Generally, if you’re performing well on the EMT or paramedic exam, you will start to see more complex and obscure questions. Many people feel panicked when the questions get harder, but it may actually be a good sign - it may mean you’re doing well. But it’s best not to waste time and energy trying to figure out how well you’re doing, and simply focus on each question as it comes.
I’m struggling with the En route On Scene Transport portion. How do I get better at that? I’m pretty good with s/s on scene and transport but the en route gets me I think. NREMT-P
Many people say that they find the clinical judgment scenarios better than the old exam. They prefer it to 10 random, bizarre NREMT questions, and the scenario format more closely matches class scenarios and clinical experiences. The first point therefore is to not fight these questions or think of them as strange or different. They are your friend. The second thing we will say is that you have the information you need to make decisions. Only this time, you have a lot of information and this can be intimidating. The scenario builds and you may need information previously presented (enroute for example) when you are answering on scene questions. Enroute questions many times are operations-related (driving, crew resource management, preparation). Operations questions like that can be a bit more abstract when determining what you need. All the information you need is there. Be sure you are reading both the provided information and the question well. Don’t rush to get to the on-scene questions and remember these are safety and efficiency focused. What will get us the help we need, make the call go better on scene, and get us there safely?
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taking it wednesday this is very helpful
If your getting questions right on the test continuously will you keep getting high acuity questions or will you get some easy ones again??
Generally, if you’re performing well on the EMT or paramedic exam, you will start to see more complex and obscure questions. Many people feel panicked when the questions get harder, but it may actually be a good sign - it may mean you’re doing well. But it’s best not to waste time and energy trying to figure out how well you’re doing, and simply focus on each question as it comes.
I’m struggling with the En route On Scene Transport portion. How do I get better at that? I’m pretty good with s/s on scene and transport but the en route gets me I think. NREMT-P
Many people say that they find the clinical judgment scenarios better than the old exam. They prefer it to 10 random, bizarre NREMT questions, and the scenario format more closely matches class scenarios and clinical experiences. The first point therefore is to not fight these questions or think of them as strange or different. They are your friend.
The second thing we will say is that you have the information you need to make decisions. Only this time, you have a lot of information and this can be intimidating. The scenario builds and you may need information previously presented (enroute for example) when you are answering on scene questions. Enroute questions many times are operations-related (driving, crew resource management, preparation). Operations questions like that can be a bit more abstract when determining what you need. All the information you need is there.
Be sure you are reading both the provided information and the question well. Don’t rush to get to the on-scene questions and remember these are safety and efficiency focused. What will get us the help we need, make the call go better on scene, and get us there safely?
@ Thank you. Best explanation I’ve ever heard and definitely makes me feel better.