FTEC 144 – NREMT EXAM, FIRE
TECHNOLOGY COURSE (2025–2026)
COMPLETE EXAM PREPARATION
MATERIAL
cardiogenic shock
-the type of shock caused by inadequate function of the heart. This develops when the
heart cannot maintain sufficient output to meet the demands of the body
-caused by any disease or event which prevents heart pumping
-can occur directly after AMI up to 24 hours
bacterial meningitis
-oral and nasal secretions
-fever, headache, stiff neck, Kernig's sign (inability to extend leg)
pneumonia
-respiratory secretions and airborne droplets
-high fever, chills, pain in chest, expectorant cough, trouble breathing
whooping cough
-respiratory secretions and airborne droplets
-whoop sounding cough
,disease exposure procedure
-if patient is diagnosed with airborne infectious disease, medical facility will notify
designated officer within 48 hours
-employer will arrange you to be evaluated
-if you come into contact with blood or body fluids, seek immediate medical attention
PPE when in contact with patient's bodily fluids
-for hemorrhage, delivering a baby
-wear disposable gown and mask
PPE when dealing with suspected airborne disease
-wear high-efficiency particular air mask (HEPA)
-or N-95 respirator
-place surgical mask on patient
car accidents
-wear approved traffic safety vest
-vehicles parked in emergency lane or on blocked road
-ambulance parked uphill of wrecked cars to avoid fluid leaking
-wheels positioned so it will roll away from EMT if vehicle is hit
,safe lifting techniques
-push rather than pull
-strongest EMT should be at the head end
-lift with palms facing up
wheeled stretcher
a stretcher that can be secured to the ambulance for transport. usually the safest way to
transport a patient.
portable stretcher
lightweight stretcher that is easily movable
stair chair
used to move patients up/down stairs and small elevators. cannot be used on patients that
need manual C spine protection, CPR, or ventilation
backboard
-lightweight board used for C spine immobilization
-requires a 4 person lift and allows for CPR and artificial ventilation
scoop stretcher
-used to position patients with minimal movement
, -can be separated into left and right pieces
neonatal isolette
-used to keep neonatal patients warm during transport
armpit-forearm drag
-while behind patient, place arms under their armpits and place hands on their forearms
and drag
-emergency moves; only done when there is an immediate danger to the patient or rescuer.
no time for spinal stabilization
shirt drag
-tie patients hands together using a velcro strap and tie strap to patient's pant loops or belt
-drag patient backwards using the shoulders of the shirt
-use shirt to support head
blanket drag
-use a blanket to wrap patient and drug blanket from the hand of the patient
rapid extrication
-urgent move; scene is safe but due to potentially life threatening injuries, patient needs to
be moved quickly
TECHNOLOGY COURSE (2025–2026)
COMPLETE EXAM PREPARATION
MATERIAL
cardiogenic shock
-the type of shock caused by inadequate function of the heart. This develops when the
heart cannot maintain sufficient output to meet the demands of the body
-caused by any disease or event which prevents heart pumping
-can occur directly after AMI up to 24 hours
bacterial meningitis
-oral and nasal secretions
-fever, headache, stiff neck, Kernig's sign (inability to extend leg)
pneumonia
-respiratory secretions and airborne droplets
-high fever, chills, pain in chest, expectorant cough, trouble breathing
whooping cough
-respiratory secretions and airborne droplets
-whoop sounding cough
,disease exposure procedure
-if patient is diagnosed with airborne infectious disease, medical facility will notify
designated officer within 48 hours
-employer will arrange you to be evaluated
-if you come into contact with blood or body fluids, seek immediate medical attention
PPE when in contact with patient's bodily fluids
-for hemorrhage, delivering a baby
-wear disposable gown and mask
PPE when dealing with suspected airborne disease
-wear high-efficiency particular air mask (HEPA)
-or N-95 respirator
-place surgical mask on patient
car accidents
-wear approved traffic safety vest
-vehicles parked in emergency lane or on blocked road
-ambulance parked uphill of wrecked cars to avoid fluid leaking
-wheels positioned so it will roll away from EMT if vehicle is hit
,safe lifting techniques
-push rather than pull
-strongest EMT should be at the head end
-lift with palms facing up
wheeled stretcher
a stretcher that can be secured to the ambulance for transport. usually the safest way to
transport a patient.
portable stretcher
lightweight stretcher that is easily movable
stair chair
used to move patients up/down stairs and small elevators. cannot be used on patients that
need manual C spine protection, CPR, or ventilation
backboard
-lightweight board used for C spine immobilization
-requires a 4 person lift and allows for CPR and artificial ventilation
scoop stretcher
-used to position patients with minimal movement
, -can be separated into left and right pieces
neonatal isolette
-used to keep neonatal patients warm during transport
armpit-forearm drag
-while behind patient, place arms under their armpits and place hands on their forearms
and drag
-emergency moves; only done when there is an immediate danger to the patient or rescuer.
no time for spinal stabilization
shirt drag
-tie patients hands together using a velcro strap and tie strap to patient's pant loops or belt
-drag patient backwards using the shoulders of the shirt
-use shirt to support head
blanket drag
-use a blanket to wrap patient and drug blanket from the hand of the patient
rapid extrication
-urgent move; scene is safe but due to potentially life threatening injuries, patient needs to
be moved quickly
