Nremt (Exam Flashcards Correctly Answered Graded A+ 2024/2025) Questions With Verified Correct Answers

respiration assessment {Ans: -work of breathing/labored breathing -depth of breathing -LOC -respiratory rate}premature babies {Ans: born before 37 weeks}airway opening maneuvers {Ans: -place supine -head tilt chin lift - preferred; gently lift mandible while simultaneously pressing down on forehead, places patient in sniffing position -jaw thrust; should be used in patients who have suspected spine or neck injury. move jaw upward by placing fingers behind the angles of the jaw and gently lifting}bag valve mask {Ans: -consists of self-inflating bag, one-way NRB valve, mask, intake reservoir valve, and oxygen reservoir -can deliver 1600 mL -child size 450-500 mL -without an O2 source, deliver 21% O2 -higher risk of hyperventilation -airway adjuncts should be used 1. position at the top of the patient's head 2. insert adjunct to maintain airway if necessary 3. use C-E grip 4. connect bag valve to mask 5. begin ventilation by squeezing the bag; connect to O2 after 1 minute of ventilation if there is 1 EMT}treatment of burns {Ans: -remove from source; flush area with water or saline (unless third degree) -remove clothing unless it's clinging to skin -if source was solid or liquid, flush with water or saline -dry