TL;DR
Study cardiac arrest management protocols including CPR, defibrillation, and advanced resuscitation algorithms. These life-saving interventions are among the most critical and heavily tested topics.
Free IV/IO Access & Fluid Resuscitation Practice Questions
NREMT Paramedic Certification · Trauma (Advanced)
This module covers IV/IO Access & Fluid Resuscitation as part of the Trauma (Advanced) section, testing your understanding of core concepts and their practical application.
| Exam | NREMT Paramedic Certification |
| Pass Rate | 67% |
| Duration | 150 minutes |
| Module | IV/IO Access & Fluid Resuscitation |
Why IV/IO Access & Fluid Resuscitation matters
IV/IO Access & Fluid Resuscitation is a high-weight exam domain because cardiovascular emergencies are time-critical and require immediate recognition.
Sample Practice Questions (5)
1. In a prehospital system with access to blood products, a massively hemorrhaging trauma patient would benefit MOST from which approach?
- Balanced ratio transfusion (1:1:1 ratio of packed red blood cells, fresh frozen plasma, and platelets)
- Packed red blood cells alone at maximum infusion rate
- 3 liters of normal saline followed by packed red blood cells
- Fresh frozen plasma alone until surgical hemorrhage control
2. Tranexamic acid (TXA) is becoming available in prehospital systems for trauma resuscitation. According to the CRASH-2 trial, TXA is MOST effective when administered:
- Within 3 hours of injury; 1 gram IV over 10 minutes, followed by 1 gram IV over 8 hours
- At any time after injury, even days later
- Only after surgical hemorrhage control is achieved
- As a 5 gram single bolus IV push
3. A trauma patient with uncontrolled hemorrhage has received 3 liters of normal saline and remains hypotensive. The patient now has diffuse oozing from wound sites and IV insertion points. What complication has MOST likely developed?
- Dilutional coagulopathy (hemodilution of clotting factors and platelets) as part of the lethal triad
- Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia
- Allergic reaction to normal saline
- Von Willebrand disease
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- Fracture of the target bone proximal to the insertion site
- Patient age over 65 years
- History of diabetes
- Previous IV drug use
5. An exception to permissive hypotension in trauma is:
- Traumatic brain injury — maintain SBP ≥90 mmHg to ensure adequate cerebral perfusion
- Penetrating chest trauma
- Isolated long bone fracture
- Blunt abdominal trauma
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