QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS RATED A+
✔✔How long is an EMS provider license effective?
A) four years
B) one year
C) two years
D) ten years - ✔✔C) two years
✔✔Of the following, which EMS provider is exempt from meeting most of the
requirements of an Administrator of Record?
A) a for-profit EMS
B) a non-profit EMS
C) a government entity EMS
D) a volunteer EMS - ✔✔C) a government entity EMS
✔✔Protocols must have all of the following items EXCEPT:
A) a signature from the infection control officer
B) a signature with an effective date of the protocols from the medical director
C) delegated procedures for each EMS certification or license level utilized by the
provider
D) geographic and duty status of personnel - ✔✔A) a signature from the infection
control officer
✔✔Texas EMS Provider Licensees pay one or more fees for all of the following actions
EXCEPT:
A) vehicle authorizations
B) substitution of a vehicle
C) provider license renewal
D) re-inspection of a vehicle - ✔✔C) provider license renewal
✔✔The administrator of record has completed an initial education course approved by
the department on state and federal laws and rules that affect EMS in the following
areas. Which is NOT one of the areas included in the education course?
A) anatomy and physiology
B) EMS dispatch processes
C) quality improvement processes for EMS operations
D) EMS billing processes - ✔✔A) anatomy and physiology
✔✔The Declaration of Administrator of Record shall declare that the administrator:
A) has a signed affidavit on file with the EMS provider
B) resides in the same city where the EMS provider is located
C) is not employed or otherwise compensated by another private for-profit EMS provider
,D) holds both state and National Registry certifications - ✔✔C) is not employed or
otherwise compensated by another private for-profit EMS provider
✔✔What is the length of time a provider has to provide a completed patient care report
to the receiving facility?
A) 8 hours
B) 72 hours
C) 24 hours
D) 48 hours - ✔✔C) 24 hours
✔✔What is the maximum time allowance for an EMS provider to notify DSHS is there is
a change in Medical Director?
A) within 1 business day
B) within 5 business days
C) within 30 days
D) immediately - ✔✔A) within 1 business day
✔✔What is the minimum staffing requirement for a BLS with MICU capability authorized
ambulance when operating at a BLS level?
A) one EMT and one paramedic
B) two emergency care attendants
C) one ECA and one paramedic
D) two paramedics - ✔✔B) two emergency care attendants
✔✔Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of an EMS provider, as listed in Texas
Administrative Code 157.11 (n)?
A) assuring the confidentiality of all patient information in compliance with all federal and
state laws
B) assuring that staff completed a readiness inspection as written by the provider's
policy
C) assuring that all documents, reports, or information provided to the department and
hospital are current, accurate, and complete
D) assuring that all EMS personnel have their department issued EMS personnel ID
number memorized - ✔✔D) assuring that all EMS personnel have their department
issued EMS personnel ID number memorized
✔✔Which of the following is NOT true concerning EMS equipment on board an
ambulance?
A) all equipment must be clean and in working order
B) all equipment must be included on the list of medical equipment approved by the
Regional Advisory Council (RAC)
C) all equipment must have a battery back-up if appropriate, or have an alternate
source of power
, D) the equipment list shall include equipment required for the transport and treatment of
adult, pediatric, and neonate patients - ✔✔B) all equipment must be included on the list
of medical equipment approved by the Regional Advisory Council (RAC)
✔✔Which of the following statements concerning ground EMS vehicles is NOT true?
A) each ambulance must have environmental systems to prevent environmental
extremes in the ambulance
B) when operational, each EMS vehicle must have two-way communication with
appropriate medical resources
C) each ambulance must have two-inch in height letters TX followed by the provider
license number on the front and back of the ambulance
D) all EMS vehicles must be adequately constructed, equipped, maintained, and
operated to render patient care, comfort, and transportation safely and efficiently -
✔✔C) each ambulance must have two-inch in height letters TX followed by the provider
license number on the front and back of the ambulance
✔✔All MICU EMS vehicles must have active 12-lead capability cardiac
monitor/defibrillator by January 1st, 2020.
A) agree
B) disagree - ✔✔A) agree
✔✔As a licensed EMS provider, the requirement to maintain medical records for a
minimum of 7 years is waived if the business is sold or closes.
A) agree
B) disagree - ✔✔B) disagree
✔✔DSHS vehicle authorizations are interchangeable with other EMS vehicles owned by
the EMS provider.
A) agree
B) disagree - ✔✔A) agree
✔✔During the license period, the provider's responsibilities shall include assuring that
all personnel, when on an in-service vehicle or when on the scene of an emergency, are
prominently identified by last name, first initial of the first name, certification level, and
provider name.
A) agree
B) disagree - ✔✔A) agree
✔✔Each EMS provider shall develop, implement, maintain, and evaluate an effective
ongoing, system-wide, data-driven, interdisciplinary Quality Assessment and
Performance Improvement Program.
A) agree
B) disagree - ✔✔A) agree