FLORIDA EMT RENEWAL COMPETENCY EXAMINATION
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| QUESTIONS 1–30
## Table of Contents
1. EMS Operations and Scene Management
2. Airway, Respiration, and Ventilation
3. Cardiology and Resuscitation
4. Medical Emergencies
5. Trauma Management
6. Obstetrics, Pediatrics, and Geriatrics
7. Pharmacology and Medication Administration
8. EMS Safety, Documentation, Ethics, and Florida Practice
Introduction
The Florida EMT Renewal Competency Examination evaluates an EMT's ability to
apply current evidence-based prehospital care principles in complex clinical
situations while maintaining compliance with Florida EMS practice standards and
nationally recognized EMS guidelines. Candidates are expected to demonstrate
sound clinical judgment, patient safety awareness, effective communication, ethical
decision-making, and accurate documentation across a broad spectrum of
emergency scenarios. This practice examination reflects the level of knowledge
expected of experienced practicing EMTs renewing certification and emphasizes
scenario-based reasoning rather than memorization. Questions integrate airway
management, trauma, medical emergencies, resuscitation, EMS operations,
pharmacology, and legal responsibilities encountered during routine and high-acuity
emergency responses.
Question 1
A 68-year-old man with crushing substernal chest pain becomes unresponsive while
you are preparing for transport. He has no pulse and is apneic. What is the highest-
priority intervention?
,A. Obtain a 12-lead ECG before CPR.
B. Begin high-quality CPR while another provider retrieves the AED.
C. Administer aspirin immediately.
D. Start oxygen via nonrebreather mask.
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Immediate high-quality CPR with rapid defibrillation provides the greatest
chance of survival in sudden cardiac arrest.
Question 2
A patient involved in a high-speed collision is alert but has severe facial trauma with
gurgling respirations. What should be done first?
A. Apply a cervical collar.
B. Suction the airway.
C. Obtain blood pressure.
D. Apply traction splints.
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Airway obstruction from blood or secretions must be corrected before
other interventions.
Question 3
A diabetic patient is confused and able to swallow. Blood glucose measures 46
mg/dL. Which intervention is most appropriate?
A. Oral glucose.
B. Epinephrine.
C. Aspirin.
D. Nitroglycerin.
Correct Answer: A
,Explanation: Conscious hypoglycemic patients with an intact gag reflex should receive
oral glucose.
Question 4
While performing CPR, the AED advises "No Shock." The patient remains pulseless.
What should you do next?
A. Repeat rhythm analysis immediately.
B. Resume CPR immediately.
C. Check blood glucose.
D. Transport immediately.
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: CPR should resume immediately after a no-shock recommendation.
Question 5
A patient with severe asthma suddenly develops silent breath sounds and increasing
fatigue. What does this most likely indicate?
A. Improvement.
B. Mild bronchospasm.
C. Impending respiratory failure.
D. Hyperventilation syndrome.
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: A silent chest in severe asthma is a life-threatening sign of minimal air
movement.
Question 6
, A restrained driver complains of abdominal pain after a crash. Vital signs show
tachycardia and cool, pale skin despite normal blood pressure. What is the best
interpretation?
A. Stable condition.
B. Early compensated shock.
C. Neurogenic shock.
D. Hypertensive crisis.
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Tachycardia and poor perfusion with preserved blood pressure suggest
compensated shock.
Question 7
An unconscious trauma patient requires ventilation. Which technique best minimizes
gastric inflation?
A. Deliver rapid ventilations.
B. Ventilate slowly until visible chest rise.
C. Hyperventilate continuously.
D. Delay ventilation.
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Controlled ventilations with visible chest rise reduce gastric inflation and
aspiration risk.
Question 8
A patient complains of chest discomfort after taking sildenafil six hours ago. Which
medication should be withheld?
A. Aspirin.
B. Oxygen when indicated.
– PRACTICE EXAM | STUDY GUIDE | TESTBANK |
LATEST UPDATE 2026/2027 | 100% CORRECT ANSWERS
| QUESTIONS 1–30
## Table of Contents
1. EMS Operations and Scene Management
2. Airway, Respiration, and Ventilation
3. Cardiology and Resuscitation
4. Medical Emergencies
5. Trauma Management
6. Obstetrics, Pediatrics, and Geriatrics
7. Pharmacology and Medication Administration
8. EMS Safety, Documentation, Ethics, and Florida Practice
Introduction
The Florida EMT Renewal Competency Examination evaluates an EMT's ability to
apply current evidence-based prehospital care principles in complex clinical
situations while maintaining compliance with Florida EMS practice standards and
nationally recognized EMS guidelines. Candidates are expected to demonstrate
sound clinical judgment, patient safety awareness, effective communication, ethical
decision-making, and accurate documentation across a broad spectrum of
emergency scenarios. This practice examination reflects the level of knowledge
expected of experienced practicing EMTs renewing certification and emphasizes
scenario-based reasoning rather than memorization. Questions integrate airway
management, trauma, medical emergencies, resuscitation, EMS operations,
pharmacology, and legal responsibilities encountered during routine and high-acuity
emergency responses.
Question 1
A 68-year-old man with crushing substernal chest pain becomes unresponsive while
you are preparing for transport. He has no pulse and is apneic. What is the highest-
priority intervention?
,A. Obtain a 12-lead ECG before CPR.
B. Begin high-quality CPR while another provider retrieves the AED.
C. Administer aspirin immediately.
D. Start oxygen via nonrebreather mask.
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Immediate high-quality CPR with rapid defibrillation provides the greatest
chance of survival in sudden cardiac arrest.
Question 2
A patient involved in a high-speed collision is alert but has severe facial trauma with
gurgling respirations. What should be done first?
A. Apply a cervical collar.
B. Suction the airway.
C. Obtain blood pressure.
D. Apply traction splints.
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Airway obstruction from blood or secretions must be corrected before
other interventions.
Question 3
A diabetic patient is confused and able to swallow. Blood glucose measures 46
mg/dL. Which intervention is most appropriate?
A. Oral glucose.
B. Epinephrine.
C. Aspirin.
D. Nitroglycerin.
Correct Answer: A
,Explanation: Conscious hypoglycemic patients with an intact gag reflex should receive
oral glucose.
Question 4
While performing CPR, the AED advises "No Shock." The patient remains pulseless.
What should you do next?
A. Repeat rhythm analysis immediately.
B. Resume CPR immediately.
C. Check blood glucose.
D. Transport immediately.
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: CPR should resume immediately after a no-shock recommendation.
Question 5
A patient with severe asthma suddenly develops silent breath sounds and increasing
fatigue. What does this most likely indicate?
A. Improvement.
B. Mild bronchospasm.
C. Impending respiratory failure.
D. Hyperventilation syndrome.
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: A silent chest in severe asthma is a life-threatening sign of minimal air
movement.
Question 6
, A restrained driver complains of abdominal pain after a crash. Vital signs show
tachycardia and cool, pale skin despite normal blood pressure. What is the best
interpretation?
A. Stable condition.
B. Early compensated shock.
C. Neurogenic shock.
D. Hypertensive crisis.
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Tachycardia and poor perfusion with preserved blood pressure suggest
compensated shock.
Question 7
An unconscious trauma patient requires ventilation. Which technique best minimizes
gastric inflation?
A. Deliver rapid ventilations.
B. Ventilate slowly until visible chest rise.
C. Hyperventilate continuously.
D. Delay ventilation.
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Controlled ventilations with visible chest rise reduce gastric inflation and
aspiration risk.
Question 8
A patient complains of chest discomfort after taking sildenafil six hours ago. Which
medication should be withheld?
A. Aspirin.
B. Oxygen when indicated.
