Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Intermediate Practice Exam

Disable ads (and more) with a membership for a one time $2.99 payment

Prepare for the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Intermediate Test with focused study methods including flashcards and multiple-choice questions. Practice with hints and detailed explanations to boost your readiness for the exam.

Each practice test/flash card set has 50 randomly selected questions from a bank of over 500. You'll get a new set of questions each time!

Practice this question and more.

In what situation should an EMT give priority to supporting care instead of resuscitation?

When the patient has a responsive airway
When a DNR order is presented
When the patient appears stable
When CPR is effective

The correct answer is: When a DNR order is presented

When a DNR (Do Not Resuscitate) order is presented, it indicates that the patient has made a conscious decision not to receive CPR or other resuscitative measures in the event of cardiac or respiratory arrest. In such cases, the EMT respects the patient's wishes and prioritizes supportive care instead of aggressive resuscitation techniques. This approach aligns with ethical considerations and patient autonomy, ensuring that the patient's rights are upheld. Recognizing and acting on a DNR order helps guide the EMT's decision-making in providing compassionate care that focuses on comfort, pain management, and addressing immediate needs rather than attempting resuscitation that the patient has expressly declined.