NREMT EMT Certification Objective Assessment Exam
Questions and verified Answers 2024/2025
The most lethal type of radiation is ____.
A. Neutron radiation
B. Alpha particles
C. Beta particles
D. Gamma radiation (X-rays) correct answer A. Neutron radiation
** Neutron radiation is by far the more powerful and requires several feet of concrete for
protection.
The lights and siren on an emergency vehicle ____.
A. Are a request for drivers to yield right of way
B. Allow the operator of an emergency vehicle to drive without regard for the safety of
others
C. Allow an emergency vehicle to be driven as fast as possible
D. Allow the emergency vehicle driver to disregard all traffic laws correct answer A.
Are a request for drivers to yield right of way
** The lights and siren are simply a request for other drivers to yield the right of way. As
traffic laws and policies vary from state to state, review your local laws regarding
operation of an emergency vehicle.
,A normal heart rate for a newborn is typically ____ than that of a one year old.
A. The same
B. It depends on the weight of the baby.
C. Slower
D. Faster correct answer D. Faster
** A normal heart rate for a newborn is 90 to 180. By the time a baby reaches one year,
the heart rate is normally 80 to 130.
The female reproductive system includes all of the following except:
A. Fallopian tubes
B. Ovaries
C. Vagina
D. Ureter correct answer D. Ureter
** The ureter is part of the urinary system. The ovaries, fallopian tubes, and vagina are
all considered part of the female reproductive system.
In school-age children between 6 and 12, the leading cause of death is ____.
A. Unintentional injuries
,B. Cancer
C. Child abuse
D. Choking correct answer A. Unintentional injuries
**Injuries sustained from accidents are reported by the CDC to be the number one
cause of death in children in this age group.
When dealing with a medical call, your primary assessment should focus on ____.
A. Complete medical history
B. The nature of the illness, chief complaint, and symptoms
C. A thorough head to toe exam
D. Patient's mechanism of injury correct answer B. The nature of the illness, chief
complaint, and symptoms
** Focusing on the symptoms and nature of the illness will allow you to make a quick
assessment and determine the most appropriate course of action. The mechanism of
injury is a greater focus on a trauma call.
The most important aspect of a scene size-up is ____.
A. Determining if the scene is safe
, B. Deciding whether it is a medical or trauma call
C. Figuring out if you or your partner will take the lead, based on the type of illness or
injuries
D. Counting the number of patients correct answer A. Determining if the scene is safe
** It's essential to make sure the scene is safe before you attempt to care for the patient.
Failing to do so can result in injury to you or your partner, which only creates more
patients that need to be treated. Determining if you need additional help and how many
patients you have should also be noted, but safety comes first.
You're called to the home of a 65-year-old man. When you arrive, your primary survey
should include a rapid assessment to determine if the patient's condition is life-
threatening. You should look for visual clues, including ____.
A. Unconsciousness
B. Severe bleeding
C. All of these
D. Trouble breathing correct answer C. All of these
** Severe bleeding, inadequate breathing, and a loss of consciousness (which can
compromise the patient's airway) can all be potentially life-threatening and need to be
addressed quickly.
The time you should spend on scene for critical patients is ____.
A. 10 minutes or less
B. 20 to 30 minutes
Questions and verified Answers 2024/2025
The most lethal type of radiation is ____.
A. Neutron radiation
B. Alpha particles
C. Beta particles
D. Gamma radiation (X-rays) correct answer A. Neutron radiation
** Neutron radiation is by far the more powerful and requires several feet of concrete for
protection.
The lights and siren on an emergency vehicle ____.
A. Are a request for drivers to yield right of way
B. Allow the operator of an emergency vehicle to drive without regard for the safety of
others
C. Allow an emergency vehicle to be driven as fast as possible
D. Allow the emergency vehicle driver to disregard all traffic laws correct answer A.
Are a request for drivers to yield right of way
** The lights and siren are simply a request for other drivers to yield the right of way. As
traffic laws and policies vary from state to state, review your local laws regarding
operation of an emergency vehicle.
,A normal heart rate for a newborn is typically ____ than that of a one year old.
A. The same
B. It depends on the weight of the baby.
C. Slower
D. Faster correct answer D. Faster
** A normal heart rate for a newborn is 90 to 180. By the time a baby reaches one year,
the heart rate is normally 80 to 130.
The female reproductive system includes all of the following except:
A. Fallopian tubes
B. Ovaries
C. Vagina
D. Ureter correct answer D. Ureter
** The ureter is part of the urinary system. The ovaries, fallopian tubes, and vagina are
all considered part of the female reproductive system.
In school-age children between 6 and 12, the leading cause of death is ____.
A. Unintentional injuries
,B. Cancer
C. Child abuse
D. Choking correct answer A. Unintentional injuries
**Injuries sustained from accidents are reported by the CDC to be the number one
cause of death in children in this age group.
When dealing with a medical call, your primary assessment should focus on ____.
A. Complete medical history
B. The nature of the illness, chief complaint, and symptoms
C. A thorough head to toe exam
D. Patient's mechanism of injury correct answer B. The nature of the illness, chief
complaint, and symptoms
** Focusing on the symptoms and nature of the illness will allow you to make a quick
assessment and determine the most appropriate course of action. The mechanism of
injury is a greater focus on a trauma call.
The most important aspect of a scene size-up is ____.
A. Determining if the scene is safe
, B. Deciding whether it is a medical or trauma call
C. Figuring out if you or your partner will take the lead, based on the type of illness or
injuries
D. Counting the number of patients correct answer A. Determining if the scene is safe
** It's essential to make sure the scene is safe before you attempt to care for the patient.
Failing to do so can result in injury to you or your partner, which only creates more
patients that need to be treated. Determining if you need additional help and how many
patients you have should also be noted, but safety comes first.
You're called to the home of a 65-year-old man. When you arrive, your primary survey
should include a rapid assessment to determine if the patient's condition is life-
threatening. You should look for visual clues, including ____.
A. Unconsciousness
B. Severe bleeding
C. All of these
D. Trouble breathing correct answer C. All of these
** Severe bleeding, inadequate breathing, and a loss of consciousness (which can
compromise the patient's airway) can all be potentially life-threatening and need to be
addressed quickly.
The time you should spend on scene for critical patients is ____.
A. 10 minutes or less
B. 20 to 30 minutes
