New Mexico Scope of Practice EMT Practice Exam

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• What does the EMS Act address?
• The selection of destination facilities should prioritize care and ensure transport to an appropriate facility. Which option best reflects this principle?
• Which term describes an incident with more than 25 patients?
• Which statement accurately describes Level 1 trauma centers?
• What does MOST DNR refer to?
• In the altered mental status protocol, which step follows the primary assessment?
• For suspected acute coronary syndrome in the field, which action is appropriate?
• What is the appropriate approach to a patient experiencing a generalized seizure?
• True/False: You may pass a school bus only when its stop sign is down.
• What is the main purpose of the EMS patient care report?
• What is the role of medical control in EMS?
• Ipratropium (Atrovent) indications include which of the following?
• For pediatric Narcan dosing, which route corresponds to the pediatric dose as specified?
• Which statement describes certification?
• Which vessels carry oxygenated blood away from the heart?
• Which maneuver involves applying pressure to the cricoid cartilage during airway management?
• In EMS evaluation, which surveys are used to assess a patient, whether medical or traumatic?
• In single rescuer CPR, after delivering 30 compressions, how many breaths should be given?
• Pediatric Narcan dosage: which option is correct?
• How often must an EMT license be renewed?
• Which statement best describes an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)?
• Which body initiates actions by the bureau regarding refusal to grant initial licensure and disciplinary actions against licenses?
• What does an EMS certification examination typically involve?
• Activated charcoal is indicated for poisoning in which patient condition?
• Which statement best describes the EMS Bureau's role?
• In suspected acute coronary syndrome, which measure should be performed if protocol allows?
• How do EMTs differentiate medical emergencies from trauma emergencies during assessment?
• For hyperglycemia in endocrine emergencies, which measure is emphasized?
• Which pair of stroke scales are used in NM's scope of practice?
• Which level's training emphasizes basic life support and automated external defibrillation?
• Which statement best describes the role of an Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)?
• What does the SAMPLE history acronym stand for?
• In EMS, MOI and NOI are used to guide assessment and treatment decisions based on what?
• Which statement about nitroglycerin interactions is accurate?
• Which statement about emergency vehicle operation is true?
• Which level of EMS providers is described as having extensive training in advanced life support, including endotracheal intubation, emergency pharmacology, and cardiac monitoring?
• Which is a common side effect of nitroglycerin?
• Narcan indications: Which situation warrants Narcan administration?
• What is the primary purpose of triage during a mass casualty incident?
• Which program is associated with S-T Elevation Myocardial Infarction and guidelines for care and transport?
• In JumpSTART, a child with no pulse is tagged what color?
• Adult Narcan dosage according to the guidelines: which option is correct?
• Which of the following are licensing requirements for EMTs in the state?
• Which set of signs is most consistent with hypovolemic shock?
• Which statement describes the Emergency Transport Act?
• How many sections does the New Mexico EMS Act contain?
• Which statement accurately describes Level 2 trauma centers?
• What are the three levels of National EMS providers listed in the material?
• Which action is included in basic EMS patient monitoring?
• Why is thorough documentation important in EMS?
• Which capillary refill time is generally considered normal?
• When should you cease CPR?
• In an unconscious patient with no gag reflex, which airway adjunct is indicated to maintain airway patency?
• Which infection control practices are part of standard precautions?
• Immunization, vaccines, biologicals, and TB skin testing administration is authorized under which circumstances?
• Which loading position should be avoided for a pregnant patient in the third trimester with vaginal bleeding?
• Which screening tool is used to assess stroke in the Cincinnati protocol?
• Which condition is a contraindication to activated charcoal?
• For a 20 kg pediatric patient, what is the epinephrine IM dose?
• Before administering glucose, what should be attempted regarding hypoglycemia documentation?
• Ipratropium should be used with caution in which patients?
• How should you respond to suspected poisoning in the field?
• In anaphylaxis treatment, what is the immediate pharmacologic intervention?
• When documenting EMS care, which item is essential to include in the PCR?
• Which device is a King airway?
• What is the recommended rate of chest compressions during CPR?
• Pediatric albuterol dose via nebulizer: which option is correct?
• Indication for administration of the Mark 1 NAAK is exposure to what?
• During the chest pain protocol, when should you contact Medical Control to administer nitroglycerin?
• Which skill is within the EMT-B scope that can be performed without medical direction?
• What is the recommended method for immobilizing a patient with a suspected spinal injury during transport?
• Which committee establishes standards, develops curricula, grants approval for EMS education programs, and identifies the requirements for EMS instructors?
• The indication for glucose administration is symptomatic hypoglycemia in a patient who can do what?
• Under special populations guidelines, which patient scenario is appropriate for EMT-Basic transport?
• What is the typical course length for EMT training?
• Albuterol indications: In which conditions is albuterol indicated as a bronchodilator?
• Before giving nitroglycerin, which requirements must be met?
• Which PPE is essential for protection against exposure during patient care?
• What is the dose of activated charcoal for adults and children?
• Among the following, which is true about EMT course and certification process?
• A multi-patient incident is defined as more than how many patients (up to 25)?
• What does implied consent mean in an emergency when a patient cannot communicate?
• When should emergency medical control (MCEP) be consulted during epinephrine administration?
• Is emergency surgery available at Level 3 trauma centers?
• Which device is a nasopharyngeal airway?
• When performing a primary survey, what is your first priority?
• How do you assess for adequate circulation in a trauma patient?
• When assessing circulation in a trauma patient, which elements are included?
• Which provider is typically the first trained professional to arrive on an emergency scene to provide initial medical assistance?
• Which airway-management approach is appropriate when cervical spine injury is suspected?
• Which document guides end-of-life decisions for seriously ill patients in NM EMS?
• During the trauma secondary assessment, which activity is performed?
• EMSCOM refers to which component of the EMS communications system?
• Which route is specified for pediatric Narcan dosing?
• What best defines the scope of practice for EMTs?
• The FAST exam is used to rapidly assess signs of stroke. What does FAST stand for?
• During the trauma primary assessment, which sequence is represented by ABCDE?
• Which environment safety considerations require extra caution for EMS responders?
• In endocrine emergencies, what is the initial treatment for hypoglycemia?
• When responding to suspected poisoning, what is typically the first step?
• How should you respond to a pregnant patient with vaginal bleeding in the third trimester?
• In organophosphate overdose management, which antidotes are indicated if needed?
• In START triage, what color tag is used when a patient not breathing but then starts breathing after airway opening?
• A nasopharyngeal airway is appropriate in which patient?
• Which statement about the secondary assessment is true?
• How do you treat a suspected stroke patient with a low BGL?
• Which option correctly lists the adult albuterol dose via inhalation nebulizer?
• What route is used for epinephrine dosing in this protocol?
• NMEMSTARS is the NM EMS Tracking and Reporting System. Which option correctly identifies it?
• Which hospital in Albuquerque is listed as Level 1 trauma center?
• Under the EMS duty to act, what is the primary obligation of personnel?
• How should you handle a patient who refuses treatment?
• What is the maximum intramuscular injection volume in the thigh?
• Which statement best describes recertification for EMTs?
• During emergency transport, can you pass a stopped school bus?
• What is the recommended adult CPR compression-to-ventilation ratio when there is a single rescuer?
• Which committee reviews the medical appropriateness of all rules proposed by the bureau?
• Which level is described as having training in specific aspects of advanced life support such as intravenous therapy and certain emergency medications?
• Which of the following is included in EMT-B scene management?
• Which device is a laryngeal mask airway (LMA)?
• Which system is used to collect information regarding EMS responses and patient care?
• A mass casualty incident (MCI) is defined as more than how many patients?
• What is the correct angle for subcutaneous injections?
• Which test is used to evaluate stroke symptoms on scene?
• Who is typically responsible for authorizing standing protocol orders in NM EMS?
• A major medical incident is defined as an incident involving more than how many patients?
• What is the purpose of the patient care report (PCR) in EMS?
• In a suspected spinal injury during transfer, which sequence should be followed?
• What are the contraindications for epinephrine when indicated?
• Which statement correctly matches the three levels of National EMS providers?
• Which action best protects EMS responders at hazardous-material incidents?
• Which action is NOT recommended during a generalized seizure?
• Which option best reflects the Cincinnati Stroke Scale components?
• What is the purpose of a secondary assessment?
• Which statement describes the purpose of immunizations?
• Nitroglycerin is indicated for which condition?
• Epinephrine is indicated for which of the following conditions?
• CISM stands for which concept in EMS?
• In traumatic injury management, what is the recommended on-scene time limit?
• Which symptom suggests a possible stroke rather than a heart attack?
• Which of the following is a sign of shock?
• How many continuing education hours are required for EMT recertification?
• In EMS radio communications, what is the function of repeaters?
• MOI and NOI are common EMS acronyms. What do they stand for?
• What is the adult and pediatric dose of atropine in the NAAK autoinjector?
• In the standard triage tag system, which color tag corresponds to 'delayed'?
• Which program defines S-T Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) and establishes guidelines for STEMI care and transport?
• What does licensure mean in the context of EMS practice?
• When measuring blood pressure in a patient with a limb injury, which approach is recommended if possible?
• Which level is most commonly qualified to perform endotracheal intubation and advanced airway management?
• Which level has training in intravenous therapy and administration of certain emergency medications?
• What is the recommended oral or buccal glucose dose for hypoglycemia?
• What is the adult inhaled dose of Ipratropium (Atrovent)?
• Oxygen is typically indicated in EMS for which conditions?
• What is the adult intramuscular dose of epinephrine?
• Which body provides a forum for public comment regarding emergency medical services licensing matters and oversees the EMS Bureau's licensure functions?
• What obstetric emergency is commonly encountered by EMTs?
• Which maneuver involves holding the cricoid cartilage to prevent regurgitation during airway management?
• When assessing blood pressure in a patient with a limb injury, what is a common approach?
• What is the initial treatment for external bleeding that cannot be controlled with direct pressure?
• What is the appropriate airway management approach when cervical spine injury is suspected?
• What is the primary objective of airway management in the prehospital setting?
• Which hospital in Albuquerque is a Level 1 trauma center?
• When transferring a patient with an IV catheter or a Foley, which of the following is correct?
• What is the maximum subcutaneous injection volume?
• How should you manage heat-related illness in the field?
• What is the nitroglycerin dosing regimen for adults?
• Which procedure requires medical direction and is not within the EMT-B scope without direction?
• After confirming scene safety, what is the next step in the standard EMS emergency assessment sequence?
• Which of the following is a contraindication to nitroglycerin due to potential dangerous interaction with erectile dysfunction medications?
• In START, what does the 'R' stand for?
• Negligence is defined as
• What is the adult and pediatric dose of pralidoxime in the NAAK autoinjector?
• Which program designates stroke centers in New Mexico and works with EMS providers to establish prehospital stroke care standards?
• Which medication is included in the initial treatment for unstable chest pain?
• In treating a patient with altered mental status, what is the first step in the protocol?
• In JumpSTART, a child who responds to pain and is alert is tagged what color?
• In suspected airway obstruction with coughing, how should you respond?
• In JumpSTART, after opening the airway for a not-breathing child with a pulse, how many rescue breaths are given?
• What does Code 3 mean in EMS dispatch terminology?
• What is the typical sequence of steps in an EMS emergency assessment?
• EMT-B personnel may administer epinephrine using which devices?
• Which of the following heat-related illness actions is NOT recommended?
• EMT-B are allowed to obtain a patient’s ECGs for paramedics on-scene.
• What needle size is used for subcutaneous injections?
• Which statement best describes EMT licensing exam requirements?
• What components are contained in the Mark 1 Nerve Agent Antidote Kit (NAAK)?
• In START triage, which finding assigns red tag regarding hemodynamic status?
• How do EMS teams typically communicate with hospitals?
• Which of the following is NOT a sign of hypovolemic shock?
• JumpSTART is used for which patients?
• Which statement is true about Level 2 trauma centers' 24/7 availability?
• The main additional benefit of thorough EMS documentation, beyond continuity of care, is to provide which protection?
• What is the surgical availability for Level 2 trauma centers?
• What is the correct method for protecting the spine during transfer of a suspected spinal injury?
• Under NM EMS protocols, when should transport be expedited?
• Ipratropium contraindications include allergy to which substances?
• Which item serves as the central control point for the EMS radio communications system, located at the NM Department of Public Safety Headquarters in Santa Fe?
• What channel is designated for multi-patient incident communication (MCI)?
• Which symptom cluster is most indicative of anaphylaxis after allergen exposure?
• In the EMS assessment sequence, what follows the history step?
• Which environment safety risk requires extra caution for EMS responders?
• If life-threatening external bleeding persists after direct pressure and dressings, what is the next step per protocol?
• Which of the following is a contraindication to glucose administration?
• What is a typical initial treatment step for a patient with respiratory distress in the field?
• Which entity located at Santa Fe serves as the central control point for the EMS radio communications system?
• What does Code 1 mean in EMS dispatch terminology?
• Which vessels carry oxygenated blood away from the heart?
• When traveling Code 3 through a school zone, is it permissible to disregard the speed limit?
• In Incident Command System basic principles, who is in charge of triage?
• When administering ipratropium in combination therapy, which is the correct administration sequence?
• When treating a patient with unstable chest pain and an estimated 30‑minute transport time, what is the immediate field priority?
• In drug overdose management, which action is performed specifically for narcotic overdoses?
• Which program designates stroke centers and works with EMS providers to set prehospital standards for stroke care?
• Which statement accurately describes Level 3 trauma centers?
• How can EMS providers reduce exposure risk while treating patients?
• For chest pain, which intervention is indicated if appropriate?
• For asthma or COPD, which medication is considered if indicated before escalation with other therapies?
• What is the purpose of the FAST exam in the field?
• Which device is an oropharyngeal airway?
• Which of the following is a skill EMT-B can perform without medical direction?