TheoryEMT Study Guide
Study for the EMT with exam topics, practice questions, a free PDF, video walkthrough and timed mock exam links.
How to study for EMT
- Read the topic list so you know what the exam is likely to cover.
- Answer the free practice questions and read every explanation.
- Download the PDF for offline review.
- Use timed mock exams when your untimed practice feels comfortable.
Topics to review
- Safe and effective care environment
- Health promotion and maintenance
- Psychosocial and physiological integrity
- Pharmacology, infection control and patient safety
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Q1A woman is described as G3P1. What does this mean?
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✓ Correct answer: She has been pregnant three times and has given birth to one viable child
In obstetric notation, 'G' (gravida) refers to the total number of times a woman has been pregnant, and 'P' (para) refers to the number of times she has delivered a viable fetus. Therefore, G3P1 means she has been pregnant three times and has delivered one viable baby.
Q2All of the following are signs of alcohol intoxication EXCEPT:
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✓ Correct answer: pale skin, especially of the face.
Pale facial skin is not a sign of alcohol intoxication; flushing of the face is. Other recognized signs include disinhibition of impulses, impaired judgment, and impaired functioning.
Q3In neonates, fever is defined as a rectal temperature greater than:
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✓ Correct answer: 100.4° F
Fever in neonates is defined as a rectal temperature exceeding 100.4° F. Neonatal fever is typically a cause for concern and often signals an acute viral or bacterial infection.
Q4The buildup of fatty deposits on the inner walls of arteries is called atherosclerosis.
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✓ Correct answer: True
This is true. Atherosclerosis refers to the buildup of fatty (lipid) deposits inside arterial walls. It is easy to confuse with arteriosclerosis, which involves the hardening and calcification of arterial walls.
Q5By what other name is Thiamine commonly known?
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✓ Correct answer: Vitamin B1
Thiamine is also known as Vitamin B1. It is an essential nutrient involved in energy metabolism, and is critical for normal cardiac, muscular, and nervous system function. Deficiency can lead to serious conditions such as beriberi or Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome.
Q6Compared to the other option, which medical condition has a more gradual onset?
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✓ Correct answer: Hyperglycemia
Hyperglycemia, or elevated blood glucose, develops gradually. Symptoms such as increased thirst, frequent urination, fatigue, and blurred vision appear over time. If untreated, it can progress to serious complications such as diabetic ketoacidosis.
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