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Following is the Test Prep EMT Exam Format
Format: Multiple choices, multiple answers
- Length of Examination: 120 minutes
- Passing score: 70%
- Number of Questions: 70-120
- Language: English
NEW QUESTION # 68
A 10-year-old patient is unresponsive in a park. What locations should the EMT use to assess for the presence of a pulse? Select the two answer options that are correct.
- A. Radial
- B. Carotid
- C. Femoral
- D. Popliteal
- E. Brachial
Answer: B,C
Explanation:
Comprehensive and Detailed Explanation (Based on NREMT standards):
For unresponsive children, NREMT guidelines recommend checking central pulses to determine circulation.
Option B (Carotid) is correct and is the preferred pulse site for children over 1 year old.
Option C (Femoral) is also acceptable as a central pulse, especially if the carotid pulse is difficult to locate.
Option A is a peripheral pulse and unreliable in shock.
Option D is used for infants under 1 year.
Option E is not used for pulse assessment.
Accurate pulse assessment guides CPR decisions and must be completed within 10 seconds.
NEW QUESTION # 69
Which of the following elements proves tort negligence in a court of law?
- A. False imprisonment
- B. Causation
- C. Assault and battery
- D. Abandonment
Answer: B
NEW QUESTION # 70
Which of the following is categorized as a personal injury prevention supply?
- A. N95 respirator
- B. Pair of leather gloves
- C. Biohazard bag
- D. Disinfectant cleaning solution
Answer: B
Explanation:
Personal injury prevention supplies are designed to protect EMS providers from physical injuries, rather than infection.
Option C (Pair of leather gloves) is correct because leather gloves protect against cuts, abrasions, and puncture injuries during rescue operations such as vehicle extrication.
Option D (N95 respirator) is personal protective equipment (PPE) for infection control, not injury prevention.
Option A and B are related to biohazard handling and decontamination.
NREMT differentiates PPE from injury-prevention equipment to ensure proper risk management.
NEW QUESTION # 71
A 37-year-old female presents with increased work of breathing after blunt chest trauma. During transport, her SpO# is 92% and decreasing. You auscultate clear lung sounds. The most likely cause of her condition is
- A. pericardial tamponade.
- B. a tension pneumothorax.
- C. a pulmonary contusion.
- D. esophageal rupture.
Answer: A
Explanation:
Pericardial tamponade is a life-threatening condition often associated with blunt or penetrating chest trauma.
NREMT instruction highlights that tamponade occurs when blood accumulates in the pericardial sac, compressing the heart and impairing cardiac output.
Option D is correct because patients with pericardial tamponade often present with increased work of breathing, hypoxia, and clear lung sounds, as the problem is cardiac rather than pulmonary. Decreasing oxygen saturation results from reduced cardiac output and poor tissue perfusion.
Option B is incorrect because tension pneumothorax typically presents with absent or diminished lung sounds on one side.
Option C usually produces crackles or signs of lung injury rather than clear lung sounds.
Option A is rare and usually associated with severe vomiting or penetrating trauma.
Early recognition of tamponade and rapid transport are critical per NREMT trauma care priorities.
NEW QUESTION # 72
A 65-year-old patient with a history of angina reports chest pain and shortness of breath after playing golf. The patient stated the pain began one hour ago and has not stopped with rest. The vital signs are BP 86/64, P 112, R 22, and SpO# 89% on room air. Which of the following actions should the EMT do next?
- A. Obtain a 12-lead ECG
- B. Give nitroglycerin
- C. Administer CPAP
- D. Provide nebulized albuterol
Answer: A
Explanation:
Comprehensive and Detailed Explanation From Exact Extract:
This is ahigh-risk cardiac eventdue to unstable angina or possiblemyocardial infarction. The EMT should:
* Administer oxygenif SpO# is <94%
* Avoid nitroglycerinif systolic BP is <90 mmHg
* Obtain a 12-lead ECGto identify ST-elevation MI (STEMI) and transmit it if trained and authorized CPAP is indicated forpulmonary edema, and albuterol is forbronchospasm, neither of which applies here.
References:
AHA ACLS and BLS Guidelines - ACS Management
NREMT Cardiology Guidelines - Chest Pain/MI
National EMS Education Standards - Cardiovascular Emergencies and ECG Recognition
NEW QUESTION # 73
What are the components of the START triage system?
- A. Airway, breathing, circulation
- B. Immediate, delayed, expectant
- C. General impression, airway, bleeding
- D. Respirations, perfusion, mental status
Answer: D
Explanation:
START (Simple Triage and Rapid Treatment) is a triage method taught by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians for use in mass-casualty incidents. START allows rescuers to quickly prioritize patients based on the severity of their conditions using objective criteria that can be assessed in under 60 seconds.
The correct components of the START system are Respirations, Perfusion, and Mental Status (RPM), making Option D correct. EMTs first assess whether the patient is breathing and evaluate respiratory rate. Next, perfusion is assessed by checking radial pulse or capillary refill. Finally, mental status is evaluated by determining whether the patient can follow simple commands.
Option A describes elements of a general patient assessment, not START triage.
Option B refers to the primary assessment sequence, not mass-casualty triage.
Option C lists triage categories rather than assessment components.
NREMT emphasizes START triage as a rapid, standardized approach to manage large numbers of patients efficiently while maximizing survivability.
NEW QUESTION # 74
A 26-year-old male is choking. He is awake and has no air movement. He has a history of morbid obesity.
You should
- A. Perform abdominal thrusts while he is standing.
- B. Lay him down and perform abdominal thrusts.
- C. Lay him down and perform back slaps.
- D. Perform chest thrusts while he is standing.
Answer: D
Explanation:
Comprehensive and Detailed Explanation (Based on NREMT standards):
For a conscious adult with complete airway obstruction, abdominal thrusts are typically indicated. However, NREMT guidelines specify that chest thrusts should be used instead for patients who are morbidly obese or pregnant, because abdominal thrusts may be ineffective or unsafe.
Option D is correct because chest thrusts provide effective airway clearance while accommodating body habitus.
Options A and B are inappropriate for a conscious patient.
Option C is incorrect because abdominal thrusts may not be effective in morbidly obese patients.
NREMT stresses modifying airway obstruction techniques based on patient size and condition.
NEW QUESTION # 75
Witnesses state a patient is unresponsive and not breathing after a vehicle collision. What action should the EMT perform first?
- A. Perform a jaw-thrust maneuver.
- B. Begin cardiac compressions.
- C. Complete a scene size-up.
- D. Hold the neck in a neutral in-line position.
Answer: C
Explanation:
Even in high-acuity situations, NREMT standards require EMTs to perform a scene size-up before patient contact. Scene size-up includes ensuring scene safety, determining the mechanism of injury, identifying hazards, and assessing the need for additional resources. Entering a scene without confirming safety places the EMT at risk and can result in additional victims.
Although the patient is unresponsive and apneic, EMTs must first confirm the scene is safe to enter. Only after scene safety is established should patient care begin.
Option B is incorrect because CPR cannot be initiated until the EMT has safely accessed the patient.
Option C is incorrect because airway maneuvers are performed after scene safety and patient access are confirmed.
Option D is incorrect because spinal stabilization occurs after initial access and assessment.
NREMT emphasizes: rescuer safety always comes first, even in life-threatening emergencies.
NEW QUESTION # 76
You are called to a small hotel where it is reported by the manager that several persons, in separate rooms, are unresponsive. Your first actions should be to
- A. rescue the victims.
- B. establish command.
- C. determine the size of the incident.
- D. announce there is poisonous gas in the building.
Answer: C
Explanation:
This scenario suggests a potential multiple-casualty incident with a possible environmental hazard, such as carbon monoxide or another toxic gas. NREMT places strong emphasis on scene size-up as the first and most critical step in EMS operations.
Option B is correct because determining the size and scope of the incident allows the EMT to assess scene safety, identify hazards, estimate the number of patients, and determine the need for additional resources.
Entering the scene without this assessment could result in responder injury or death.
Option A is incorrect because establishing command typically follows an initial size-up. Command cannot be effectively established without understanding the nature of the incident.
Option C is incorrect because announcing the presence of poisonous gas without confirmation may cause panic and is not an appropriate first action.
Option D is incorrect because attempting rescue before confirming scene safety violates NREMT's core principle that rescuer safety comes first.
NREMT standards clearly state that EMTs must never enter a potentially hazardous scene until it has been properly assessed and deemed safe or appropriate resources are requested.
NEW QUESTION # 77
A 60-year-old patient has severe pain in the right hip after falling down four stairs. They have deformity and shortening of the right leg. The vital signs are BP 164/88, P 90, R 18, and SpO# 96% on room air. What actions should the EMT take for this patient? Select the two answer options that are correct.
- A. Splint with blankets and pillows.
- B. Use a pelvic binder.
- C. Apply oxygen via a non-rebreather mask.
- D. Place on the cot and elevate the legs.
- E. Apply mild traction to the right leg.
Answer: A,E
Explanation:
Comprehensive and Detailed Explanation (Based on NREMT standards):
The patient's signs-hip pain, deformity, and leg shortening-are consistent with a proximal femur or hip fracture. NREMT trauma care emphasizes immobilization, pain reduction, and prevention of further injury.
Option C (Apply mild traction) is appropriate to reduce muscle spasm and pain when a femur fracture is suspected and no contraindications are present.
Option D (Splint with blankets and pillows) is correct because soft splinting stabilizes the injury and limits movement during transport.
Option A is not required because oxygen saturation is adequate.
Option B is contraindicated because leg elevation may worsen pain or bleeding.
Option E is reserved for unstable pelvic fractures, not isolated hip fractures.
NREMT emphasizes gentle handling, immobilization, and rapid transport for suspected hip fractures.
NEW QUESTION # 78
Which of the following assessment findings indicates respiratory failure?
- A. Rapid respiratory rate
- B. Diaphoresis
- C. Accessory muscle use
- D. Altered mental status
Answer: D
Explanation:
NREMT distinguishes respiratory distress from respiratory failure. Respiratory distress includes compensatory signs such as tachypnea, accessory muscle use, and diaphoresis. Respiratory failure occurs when those compensatory mechanisms fail and the body can no longer maintain adequate oxygenation or ventilation.
Option D (Altered mental status) is the most reliable indicator of respiratory failure. According to NREMT, hypoxia and hypercapnia directly affect brain function, leading to confusion, agitation, lethargy, or unresponsiveness. This indicates that oxygen delivery to the brain is no longer adequate.
Option A is common in early respiratory distress.
Option B indicates increased work of breathing but not failure.
Option C reflects sympathetic activation, not failure.
NREMT teaches that mental status changes are late and ominous signs, requiring immediate airway and ventilatory support.
NEW QUESTION # 79
A program whose efforts are to limit the effects of an injury or illness that you cannot completely prevent is called
- A. Primary prevention
- B. Secondary prevention
- C. Proactive prevention
- D. Reactive prevention
Answer: B
Explanation:
Comprehensive and Detailed Explanation From Exact Extract:
Secondary preventionfocuses onearly detection and interventionto reduce the severity or impact of an illness or injury that has already occurred or is inevitable. Examples in EMS include:
* AED deployment in public
* Stroke recognition training
* Early CPR
Primary preventionaims to stop the injury from occurring at all (e.g., vaccination, seatbelts). "Reactive" and
"proactive" are not recognized formal categories in EMS public health strategy.
References:
NREMT Public Health and EMS Prevention Models
CDC Injury Prevention Framework
EMS Agenda for the Future - Preventive and Community-Based EMS Care
NEW QUESTION # 80
Witnesses state a patient is unresponsive and not breathing after a vehicle collision. What action should the EMT perform first?
- A. Perform a jaw-thrust maneuver.
- B. Begin cardiac compressions.
- C. Complete a scene size-up.
- D. Hold the neck in a neutral in-line position.
Answer: C
NEW QUESTION # 81
A 30-year-old patient becomes unresponsive after choking. Which of the following should the EMT perform next? Select the two answer options that are correct.
- A. Position the patient in recovery and administer back blows.
- B. Do not ventilate until the foreign body is removed.
- C. Open the airway and look in the mouth.
- D. Check for a pulse.
- E. Begin chest compressions.
Answer: D,E
Explanation:
Comprehensive and Detailed Explanation (Based on NREMT standards):
When a previously choking adult becomes unresponsive, NREMT guidelines require the EMT to immediately begin the cardiac arrest sequence.
Option A (Check for a pulse) is correct because determining pulselessness directs the next intervention.
Option B (Begin chest compressions) is correct because chest compressions are initiated if the patient is pulseless and unresponsive. Compressions may also help dislodge the foreign body.
Option C is incorrect because the airway is checked only after compressions begin and ventilations are attempted.
Option D is incorrect because ventilations are attempted after compressions, with airway checks between cycles.
Option E is inappropriate for an unresponsive adult.
NREMT emphasizes following BLS algorithms precisely for airway obstruction leading to unresponsiveness.
NEW QUESTION # 82
A 7-year-old patient is confused and disoriented. What should the EMT assess to rapidly determine the patient's condition? Select the three answer options that are correct.
- A. Response to environment
- B. Lung sounds
- C. Mucous membranes
- D. Disability
- E. Accessory muscle use
- F. Pallor
Answer: A,E,F
Explanation:
To rapidly determine a pediatric patient's condition, NREMT emphasizes the Pediatric Assessment Triangle (PAT), which allows EMTs to form a quick clinical impression without hands-on assessment. The PAT consists of appearance, work of breathing, and circulation to skin.
Option F (Response to environment) evaluates appearance, including interaction, awareness, and mental status-critical in a confused child.
Option E (Accessory muscle use) assesses work of breathing, identifying respiratory compromise through visible effort such as retractions or nasal flaring.
Option A (Pallor) reflects circulation to skin, helping identify poor perfusion or shock.
Options B, C, and D are part of more detailed assessments but are not part of the rapid initial determination emphasized by NREMT.
Using the PAT allows EMTs to quickly identify life-threatening problems and prioritize care.
NEW QUESTION # 83
A 43-year-old patient is experiencing a sudden onset of coughing, nausea, and shortness of breath. The patient has a history of alcohol use disorder and major depressive disorder. The patient spent the day cleaning. The kitchen has food in various forms of decay. The patient's condition improves slightly once oxygen has been administered. Which of the following environmental factors is the most likely cause of the patient's presentation?
- A. Chemical inhalation
- B. Food poisoning
- C. Mold exposure
- D. Alcohol intoxication
Answer: A
Explanation:
Comprehensive and Detailed Explanation (Based on NREMT standards):
Sudden respiratory symptoms following prolonged cleaning strongly suggest chemical inhalation, particularly from cleaning agents such as ammonia or bleach. Mixing chemicals or using them in poorly ventilated areas can release toxic gases that cause coughing, nausea, and dyspnea.
Option D is correct because inhaled chemical irritants commonly cause acute respiratory distress that improves with oxygen therapy.
Option A typically causes chronic symptoms, not sudden onset.
Option B does not cause respiratory distress.
Option C does not explain the environmental exposure or oxygen response.
NREMT emphasizes recognizing environmental hazards and removing patients from the source while providing supportive care.
NEW QUESTION # 84
Which of the following is a potential complication of positive pressure ventilation?
- A. Increased minute volume
- B. Profound hypotension
- C. Decreased peristalsis
- D. Diaphragmatic movement
Answer: B
Explanation:
Positive pressure ventilation (PPV) forces air into the lungs under pressure rather than relying on negative intrathoracic pressure. NREMT education emphasizes that while PPV is lifesaving, it carries important risks- most notably decreased venous return to the heart.
Option C (Profound hypotension) is correct because increased intrathoracic pressure reduces preload by compressing the vena cava, which can significantly lower cardiac output and blood pressure. This effect is especially pronounced in hypovolemic or trauma patients.
Option A is incorrect because diaphragmatic movement is not a complication.
Option B is unrelated to ventilation.
Option D describes a ventilation parameter, not a complication.
NREMT stresses careful ventilation rates and volumes to avoid hypotension, gastric inflation, and barotrauma.
NEW QUESTION # 85
A drowsy 72-year-old female complains of difficulty breathing. Her respiratory rate is 50, and her SpO# is 89% on room air. You should suspect
- A. Respiratory failure
- B. Respiratory distress
- C. Respiratory alkalosis
- D. Respiratory arrest
Answer: A
Explanation:
Comprehensive and Detailed Explanation From Exact Extract:
The patient'sexcessively high respiratory rate (RR 50),hypoxia (SpO# 89%), anddecreased mental status (drowsiness) indicaterespiratory failure, which is theinability to maintain oxygenation or ventilation.
* Respiratory distress: Increased effort but adequate compensation
* Respiratory arrest: Complete absence of breathing
* Respiratory alkalosis: Possible early finding, but not a condition diagnosis This patient is tiring and losing the ability to ventilate effectively - a hallmark of failure.
References:
NREMT Airway and Ventilation Guidelines
AHA BLS Manual - Recognition of Respiratory Failure
AAOS EMT Textbook - Chapter: Airway Emergencies
NEW QUESTION # 86
An Emergency Medical Responder is ventilating an apneic adult using a BVM. He is forcefully delivering each ventilation in less than 1 second. You should
- A. Tell the Emergency Medical Responder to stop ventilations and perform compressions.
- B. Tell the Emergency Medical Responder to switch to a non-rebreather mask.
- C. Assure the patient's airway has been opened.
- D. Have the Emergency Medical Responder squeeze the bag slower.
Answer: D
Explanation:
NREMT guidelines specify that adult ventilations with a BVM should be delivered over approximately 1 second, just enough to see visible chest rise. Forceful, rapid ventilations increase the risk of gastric inflation, aspiration, barotrauma, and hypotension.
Option B is correct because slowing the rate and reducing force improves ventilation effectiveness and patient safety.
Option A may be important, but the primary error described is ventilation speed.
Option C is inappropriate for an apneic patient.
Option D is only indicated if the patient is pulseless.
NREMT emphasizes controlled, gentle ventilations to minimize complications.
NEW QUESTION # 87
What sound might indicate an upper airway obstruction in a patient?
- A. Crowing
- B. Wheezing
- C. Rhonchi
- D. Bubbling
Answer: A
Explanation:
Crowing, also known as stridor, is a high-pitched sound heard during inspiration and indicates upper airway obstruction, often caused by swelling, foreign body, or infection such as croup or epiglottitis.
Option D is correct.
Option A (Rhonchi) and B (Wheezing) are lower airway sounds.
Option C (Bubbling) suggests fluid in the airway, not obstruction.
NREMT emphasizes rapid recognition of stridor because upper airway obstruction can quickly become fatal.
NEW QUESTION # 88
A 23-year-old male fell down a flight of stairs, struck his head, and briefly lost consciousness. He opens his eyes when you ask him questions, knows his name, but doesn't know where he is or what happened.
He is able to squeeze your hands on command. What is his Glasgow Coma Score?
- A. 0
- B. 1
- C. 2
- D. 3
Answer: D
Explanation:
Comprehensive and Detailed Explanation From Exact Extract:
Use theGlasgow Coma Scale (GCS)to calculate:
* Eye Opening (E):Opens to speech = 3
* Verbal Response (V):Confused but appropriate words = 4
* Motor Response (M):Obeys commands = 6Total = 3 + 4 + 6 = 13
However, thequestion states he opens eyes to voice, knows name (orientation to person), and follows commands- this would mean:
* Eye = 3
* Verbal = 5(Oriented to person, but disoriented to place/time)
* Motor = 6
Correct Total: 14
References:
NREMT Trauma Guidelines - Neurological Assessment
Glasgow Coma Scale - CDC and AHA Standards
AAOS Emergency Care Textbook - Head Injury Chapter
NEW QUESTION # 89
Which of the following sections are designated by command at an MCI? Select the three correct options.
- A. Aviation
- B. Finance
- C. Planning
- D. Catering
- E. Logistics
- F. Staging
Answer: B,C,E
Explanation:
Comprehensive and Detailed Explanation From Exact Extract:
InIncident Command System (ICS)for Mass Casualty Incidents (MCI), the four major sections are:
* Planning: Collects data and develops response strategies
* Logistics: Supplies and personnel
* Finance/Administration: Cost tracking, contracts, compensation
Stagingis atactical location, not a management section.Catering and aviationare not command-level ICS designations unless part of specific tasks under logistics or operations.
References:
NIMS ICS Framework - FEMA (ICS-100/700)
NREMT EMS Operations - MCI Command Structure
National EMS Education Standards - Incident Management
NEW QUESTION # 90
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EMT Emergency Medical Technician
EMT (Emergency medical technician), sometimes also called ambulance technician, is the term employed to describe a health care provider of emergency medical services. As EMTs most commonly work in ambulances, they are trained to respond quickly to emergency situations regarding medical issues, traumatic injuries and accident scenes.
EMTs are certified according to their level of training, and EMT certification requirements are set by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and The National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT). NREMT and NHTSA provide certification exams for four levels of EMTs: EMT-B (Basic); EMT-I/85 (Intermediate); EMT-I/99 (Intermediate or Advanced); EMT-P (Paramedic).
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