NREMT

What is the primary function of the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT)?

• To certify emergency medical service providers

• To provide medical equipment to hospitals

• To conduct medical research

• To offer medical insurance

Which of the following is a requirement for obtaining NREMT certification?

• Completion of a medical degree

• Passing a written and practical exam

• Having a driver's license

• Being over 30 years old

What scientific principle is most relevant to the work of EMTs when assessing a patient's airway?

• Bernoulli's principle

• Newton's third law

• Boyle's law

• Archimedes' principle

In the context of emergency medical services, what does the acronym 'CPR' stand for?

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

• Cerebral Pulse Recovery

• Cardiac Pressure Regulation

• Central Pulmonary Response

Which of the following is a common method used by EMTs to stop bleeding?

• Applying a tourniquet

• Using a defibrillator

• Administering oxygen

• Performing CPR

What is the role of oxygen in cellular respiration, a process that EMTs must understand?

• It acts as a fuel

• It is a waste product

• It is the final electron acceptor

• It breaks down glucose

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Which of the following best describes the Heimlich maneuver?

• A technique to clear a blocked airway

• A method to measure blood pressure

• A procedure to stabilize a fracture

• A way to administer medication

What is the significance of the 'Golden Hour' in emergency medicine?

• It refers to the first hour after a patient wakes up

• It is the critical first hour after a traumatic injury

• It is the hour when the sun sets

• It is the hour when the heart rate is highest

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Which scientific concept is applied when using a defibrillator?

• Electromagnetic induction

• Thermodynamics

• Quantum mechanics

• Optical refraction

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What is the primary purpose of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)?

• To restart a stopped heart

• To measure blood pressure

• To administer medication

• To provide oxygen