Customer Reviews

Paramedic Exam, Second Edition

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I was a little skeptical about whether these exams were any good, but I didn't know which one to pick and this one was in the library. I also thought that only 4 exams wasn't a lot of practice. In any event, I took all four exams in the week before the NREMT exam for practice and scored between 80 and 85; my actual score on the NREMT exam was 84.

I scored worst on the last one (80), which was a little disconcerting. Also, I would have found it helpful if they would give the reader a way to figure out which category a question was in; I had a sense that I was a little weak in medical emergencies (70 on the NREMT exam), but it was not at all obvious just looking at a question if it was a medical, airway or trauma question (say - in which category does smoke inhalation belong?). I also scored better on OB/peds (90) on the NREMT exam than I did on the practice tests in general.

These are quibbles, though. For me, results matter, and the fact that I took 5 tests (4 in this book and one "real" one on the NREMT exam) and scored within 5 points all of them is a very strong recommendation.

As a paramedic student, I hope to have the most accurate and up to date review material. This review book fulfills neither of those needs. Upon showing this book to a number of experienced medics, they outright questioned the validity and knowledge of the author. The facts in this book are incorrect and thus dangerous to anyone hoping to pass the paramedic exam.

I recently used this book for a pre-admittance test to my EMS instructor course. I found it helpful because the tests are structured like the National Registry for Paramedics test. As you may know, the NR requires a passing score for each individual section (Trauma, Medical, OB/GYN, Cardiovascular), in addition to an overall passing score. The book gave me insight on my weak points so I was able to concentrate on those. I recommend this book even though it did have some questionable answers to some material (as do most tests), if I had a doubt I looked it up. Also, depending on how recent the book has been updated or which copy you may have, some of the material on ACLS, PALS, and PHTLS may be outdated as there have been recent changes.

Excellent review for NREMT-P written exam. There are four 180 question practice exams plus much more about the test. Could have included more questions on management of cardiac emergencies. Can't complain besides that. Good luck!!

I should have known this book would be a waste of time by reading the title: e.g. Paramedics are not (with few, if any exceptions) licensed, we are certified. This just shows the quality of editing. When I was asked the proper rx for a trauma pt and was advised against c-spine and toward a bolus of D50, I wondered what I had missed in class. The only justification the text gave was something along the line of, "Answer C gives the correct treatment for this patient". What a JOKE!!! Don't waste your money or time!

I took a 6-month hiatus from ending classes and taking my written exam, so I REALLY needed to brush up. This is the only book I used and I was done with my NREMT with close to the minimum number of questions asked. I cursed this book, thinking that it kicked me out of the test early and failed me, but alas I passed with flying colors! There was even a random question about communications in the book, and I was like "pfft, do they even use those anymore?" AND IT WAS ON THE TEST!

Highly Recommended!

Sure this book was printed in 2001. And yes there are some errors in the book. And there is not alot of drugs calculations or rhytm strips.
Any way,, I know a paramedic that has just passed his NREMT - P exam from studying this book for the new computerized way of testing. The areas that are not in this book, USE OTHER STUDY MATERIAL. For the areas that are are not up to date in this book, correct them in your head. In summary I would recommend this book to any 2008 Paramedic student tying to take the NREMT -P exam. I myself have decieded to study this book. There is no source out there that just gives you the answers. You still have to work hard for what you want.
THUMBS UP FOR THE BOOK. For those looking, use the blue 3rd edition along with this one.

The book that I purchased was the 2nd Edition (green cover). I just took the National Registry Exam and did pretty well on it. Overall, the practice exams helped me prepare on test taking skills and the type of questions to expect on the National Registry. The Medical and OBGYN/Peds sections of the book were very helpful. However, the Cardiology section was very poor. The exam book does not have any senario strips nor questions on the ACLS algorithms. Also, the book does not contain any Drug Dose Calculation questions. As for the other sections, the prep book does do good job on showing your weak areas. I would recommend this book, but only if you are strong in the Cardiology and Drug Dose Calculation. It should not be your only source for study material.

great book for the national test i used along with the rest of my class

After reading other comments for this book, I must say that in its defense, Paramedics in Texas ARE LICENSED. We are licensed if we have a formal degree in addition to our paramedic training. So some paramedics ARE licensed.