NREMT PRACTICE EXAM STUDY GUIDE
TEST.
Medical Direction - CORRECT ANSWER Oversight of the patient-care aspects of an EMS system by the
Medical Director.
Protocols - CORRECT ANSWER lists of steps, such as assessments and interventions, to be taken in
different situations. Protocols are developed by the Medical Director of an EMS system
Offline Direction - CORRECT ANSWER consists of standing orders issued by the medical director that
allows EMTs to give certain medications or perform certain procedures without speaking to the medical
director or another physician.
Online Direction - CORRECT ANSWER consists of orders from the on-duty physician given directly to an
EMT-B in the field by radio or telephone.
Standing Orders - CORRECT ANSWER A policy or protocol issued by a Medical Director that authorizes
EMT-Bs and others to perform particular skills in certain situations.
HEPA Mask - CORRECT ANSWER High Efficiency Particulate Air respirator; used for patients with
suspected TB; worn by the EMT provider to prevent airborne transmission
Hepatitis B - CORRECT ANSWER infectious inflammation of the liver caused by the hepatitis B virus
(HBV) that is transmitted sexually or by exposure to contaminated blood or body fluid
Hepatitis C - CORRECT ANSWER inflammation of the liver caused by the hepatitis C virus, transmitted by
exposure to infected blood (rarely contracted sexually)
Tuberculosis - CORRECT ANSWER Infectious disease caused by the tubercle bacillus, Mycobacterium
tuberculosis. Most commonly affects the respiratory system and causes inflammation and calcification
of the system.
,Acute Stress - CORRECT ANSWER short term ; fight or flight response ; effects disappear quickly after it
is over
Scope of Practice - CORRECT ANSWER What we are allowed to do or trained to do
Standard Care - CORRECT ANSWER the degree of care that a reasonably prudent person should exercise
under the same or similar circumstances
Duty to Act - CORRECT ANSWER an obligation to provide care to a patient
Good Samaritan - CORRECT ANSWER a person who voluntarily offers help or sympathy in times of
trouble
Expressed Consent - CORRECT ANSWER Permission that must be obtained from every conscious,
mentally competent adult before emergency treatment may be provided
Implied Consent - CORRECT ANSWER The consent it is presumed a patient or patient's parent or
gaurdian would give if they could, such as for an unconscious patient or a parent who cannot be
contacted when care is needed.
Treatment of a Minor - CORRECT ANSWER Must be given by legal guardian
Involuntary - CORRECT ANSWER Mentally incompetent person
Advanced Directive - CORRECT ANSWER a legal document prepared by a living, competent adult to
provide guidance to the health care team if the individual should become unable to make decisions
regarding his or her medical care; may also be called a living will or durable power of attorney for health
care
Polst - CORRECT ANSWER Physicians orders for life sustaining treatment. May include order for DO NOT
RESUSCITATE
, PCR - CORRECT ANSWER Prehospital care report
Emergency Move - CORRECT ANSWER a move made when there is an immediate danger to the patient.
Urgent Move - CORRECT ANSWER Move used if a scne factor causes a decline in patient's condition, or
if the treatment of a patient requires a move.
Non urgent move - CORRECT ANSWER No immediate threat to life, are carried out in such a way as to
prevent injury and to avoid discomfort and pain.
bariatric stretcher - CORRECT ANSWER Stretcher for obese patients
scoop stretcher - CORRECT ANSWER this cot splits in tow or four sections, so it can be used where larger
stretchers cannot fit.
basket stretcher - CORRECT ANSWER designed to surround and protect the patient, this stretcher is
used to move a patient from one level to another to over rough terrain.
flexible stretcher - CORRECT ANSWER made of canvas or rubberized or other flexible material, often
with wooden slats sewn into pockets and three carrying handles on each side. can be useful in restricted
areas or narrow hallways
anatomical planes - CORRECT ANSWER 1. coronal (vertical cut into front and back halves) 2. transverse
(horizontal cut into upper and lower) 3. sagittal (vertical cut into left and right halves)
fowler position - CORRECT ANSWER a bed sitting position with the head of the bed raised to 45 degrees
semi fowler position - CORRECT ANSWER the head of the bed is raised 30 degrees; or the head of the
bed is raised 30 degrees and the knee portion is raised 15 degrees
shock position - CORRECT ANSWER feet elevated 12 inches higher than head
TEST.
Medical Direction - CORRECT ANSWER Oversight of the patient-care aspects of an EMS system by the
Medical Director.
Protocols - CORRECT ANSWER lists of steps, such as assessments and interventions, to be taken in
different situations. Protocols are developed by the Medical Director of an EMS system
Offline Direction - CORRECT ANSWER consists of standing orders issued by the medical director that
allows EMTs to give certain medications or perform certain procedures without speaking to the medical
director or another physician.
Online Direction - CORRECT ANSWER consists of orders from the on-duty physician given directly to an
EMT-B in the field by radio or telephone.
Standing Orders - CORRECT ANSWER A policy or protocol issued by a Medical Director that authorizes
EMT-Bs and others to perform particular skills in certain situations.
HEPA Mask - CORRECT ANSWER High Efficiency Particulate Air respirator; used for patients with
suspected TB; worn by the EMT provider to prevent airborne transmission
Hepatitis B - CORRECT ANSWER infectious inflammation of the liver caused by the hepatitis B virus
(HBV) that is transmitted sexually or by exposure to contaminated blood or body fluid
Hepatitis C - CORRECT ANSWER inflammation of the liver caused by the hepatitis C virus, transmitted by
exposure to infected blood (rarely contracted sexually)
Tuberculosis - CORRECT ANSWER Infectious disease caused by the tubercle bacillus, Mycobacterium
tuberculosis. Most commonly affects the respiratory system and causes inflammation and calcification
of the system.
,Acute Stress - CORRECT ANSWER short term ; fight or flight response ; effects disappear quickly after it
is over
Scope of Practice - CORRECT ANSWER What we are allowed to do or trained to do
Standard Care - CORRECT ANSWER the degree of care that a reasonably prudent person should exercise
under the same or similar circumstances
Duty to Act - CORRECT ANSWER an obligation to provide care to a patient
Good Samaritan - CORRECT ANSWER a person who voluntarily offers help or sympathy in times of
trouble
Expressed Consent - CORRECT ANSWER Permission that must be obtained from every conscious,
mentally competent adult before emergency treatment may be provided
Implied Consent - CORRECT ANSWER The consent it is presumed a patient or patient's parent or
gaurdian would give if they could, such as for an unconscious patient or a parent who cannot be
contacted when care is needed.
Treatment of a Minor - CORRECT ANSWER Must be given by legal guardian
Involuntary - CORRECT ANSWER Mentally incompetent person
Advanced Directive - CORRECT ANSWER a legal document prepared by a living, competent adult to
provide guidance to the health care team if the individual should become unable to make decisions
regarding his or her medical care; may also be called a living will or durable power of attorney for health
care
Polst - CORRECT ANSWER Physicians orders for life sustaining treatment. May include order for DO NOT
RESUSCITATE
, PCR - CORRECT ANSWER Prehospital care report
Emergency Move - CORRECT ANSWER a move made when there is an immediate danger to the patient.
Urgent Move - CORRECT ANSWER Move used if a scne factor causes a decline in patient's condition, or
if the treatment of a patient requires a move.
Non urgent move - CORRECT ANSWER No immediate threat to life, are carried out in such a way as to
prevent injury and to avoid discomfort and pain.
bariatric stretcher - CORRECT ANSWER Stretcher for obese patients
scoop stretcher - CORRECT ANSWER this cot splits in tow or four sections, so it can be used where larger
stretchers cannot fit.
basket stretcher - CORRECT ANSWER designed to surround and protect the patient, this stretcher is
used to move a patient from one level to another to over rough terrain.
flexible stretcher - CORRECT ANSWER made of canvas or rubberized or other flexible material, often
with wooden slats sewn into pockets and three carrying handles on each side. can be useful in restricted
areas or narrow hallways
anatomical planes - CORRECT ANSWER 1. coronal (vertical cut into front and back halves) 2. transverse
(horizontal cut into upper and lower) 3. sagittal (vertical cut into left and right halves)
fowler position - CORRECT ANSWER a bed sitting position with the head of the bed raised to 45 degrees
semi fowler position - CORRECT ANSWER the head of the bed is raised 30 degrees; or the head of the
bed is raised 30 degrees and the knee portion is raised 15 degrees
shock position - CORRECT ANSWER feet elevated 12 inches higher than head
