NREMT CRASH COURSE EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
In 1966, a paper titled "Accidental Death and Disability: The Neglected Disease of
Modern Society" is published by the National Academy of Sciences. This paper,
commonly referred to as ________ __________ is considered the birth of modern
EMS - CORRECT ANSWER-White Paper
In the 1980s, the ______ ______ ________ increases the emphasis on
cardiovascular disease prevention, science, and education. Additional levels of
training are added to the existing curriculum and despite advances, the scope of
practice for various levels lacks unity. - CORRECT ANSWER-American Heart
Association
In the 70s, this federal agency developed the first EMT National Standard
Curriculum including textbooks and paramedic NSC - CORRECT ANSWER-U.S.
Department of Transportation
In the 1990s, the _____ ____ ___ ___ ___ ___ advocates for the creation of a
national training curriculum and the _______ ___ ____ ___ ___ begins work on
the EMS Agenda for the Future - CORRECT ANSWER-National Registry of
Emergency Medical Technicians; National Highway Transportation Safety
Administration
In the 2000s, the NHTSA identifies universal knowledge and skills for EMS
professionals through the new _________ ________ ______ __________. This
new curriculum replaces the National Standard Curricula created by USDOT. -
CORRECT ANSWER-National EMS Education Standards (NEMSES)
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,CPR, AED, Oral airways, airway obstruction, manual airway techniques, BVM
ventilation, oxygen therapy, airway suctioning, manual BP, auto injector, bleeding
control, assisted childbirth - CORRECT ANSWER-EMR
EMR skills + humidified oxygen, venturi mask, automated transport ventilators,
nasal airways, pulse oximetry, auto BP, assisted medications, spinal
immobilization, splinting, tourniquet, MAST/PASG, mechanical CPR, assisted
complicated childbirth - CORRECT ANSWER-EMT
EMT skills + multilumen airways, blood glucose monitoring, IV/IO insertion,
medication administration - CORRECT ANSWER-AEMT
AEMT skills + BiPap/CPAP, needle decompression, percutaneous cricothyrotomy,
ETCO2/capnography, NG/OG tube, intubation, direct laryngoscopy, PEEP, ECG
interpretation, manual defibrillation/cardioversion, transcutaneous external
pacing, extensive medication administration, thrombolytic therapy - CORRECT
ANSWER-Paramedic
What is an EMT's first priority ALWAYS? - CORRECT ANSWER-Scene safety
an immediate physiological and psychological reaction to a specific event. The
event triggers the body's fight or flight response - CORRECT ANSWER-Acute stress
a stress reaction that develops after the stressful event. It does not interfere with
the EMT's ability to perform during the stressful event. Posttraumatic stress
disorder (PTSD) is an example of ________ _______ - CORRECT ANSWER-Delayed
stress
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,the result of exposure to stressful situations over a prolonged period of time. This
leads to burnout for many EMTs. - CORRECT ANSWER-Cumulative stress
is a formalized process to help emergency workers deal with stress
- diffusing sessions are held within 4 hours of the incident
- debriefing sessions are held 24 to 72 hours after the incident - CORRECT
ANSWER-Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM)
oversees regulations concerning workplace safety, including infectious disease
precautions - CORRECT ANSWER-Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Gloves and eye protection should be used during any patient contact situation
and are examples of... - CORRECT ANSWER-Minimum PPE
The use of disposable gown and mask for significant contact with body fluids. Use
a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) mask or a N-95 respirator for suspected
airborne disease exposure, such as tuberculosis - CORRECT ANSWER-Expanded
PPE
Unless cleared by a hazmat specialist, an EMT is expected to _____ ______ and
not begin _______ ______ until patients have been decontaminated or otherwise
cleared by hazmat crews - CORRECT ANSWER-not enter; emergency care
When it comes to crime scenes, EMS providers should ____ ______ a crime scene
unless law enforcement has determined it is safe. EMS providers may be advised
to respond to the call but maintain a _____ _______ away until cleared by law
enforcement. This is sometimes called "staging for PD" - CORRECT ANSWER-not
enter; safe distance
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, In extrication situations, federal law requires EMS workers wear approved
_______ ______ ____ ____ ______ when working on roadways, around traffic, or
at an accident scene - CORRECT ANSWER-highly reflective traffic safety vest
A method of lifting where one keeps the object close to the body, using the legs
to lift and not the back (legs bent, back straight). Use a power grip with palms UP
and all fingers wrapped around the object. - CORRECT ANSWER-Power lift
the patient has a potentially life-threatening injury or illness and must be moved
quickly for evaluation and transport
includes rapid extrication - CORRECT ANSWER-Urgent move
an urgent move used for patients in a motor vehicle; it requires multiple rescuers
and a long backboard. The patient is rotated onto a backboard with manual
cervical spine precautions and removed from the vehicle - CORRECT ANSWER-
Rapid extrication
used when there are no hazards and no life-threatening conditions apparent.
includes direct ground lift, extremity lift, direct carry method, and draw sheet
method - CORRECT ANSWER-Non-urgent moves
commonly used to place a patient on a backboard or assess the posterior, can be
done while maintaining manual cervical spine precautions
NREMT Crash Course exam questions with correct answers