Could You Pass An EMT Certification Exam?

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What is one of the first duties of an EMT on arriving at work?
Making fresh coffee.
Ironing their clothes.
Checking supply levels in the ambulance.

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In the language of a dispatcher, what is an "RP?"
Royal pain
Reporting person
Resting person

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What is a "size up?"
A summary of the patient's symptoms.
Ensuring the scene is safe for arrival.
Sizing up potential witnesses.

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What are "standing orders?"
Orders given by a superior each morning.
Regular protocols for an EMT.
Doctor prescribed medications.

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Which is these is a sign that a scene might not be safe?
Someone waving to get your attention.
Silence/no one around.
Many people gathered in a group.

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"ABC" stands for Airway, Breathing and _______.
Clinical care.
Circulation.
Climate.

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If a patient's symptoms are "bilateral," where are they located?
On the left side.
On the right side.
On both sides.

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Cervical, thoracic and lumbar are terms which describe the _____.
Head
Neck
Spine

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The endocrine system deals with what?
Blood
Hormones
Bones

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Hypotension, or low blood pressure, is a reading lower than _____ in an adult.
90/60
100/60
120/80

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Which of these is NOT an apparatus used to transport a patient in the field?
Hospital bed
Backboard
Stretcher

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A bag-valve-mask setup is used for a patient who is ______.
Hyperventilating.
Not breathing adequately.
Vomiting.
Well, don't quit your day job just yet! While you may know a few things about life as an EMT and treating patients with a wide variety of ailments, you're not quite ready for the day to day hardships of this job just yet. Worry not, you'll get there one day!

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Based on the results of this quiz, you could easily pass an EMT certification exam today! While you may be confused on a question or two, it's clear that you have the knowledge, temperament, and know how to truly be a great EMT.

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Based on the results of this quiz, you could easily be certified as an EMT! You have the knowledge, the know how, and the overall temperament to become a great EMT. From the basics on the human body to the lingo every EMT must know, you could be certified today if you wanted to be. Now go save some lives!

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1
What is one of the first duties of an EMT on arriving at work?
Making fresh coffee.
Ironing their clothes.
Checking supply levels in the ambulance.
2
In the language of a dispatcher, what is an "RP?"
Royal pain
Reporting person
Resting person
3
What is a "size up?"
A summary of the patient's symptoms.
Ensuring the scene is safe for arrival.
Sizing up potential witnesses.
4
What are "standing orders?"
Orders given by a superior each morning.
Regular protocols for an EMT.
Doctor prescribed medications.
5
Which is these is a sign that a scene might not be safe?
Someone waving to get your attention.
Silence/no one around.
Many people gathered in a group.
6
"ABC" stands for Airway, Breathing and _______.
Clinical care.
Circulation.
Climate.
7
If a patient's symptoms are "bilateral," where are they located?
On the left side.
On the right side.
On both sides.
8
Cervical, thoracic and lumbar are terms which describe the _____.
Head
Neck
Spine
9
The endocrine system deals with what?
Blood
Hormones
Bones
10
Hypotension, or low blood pressure, is a reading lower than _____ in an adult.
90/60
100/60
120/80
11
Which of these is NOT an apparatus used to transport a patient in the field?
Hospital bed
Backboard
Stretcher
12
A bag-valve-mask setup is used for a patient who is ______.
Hyperventilating.
Not breathing adequately.
Vomiting.