EMT RESUSCITATION 2026 TEST PAPER QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS RATED A+
✔✔You are caring for a cardiac arrest patient who has a body temperature of 84 deg F.
You attempt defibrillation once with no success. At what core body temperature should
you attempt defibrillation again?
A. 90 deg F
B. 88 deg F
C. 85 deg F
D. 86 deg F - ✔✔D. 86 deg F
✔✔As you arrive for a patient in cardiac arrest, bystanders are analyzing the patient
with an AED. You should:
A. turn off the AED and check for a pulse.
B. allow the AED to shock before you take over care.
C. stay back until bystanders transfer care to you.
D. remove the AED and apply your own. - ✔✔B. allow the AED to shock before you
take over care.
✔✔For both the Lucas and Zoll AutoPulse CPR devices, you would take Standard
Precautions and:
A. close the Lifeband over the patient's chest.
B. apply the stabilization strap.
C. ensure CPR is in progress and effective.
D. position the pressure pad so that it touches the chest. - ✔✔C. ensure CPR is in
progress and effective.
✔✔Which of the following would not be corrected by defibrillation?
A. Ventricular fibrillation
B. Ventricular tachycardia
C. Asystole
D. Dysrhythmia - ✔✔C. Asystole
✔✔Which of the following will provide a cardiac arrest patient the greatest chance of
survival?
A. Advanced airway management
B. Early advanced cardiac life support
C. Early defibrillation
D. Rapid transport - ✔✔C. Early defibrillation
✔✔Your patient was pulseless but had a return of spontaneous pulses after one shock
from the AED. Before transport, you notice that the patient is again unresponsive. You
should next:
A. assess the blood pressure.
, B. transport the patient.
C. continue ventilations.
D. check the pulse. - ✔✔D. check the pulse.
✔✔Mechanical CPR devices are used by EMS agencies in order to provide:
A. a faster response time to the scene.
B. high-quality compressions.
C. a 100% success rate.
D. better quality of care with less training. - ✔✔B. high-quality compressions.
✔✔In which of the following ways does cardiac arrest in children differ from cardiac
arrest in adults?
A. Ventricular fibrillation is common in children.
B. Ventricular fibrillation is not common in adults.
C. Cardiac arrest in adults is more likely to be due to respiratory failure.
D. Cardiac arrest in children is more likely to be due to respiratory failure. - ✔✔D.
Cardiac arrest in children is more likely to be due to respiratory failure.
✔✔You are preparing a patient in cardiac arrest for an AED when you palpate a small
lump below the patient's right clavicle. How should this modify your placement of the
AED?
A. Place the AED pads over the patient's abdomen.
B. Place the AED as you would for any patient.
C. While placing the pads in the general area you need them, keep them several inches
away from the lump.
D. Do not place the AED but transport the patient immediately. - ✔✔C. While placing
the pads in the general area you need them, keep them several inches away from the
lump.
✔✔You are on the scene of a 65-year-old female patient in cardiac arrest. CPR is in
progress and the AED has been applied. The AED advises shock. After defibrillating the
patient, what is your next intervention?
A. Continue CPR.
B. Check for a pulse.
C. Insert a Combitube.
D. Place in the recovery position. - ✔✔A. Continue CPR.
✔✔Which of the following patients should have an automated external defibrillator
applied?
A. A 6-month-old in severe respiratory distress
B. A 67-year-old man with severe, crushing chest pain that is not relieved by
nitroglycerin
C. A 19-year-old college athlete who collapsed during football practice and is pulseless
and apneic
SOLUTIONS RATED A+
✔✔You are caring for a cardiac arrest patient who has a body temperature of 84 deg F.
You attempt defibrillation once with no success. At what core body temperature should
you attempt defibrillation again?
A. 90 deg F
B. 88 deg F
C. 85 deg F
D. 86 deg F - ✔✔D. 86 deg F
✔✔As you arrive for a patient in cardiac arrest, bystanders are analyzing the patient
with an AED. You should:
A. turn off the AED and check for a pulse.
B. allow the AED to shock before you take over care.
C. stay back until bystanders transfer care to you.
D. remove the AED and apply your own. - ✔✔B. allow the AED to shock before you
take over care.
✔✔For both the Lucas and Zoll AutoPulse CPR devices, you would take Standard
Precautions and:
A. close the Lifeband over the patient's chest.
B. apply the stabilization strap.
C. ensure CPR is in progress and effective.
D. position the pressure pad so that it touches the chest. - ✔✔C. ensure CPR is in
progress and effective.
✔✔Which of the following would not be corrected by defibrillation?
A. Ventricular fibrillation
B. Ventricular tachycardia
C. Asystole
D. Dysrhythmia - ✔✔C. Asystole
✔✔Which of the following will provide a cardiac arrest patient the greatest chance of
survival?
A. Advanced airway management
B. Early advanced cardiac life support
C. Early defibrillation
D. Rapid transport - ✔✔C. Early defibrillation
✔✔Your patient was pulseless but had a return of spontaneous pulses after one shock
from the AED. Before transport, you notice that the patient is again unresponsive. You
should next:
A. assess the blood pressure.
, B. transport the patient.
C. continue ventilations.
D. check the pulse. - ✔✔D. check the pulse.
✔✔Mechanical CPR devices are used by EMS agencies in order to provide:
A. a faster response time to the scene.
B. high-quality compressions.
C. a 100% success rate.
D. better quality of care with less training. - ✔✔B. high-quality compressions.
✔✔In which of the following ways does cardiac arrest in children differ from cardiac
arrest in adults?
A. Ventricular fibrillation is common in children.
B. Ventricular fibrillation is not common in adults.
C. Cardiac arrest in adults is more likely to be due to respiratory failure.
D. Cardiac arrest in children is more likely to be due to respiratory failure. - ✔✔D.
Cardiac arrest in children is more likely to be due to respiratory failure.
✔✔You are preparing a patient in cardiac arrest for an AED when you palpate a small
lump below the patient's right clavicle. How should this modify your placement of the
AED?
A. Place the AED pads over the patient's abdomen.
B. Place the AED as you would for any patient.
C. While placing the pads in the general area you need them, keep them several inches
away from the lump.
D. Do not place the AED but transport the patient immediately. - ✔✔C. While placing
the pads in the general area you need them, keep them several inches away from the
lump.
✔✔You are on the scene of a 65-year-old female patient in cardiac arrest. CPR is in
progress and the AED has been applied. The AED advises shock. After defibrillating the
patient, what is your next intervention?
A. Continue CPR.
B. Check for a pulse.
C. Insert a Combitube.
D. Place in the recovery position. - ✔✔A. Continue CPR.
✔✔Which of the following patients should have an automated external defibrillator
applied?
A. A 6-month-old in severe respiratory distress
B. A 67-year-old man with severe, crushing chest pain that is not relieved by
nitroglycerin
C. A 19-year-old college athlete who collapsed during football practice and is pulseless
and apneic
