Hey everyone! Question?! How involved is the first test?

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Hey everyone, my names paige im 21 and from CT im currently taking EMT-b classes and our first class test (written and practical) test is tonight (630p)out of the AAOS tenth edition book, and i was just wondering.. although i know each class test is different. How involved is the first tests.. first tests of the semester are always my worst cause i never know what to expect.. if anyone can just let me know what it focuses on or what to study a lot of id greatly appreciate it! im more worried about the written :(
 
Take a break.

Chances are if you are studying 6 hours before the test, you probably are not going to pick up much more than you have already.

Taking a test as relaxed as possible is much better than going in anxious.
 
Just chill...
 
Paigeyxox said:
Hey everyone, my names paige im 21 and from CT im currently taking EMT-b classes and our first class test (written and practical) test is tonight (630p)out of the AAOS tenth edition book, and i was just wondering.. although i know each class test is different. How involved is the first tests.. first tests of the semester are always my worst cause i never know what to expect.. if anyone can just let me know what it focuses on or what to study a lot of id greatly appreciate it! im more worried about the written :(
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Relax. The tests are to see if you have been paying attention essentially. You are going to look at this class and be "oh crap look at all this stuff I have to know". The course will build on itself and by the end of the course it will all make sense.

As for your practicals, don't stress. Remember your critical fails and ALWAYS verbalize what you are doing or thinking. Don't worry about time or making mistakes.

Pass the class, don't worry about being the "best" in your class. No one is going to care in the real world that you were top in your class. What they will care about is that you passed and you retained your knowledge.

Relax, pay attention and you will do fine.
 
The thing that trips up many is that their prior schooling has typically trained them to study and retain information long enough to pass a test. In order to successfully complete EMT training (and to be a competent EMT), it's necessary to study and retain information over the long term (and to master the practical applications of that knowledge). It's a subtle shift in focus and emphasis, but an important one. Master it and tests - including the dreaded NREMT CBT - will be no problem.
 
Just read read your book (study) and take your time while reading the questions. Don't worry about quiz worry about the whole gpa. As far as the practical exams, pay attention in the lab and do not feel bad about asking dumb questions. Once you take the first written exam which is most likely going to be multiple choice you will know what to expect. Always remember BSI and SS take priority over anything. Let us know how you did :D
 
The answer to 50% of the questions on EMT tests is

#) scene safety
#) ensure the scene is safe
#) move to safe distance and request resources
 
First exam for that book is not too bad. It's the second and third that will flip you out, make sure you know what was on any quiz you have already taken. Good luck ! If you study too much at this point you will burn out fast and freeze . Relax, this is the only easy one you got. Sorry to be that news bearer.
 
Mountain momma said:
Relax, this is the only easy one you got. Sorry to be that news bearer.
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:rofl:

Read the book and pay attention in class and they can all be easy.
 
It's not a hard course. Relax and read your chapters (preferably before you cover it in class) and you'll be fine. It's really not a difficult class at all.
 
NYMedic828 said:
The answer to 50% of the questions on EMT tests is

#) scene safety
#) ensure the scene is safe
#) move to safe distance and request resources
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I wish I had taken one of those versions. If my EMT test included even 10% of those type questions I'd be surprised.
 
Secure airway !!! Is the main answer to most questions on the NREMT, and remember we are not allowed to diagnose. Always remember to c-collar and backboard unwitness falls and TC (traffic collision).

Example;

You are called to respond to 24 yo male lying supine on the floor unconcious. Patient has history of opiate abuse, pt is not alert nor oriented, patient has pinpoint pupils, and slow/shallow respirations. Pulse is 40 and weak, Patient is holding a syringe and there is a spoon with a lighter around the patient. What do you do?

A. Call ALS to treat pt with narcan
B. Begin rescue breathing
C. Precordial thump
D. Secure airway
E. C-collar and backboard

The answer is D. secure airway
 
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Asclepius911 said:
Secure airway !!! Is the main answer to most, and remember we are not allowed to diagnose. And always c-collar and backboard unwitness falls and TC (traffic accident).
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Err say what?
 
Majority of the answers in the NREMT or in most scenarios were secure airway
 
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