DCAS Paramedic / EMT exam questions
Trauma, cardiac arrest, airway, medical emergencies, triage and scene safety.
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The Paramedic / EMT exam in every GCC country
| Regulator | Exam | Format | Pass mark | Fee per attempt | Practise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DHA Dubai | DHA licensing exam Regulator-wide format | 150 MCQs, 3 hrs | 50-70% | Not published | DHA questions → |
| DOH Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Al Dhafra | DOH licensing exam Regulator-wide format | Written + oral/OSCE | Pass / fail only | Not published | DOH questions → |
| MOHAP Northern Emirates - Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah | MOHAP licensing exam Regulator-wide format | Computer-based | Not published | Not published | MOHAP questions → |
| SHA Emirate of Sharjah | SHA licensing exam Regulator-wide format | Set at assessment | Not published | Not published | SHA questions → |
| SCFHS Kingdom of Saudi Arabia | SCFHS licensing exam Regulator-wide format | 200 MCQs, 240 min | 500-560 of 800 | Not published | SCFHS questions → |
| QCHP State of Qatar | Basic Paramedic | 150 MCQs in 3 hours | 50% | Not published | QCHP questions → |
| NHRA Kingdom of Bahrain | NHRA licensing exam Regulator-wide format | Prometric CBT | Not published | Not published | NHRA questions → |
| OMSB Sultanate of Oman | OMSB licensing exam Regulator-wide format | Computer-based OC exam | Not published | Not published | OMSB questions → |
| Kuwait MOH State of Kuwait | Kuwait MOH licensing exam Regulator-wide format | 150 MCQs, 170 min | 60-70% | Not published | Kuwait MOH questions → |
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The published blueprint for this exam breaks into 8 domains and 52 testable sub-topics. Our bank covers every one of them - here is the full map, so you can see exactly what you are expected to know.
Airway Management and Ventilation~15%7 topics
- Basic airway manoeuvres and adjuncts: OPA and NPA sizing
- Foreign body airway obstruction
- Bag-valve-mask ventilation and oxygen delivery
- Supraglottic airways and endotracheal intubation
- Waveform capnography interpretation
- Troubleshooting the ventilated patient (DOPE)
- Oxygen therapy targets in COPD and critical illness
Cardiac Emergencies and Resuscitation~18%8 topics
- High-quality CPR: rate, depth, recoil and minimal interruptions
- Shockable rhythms: defibrillation and post-shock CPR
- Adrenaline and amiodarone timing in cardiac arrest
- Reversible causes: 4 Hs and 4 Ts
- Acute coronary syndrome and 12-lead ECG recognition of STEMI
- Right ventricular infarction and nitrate cautions
- Brady- and tachyarrhythmias with adverse features
- Post-resuscitation care
Trauma Management~18%8 topics
- Primary survey with catastrophic haemorrhage control (<C>ABCDE)
- Tourniquets, haemostatic dressings and pelvic binders
- Chest trauma: tension pneumothorax and needle decompression
- Head injury: GCS and prevention of secondary brain injury
- Permissive hypotension and fluid strategy
- Burns: TBSA estimation and fluid formulas
- Spinal motion restriction
- Major trauma triage and destination decisions
Medical Emergencies~15%7 topics
- Anaphylaxis recognition and IM adrenaline
- Hypoglycaemia and diabetic emergencies
- Seizures and status epilepticus
- Stroke recognition and pre-hospital pathways
- Acute asthma and COPD exacerbation
- Poisoning and opioid overdose
- Sepsis recognition and early management
Obstetric, Paediatric and Special Populations~10%6 topics
- Normal birth and newborn life support
- Obstetric emergencies: shoulder dystocia, cord prolapse, haemorrhage
- Paediatric assessment and weight estimation
- Paediatric life support ratios and doses
- Older adults and falls
- Patients with communication or mental health needs
Pharmacology and Drug Calculations~10%6 topics
- Weight-based dose and volume calculations
- Infusion and drip rate calculations
- Nitrates, antiplatelets and contraindications
- Analgesia: opioids, ketamine and inhaled agents
- Antiarrhythmics and resuscitation drugs
- Drug storage, controlled drugs and the five rights
EMS Operations, Scene Safety and Major Incidents~8%5 topics
- Scene size-up and dynamic risk assessment
- Triage systems: START and sieve
- Hazardous materials and CBRN approach
- Major incident command and communications (METHANE)
- Safe patient handling and ambulance operations
Ethics, Communication, Infection Control and Legal Issues~6%5 topics
- Consent, capacity and refusal of care
- Confidentiality and documentation
- Infection prevention: PPE for airborne and droplet risks
- Handover using structured tools (e.g. ATMIST, SBAR)
- Safeguarding and duty of care
6 worked Paramedic / EMT practice questions
Original exam-style questions from the bank, spread across the blueprint domains. They are not real or recalled exam questions. Try each one, then open the answer for the rationale and reference. None of them appear in the free mock exam, so reading them will not spoil it.
Question 1 · Airway Management and Ventilation
During transport, an intubated patient's SpO2 suddenly falls and the capnography waveform disappears. The ventilator and oxygen supply are working. What is the most likely cause?
- ATension pneumothorax
- BBronchospasm
- CTube obstruction by secretions
- DTube displacement
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Correct answer: D. Tube displacement
Sudden loss of the capnography waveform with desaturation most strongly suggests tube displacement from the trachea, the D in the DOPE mnemonic. Obstruction and bronchospasm typically change the waveform shape or raise pressures rather than abolish it completely.
Reference: ERC Guidelines 2021: Adult Advanced Life Support
Question 2 · Cardiac Emergencies and Resuscitation
What compression depth and rate are recommended for adult CPR?
- A3-4 cm at 80-100 per minute
- B5-6 cm at 100-120 per minute
- C7-8 cm at 120-140 per minute
- D4-5 cm at 60-80 per minute
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Correct answer: B. 5-6 cm at 100-120 per minute
Adult chest compressions should be 5-6 cm deep at a rate of 100-120 per minute, allowing full recoil. Compressions that are too shallow or slow produce inadequate perfusion, while excessive depth increases injury.
Reference: ERC Guidelines 2021: Basic Life Support
Question 3 · Cardiac Emergencies and Resuscitation
A 58-year-old has central crushing chest pain and no allergies or bleeding history. Which antiplatelet treatment is given pre-hospital?
- AAspirin 300 mg chewed
- BAspirin 75 mg swallowed
- CClopidogrel 75 mg only
- DParacetamol 1 g orally
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Correct answer: A. Aspirin 300 mg chewed
Aspirin 300 mg chewed is given for suspected acute coronary syndrome unless contraindicated, providing rapid platelet inhibition. A 75 mg dose is a maintenance dose and is too low as a loading dose.
Reference: JRCALC Clinical Guidelines 2022
Question 4 · Medical Emergencies
In an adult with acute asthma, which finding indicates life-threatening rather than acute severe asthma?
- ARespiratory rate of 28 per minute
- BHeart rate of 115 per minute
- CInability to complete sentences
- DA silent chest on auscultation
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Correct answer: D. A silent chest on auscultation
A silent chest is a life-threatening feature, along with SpO2 below 92%, cyanosis, exhaustion, arrhythmia, hypotension and altered consciousness. Respiratory rate of 25 or more, heart rate of 110 or more and inability to complete sentences define acute severe asthma.
Reference: BTS/SIGN British Guideline on the Management of Asthma 2019
Question 5 · Obstetric, Paediatric and Special Populations
A 4-year-old child needs drug doses, and no recent weight is known. Using the formula weight = 2 x (age + 4), what is the estimated weight?
- A12 kg
- B16 kg
- C20 kg
- D24 kg
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Correct answer: B. 16 kg
Weight = 2 x (4 + 4) = 16 kg, which matches the current APLS formula for 1-5 years (2 x age + 8). Length-based tapes are also used where available because they are more accurate.
Reference: Advanced Paediatric Life Support (APLS), 6th ed.
Question 6 · Pharmacology and Drug Calculations
A 20 kg child is in cardiac arrest. Adrenaline 10 micrograms/kg IV is required, using 1 mg in 10 mL (100 micrograms/mL). What volume should be given?
- A0.2 mL
- B20 mL
- C2 mL
- D10 mL
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Correct answer: C. 2 mL
10 micrograms x 20 kg = 200 micrograms, and at 100 micrograms/mL this is 2 mL. Giving 0.2 mL would be a tenfold underdose, a common error when concentrations are confused.
Reference: ERC Guidelines 2021: Paediatric Life Support
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