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EMT Module 1 Exam Practice Test

Quick, free EMT Module 1 practice test. Instant results to guide your review.

Editorial: Review CompletedCreated By: Rachel CarranzaUpdated Aug 23, 2025
Difficulty: Moderate
2-5mins
Learning OutcomesCheat Sheet
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This quiz helps you prep for the EMT Module 1 exam with focused questions on assessment, airway care, vital signs, and scene safety. After you finish, strengthen your foundation with the emr practice test, sharpen dispatch skills with the emd practice test, and broaden clinical thinking with the emergency medicine quiz.

What is the primary purpose of the primary assessment in patient care?
To determine the patient's insurance information
To perform a detailed head-to-toe exam
To identify and treat immediate life threats (Correct: Airway, breathing, circulation, and major bleeding are prioritized first)
To obtain a full medical history
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The appropriate initial PPE for an unknown medical call generally includes gloves and which additional item?
Face shield only
Lead apron
N95 or surgical mask based on suspected illness (Correct: Respiratory protection is added when infectious risk is possible)
SCBA as standard
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In EMS, offline medical direction refers to which of the following?
Consulting a pharmacist
Standing orders and protocols (Correct: Offline direction is guidance you follow without contacting a physician)
Real-time physician orders by radio
Calling a nurse at the hospital
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Consent obtained from an unconscious adult with life-threatening injuries is best described as
Expressed consent
Informed refusal
Implied consent (Correct: Life-threatening condition and inability to consent implies consent for care)
Emancipated consent
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Which airway adjunct is contraindicated in a conscious patient with an intact gag reflex?
Suction catheter
Bag-valve mask
Nasopharyngeal airway
Oropharyngeal airway (Correct: OPA can trigger gagging and vomiting in conscious patients)
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The mnemonic SAMPLE is primarily used to gather what?
Medication dosages
Patient history (Correct: SAMPLE organizes signs/symptoms, allergies, meds, PMH, last oral intake, events)
Focused assessment findings
Trauma mechanism details
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A pulse oximeter may be unreliable in which scenario?
Patient with clear lungs and pink skin
Patient on room air with normal perfusion
Warm, well-perfused patient at rest
Carbon monoxide exposure (Correct: CO falsely elevates SpO2 readings)
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Which is the most appropriate initial maneuver to open the airway of an unresponsive adult without suspected spinal trauma?
Jaw thrust
Oropharyngeal airway insertion
Head-tilt chin-lift (Correct: Preferred when no spinal injury is suspected)
Suctioning before any airway opening
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During bag-valve-mask ventilation of an apneic adult with a pulse, the target ventilation rate is approximately
6 breaths per minute (Correct: About one breath every 10 seconds)
12 breaths per minute
4 breaths per minute
20 breaths per minute
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In the START triage system, a patient who can walk is initially tagged as
Minor (green) (Correct: Ambulatory patients are directed to walking wounded)
Delayed (yellow)
Expectant (black)
Immediate (red)
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Which finding most strongly suggests anaphylaxis requiring epinephrine per protocol?
Itchy eyes during pollen season
Hives on a forearm only
Wheezing with hypotension after allergen exposure (Correct: Respiratory compromise and shock define anaphylaxis)
Mild nausea after a meal
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When managing an avulsed tooth, the best transport medium is
Dry gauze
Hydrogen peroxide
Tap water
Milk or patient's saliva (Correct: Isotonic mediums preserve periodontal ligament cells)
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Which best describes the proper use of a hemostatic dressing in the prehospital setting?
Apply directly to minor scrapes
Use in junctional bleeding when direct pressure is insufficient (Correct: Effective for groin/axilla where tourniquets are impractical)
Replace all tourniquets with hemostatics
Pack into closed fractures
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Which statement about pediatric airway anatomy is most accurate?
The occiput is larger, flexing the neck when supine (Correct: Padding under shoulders may be needed to maintain neutral airway)
The tongue is proportionally smaller
They have less risk of airway obstruction by the tongue
The narrowest point is at the vocal cords in infants
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For a patient with suspected tension pneumothorax, which prehospital sign is most concerning?
Bradycardia with clear lungs
Bilateral equal breath sounds
Hypertension
Severe respiratory distress with hypotension and absent breath sounds on one side (Correct: Classic prehospital triad)
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Which best practice minimizes ambulance crash risk at intersections when responding emergent?
Rely on other drivers to yield
Use the opposing lane at full speed
Proceed through without stopping if lights and sirens are on
Come to a complete stop and clear each lane (Correct: Intersections are high-risk; full stop improves safety)
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A downed power line has fallen across a vehicle with a conscious patient inside. The safest initial action is
Stage away and request utility company; keep bystanders back (Correct: Assume lines are energized)
Approach and pull the line away with a dry rope
Instruct the patient to exit immediately
Spray water to cool the line
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During an MCI with limited resources, which ethical principle supports providing care that benefits the greatest number?
Paternalism
Autocracy
Retributivism
Utilitarian approach (Correct: Guides triage prioritization in resource-scarce events)
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Early recognition of sepsis in the field relies most on which combination?
Trauma and low GCS
Fever or hypothermia, suspected infection, and signs of hypoperfusion (Correct: Clinical suspicion plus perfusion indicators)
Rash and pruritus only
Normal vitals and mild cough
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A febrile toddler with stridor at rest and drooling should be managed initially by
Aggressive airway suctioning
Forcing them to lie supine
Nebulized albuterol immediately
Keeping the child calm, allow position of comfort, and provide oxygen as tolerated (Correct: Minimize agitation in upper airway obstruction)
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Study Outcomes

  1. Understand Core EMT Module 1 Exam Protocols -

    Grasp the foundational principles of the EMT Module 1 exam, including patient assessment steps, ABCs, and vital sign measurement to reinforce your readiness.

  2. Identify Airway Management Techniques -

    Recognize and differentiate basic airway devices and their indications, drawing on key concepts from EMT Module 1 to ensure proper patient care.

  3. Apply Patient Assessment Principles from EMT Test 1 -

    Practice conducting a thorough scene size-up, primary assessment, and focused physical exam using protocols emphasized in EMT module training.

  4. Analyze Emergency Scenarios -

    Evaluate simulated situations to prioritize life-threatening conditions and determine appropriate interventions based on EMT Module 1 guidelines.

  5. Demonstrate Accurate Vital Signs Measurement -

    Perform correct blood pressure, pulse, and respiration assessments and document findings effectively, as outlined in your EMT Module 1 exam review.

  6. Recall Basic Pharmacology Concepts -

    Identify common medications covered in EMT Module 1, understand their indications, and reinforce the pharmacological knowledge needed for prehospital care.

Cheat Sheet

  1. Airway, Breathing, Circulation (ABC) Mnemonic -

    Master the A-B-C acronym to quickly identify life-threatening conditions: ensure a patent airway, assess breathing quality, then evaluate circulation by checking pulse and skin signs (AHA Guidelines, 2020). Practicing this sequence on manikins will build the rapid decision-making skills needed for the emt module 1 exam. Remember "A before B before C" to stay calm and systematic under pressure.

  2. Primary Assessment & Patient Priority -

    Use the Primary Assessment framework - general impression, mental status (AVPU), airway, breathing, circulation - to determine immediate interventions (NREMT® Candidate Handbook, 2021). For example, if a patient is unresponsive (U on AVPU) with absent breathing, start ventilations immediately. This structured approach is a cornerstone of emt test 1 scenarios.

  3. Vital Signs & Medical Terminology -

    Learn to accurately measure and interpret blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rate, and SpO2, along with common abbreviations like B/P for blood pressure and R for respiratory rate (CDC EMT Field Guide, 2019). A useful trick is "P-R-B-S": Pulse, Respiration, Blood pressure, Skin. Consistent practice ensures speed and confidence on the emt module 1 exam.

  4. Patient Assessment Triangle -

    Employ the visual Patient Assessment Triangle - appearance, work of breathing, circulation to skin - to rapidly form an overall impression without touching the patient (EMSC, 2018). For instance, exaggerated chest movements signal respiratory distress. This hands-off method jumpstarts critical thinking in both drills and real-world calls.

  5. Infection Control & PPE Protocols -

    Review standard precautions: hand hygiene, gloves, eye protection, and N95 respirators when indicated (OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, 2020). A simple rhyme - "Wash, Wear, Waste" - reminds you to wash hands, wear gear, and dispose safely. Solid infection control knowledge is vital for patient and provider safety on every emt module quiz.

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