EMT Exam Practice Test 2026/2027 –
Emergency Medical Technician | 25
Questions with 100% Accurate Answers
Question 1
You arrive at a multi-vehicle collision. One patient is unconscious with labored breathing.
Another is bleeding profusely but alert. Who do you treat first according to triage principles?
A. The alert bleeding patient.
B. The unconscious labored breathing patient.
C. Both simultaneously.
D. Wait for more EMS units.
Answer. B.
Airway and breathing take highest priority in triage. Unconsciousness with labored breathing is
at greatest immediate risk.
Question 2
A patient in shock has a rapid weak pulse, cool, clammy skin, and altered mental status. What is
the most important initial intervention?
A Administer oral fluids.
B. Place patient supine and elevate legs.
C. Apply direct pressure to all wounds.
D. Provide high flow oxygen.
Answer D.
Oxygen improves tissue perfusion immediately while positioning helps. Oxygen addresses
hypoxia fastest.
Question 3
You respond to a patient with chest pain radiating to the left arm. Blood pressure is 90 over 60
mmg. What is the priority?
A. Assist patients to walk and sit.
B. Administer nitroglycerin immediately.
C. Treat for potential cardiogenic shock while providing oxygen.
D. wait for ALS before any intervention.
Answer C.
Hypotension suggests possible cardiogenic shock, oxygen, and rapid assessment are priority
before vasodilators.
, Question 4
During CPR on an adult, you notice the chest does not recoil fully after each compression. What
is the effect?
A improved profusion.
B reduced blood return to the heart.
C. Increased oxygen delivery.
D. No effective compressions are deep.
Answer B.
Full chest recoil is necessary for Venus return. Incomplete recoil reduces cardiac output.
Question 5
You are treating a patient with a chemical burn to the eyes. Which is the correct immediate
action?
A. Cover eyes and wait for ALS.
B. Flush with large amounts of sterile water or saline for at least 20 minutes.
C. Apply antibiotic ointment.
D. Rub eyes to remove chemicals.
Answer B.
Immediate prolonged irrigation removes chemicals and prevents permanent eye damage.
Question 6
A patient is hyperventilating due to anxiety. SPO2 is 98%, heart rate 110, respirations 30 per
minute. What is the correct intervention?
A. Provide a paper bag for breathing.
B. calm reassurance and controlled breathing techniques.
C. Assist ventilation with BDM.
D. Administer oxygen by a non-rebreather.
Answer. B.
Oxygen is unnecessary. Coaching the patient to slow breathing addresses respiratory alkalosis
and anxiety.
Question 7
You respond to a patient with suspected spinal injury. They are conscious but have numbness
in both legs. What is your immediate action?
A. Log roll to a stretcher without spinal precautions.
B. Apply a cervical collar and immobilize on a long board.
C. Ask patient to stand and walk to the ambulance.
D. Transport sitting up for comfort.
Answer. B.
Neurological symptoms require full spinal immobilization to prevent further injury.
Emergency Medical Technician | 25
Questions with 100% Accurate Answers
Question 1
You arrive at a multi-vehicle collision. One patient is unconscious with labored breathing.
Another is bleeding profusely but alert. Who do you treat first according to triage principles?
A. The alert bleeding patient.
B. The unconscious labored breathing patient.
C. Both simultaneously.
D. Wait for more EMS units.
Answer. B.
Airway and breathing take highest priority in triage. Unconsciousness with labored breathing is
at greatest immediate risk.
Question 2
A patient in shock has a rapid weak pulse, cool, clammy skin, and altered mental status. What is
the most important initial intervention?
A Administer oral fluids.
B. Place patient supine and elevate legs.
C. Apply direct pressure to all wounds.
D. Provide high flow oxygen.
Answer D.
Oxygen improves tissue perfusion immediately while positioning helps. Oxygen addresses
hypoxia fastest.
Question 3
You respond to a patient with chest pain radiating to the left arm. Blood pressure is 90 over 60
mmg. What is the priority?
A. Assist patients to walk and sit.
B. Administer nitroglycerin immediately.
C. Treat for potential cardiogenic shock while providing oxygen.
D. wait for ALS before any intervention.
Answer C.
Hypotension suggests possible cardiogenic shock, oxygen, and rapid assessment are priority
before vasodilators.
, Question 4
During CPR on an adult, you notice the chest does not recoil fully after each compression. What
is the effect?
A improved profusion.
B reduced blood return to the heart.
C. Increased oxygen delivery.
D. No effective compressions are deep.
Answer B.
Full chest recoil is necessary for Venus return. Incomplete recoil reduces cardiac output.
Question 5
You are treating a patient with a chemical burn to the eyes. Which is the correct immediate
action?
A. Cover eyes and wait for ALS.
B. Flush with large amounts of sterile water or saline for at least 20 minutes.
C. Apply antibiotic ointment.
D. Rub eyes to remove chemicals.
Answer B.
Immediate prolonged irrigation removes chemicals and prevents permanent eye damage.
Question 6
A patient is hyperventilating due to anxiety. SPO2 is 98%, heart rate 110, respirations 30 per
minute. What is the correct intervention?
A. Provide a paper bag for breathing.
B. calm reassurance and controlled breathing techniques.
C. Assist ventilation with BDM.
D. Administer oxygen by a non-rebreather.
Answer. B.
Oxygen is unnecessary. Coaching the patient to slow breathing addresses respiratory alkalosis
and anxiety.
Question 7
You respond to a patient with suspected spinal injury. They are conscious but have numbness
in both legs. What is your immediate action?
A. Log roll to a stretcher without spinal precautions.
B. Apply a cervical collar and immobilize on a long board.
C. Ask patient to stand and walk to the ambulance.
D. Transport sitting up for comfort.
Answer. B.
Neurological symptoms require full spinal immobilization to prevent further injury.
