NREMT EMR COMPLETE QUIZZES AND SOLUTIONS
2026|INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
1. What is the FIRST priority when arriving at the scene of an
emergency?
A. Begin patient assessment
B. Call medical control
C. Ensure scene safety
D. Obtain patient consent
*✔ Correct Answer: C. Ensure scene safety
Rationale: EMRs must ensure the scene is safe before
approaching the patient to prevent becoming a victim
themselves.
2. Which of the following is considered a sign of adequate
breathing?
A. Respiratory rate of 8/min
B. Shallow chest rise
C. Pink skin color
D. Use of accessory muscles
*✔ Correct Answer: C. Pink skin color
Rationale: Pink skin indicates adequate oxygenation, while the
other options suggest respiratory distress.
,3. What pulse site is MOST appropriate to assess circulation in
an unconscious adult?
A. Radial
B. Femoral
C. Carotid
D. Brachial
*✔ Correct Answer: C. Carotid
Rationale: The carotid pulse is reliable in unconscious adults.
4. A patient with severe bleeding from the arm should be
treated FIRST by:
A. Elevating the limb
B. Applying direct pressure
C. Applying ice
D. Splinting the extremity
*✔ Correct Answer: B. Applying direct pressure
Rationale: Direct pressure is the most effective initial method to
control bleeding.
5. Which airway adjunct is appropriate for an unconscious
patient with no gag reflex?
A. Nasal cannula
B. Oropharyngeal airway
,C. Nasopharyngeal airway
D. Nonrebreather mask
*✔ Correct Answer: B. Oropharyngeal airway
Rationale: An OPA is used in unconscious patients without a gag
reflex.
6. Normal adult respiratory rate is:
A. 6–10 breaths/min
B. 10–14 breaths/min
C. 12–20 breaths/min
D. 20–30 breaths/min
*✔ Correct Answer: C. 12–20 breaths/min
Rationale: This is the accepted normal range for adults.
7. What color on the triage tag indicates immediate care is
needed?
A. Green
B. Yellow
C. Red
D. Black
*✔ Correct Answer: C. Red
Rationale: Red tags are for life-threatening conditions requiring
immediate treatment.
, 8. Which condition is MOST likely to cause hypovolemic
shock?
A. Heart attack
B. Severe bleeding
C. Allergic reaction
D. Stroke
*✔ Correct Answer: B. Severe bleeding
Rationale: Hypovolemic shock results from significant fluid or
blood loss.
9. The SAMPLE history “A” stands for:
A. Airway
B. Allergies
C. Assessment
D. Age
*✔ Correct Answer: B. Allergies
Rationale: SAMPLE = Signs/Symptoms, Allergies, Medications,
Past history, Last oral intake, Events.
10. Which position is BEST for a patient with signs of shock but
no trauma?
2026|INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
1. What is the FIRST priority when arriving at the scene of an
emergency?
A. Begin patient assessment
B. Call medical control
C. Ensure scene safety
D. Obtain patient consent
*✔ Correct Answer: C. Ensure scene safety
Rationale: EMRs must ensure the scene is safe before
approaching the patient to prevent becoming a victim
themselves.
2. Which of the following is considered a sign of adequate
breathing?
A. Respiratory rate of 8/min
B. Shallow chest rise
C. Pink skin color
D. Use of accessory muscles
*✔ Correct Answer: C. Pink skin color
Rationale: Pink skin indicates adequate oxygenation, while the
other options suggest respiratory distress.
,3. What pulse site is MOST appropriate to assess circulation in
an unconscious adult?
A. Radial
B. Femoral
C. Carotid
D. Brachial
*✔ Correct Answer: C. Carotid
Rationale: The carotid pulse is reliable in unconscious adults.
4. A patient with severe bleeding from the arm should be
treated FIRST by:
A. Elevating the limb
B. Applying direct pressure
C. Applying ice
D. Splinting the extremity
*✔ Correct Answer: B. Applying direct pressure
Rationale: Direct pressure is the most effective initial method to
control bleeding.
5. Which airway adjunct is appropriate for an unconscious
patient with no gag reflex?
A. Nasal cannula
B. Oropharyngeal airway
,C. Nasopharyngeal airway
D. Nonrebreather mask
*✔ Correct Answer: B. Oropharyngeal airway
Rationale: An OPA is used in unconscious patients without a gag
reflex.
6. Normal adult respiratory rate is:
A. 6–10 breaths/min
B. 10–14 breaths/min
C. 12–20 breaths/min
D. 20–30 breaths/min
*✔ Correct Answer: C. 12–20 breaths/min
Rationale: This is the accepted normal range for adults.
7. What color on the triage tag indicates immediate care is
needed?
A. Green
B. Yellow
C. Red
D. Black
*✔ Correct Answer: C. Red
Rationale: Red tags are for life-threatening conditions requiring
immediate treatment.
, 8. Which condition is MOST likely to cause hypovolemic
shock?
A. Heart attack
B. Severe bleeding
C. Allergic reaction
D. Stroke
*✔ Correct Answer: B. Severe bleeding
Rationale: Hypovolemic shock results from significant fluid or
blood loss.
9. The SAMPLE history “A” stands for:
A. Airway
B. Allergies
C. Assessment
D. Age
*✔ Correct Answer: B. Allergies
Rationale: SAMPLE = Signs/Symptoms, Allergies, Medications,
Past history, Last oral intake, Events.
10. Which position is BEST for a patient with signs of shock but
no trauma?
