NREMT Key Vocabulary
Essential terms and definitions you must know before exam day.
Key Vocabulary
CAT
Computer Adaptive Test — adjusts question difficulty based on previous responses to measure competency efficiently.
AED
Automated External Defibrillator — analyzes cardiac rhythm and delivers shock if indicated.
FAST
Stroke assessment acronym: Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time to call 911.
BLS scope
EMT-Basic scope of practice: non-invasive care, BVM, AED, assisted medications.
Vocabulary Study Tips
- 1.CAT format means hard questions = you're performing well. Don't panic if questions seem harder.
- 2.Master the initial assessment sequence: scene safety → MOI → general impression → ABCs.
- 3.NREMT questions are scenario-based — practice with realistic patient scenarios, not just definitions.
- 4.Know the EMT scope precisely — common traps involve medications (NTG, oral glucose, Epi-Pen).