NSC EMT Practice Test (All Chapters) NEWEST
2025/2026 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED DETAILED
ANSWERS
Which`of`the`following`is`an`example`of`a`symptom?
a)`cyanosis
b)`headache
c)`tachycardia
d)`hypertension`-`correct`answers`-`b)`headache
An`EMT's`primary`responsibility`to`the`patient`who`has`been`poisoned`is`to:
a)`administer`the`appropriate`antidote
b)`recognize`that`a`poisoning`has`occurred
c)`administer`25g`of`activated`charcoal
d)`contact`poison`control`immediately`-`correct`answers`-
`b)`recognize`that`a`poisoning`has`occurred
What`three`bones`make`up`the`shoulder`girdle?
a)`clavicle,`scapula,`humerus
b)`acromion,`clavicle,`scapula
c)`acromion,`scapula,`humerus
,d)`acromion,`humerus,`clavicle`-`correct`answers`-`a)`clavicle,`scapula,`humerus
A`73-year-
old`man`presents`with`a`generalized`rash,`which`he`thinks`may`have`been`caused`by`an`anti
biotic`that`he`recently`began`taking.`He`has`a`history`of`coronary`artery`disease,`hypertensio
n,`and`emphysema.`He`is`conscious`and`alert,`his`blood`pressure`is`144/94`mm`Hg,`and`his`p
ulse`is`64`beats/min`and`regular.`You`auscultate`his`lung`sounds`and`hear`scattered`wheezin
g,`although`he`is`not`experiencing`respiratory`distress.`You`should:
a)`administer`oxygen`if`needed,`transport`the`patient,`and`monitor`him`for`signs`of`deteriorat
ion
b)`ask`him`if`he`has`epinephrine`and`request`approval`from`medical`control`to`administer`it`t
o`the`patient
c)`avoid`the`use`of`epinephrine`because`of`his`cardiac`history,`even`if`his`symptoms`become`s
evere
d)`begin`transport`and`request`to`administer`epinephrine`if`his`systolic`blood`pressure`falls`b
elow`110`mm`Hg`-`correct`answers`-
`a)`administer`oxygen`if`needed,`transport`the`patient,`and`monitor`him`for`signs`of`deteriora
tion
You`are`dispatched`to`a`residence`for`a`67-year-
old`female`who`was`awakened`by`shortness`of`breath`and`sharp`chest`pain.`Her`husband`tell
s`you`that`she`was`recently`discharged`from`the`hospital`after`having`hip`surgery.`Your`asse
ssment`reveals`dried`blood`around`her`mouth,`facial`cyanosis,`and`an`oxygen`saturation`of`8
8%.`You`should`suspect:
a)`acute`pulmonary`edema
b)`right-sided`heart`failure
c)`acute`pulmonary`embolism
d)`spontaneous`pneumothorax`-`correct`answers`-`c)`acute`pulmonary`embolism
,Observations`made`when`forming`a`general`impression`of`a`patient`would`include`all`of`the`f
ollowing,`EXCEPT:
a)`appearance
b)`pulse`strength
c)`race`and`gender
d)`level`of`distress`-`correct`answers`-`b)`pulse`strength
Typical`components`of`an`oral`patient`report`include`all`of`the`following,`EXCEPT:
a)`the`chief`complaint`or`mechanism
b)`important`medical`history`not`previously`given
c)`the`set`of`baseline`vital`signs`taken`at`the`scene
d)`the`patient's`response`to`treatment`you`provided`-`correct`answers`-
`c)`the`set`of`baseline`vital`signs`taken`at`the`scene
Calming`and`reassuring`an`anxious`patient`can`be`facilitated`by:
a)`maintaining`eye`contact`with`the`patient`whenever`possible
b)`using`medical`terminology`to`ensure`the`patient`understands
c)`positioning`yourself`at`a`level`that`is`higher`than`the`patient
d)`withholding`unpleasant`information`until`arrival`at`the`hospital`-`correct`answers`-
`a)`maintaining`eye`contact`with`the`patient`whenever`possible
When`approaching`a`32-year-
old`male`who`is`complaining`of`traumatic`neck`pain,`you`should:
, a)`ensure`that`the`patient`can`see`you`approaching`him
b)`approach`him`from`behind`and`ask`him`not`to`move
c)`stand`behind`him`and`immediately`stabilize`his`head
d)`assess`his`mental`status`by`having`him`move`his`head`-`correct`answers`-
`a)`ensure`that`the`patient`can`see`you`approaching`him
Common`signs`and`symptoms`of`an`allergic`reaction`include`all`of`the`following,`EXCEPT:
a)`abdominal`cramps
b)`drying`of`the`eyes
c)`flushing`of`the`skin
d)`persistent`dry`cough`-`correct`answers`-`b)`drying`of`the`eyes
Which`of`the`following`conditions`would`be`LEAST`likely`to`cause`an`altered`level`of`consciou
sness?
a)`drug`overdose
b)`inadequate`perfusion
c)`acute`anxiety
d)`poisoning`-`correct`answers`-`c)`acute`anxiety
Patients`with`uncontrolled`diabetes`experience`polyuria`because:
a)`they`drink`excess`amounts`of`water`due`to`dehydration
b)`excess`glucose`in`the`blood`is`excreted`by`the`kidneys
c)`low`blood`glucose`levels`result`in`cellular`dehydration
2025/2026 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED DETAILED
ANSWERS
Which`of`the`following`is`an`example`of`a`symptom?
a)`cyanosis
b)`headache
c)`tachycardia
d)`hypertension`-`correct`answers`-`b)`headache
An`EMT's`primary`responsibility`to`the`patient`who`has`been`poisoned`is`to:
a)`administer`the`appropriate`antidote
b)`recognize`that`a`poisoning`has`occurred
c)`administer`25g`of`activated`charcoal
d)`contact`poison`control`immediately`-`correct`answers`-
`b)`recognize`that`a`poisoning`has`occurred
What`three`bones`make`up`the`shoulder`girdle?
a)`clavicle,`scapula,`humerus
b)`acromion,`clavicle,`scapula
c)`acromion,`scapula,`humerus
,d)`acromion,`humerus,`clavicle`-`correct`answers`-`a)`clavicle,`scapula,`humerus
A`73-year-
old`man`presents`with`a`generalized`rash,`which`he`thinks`may`have`been`caused`by`an`anti
biotic`that`he`recently`began`taking.`He`has`a`history`of`coronary`artery`disease,`hypertensio
n,`and`emphysema.`He`is`conscious`and`alert,`his`blood`pressure`is`144/94`mm`Hg,`and`his`p
ulse`is`64`beats/min`and`regular.`You`auscultate`his`lung`sounds`and`hear`scattered`wheezin
g,`although`he`is`not`experiencing`respiratory`distress.`You`should:
a)`administer`oxygen`if`needed,`transport`the`patient,`and`monitor`him`for`signs`of`deteriorat
ion
b)`ask`him`if`he`has`epinephrine`and`request`approval`from`medical`control`to`administer`it`t
o`the`patient
c)`avoid`the`use`of`epinephrine`because`of`his`cardiac`history,`even`if`his`symptoms`become`s
evere
d)`begin`transport`and`request`to`administer`epinephrine`if`his`systolic`blood`pressure`falls`b
elow`110`mm`Hg`-`correct`answers`-
`a)`administer`oxygen`if`needed,`transport`the`patient,`and`monitor`him`for`signs`of`deteriora
tion
You`are`dispatched`to`a`residence`for`a`67-year-
old`female`who`was`awakened`by`shortness`of`breath`and`sharp`chest`pain.`Her`husband`tell
s`you`that`she`was`recently`discharged`from`the`hospital`after`having`hip`surgery.`Your`asse
ssment`reveals`dried`blood`around`her`mouth,`facial`cyanosis,`and`an`oxygen`saturation`of`8
8%.`You`should`suspect:
a)`acute`pulmonary`edema
b)`right-sided`heart`failure
c)`acute`pulmonary`embolism
d)`spontaneous`pneumothorax`-`correct`answers`-`c)`acute`pulmonary`embolism
,Observations`made`when`forming`a`general`impression`of`a`patient`would`include`all`of`the`f
ollowing,`EXCEPT:
a)`appearance
b)`pulse`strength
c)`race`and`gender
d)`level`of`distress`-`correct`answers`-`b)`pulse`strength
Typical`components`of`an`oral`patient`report`include`all`of`the`following,`EXCEPT:
a)`the`chief`complaint`or`mechanism
b)`important`medical`history`not`previously`given
c)`the`set`of`baseline`vital`signs`taken`at`the`scene
d)`the`patient's`response`to`treatment`you`provided`-`correct`answers`-
`c)`the`set`of`baseline`vital`signs`taken`at`the`scene
Calming`and`reassuring`an`anxious`patient`can`be`facilitated`by:
a)`maintaining`eye`contact`with`the`patient`whenever`possible
b)`using`medical`terminology`to`ensure`the`patient`understands
c)`positioning`yourself`at`a`level`that`is`higher`than`the`patient
d)`withholding`unpleasant`information`until`arrival`at`the`hospital`-`correct`answers`-
`a)`maintaining`eye`contact`with`the`patient`whenever`possible
When`approaching`a`32-year-
old`male`who`is`complaining`of`traumatic`neck`pain,`you`should:
, a)`ensure`that`the`patient`can`see`you`approaching`him
b)`approach`him`from`behind`and`ask`him`not`to`move
c)`stand`behind`him`and`immediately`stabilize`his`head
d)`assess`his`mental`status`by`having`him`move`his`head`-`correct`answers`-
`a)`ensure`that`the`patient`can`see`you`approaching`him
Common`signs`and`symptoms`of`an`allergic`reaction`include`all`of`the`following,`EXCEPT:
a)`abdominal`cramps
b)`drying`of`the`eyes
c)`flushing`of`the`skin
d)`persistent`dry`cough`-`correct`answers`-`b)`drying`of`the`eyes
Which`of`the`following`conditions`would`be`LEAST`likely`to`cause`an`altered`level`of`consciou
sness?
a)`drug`overdose
b)`inadequate`perfusion
c)`acute`anxiety
d)`poisoning`-`correct`answers`-`c)`acute`anxiety
Patients`with`uncontrolled`diabetes`experience`polyuria`because:
a)`they`drink`excess`amounts`of`water`due`to`dehydration
b)`excess`glucose`in`the`blood`is`excreted`by`the`kidneys
c)`low`blood`glucose`levels`result`in`cellular`dehydration
