Nremt DS

Normal adult blood pressure range

100-139/>100

Normal SPO2 range for a healthy adult

94-100%

EMT-B medication for allergic reactions

Epinephrine

Device for 2-6 LPM O2 delivery

Nasal cannula

Airway method for trauma patients

Jaw-thrust

Percentage of oxygen in ambient air

21%

Capillary refill time indicating poor perfusion

2 seconds

Cardiac Output formula

CO = SV x HR

BVM is indicated for respiratory rates below

<12

Contraindicated airway device for basilar skull fracture

Nasal airway

Max suction time for an adult

15 seconds

Paradoxical chest motion indicates

Flail chest

Cherry red skin suggests

CO poisoning

Seal-like cough in children

Croup

Bacterial infection causing drooling/tripoding

Epiglottitis

Deep, rapid respirations in DKA

Kussmaul

Blood flow path: RT atrium → → Pulmonary artery

Tricuspid valve

First action if patient arrests during transport

Start CPR

EMT-B meds for chest pain (no allergies)

Aspirin, Nitro, O2

Left-sided heart failure causes

Pulmonary edema

Opioid overdose reversal drug

Naloxone

CPR compression depth for adults

2-3 inches

AED pad placement near pacemaker

1 inch away

Post-ROSC next step

Transport

Stroke type with high BP

Hemorrhagic

Cincinnati Stroke Scale checks

Face, Arm, Speech

EMT-B action for active seizure

Protect airway

Hypoglycemia treatment if A&Ox4

Oral glucose

RLQ pain suggests

Appendicitis

Tearing abdominal pain radiating to back

AAA

Stiff neck + fever + headache

Meningitis

Excited delirium management

Restrain safely

Heat stroke vs. exhaustion key difference

No sweating

Snake bite DON’T

Use ice/tourniquet

Gravida = # of ; Para = # of

Pregnancies, Births

Painless bright red vaginal bleeding after 20 weeks

Placenta previa

APGAR timing

1, 5 minutes

Trauma priority before ABCs

Exsanguination

Greenstick fracture definition

Partial bone break

Femur fracture stabilization device

Traction splint

First action for spurting bright red blood

Direct pressure

Burn with white/leathery skin

3rd degree

NFPA blue diamond indicates

Health hazard

LZ minimum size

100x100ft

Legal term for verbal threats

Assault

Hazmat zone for EMS

Cold zone

START triage color for walking wounded

Green

GCS motor response "obeys commands"

6

Rule of Nines: Each leg = % in adults

18%

SLUDGEM "M" stands for

Miosis

What are common symptoms of shock in patients?

Common symptoms include confusion, rapid heartbeat, pale skin, weakness, and shallow breathing.

What abdominal quadrant is the liver located in?

The liver is located in the right upper quadrant.

What is the adult dose for Epinephrine in anaphylaxis?

0.3 to 0.5

What does 'ABCs' stand for in EMT terminology?

Airway Breathing Circulation

What are the triage categories used in EMT?

red yellow green black

What is the adult dose for Nitroglycerin for chest pain?

The usual adult dose of Nitroglycerin is 0.4 mg sublingually every 5 minutes, up to 3 doses.

What abbreviation is used for Vital Signs in EMT?

The abbreviation used for Vital Signs is 'VS'.

What is the purpose of the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) exam?

The NREMT exam tests the knowledge and skills of EMTs to ensure they meet national standards for emergency medical care.

The main function of the ___ is to conduct air to the lungs and facilitate gas exchange.

airway

Common airway devices used by EMTs include ___ and bag-valve-mask systems.

oropharyngeal and nasopharyngeal airways

Signs of severe trauma include ___, altered mental status, and multiple fractures.

severe bleeding

A common injury associated with a fall is a ___ fracture.

wrist

The skeletal system provides ___ and protects vital organs.

structure

Types of car crashes include head-on, rear-end, and ___ collisions.

side-impact (T-bone)

The airway filters and ___ air before it reaches the lungs.

humidifies

During trauma, effective airway management prevents ___ and brain injury.

hypoxia

In cardiology, the electrical activity of the heart is measured using a ___.

ECG (electrocardiogram)

A common symptom of a myocardial infarction is ___.

chest pain

The primary goal of resuscitation is to restore ___ and circulation.

breathing

During CPR, chest compressions should be at a rate of ___ per minute.

100 to 120

Common medical conditions affecting the airway include ___ and bronchospasm.

asthma

When treating an asthma attack, EMTs often administer ___.

albuterol

For chest pain, EMTs may administer ___ to reduce myocardial oxygen demand.

Nitroglycerin

A key treatment for anaphylaxis is immediate administration of ___.

epinephrine

The mechanism of injury (MOI) helps determine the potential for ___.

injury severity

In trauma assessment, assess ___ for major bleeding first.

circulation

The maximum blood loss tolerated by adults before shock is typically ___% of body weight.

15–20

The term ___ indicates the immediate treatment provided at the scene of an injury.

pre-hospital care

The term for altering consciousness in medical emergencies is ___.

altered mental status

For respiratory distress, administer ___ as needed.

oxygen

The acronym ___ assists in remembering the components of a primary assessment in trauma.

ABCDE

A life-threatening arrhythmia treated with defibrillation is ___.

ventricular fibrillation

What is S&S

Signs and symptoms

In the assessment of shock, vital signs should focus on ___ and capillary refill time.

blood pressure

The common decision-making model for EMTs is referred to as the ___ process.

ADPIE

An EMT's role in crisis situations includes establishing ___ with command personnel.

command

Quickly identifying altered mental status often relies on the ___ method.

AVPU (Alert, Verbal, Pain, Unresponsive)

Effective triage follows the ___ principle: Life-threatening injuries take precedence.

MCI (Mass Casualty Incident)

Communication protocol during operations requires adherence to the ___ model.

SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation)

For scene safety, EMTs must perform a thorough ___ assessment before patient care.

scene