NREMT .... Tomorrow!!! :D
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no problem they are good tests.
Just remember...
your ABC's and scene safety. And that all of the answers might be technically correct but only 1 of them is the best answer. You might also experience what happened to me, I had the same question asked 4 times, phrased differently and with the answer in a different order each time. After the 2nd time I started wondering what was going on, when I got home I checked to make sure I answered it right the first time and I knew I had answered it the same way each of the subsequent times. Still a bit nerve wracking.
If all else fails, pick either B or C...;^)
John E.
your ABC's and scene safety. And that all of the answers might be technically correct but only 1 of them is the best answer. You might also experience what happened to me, I had the same question asked 4 times, phrased differently and with the answer in a different order each time. After the 2nd time I started wondering what was going on, when I got home I checked to make sure I answered it right the first time and I knew I had answered it the same way each of the subsequent times. Still a bit nerve wracking.
If all else fails, pick either B or C...;^)
John E.
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I failed at 70 and 72 but you can pass with 70 questions.
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Don't worry about it, I am on my 3rd try the 1st time I took it I didn't study at all and it showed, the 2nd time I took it I missed by a few questions. Look at it this way you have 2 more tries don't get frustrated like I am lol.
What helped me the most was memorizing the practical sheets in their exact order. If you know that, it's a lot easier to prioritize a set of answers that all seem correct.
I heard that you get a list of the sections that you failed if you fail the test, right? Obviously those would be focus points.
I heard that you get a list of the sections that you failed if you fail the test, right? Obviously those would be focus points.
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Don't feel too bad, Matt. Your knowledge set it probably expansive enough to be a great EMT, but the horribly written NREMT tests set you up to fail. I don't care what anyone says, but my biochemistry exams are so much easier to decipher than the NREMT exams.
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Matt, I think you've got a great attitude because it shows.
Obviously there really isn't much you can do now except study like crazy and prepare for your next test. There are some really good tips here on the forum, if definitely helped me when I took the National Registry a couple of months ago.
One thing that definitely helped me is reading the DOT National EMT-B curriculum pdf. Here is the link: http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/people/injury/ems/pub/emtbnsc.pdf
This is a big download for a pdf file but it is a good resource. I would recommend that you skim the entire document, it is a good way to prepare for your test. I broke the document into sections and skimmed it all over a couple of days and passed the NREMT.
Good luck with your retest!B)
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Good luck with the retest...
-Matt
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I'm curious...
what exactly is wrong with the way the NREMT test questions are written?
As for comparing them to a bio-chemistry class, there's such a huge difference between a single subject college class and the overall testing of knowledge and skill sets that the NREMT test attempts that it really isn't a valid comparison, my opinion of course.
My college level respiratory therapy class test questions are more easily understood than were my NREMT questions too, mainly because they only dealt with issues regarding my level of education in respiratory therapy. Had I been taking an overall licensing exam to become an RT, I would expect the questions to be much harder and require more effort on my part to understand.
My EMT instructors stressed that the NREMT tests are not like a typical, "true or false" "a,b,c,d...multiple choice tests" they are critical thinking tests, they require that the test taker think beyond such things as true or false, etc. That's exactly what I saw when I took my NREMT test.
John E.
what exactly is wrong with the way the NREMT test questions are written?
As for comparing them to a bio-chemistry class, there's such a huge difference between a single subject college class and the overall testing of knowledge and skill sets that the NREMT test attempts that it really isn't a valid comparison, my opinion of course.
My college level respiratory therapy class test questions are more easily understood than were my NREMT questions too, mainly because they only dealt with issues regarding my level of education in respiratory therapy. Had I been taking an overall licensing exam to become an RT, I would expect the questions to be much harder and require more effort on my part to understand.
My EMT instructors stressed that the NREMT tests are not like a typical, "true or false" "a,b,c,d...multiple choice tests" they are critical thinking tests, they require that the test taker think beyond such things as true or false, etc. That's exactly what I saw when I took my NREMT test.
John E.
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The NREMT exams are clunky, poorly written and having to choose the "most" correct answer is highly inappropriate for an emergency medical exam. It should be judging one's knowledge of the subject material and when to apply which procedure. The rountabout way they ask questions and the double talk is highly inappropriate.
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As one that has taken many medical board certifications ..NCLEX, CCRN, CEN, CCEMT/P, FP-C. I have found that almost all medical board exams are written in the same manner as the NREMT. Even the AHA ACLS, PALS, are written in the same manner. I have as of yet, found any difference in the writing style. The NREMT is written by qualified outside testing specialist, that has specialty training in writing test, not field medics. All with the same mannerism of .." "choosing the most correct"....
No board or certifying agency should never have an answer that is directly correct in providing treatment modality in patient care. The reason is that by placing a direct answer of treatment modality, would ensure potential litigation against the agency. It would be suggesting they suggesting a direct medical protocol that maybe proven later as harmful, or directly against local protocol or procedures. Hence one of the reason AHA no longer "certifies" anyone.. they can test over their recommendations of treatment modalities, issuing statement of verification of completion of their education program.
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No board or certifying agency should never have an answer that is directly correct in providing treatment modality in patient care. The reason is that by placing a direct answer of treatment modality, would ensure potential litigation against the agency. It would be suggesting they suggesting a direct medical protocol that maybe proven later as harmful, or directly against local protocol or procedures. Hence one of the reason AHA no longer "certifies" anyone.. they can test over their recommendations of treatment modalities, issuing statement of verification of completion of their education program.
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The "most correct" is the way things should be. Also, the NREMT cannot test you on what is not in the question. They are not going to have trick questions. What a lot of people I personally know end up doing is over thinking the questions by referencing their own "bad habits". They also psych themselves out. Some actually have test anxiety.
It's all mental.
They wouldn't have the exam in the first place if it weren't "pass"-able. If you can pass your finals, you can pass the NREMT. It IS that simple.
Good luck
It's all mental.
They wouldn't have the exam in the first place if it weren't "pass"-able. If you can pass your finals, you can pass the NREMT. It IS that simple.
Good luck