Nevada Advanced Emergency Medical
Technician Certification Exam Practice
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(Verified Answers) Plus Rationales 2026
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1. A patient with severe respiratory distress is suspected of having an
asthma exacerbation. Which medication is most appropriate for initial
bronchodilation in the prehospital setting?
A. Epinephrine
B. Nitroglycerin
C. Albuterol
D. Atropine
Albuterol is a beta-2 adrenergic agonist that causes bronchodilation and is
commonly administered via nebulizer for acute asthma attacks to relieve
bronchospasm and improve airflow.
2. During assessment of an unresponsive patient, which step should be
performed immediately after confirming the absence of breathing and
pulse?
A. Insert an oropharyngeal airway
B. Start oxygen therapy
C. Check blood glucose
D. Begin chest compressions
When a patient is pulseless and not breathing, immediate initiation of
high-quality chest compressions is critical to maintain circulation and
improve survival chances during cardiac arrest.
, 3. A patient with chest pain receives nitroglycerin. Which condition is an
absolute contraindication to administering nitroglycerin?
A. History of hypertension
B. Mild headache
C. Use of phosphodiesterase inhibitor within 24–48 hours
D. Age older than 65 years
Nitroglycerin causes vasodilation and can produce severe hypotension
when combined with phosphodiesterase inhibitors such as sildenafil taken
within the previous 24–48 hours.
4. Which airway device is most appropriate for maintaining airway
patency in an unconscious patient without a gag reflex?
A. Nasopharyngeal airway
B. Endotracheal tube
C. Oropharyngeal airway
D. Laryngeal mask airway
An oropharyngeal airway prevents the tongue from obstructing the airway
and is appropriate only in unconscious patients who lack a gag reflex.
5. A diabetic patient is conscious but confused with a blood glucose level
of 50 mg/dL. Which treatment should an AEMT administer?
A. Insulin
B. Oral glucose
C. Sodium bicarbonate
D. Epinephrine
Oral glucose is indicated for conscious hypoglycemic patients who can
swallow safely, providing rapid carbohydrate absorption to raise blood
glucose levels.
6. A trauma patient presents with signs of hypovolemic shock. Which
finding is most consistent with this condition?
A. Bradycardia
B. Warm flushed skin
, C. Tachycardia with cool clammy skin
D. Hypertension
Hypovolemic shock results from significant blood loss leading to
tachycardia, vasoconstriction, and cool clammy skin as the body attempts
to maintain perfusion.
7. Which artery is most commonly used to check the pulse in an
unconscious adult patient?
A. Radial artery
B. Femoral artery
C. Carotid artery
D. Brachial artery
The carotid artery is preferred because it is centrally located and remains
palpable even when peripheral circulation is poor.
8. A patient with suspected opioid overdose presents with respiratory
depression. Which medication should be administered?
A. Atropine
B. Epinephrine
C. Naloxone
D. Lidocaine
Naloxone is an opioid antagonist that reverses the respiratory depression
and central nervous system effects caused by opioid overdose.
9. What is the recommended compression-to-ventilation ratio for a
single rescuer performing adult CPR?
A. 10:1
B. 20:2
C. 30:2
D. 15:2
The American Heart Association recommends a 30:2 compression-to-
ventilation ratio for single-rescuer adult CPR to maintain adequate
circulation and oxygenation.
Technician Certification Exam Practice
Questions And Correct Answers
(Verified Answers) Plus Rationales 2026
Q&A | Instant Download Pdf
1. A patient with severe respiratory distress is suspected of having an
asthma exacerbation. Which medication is most appropriate for initial
bronchodilation in the prehospital setting?
A. Epinephrine
B. Nitroglycerin
C. Albuterol
D. Atropine
Albuterol is a beta-2 adrenergic agonist that causes bronchodilation and is
commonly administered via nebulizer for acute asthma attacks to relieve
bronchospasm and improve airflow.
2. During assessment of an unresponsive patient, which step should be
performed immediately after confirming the absence of breathing and
pulse?
A. Insert an oropharyngeal airway
B. Start oxygen therapy
C. Check blood glucose
D. Begin chest compressions
When a patient is pulseless and not breathing, immediate initiation of
high-quality chest compressions is critical to maintain circulation and
improve survival chances during cardiac arrest.
, 3. A patient with chest pain receives nitroglycerin. Which condition is an
absolute contraindication to administering nitroglycerin?
A. History of hypertension
B. Mild headache
C. Use of phosphodiesterase inhibitor within 24–48 hours
D. Age older than 65 years
Nitroglycerin causes vasodilation and can produce severe hypotension
when combined with phosphodiesterase inhibitors such as sildenafil taken
within the previous 24–48 hours.
4. Which airway device is most appropriate for maintaining airway
patency in an unconscious patient without a gag reflex?
A. Nasopharyngeal airway
B. Endotracheal tube
C. Oropharyngeal airway
D. Laryngeal mask airway
An oropharyngeal airway prevents the tongue from obstructing the airway
and is appropriate only in unconscious patients who lack a gag reflex.
5. A diabetic patient is conscious but confused with a blood glucose level
of 50 mg/dL. Which treatment should an AEMT administer?
A. Insulin
B. Oral glucose
C. Sodium bicarbonate
D. Epinephrine
Oral glucose is indicated for conscious hypoglycemic patients who can
swallow safely, providing rapid carbohydrate absorption to raise blood
glucose levels.
6. A trauma patient presents with signs of hypovolemic shock. Which
finding is most consistent with this condition?
A. Bradycardia
B. Warm flushed skin
, C. Tachycardia with cool clammy skin
D. Hypertension
Hypovolemic shock results from significant blood loss leading to
tachycardia, vasoconstriction, and cool clammy skin as the body attempts
to maintain perfusion.
7. Which artery is most commonly used to check the pulse in an
unconscious adult patient?
A. Radial artery
B. Femoral artery
C. Carotid artery
D. Brachial artery
The carotid artery is preferred because it is centrally located and remains
palpable even when peripheral circulation is poor.
8. A patient with suspected opioid overdose presents with respiratory
depression. Which medication should be administered?
A. Atropine
B. Epinephrine
C. Naloxone
D. Lidocaine
Naloxone is an opioid antagonist that reverses the respiratory depression
and central nervous system effects caused by opioid overdose.
9. What is the recommended compression-to-ventilation ratio for a
single rescuer performing adult CPR?
A. 10:1
B. 20:2
C. 30:2
D. 15:2
The American Heart Association recommends a 30:2 compression-to-
ventilation ratio for single-rescuer adult CPR to maintain adequate
circulation and oxygenation.
