EMT Practice Test

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The EMT certification is a recent review of EMT-Basic exam as it's the replacement put in place by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT). The examination is based on various topics such as Anatomy, Physiology, CPR, Cardiac, Respiratory, Trauma, Open and Closed wounds, Spinal Injury, Ambulance Operations and Musculoskeletal Injuries.


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    How many stages make up the grieving process?

    • A.

      4

    • B.

      5

    • C.

      7

    • D.

      3

    Correct Answer
    B. 5
  • 2. 

    The following are stressors an EMT is likely to encounter except?

    • A.

      Child trauma

    • B.

      Mass Casualties

    • C.

      Amputations

    • D.

      Lack of lunch breaks and resting periods

    Correct Answer
    D. Lack of lunch breaks and resting periods
  • 3. 

    Which of the following is distant from the medial plane?

    • A.

      Medial point

    • B.

      Lateral point

    • C.

      Distal point

    • D.

      Proximal point

    Correct Answer
    B. Lateral point
  • 4. 

    To be able to give expressed consent, the patient must be capable of which of the following except?

    • A.

      Rational decision

    • B.

      Be of legal age

    • C.

      Awareness of all procedures and risks therein

    • D.

      Must possess a National I.D

    Correct Answer
    D. Must possess a National I.D
  • 5. 

    When an EMT deviates from the standard of care, he's said to be guilty of what?

    • A.

      Negligence

    • B.

      Ignorance

    • C.

      Nonchalance

    • D.

      Carelessness

    Correct Answer
    A. Negligence
  • 6. 

    If an EMT encounters a patient who's the victim of  aggressive and violence at a scene, which of the following is the next appropriate action expected of him?

    • A.

      Contact and wait for law enforcement to take control of the situation

    • B.

      Since all EMTs are expected to be selfless, he should walk to the patient and try to calm him down

    • C.

      Inject the patient with tranquilizers

    • D.

      Walk away 

    Correct Answer
    A. Contact and wait for law enforcement to take control of the situation
  • 7. 

    In what way should a patient with an airborne disease be treated?

    • A.

      EMTs should put on hazmat suits

    • B.

      The patient should put on a surgical mask

    • C.

      HEPA respirators should be put in place

    • D.

      A & B

    Correct Answer
    B. The patient should put on a surgical mask
  • 8. 

    Anxiety, guilt and loss of appetite are signs that an EMT personnel is suffering from which of the following?

    • A.

      Depression

    • B.

      Stress

    • C.

      Fatigue

    • D.

      None of the above

    Correct Answer
    B. Stress
  • 9. 

    The CISD is led by who? 

    • A.

      Counselors

    • B.

      Directors

    • C.

      Option 3

    • D.

      Longest serving EMT

    Correct Answer
    A. Counselors
  • 10. 

    The following are ways to keep stress at the minimal level or under control except?

    • A.

      Exercising regularly

    • B.

      Avoiding fatty foods

    • C.

      Reducing sugar intake

    • D.

      Eating 5 times daily

    Correct Answer
    D. Eating 5 times daily

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