New Jersey Advanced EMT (AEMT) Practice
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1. Which airway adjunct is most appropriate for an unresponsive
patient with an intact gag reflex?
A. Oropharyngeal airway
B. Nasopharyngeal airway
C. Supraglottic airway
D. Endotracheal tube
Answer: B
Rationale: A nasopharyngeal airway can be used when a gag
reflex is present.
2. When administering oxygen to a patient with suspected COPD
exacerbation, the preferred delivery method is:
A. Nonrebreather at 15 L/min
B. Nasal cannula titrated to effect
C. Bag-valve mask with reservoir
D. Venturi mask at 60%
Answer: B
Rationale: Oxygen should be titrated to maintain adequate
saturation without suppressing respiratory drive.
3. The primary indication for CPAP in the prehospital setting is:
A. Hypovolemic shock
, B. Altered mental status
C. Acute pulmonary edema
D. Isolated head injury
Answer: C
Rationale: CPAP improves oxygenation and reduces preload in
pulmonary edema.
4. Which medication is commonly used by AEMTs to treat
hypoglycemia when IV access is unavailable?
A. Dextrose 50%
B. Insulin
C. Glucagon
D. Epinephrine
Answer: C
Rationale: Glucagon raises blood glucose when IV access cannot
be established.
5. Normal adult end-tidal CO₂ (ETCO₂) range is:
A. 10–20 mmHg
B. 20–25 mmHg
C. 35–45 mmHg
D. 50–60 mmHg
Answer: C
Rationale: Normal ventilation produces ETCO₂ between 35 and 45
mmHg.
6. Which rhythm is most likely associated with pulseless cardiac
arrest?
A. Sinus tachycardia
B. Ventricular fibrillation
, C. Atrial flutter
D. First-degree AV block
Answer: B
Rationale: Ventricular fibrillation is a lethal rhythm requiring
defibrillation.
7. The correct compression-to-ventilation ratio for adult CPR with an
advanced airway is:
A. 30:2
B. 15:2
C. Continuous compressions with 1 breath every 6 seconds
D. Continuous compressions with 1 breath every 3 seconds
Answer: C
Rationale: Once an advanced airway is placed, ventilations are
asynchronous.
8. Which sign is most indicative of tension pneumothorax?
A. Bilateral crackles
B. Jugular venous distention
C. Bradycardia
D. Productive cough
Answer: B
Rationale: Increased intrathoracic pressure impedes venous
return, causing JVD.
9. In trauma patients, the most common cause of shock is:
A. Cardiogenic
B. Neurogenic
C. Hypovolemic
D. Septic
Exam Questions And Correct Answers (Verified
Answers) Plus Rationales 2026 Q&A | Instant
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1. Which airway adjunct is most appropriate for an unresponsive
patient with an intact gag reflex?
A. Oropharyngeal airway
B. Nasopharyngeal airway
C. Supraglottic airway
D. Endotracheal tube
Answer: B
Rationale: A nasopharyngeal airway can be used when a gag
reflex is present.
2. When administering oxygen to a patient with suspected COPD
exacerbation, the preferred delivery method is:
A. Nonrebreather at 15 L/min
B. Nasal cannula titrated to effect
C. Bag-valve mask with reservoir
D. Venturi mask at 60%
Answer: B
Rationale: Oxygen should be titrated to maintain adequate
saturation without suppressing respiratory drive.
3. The primary indication for CPAP in the prehospital setting is:
A. Hypovolemic shock
, B. Altered mental status
C. Acute pulmonary edema
D. Isolated head injury
Answer: C
Rationale: CPAP improves oxygenation and reduces preload in
pulmonary edema.
4. Which medication is commonly used by AEMTs to treat
hypoglycemia when IV access is unavailable?
A. Dextrose 50%
B. Insulin
C. Glucagon
D. Epinephrine
Answer: C
Rationale: Glucagon raises blood glucose when IV access cannot
be established.
5. Normal adult end-tidal CO₂ (ETCO₂) range is:
A. 10–20 mmHg
B. 20–25 mmHg
C. 35–45 mmHg
D. 50–60 mmHg
Answer: C
Rationale: Normal ventilation produces ETCO₂ between 35 and 45
mmHg.
6. Which rhythm is most likely associated with pulseless cardiac
arrest?
A. Sinus tachycardia
B. Ventricular fibrillation
, C. Atrial flutter
D. First-degree AV block
Answer: B
Rationale: Ventricular fibrillation is a lethal rhythm requiring
defibrillation.
7. The correct compression-to-ventilation ratio for adult CPR with an
advanced airway is:
A. 30:2
B. 15:2
C. Continuous compressions with 1 breath every 6 seconds
D. Continuous compressions with 1 breath every 3 seconds
Answer: C
Rationale: Once an advanced airway is placed, ventilations are
asynchronous.
8. Which sign is most indicative of tension pneumothorax?
A. Bilateral crackles
B. Jugular venous distention
C. Bradycardia
D. Productive cough
Answer: B
Rationale: Increased intrathoracic pressure impedes venous
return, causing JVD.
9. In trauma patients, the most common cause of shock is:
A. Cardiogenic
B. Neurogenic
C. Hypovolemic
D. Septic
