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Posted 4 months ago Failed for the 2nd time. I do not know what to do but giving up is close. I have studied more hours then I have slept between testing but do not understand the questions. It seems like their are multiple correct answers and deciding which one they want to be right is not easy. Do not know how to pass this test at this point. Time to re think this option as a career. |
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| Posted 4 months ago What kind of outside help did you acquire do help with your studies? Did you make any attempts to recieve help for the areas that you are having issues understanding? |
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| Posted 4 months ago I used study guides from instructor, the text book, and paid for an on-line subscription to emtquiz.com. I test high on everything but when it comes to the test all the questions seem to be for the first time hearing them. I had multiple questions that I can honestly say had content that i have not been exposed to in any of my studies. I passed my practicals first go round. Doing it is not an issue, but figuring out in my head the situation by reading it is not working. I am going to contact someone to find out what text the question base derived from. It is like I am studying 1990 information for 2009 questions. Simply put I do not recognize the content as anthing I have studied. Through FFI, FFII, OPS, Awareness, any of the above I have yet to get the written first time except for this. I retain what I study, but cannot picture the scenerios in my mind to perform the action (correct answer). But if I was faced with the situation in real life could handle it fine. I would like to think I am not the only one who has had this issue, but it appears as though I am... |
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| Posted 4 months ago I am assuming you are talking about the NREMT test? Choose the answer that exactly fits with the details given. Do not mentally add the "what if's" to it. I know, I had trouble in class tests. I passed the NREMT on the first try, but the class tests drove me nuts. The answers go against everything logical and what I was taught in previous years, as well as a working knowledge. You have to block everything else and only answer the information given. BSI is always as vital as scene and personal safety. When it gets into cardiac and OB stuff, you just have to know it. Jeff D.
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| Posted 4 months ago Like chase1 said above, do NOT read into the question more than what is there. It sounds like maybe you are trying TOO hard and getting yourself into a test anxiety situation. What worked for me was to read the question, and then read ALL the answers. More often than not, you will know the correct answer right away. Trust your first instinct and do NOT second guess yourself. You are correct about the NREMT testing format. There are a total of 4 answers, 2 are correct, but 1 is more correct than the other one. I know how you feel, I passed it on the first try, but I left the testing center mentally exhausted. I do know that personal safety, checking airway, and controlling bleeding are always the best choices in these types of scenarios. My test consisted of a lot of breathing problems, OB/GYN, and trauma scenarios. The test isn't designed to fail you, but to test you to the highest limits of your ability. On your next attempt, relax and rely on what you learned and do not overthink the scenarios. |
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| Posted 4 months ago Your issue is not uncommon! Lots of people are more hands on then book strong. When it comes to questions on any type of test you have to break down the question and find the true meaning of it. This takes a little bit of practice but as long as you stay focused on the main topic words in each question you will be able to figure out the answer. The national tests do like to mix up your thought process when it comes to choosing an answer. Most of the time you just need to think back to the basics that you learned in the area that relates to your question and usually the true answer will bring itself forward...........................if you need help feel free to send me a line! |
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| Posted 3 months ago I'm in the same spot you are... I'm going to take it for my final time in the next couple weeks -- I passed the class with no problems, top of the class and helped everyone else out. Now, I'm the only one left without NREMT card... good luck. I wish I had wise words, but for me it's going back to studying the basics and trying not to stress this time. Best of luck! |
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| Posted 3 months ago Those guys are right dont read more into it than is on the screen. Something that helped me and was drilled into my head is go with your gut you will usually be right. Use the process of elemination usually 2 of the answer given for you are totally wrong that right there gives yo a 50/50 chance. Study the workbook is the other thing the questions are very simular on the test as they are in your workbook . My instructor geared his tests towards what we would see on the nremt exam so study those as well. Good luck and dont give up EMS needs good people. |
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| Posted 3 months ago To the person struggling: If I were you I wouldnt give up at this point. I just completed the EMT-B course and have recently taken National Registry. If you want to do good you will. Participation is key in class. There are multiple correct answers you just have to take your time and consider the best. You'll do fine. |
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| Posted 3 months ago I am preparing to take my NREMT test in the coming weeks, and our instructor gave us some good tips. Number ONE, don't over-read the question. Number TWO, think critically - if there are several correct answers, pick the one that is MOST correct, or that is of the HIGHEST importance. Number THREE, always remember your BASIC skills first. A lot of the hints you will get in the questions thathave multiple answers will require critical thinking to really complete them, but it's a simple way to determine if you have the capability to think on your feet out in the field. I passed all of my practicals, but auto-failed on the Trauma once before I was allowed to re-take it. I missed the SIMPLEST thing, placing the collar on the patient!!! Observed c-spine precautions and did the head-to-toe fine, but fogot the stupid plastic collar in my haste to get done within the alloted time. |
