Which of the following is considered the fastest way to expel excess H+ ions from the body? - Increase core body temperature - Send the H+ ions to the iver where enzymes will break them down into a substance that can be excreted - Use the H+ ions to create water and CO2 so they can be expelled by the lungs - Filter the H+ ions through the kidneys

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The NREMT exam asks questions on these topics: - Airway, Respiration & Ventilation - Cardiology & Resuscitation - Trauma - Medical/Obstetrics/Gynecology - EMS Operations All sections, except EMS Operations, have a content distribution of 85% adult and 15% pediatrics [based questions].  Topic weightage: For the EMT exam, 18%-22% of questions asked will cover airway, respiration, and ventilation; 20%-24% will cover cardiology and resuscitation; 14%-18% will cover trauma; 27%-31% will cover medical/obstetrics/gynecology; and 10%-14% will cover EMS operations.  For the EMR, advanced EMT... Show more

1. Which of the following is considered the fastest way to expel excess H+ ions from the body? - Increase core body temperature - Send the H+ ions to the iver where enzymes will break them down into a substance that can be excreted - Use the H+ ions to create water and CO2 so they can be expelled by the lungs - Filter the H+ ions through the kidneys