PLATINUM EMT LATEST 2026 TEST PAPER QUESTIONS
AND SOLUTIONS RATED A+
✔✔Platelets (thrombocytes) - ✔✔One of the formed elements in the blood that is
responsible for aiding in the clotting process
✔✔Pulmonary Circulation - ✔✔Circulation of blood between the heart and the lungs via
the pulmonary artery and vein.
✔✔Dead Air Space - ✔✔Air that occupies the space between the mouth and alveoli but
that does not actually reach the area of gas exchange. Approximately 150 mL in adults.
✔✔Tidal Volume - ✔✔Amount of air that moves in and out of the lungs during a normal
breath. Approximately 500 mL in an adult.
✔✔Metabolism - ✔✔All of the chemical reactions that occur within an organism
✔✔Aerobic Metabolism - ✔✔The cellular process in which oxygen is used to metabolize
glucose. Energy is produced in an efficient manner with minimal waste products.
✔✔Anaerobic Metabolism - ✔✔The cellular process in which glucose is metabolized
into energy without oxygen. Energy is produced in an inefficient manner with many
waste products such as lactic acid.
✔✔Infancy - ✔✔The stage of development that begins at birth to 12 months
✔✔Adolescence - ✔✔The transition period from childhood to adulthood, extending from
puberty to independence. Some of the conditions that might warrant EMS response to
this age group include: depression, suicide, and other self destructive behaviors. This
age group also is very susceptible to peer pressure. Body image can be a
preoccupation.
✔✔Elderly - ✔✔An age where there are many body system changes. Sleep-wake cycle
can be disrupted, metabolism slows, blood volume decreases, respiratory system
deteriorates.
Ground level falls are a common cause of trauma in this age group.
Blood thinners are a common complication of trauma.
A certain courtesy should be given to this population and address them by a formal
name, such as Mr. or Mrs..
Causes of abdominal pain in the elderly are often serious in nature because of their
decreased ability to perceive pain.
✔✔Suctioning Techniques - ✔✔*DO NOT touch back of airway (may cause vomiting)
*Put tip in only as far as you can see
*Suction only as you are withdrawing
, *Use the French/Whistle tip for suctioning the nose, stoma, or when the jaws are
clenched.
*Limit suctioning to 10 seconds or less, whenever possible.
✔✔Dentures - ✔✔Whenever possible, leave dentures in place when managing the
airway of a patient. Dentures help to ensure a good mask seal if ventilating a patient.
✔✔Safe Residual Pressure of an Oxygen Tank - ✔✔The pressure at which an oxygen
cylinder should be replaced with a full one is 200 psi
✔✔Scene Size Up - ✔✔A step within the patient assessment process that involves a
quick assessment of the scene and the surroundings to provide information about scene
safety and the mechanism of injury or nature of illness before you begin patient care.
The scene size up begins when you approach the scene and ends when the call is
terminated.
✔✔Index of Suspicion - ✔✔An awareness that there may be injuries, based on the
scene size up and/or the mechanism of injury.
✔✔Mechanism of Injury (MOI) - ✔✔The way in which traumatic injuries occur; the
forces that act on the body to cause damage.
✔✔Intervention - ✔✔Taking steps to correct a problem.
Examples include:
Giving oxygen to a patient in respiratory distress.
Splinting an ankle injury.
✔✔Checking for Responsiveness - ✔✔Adult: Tap on the shoulders and shout, sternum
rub, trap pinch.
Infant: Flicking the soles of the feet
✔✔Oxygen Saturation (SpO2) - ✔✔A clinical measurement of the percentage of
hemoglobin that is bound with oxygen in the blood.
Normal oxygen saturation is 95% and above.
✔✔Hypoxia - ✔✔Lack of oxygen. Low oxygen saturation of the body, not enough
oxygen in the blood.
✔✔Vital Signs - ✔✔Measurements of the body's most basic functions and useful in
detecting or monitoring medical problems including: pulse, temp, blood pressure,
respiratory rate, pupils, blood glucose and others.
Vital signs should be reassessed every 5 minutes on a critical patient and 15 minutes
on a stable patient.
AND SOLUTIONS RATED A+
✔✔Platelets (thrombocytes) - ✔✔One of the formed elements in the blood that is
responsible for aiding in the clotting process
✔✔Pulmonary Circulation - ✔✔Circulation of blood between the heart and the lungs via
the pulmonary artery and vein.
✔✔Dead Air Space - ✔✔Air that occupies the space between the mouth and alveoli but
that does not actually reach the area of gas exchange. Approximately 150 mL in adults.
✔✔Tidal Volume - ✔✔Amount of air that moves in and out of the lungs during a normal
breath. Approximately 500 mL in an adult.
✔✔Metabolism - ✔✔All of the chemical reactions that occur within an organism
✔✔Aerobic Metabolism - ✔✔The cellular process in which oxygen is used to metabolize
glucose. Energy is produced in an efficient manner with minimal waste products.
✔✔Anaerobic Metabolism - ✔✔The cellular process in which glucose is metabolized
into energy without oxygen. Energy is produced in an inefficient manner with many
waste products such as lactic acid.
✔✔Infancy - ✔✔The stage of development that begins at birth to 12 months
✔✔Adolescence - ✔✔The transition period from childhood to adulthood, extending from
puberty to independence. Some of the conditions that might warrant EMS response to
this age group include: depression, suicide, and other self destructive behaviors. This
age group also is very susceptible to peer pressure. Body image can be a
preoccupation.
✔✔Elderly - ✔✔An age where there are many body system changes. Sleep-wake cycle
can be disrupted, metabolism slows, blood volume decreases, respiratory system
deteriorates.
Ground level falls are a common cause of trauma in this age group.
Blood thinners are a common complication of trauma.
A certain courtesy should be given to this population and address them by a formal
name, such as Mr. or Mrs..
Causes of abdominal pain in the elderly are often serious in nature because of their
decreased ability to perceive pain.
✔✔Suctioning Techniques - ✔✔*DO NOT touch back of airway (may cause vomiting)
*Put tip in only as far as you can see
*Suction only as you are withdrawing
, *Use the French/Whistle tip for suctioning the nose, stoma, or when the jaws are
clenched.
*Limit suctioning to 10 seconds or less, whenever possible.
✔✔Dentures - ✔✔Whenever possible, leave dentures in place when managing the
airway of a patient. Dentures help to ensure a good mask seal if ventilating a patient.
✔✔Safe Residual Pressure of an Oxygen Tank - ✔✔The pressure at which an oxygen
cylinder should be replaced with a full one is 200 psi
✔✔Scene Size Up - ✔✔A step within the patient assessment process that involves a
quick assessment of the scene and the surroundings to provide information about scene
safety and the mechanism of injury or nature of illness before you begin patient care.
The scene size up begins when you approach the scene and ends when the call is
terminated.
✔✔Index of Suspicion - ✔✔An awareness that there may be injuries, based on the
scene size up and/or the mechanism of injury.
✔✔Mechanism of Injury (MOI) - ✔✔The way in which traumatic injuries occur; the
forces that act on the body to cause damage.
✔✔Intervention - ✔✔Taking steps to correct a problem.
Examples include:
Giving oxygen to a patient in respiratory distress.
Splinting an ankle injury.
✔✔Checking for Responsiveness - ✔✔Adult: Tap on the shoulders and shout, sternum
rub, trap pinch.
Infant: Flicking the soles of the feet
✔✔Oxygen Saturation (SpO2) - ✔✔A clinical measurement of the percentage of
hemoglobin that is bound with oxygen in the blood.
Normal oxygen saturation is 95% and above.
✔✔Hypoxia - ✔✔Lack of oxygen. Low oxygen saturation of the body, not enough
oxygen in the blood.
✔✔Vital Signs - ✔✔Measurements of the body's most basic functions and useful in
detecting or monitoring medical problems including: pulse, temp, blood pressure,
respiratory rate, pupils, blood glucose and others.
Vital signs should be reassessed every 5 minutes on a critical patient and 15 minutes
on a stable patient.
