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NREMT EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW EXAM NEWEST
VERSION -2025/2026- 100+ QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT GUARANTEED SUCCESS
Online Direction
consists of orders from the on-duty physician given directly to an EMT-B in the
field by radio or telephone.
Standing Orders
A policy or protocol issued by a Medical Director that authorizes EMT-Bs and
others to perform particular skills in certain situations.
HEPA Mask
High Efficiency Particulate Air respirator; used for patients with suspected TB;
worn by the EMT provider to prevent airborne transmission
Hepatitis B
infectious inflammation of the liver caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV) that is
transmitted sexually or by exposure to contaminated blood or body fluid
Hepatitis C
inflammation of the liver caused by the hepatitis C virus, transmitted by exposure
to infected blood (rarely contracted sexually)
Tuberculosis
Infectious disease caused by the tubercle bacillus, Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
Most commonly affects the respiratory system and causes inflammation and
calcification of the system.
Acute Stress
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short term ; fight or flight response ; effects disappear quickly after it is over
Scope of Practice
What we are allowed to do or trained to do
Standard Care
the degree of care that a reasonably prudent person should exercise under the
same or similar circumstances
Duty to Act
an obligation to provide care to a patient
Good Samaritan
a person who voluntarily offers help or sympathy in times of trouble
Expressed Consent
Permission that must be obtained from every conscious, mentally competent
adult before emergency treatment may be provided
Implied Consent
The consent it is presumed a patient or patient's parent or gaurdian would give if
they could, such as for an unconscious patient or a parent who cannot be
contacted when care is needed.
Treatment of a Minor
Must be given by legal guardian
Involuntary
Mentally incompetent person
Advanced Directive
a legal document prepared by a living, competent adult to provide guidance to the
health care team if the individual should become unable to make decisions
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regarding his or her medical care; may also be called a living will or durable power
of attorney for health care
Polst
Physicians orders for life sustaining treatment. May include order for DO NOT
RESUSCITATE
PCR
Prehospital care report
Emergency Move
a move made when there is an immediate danger to the patient.
Urgent Move
Move used if a scne factor causes a decline in patient's condition, or if the
treatment of a patient requires a move.
Non urgent move
No immediate threat to life, are carried out in such a way as to prevent injury and
to avoid discomfort and pain.
bariatric stretcher
Stretcher for obese patients
scoop stretcher
this cot splits in tow or four sections, so it can be used where larger stretchers
cannot fit.
basket stretcher
designed to surround and protect the patient, this stretcher is used to move a
patient from one level to another to over rough terrain.
flexible stretcher
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made of canvas or rubberized or other flexible material, often with wooden slats
sewn into pockets and three carrying handles on each side. can be useful in
restricted areas or narrow hallways
anatomical planes
1. coronal (vertical cut into front and back halves) 2. transverse (horizontal cut into
upper and lower) 3. sagittal (vertical cut into left and right halves)
fowler position
a bed sitting position with the head of the bed raised to 45 degrees
semi fowler position
the head of the bed is raised 30 degrees; or the head of the bed is raised 30
degrees and the knee portion is raised 15 degrees
shock position
feet elevated 12 inches higher than head
anterior
Toward the Front
posterior
Toward the back
superior
toward the head or above point of reference
inferior
away from the head or below point of reference
dorsal
Toward the back/spine
ventral
NREMT EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW EXAM NEWEST
VERSION -2025/2026- 100+ QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT GUARANTEED SUCCESS
Online Direction
consists of orders from the on-duty physician given directly to an EMT-B in the
field by radio or telephone.
Standing Orders
A policy or protocol issued by a Medical Director that authorizes EMT-Bs and
others to perform particular skills in certain situations.
HEPA Mask
High Efficiency Particulate Air respirator; used for patients with suspected TB;
worn by the EMT provider to prevent airborne transmission
Hepatitis B
infectious inflammation of the liver caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV) that is
transmitted sexually or by exposure to contaminated blood or body fluid
Hepatitis C
inflammation of the liver caused by the hepatitis C virus, transmitted by exposure
to infected blood (rarely contracted sexually)
Tuberculosis
Infectious disease caused by the tubercle bacillus, Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
Most commonly affects the respiratory system and causes inflammation and
calcification of the system.
Acute Stress
, 2
short term ; fight or flight response ; effects disappear quickly after it is over
Scope of Practice
What we are allowed to do or trained to do
Standard Care
the degree of care that a reasonably prudent person should exercise under the
same or similar circumstances
Duty to Act
an obligation to provide care to a patient
Good Samaritan
a person who voluntarily offers help or sympathy in times of trouble
Expressed Consent
Permission that must be obtained from every conscious, mentally competent
adult before emergency treatment may be provided
Implied Consent
The consent it is presumed a patient or patient's parent or gaurdian would give if
they could, such as for an unconscious patient or a parent who cannot be
contacted when care is needed.
Treatment of a Minor
Must be given by legal guardian
Involuntary
Mentally incompetent person
Advanced Directive
a legal document prepared by a living, competent adult to provide guidance to the
health care team if the individual should become unable to make decisions
, 3
regarding his or her medical care; may also be called a living will or durable power
of attorney for health care
Polst
Physicians orders for life sustaining treatment. May include order for DO NOT
RESUSCITATE
PCR
Prehospital care report
Emergency Move
a move made when there is an immediate danger to the patient.
Urgent Move
Move used if a scne factor causes a decline in patient's condition, or if the
treatment of a patient requires a move.
Non urgent move
No immediate threat to life, are carried out in such a way as to prevent injury and
to avoid discomfort and pain.
bariatric stretcher
Stretcher for obese patients
scoop stretcher
this cot splits in tow or four sections, so it can be used where larger stretchers
cannot fit.
basket stretcher
designed to surround and protect the patient, this stretcher is used to move a
patient from one level to another to over rough terrain.
flexible stretcher
, 4
made of canvas or rubberized or other flexible material, often with wooden slats
sewn into pockets and three carrying handles on each side. can be useful in
restricted areas or narrow hallways
anatomical planes
1. coronal (vertical cut into front and back halves) 2. transverse (horizontal cut into
upper and lower) 3. sagittal (vertical cut into left and right halves)
fowler position
a bed sitting position with the head of the bed raised to 45 degrees
semi fowler position
the head of the bed is raised 30 degrees; or the head of the bed is raised 30
degrees and the knee portion is raised 15 degrees
shock position
feet elevated 12 inches higher than head
anterior
Toward the Front
posterior
Toward the back
superior
toward the head or above point of reference
inferior
away from the head or below point of reference
dorsal
Toward the back/spine
ventral
