5 cm)
• BAt least 2 inches (5 cm) but not more than 2.4 inches (6 cm)
• CApproximately 1.5 inches (4 cm)
• DAs deep as possible without causing injury

A patient is in ventricular fibrillation. After the first shock is delivered, what is the next immediate action?

• ACheck for a pulse
• BResume CPR starting with compressions
• CAnalyze the rhythm again
• DAdminister epinephrine immediately

What is the recommended initial biphasic energy dose for defibrillation of an adult in ventricular fibrillation?

• A50-100 joules
• B120-200 joules (or manufacturer-specific)
• C300 joules
• D360 joules

Which ECG rhythm is characterized by a regular, narrow-complex tachycardia with no visible P waves and a rate typically between 150-250 bpm?

• AAtrial fibrillation
• BSupraventricular tachycardia (SVT)
• CVentricular tachycardia
• DThird-degree heart block