NACE CP2 ACTUAL EXAM PAPER 2026
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED
A+
◍ What should you do when called to treat an Unresponsive, Apneic, and
Pulseless Patient.
Answer: Begin CPR and Apply the AED as soon as it is available.
◍ The best treatment for a mild upper airway obstruction?.
Answer: Visualizing the airway and removing the obstruction.
◍ In most cases, Cardiopulmonary Arrest in Infants and Children is caused by.
Answer: Respiratory Arrest
◍ levels of training.
Answer: Public BLS and immediate aid:-millions of laypeople are trained in
BLS/CPR including teachers, coaches, and child care providers-automated
external defibrillators (AEDs) emergency medical responders:-law
enforcement officers and firefighters-initiate immediate care and assist
EMTs on their arrival-Good Samaritans are trained in first aid and
CPRemergency medical technicians:-150 hours-basic emergency
care-assumes responsibility for assessment, care, packaging, and transport of
a patientadvanced emergency medical technicians:-200-400 hours-specific
aspects of ALS-IV therapy-advanced airway adjuncts-administration of
limited number of medicationsparamedics:-1000-1300 hours in classroom
and internships-wide range of ALS skills
◍ EMS system.
Answer: -team of health care professionals that provides emergency care
and transport-governed by state laws
◍ EMR.
, Answer: -provides care before ambulance arrives-may assist in ambulance
◍ A fractured of the humerus just above the elbow would be described as a?.
Answer: Distal Humerus Fracture
◍ A patient in a reclined position with the head elevated to facilitate breathing
is in the ____________ Position..
Answer: Fowler
◍ EMT.
Answer: -basic life support (BLS):-automated external defibrillation-airway
adjuncts-assisting patients with certain medications
◍ A patient is diagnosed with nephritis which means:.
Answer: Inflammation of the Kidney
◍ AEMT.
Answer: -advanced life support (ALS):-intravenous (IV)
therapy-administration of limited number of emergency medications
◍ paramedic.
Answer: -extensive ALS training:-endotracheal intubation-emergency
pharmacology-cardiac monitoring-other advanced assessment and treatment
skills
◍ history of EMS.
Answer: -volunteer ambulances in WWI-field care and bring casualties in
WWII-field medic and rapid helicopter evacuation in Korean conflict-1966:
Accidental Death and Disability: The Neglected Disease of Modern Society
established EMS(revealed inadequacy of prehospital emergency care and
transportation-early 1970s: DOT published the first EMT training
curriculum -1971: AAOS (american academy of orthopedic surgeons)
published "the orange book" (the textbook)-1970s: DOT's national standard
curriculum1980s: advanced levels of EMTs1990s: NHTSA's EMS Agenda
for the Future
◍ hierarchies of the national EMS scope of practice model (levels of training).
, Answer: federal level:-national EMS Scope of Practice Model provides
guidelines for the minimum skills each level of EMS state level: -laws
regulate EMS operationslocal level:-medical director provides oversight and
support
◍ 14 components of the EMS system.
Answer: 1. public access-911, dispatchers, emergency medical dispatch
(EMD) system2. clinical care-equipment and scope of practice, familiarizes
EMTs with their primary service area (PSA) and ambulance controls3.
medical direction-authorizes EMTs to provide medical care in the field,
standing orders and protocols, acts as a liaison, off-line (indirect) or online
(direct)4. integration of health services-prehospital care coordinated with
hospital care, continuity of care for the patient, mobile integrated health care
(MIH) including community paramedicine 5. information
systems-documents care, improves care, national trends 6.
prevention-focuses on public health, primary and secondary prevention7.
EMS research-determines shape of EMS, gathering data, evidence-based
decision making8. communication systems-dispatcher selects emergency
system to activate, helps locate patients9. human resources-compensation,
interaction with other members of the medical community10. legislation and
regulation-training, protocols, and practices that follow state legislation,
scheduling, personnel, budgets, purchasing, vehicle maintenance11.
evaluation-maintains quality control, continuous quality improvement (CQI)
reviews and audits EMS system, minimize errors12. system finance-private
organizations provides most of EMS transport, EMTs are asked to gather
insurance information, secure signatures, obtain permission from patients to
bill insurance13. public education-EMS works with public health agencies
on prevention14. education systems-EMS instructors, adhere national
standards, continue education, maintain and update and EMTs skills
◍ roles and responsibilities of EMT.
Answer: -keep vehicles and equipment ready-ensure safety-be familiar with
emergency vehicle operation-on-scene leadership-scene evaluation-call for
additional resources as needed-gain patient access-perform patient
, assessment-give emergency medical care while awaiting additional medical
resources-give emotional support-maintain continuity of care-resolve
emergency incidents-uphold medical and legal standards-ensure and protect
patient privacy-give administrative support-constantly continue professional
development-cultivate and sustain community relations-give back to the
profession
◍ Which of the following is an example of care that is provided using standing
orders?
A. Medical control is contacted by the EMT after a patient with chest pain
refuses EMS care.
B. The EMT defibrillates a patient in cardiac arrest, begins CPR, and then
contacts medical control.
C. A physician gives the EMT an order via radio to administer oral glucose
to a diabetic patient.
D. Following an overdose, the EMT contacts the medical director for
permission to give activated charcoal..
Answer: B. The EMT defibrillates a patient in cardiac arrest, begins CPR,
and then contacts medical control.-Standing orders—a form of off-line
(indirect) medical control—involves performing certain life-saving
interventions
◍ An intoxicated person is found laying face down. What position is he in?.
Answer: Prone
◍ The topographic term used to describe the location of body parts that are
closer toward the midline of the body is:.
Answer: Medial
◍ In a Blood Pressure of 130/70 mmH
G. The 130 measurement represents.
Answer: Ventricular Contraction
◍ Quality control in an EMS system is the ultimate responsibility of the:
A. paramedic.
B. lead EM
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED
A+
◍ What should you do when called to treat an Unresponsive, Apneic, and
Pulseless Patient.
Answer: Begin CPR and Apply the AED as soon as it is available.
◍ The best treatment for a mild upper airway obstruction?.
Answer: Visualizing the airway and removing the obstruction.
◍ In most cases, Cardiopulmonary Arrest in Infants and Children is caused by.
Answer: Respiratory Arrest
◍ levels of training.
Answer: Public BLS and immediate aid:-millions of laypeople are trained in
BLS/CPR including teachers, coaches, and child care providers-automated
external defibrillators (AEDs) emergency medical responders:-law
enforcement officers and firefighters-initiate immediate care and assist
EMTs on their arrival-Good Samaritans are trained in first aid and
CPRemergency medical technicians:-150 hours-basic emergency
care-assumes responsibility for assessment, care, packaging, and transport of
a patientadvanced emergency medical technicians:-200-400 hours-specific
aspects of ALS-IV therapy-advanced airway adjuncts-administration of
limited number of medicationsparamedics:-1000-1300 hours in classroom
and internships-wide range of ALS skills
◍ EMS system.
Answer: -team of health care professionals that provides emergency care
and transport-governed by state laws
◍ EMR.
, Answer: -provides care before ambulance arrives-may assist in ambulance
◍ A fractured of the humerus just above the elbow would be described as a?.
Answer: Distal Humerus Fracture
◍ A patient in a reclined position with the head elevated to facilitate breathing
is in the ____________ Position..
Answer: Fowler
◍ EMT.
Answer: -basic life support (BLS):-automated external defibrillation-airway
adjuncts-assisting patients with certain medications
◍ A patient is diagnosed with nephritis which means:.
Answer: Inflammation of the Kidney
◍ AEMT.
Answer: -advanced life support (ALS):-intravenous (IV)
therapy-administration of limited number of emergency medications
◍ paramedic.
Answer: -extensive ALS training:-endotracheal intubation-emergency
pharmacology-cardiac monitoring-other advanced assessment and treatment
skills
◍ history of EMS.
Answer: -volunteer ambulances in WWI-field care and bring casualties in
WWII-field medic and rapid helicopter evacuation in Korean conflict-1966:
Accidental Death and Disability: The Neglected Disease of Modern Society
established EMS(revealed inadequacy of prehospital emergency care and
transportation-early 1970s: DOT published the first EMT training
curriculum -1971: AAOS (american academy of orthopedic surgeons)
published "the orange book" (the textbook)-1970s: DOT's national standard
curriculum1980s: advanced levels of EMTs1990s: NHTSA's EMS Agenda
for the Future
◍ hierarchies of the national EMS scope of practice model (levels of training).
, Answer: federal level:-national EMS Scope of Practice Model provides
guidelines for the minimum skills each level of EMS state level: -laws
regulate EMS operationslocal level:-medical director provides oversight and
support
◍ 14 components of the EMS system.
Answer: 1. public access-911, dispatchers, emergency medical dispatch
(EMD) system2. clinical care-equipment and scope of practice, familiarizes
EMTs with their primary service area (PSA) and ambulance controls3.
medical direction-authorizes EMTs to provide medical care in the field,
standing orders and protocols, acts as a liaison, off-line (indirect) or online
(direct)4. integration of health services-prehospital care coordinated with
hospital care, continuity of care for the patient, mobile integrated health care
(MIH) including community paramedicine 5. information
systems-documents care, improves care, national trends 6.
prevention-focuses on public health, primary and secondary prevention7.
EMS research-determines shape of EMS, gathering data, evidence-based
decision making8. communication systems-dispatcher selects emergency
system to activate, helps locate patients9. human resources-compensation,
interaction with other members of the medical community10. legislation and
regulation-training, protocols, and practices that follow state legislation,
scheduling, personnel, budgets, purchasing, vehicle maintenance11.
evaluation-maintains quality control, continuous quality improvement (CQI)
reviews and audits EMS system, minimize errors12. system finance-private
organizations provides most of EMS transport, EMTs are asked to gather
insurance information, secure signatures, obtain permission from patients to
bill insurance13. public education-EMS works with public health agencies
on prevention14. education systems-EMS instructors, adhere national
standards, continue education, maintain and update and EMTs skills
◍ roles and responsibilities of EMT.
Answer: -keep vehicles and equipment ready-ensure safety-be familiar with
emergency vehicle operation-on-scene leadership-scene evaluation-call for
additional resources as needed-gain patient access-perform patient
, assessment-give emergency medical care while awaiting additional medical
resources-give emotional support-maintain continuity of care-resolve
emergency incidents-uphold medical and legal standards-ensure and protect
patient privacy-give administrative support-constantly continue professional
development-cultivate and sustain community relations-give back to the
profession
◍ Which of the following is an example of care that is provided using standing
orders?
A. Medical control is contacted by the EMT after a patient with chest pain
refuses EMS care.
B. The EMT defibrillates a patient in cardiac arrest, begins CPR, and then
contacts medical control.
C. A physician gives the EMT an order via radio to administer oral glucose
to a diabetic patient.
D. Following an overdose, the EMT contacts the medical director for
permission to give activated charcoal..
Answer: B. The EMT defibrillates a patient in cardiac arrest, begins CPR,
and then contacts medical control.-Standing orders—a form of off-line
(indirect) medical control—involves performing certain life-saving
interventions
◍ An intoxicated person is found laying face down. What position is he in?.
Answer: Prone
◍ The topographic term used to describe the location of body parts that are
closer toward the midline of the body is:.
Answer: Medial
◍ In a Blood Pressure of 130/70 mmH
G. The 130 measurement represents.
Answer: Ventricular Contraction
◍ Quality control in an EMS system is the ultimate responsibility of the:
A. paramedic.
B. lead EM
