NM Scope Exam 2026 with Questions and Answers (18pages)

What is Scope of Practice? - answermaximum skills an EMT can perform and the maximum list of drugs EMT of any level can administer What are the levels of EMS Providers? - answerEmergency Medical Responder (EMR) Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) Paramedic Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) - answerThe first trained professional, such as a police officer, firefighters, lifeguard, or other rescuer, to arrive at the scene of an emergency to provide initial medical assistance. Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - answerAn individual who has training in basic life support, including automated external defibrillation, use of a definitive airway adjunct, and assisting patients with certain medications. Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) - answerAn individual who has training in specific aspects of advanced life support, such as intravenous therapy, and the administration of certain emergency medications Paramedic - answerAn individual who has extensive training in advanced life support, including endotracheal intubation, emergency pharmacology, cardiac monitoring, and other advanced assessment and treatment skills. Three levels of National EMS providers: - answerEmergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT-Basic)