EMS 1021 EXAM 2 ACTUAL EXAM 2026 | ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS | VERIFIED
ANSWERS | UPDATED VERSION
Question 1
An EMT is observing a patient and notices the patient has hives (urticaria). This observation is
best described as a:
A) Symptom
B) Subjective finding
C) Sign
D) Chief complaint
E) Anecdotal history
Correct Answer: C) Sign
Rationale: According to the provided notes, a sign is an objective condition that an EMT
can observe or measure. Since hives are a visible physical manifestation that can be verified
by the provider, they are classified as a sign, whereas a symptom is a subjective feeling
reported by the patient.
Question 2
A patient tells the EMT, "My lower back has been aching for three days." This information is
classified as a:
A) Sign
B) Objective datum
C) Vital sign
D) Symptom
E) Physical finding
Correct Answer: D) Symptom
Rationale: A symptom is a subjective condition that the patient feels and communicates to
the EMT. Because the EMT cannot physically "see" or "measure" the ache itself, it relies
on the patient's report, making it a symptom.
Question 3
Which of the following is considered objective data?
A) The patient’s description of "crushing" chest pain
B) A blood pressure reading of 120/80 mmHg
C) The patient’s fear of dying
D) A neighbor’s opinion that the patient has been acting "weird"
E) The patient’s report of nausea
Correct Answer: B) A blood pressure reading of 120/80 mmHg
Rationale: Objective data is information that can be verified or observed by multiple people
with the same results. Vital signs and physical exam findings are objective, whereas feelings
and perceptions are subjective.
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Question 4
When does the process of "scene size-up" begin?
A) As soon as you make patient contact
B) After the primary assessment is complete
C) Immediately upon being called into action (dispatch)
D) Once the police have secured the area
E) Only after the ambulance has come to a complete stop
Correct Answer: C) Immediately upon being called into action (dispatch)
Rationale: Scene size-up starts the moment you are dispatched. You must use situational
awareness to consider the weather, time of day, and dispatch information before you even
arrive at the specific location.
Question 5
What are the three priorities in EMS, in the correct order?
A) Patient, Partner, You
B) You, Patient, Partner
C) Partner, You, Patient
D) You, Partner, Patient
E) Dispatch, Scene, Patient
Correct Answer: D) You, Partner, Patient
Rationale: In EMS, provider safety is paramount. You must first protect yourself, then your
partner, and finally the patient. You cannot help a patient if you or your partner become
victims yourselves.
Question 6
Situational awareness is defined as:
A) The ability to perform a head-to-toe assessment in under 60 seconds
B) Paying attention to the conditions and people around you at all times and the potential risks
they pose
C) Memorizing all the street names in your response district
D) Knowing the medical history of every frequent caller
E) The process of calling for ALS backup
Correct Answer: B) Paying attention to the conditions and people around you at all times
and the potential risks they pose
Rationale: Situational awareness is an ongoing process throughout the entire call. It involves
staying alert to changing hazards, such as traffic or potential violence, to ensure the safety
of the team.
Question 7
Which of the following scenarios indicates a scene that is immediately unsafe for the EMS
provider?
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A) A patient complaining of a headache in a quiet suburban home
B) A vehicle collision with a leaking tractor-trailer carrying a corrosive substance
C) A child with a fever in a daycare center
D) A transfer of a stable patient from a nursing home
E) A patient with a broken arm in a well-lit park
Correct Answer: B) A vehicle collision with a leaking tractor-trailer carrying a corrosive
substance
Rationale: A corrosive substance leak is a significant chemical hazard. Approaching this
scene without specialized resources (Hazmat) puts the EMT at immediate risk of injury or
death.
Question 8
What should an EMT do if they determine a scene is unsafe to enter?
A) Enter quickly and move the patient to the ambulance
B) Ask the patient to walk to the ambulance
C) Do not approach the scene and call for additional resources to make it safe
D) Use a megaphone to give the patient instructions
E) Document that the patient refused care
Correct Answer: C) Do not approach the scene and call for additional resources to make it
safe
Rationale: If a scene is identified as hazardous, the EMT must not enter. The priority is to
wait for the appropriate resources (Police, Fire, Hazmat) to mitigate the hazard before
attempting patient contact.
Question 9
Which of the following is considered a physical hazard at the scene of a vehicle collision?
A) Downed power lines
B) Other emergency vehicles in traffic
C) Hazardous materials leaking from a tank
D) Potential for violence from bystanders
E) All of the above
Correct Answer: E) All of the above
Rationale: Hazards can take many forms, including electrical (power lines), environmental
(traffic), chemical (leaks), and physical violence. All of these require situational awareness
and potentially extra resources.
Question 10
The primary assessment’s "all-important goal" is to:
A) Perform a detailed head-to-toe physical exam
B) Identify and begin treatment of immediate or imminent life threats
C) Obtain a full set of baseline vital signs
ANSWERS | UPDATED VERSION
Question 1
An EMT is observing a patient and notices the patient has hives (urticaria). This observation is
best described as a:
A) Symptom
B) Subjective finding
C) Sign
D) Chief complaint
E) Anecdotal history
Correct Answer: C) Sign
Rationale: According to the provided notes, a sign is an objective condition that an EMT
can observe or measure. Since hives are a visible physical manifestation that can be verified
by the provider, they are classified as a sign, whereas a symptom is a subjective feeling
reported by the patient.
Question 2
A patient tells the EMT, "My lower back has been aching for three days." This information is
classified as a:
A) Sign
B) Objective datum
C) Vital sign
D) Symptom
E) Physical finding
Correct Answer: D) Symptom
Rationale: A symptom is a subjective condition that the patient feels and communicates to
the EMT. Because the EMT cannot physically "see" or "measure" the ache itself, it relies
on the patient's report, making it a symptom.
Question 3
Which of the following is considered objective data?
A) The patient’s description of "crushing" chest pain
B) A blood pressure reading of 120/80 mmHg
C) The patient’s fear of dying
D) A neighbor’s opinion that the patient has been acting "weird"
E) The patient’s report of nausea
Correct Answer: B) A blood pressure reading of 120/80 mmHg
Rationale: Objective data is information that can be verified or observed by multiple people
with the same results. Vital signs and physical exam findings are objective, whereas feelings
and perceptions are subjective.
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Question 4
When does the process of "scene size-up" begin?
A) As soon as you make patient contact
B) After the primary assessment is complete
C) Immediately upon being called into action (dispatch)
D) Once the police have secured the area
E) Only after the ambulance has come to a complete stop
Correct Answer: C) Immediately upon being called into action (dispatch)
Rationale: Scene size-up starts the moment you are dispatched. You must use situational
awareness to consider the weather, time of day, and dispatch information before you even
arrive at the specific location.
Question 5
What are the three priorities in EMS, in the correct order?
A) Patient, Partner, You
B) You, Patient, Partner
C) Partner, You, Patient
D) You, Partner, Patient
E) Dispatch, Scene, Patient
Correct Answer: D) You, Partner, Patient
Rationale: In EMS, provider safety is paramount. You must first protect yourself, then your
partner, and finally the patient. You cannot help a patient if you or your partner become
victims yourselves.
Question 6
Situational awareness is defined as:
A) The ability to perform a head-to-toe assessment in under 60 seconds
B) Paying attention to the conditions and people around you at all times and the potential risks
they pose
C) Memorizing all the street names in your response district
D) Knowing the medical history of every frequent caller
E) The process of calling for ALS backup
Correct Answer: B) Paying attention to the conditions and people around you at all times
and the potential risks they pose
Rationale: Situational awareness is an ongoing process throughout the entire call. It involves
staying alert to changing hazards, such as traffic or potential violence, to ensure the safety
of the team.
Question 7
Which of the following scenarios indicates a scene that is immediately unsafe for the EMS
provider?
, 3
A) A patient complaining of a headache in a quiet suburban home
B) A vehicle collision with a leaking tractor-trailer carrying a corrosive substance
C) A child with a fever in a daycare center
D) A transfer of a stable patient from a nursing home
E) A patient with a broken arm in a well-lit park
Correct Answer: B) A vehicle collision with a leaking tractor-trailer carrying a corrosive
substance
Rationale: A corrosive substance leak is a significant chemical hazard. Approaching this
scene without specialized resources (Hazmat) puts the EMT at immediate risk of injury or
death.
Question 8
What should an EMT do if they determine a scene is unsafe to enter?
A) Enter quickly and move the patient to the ambulance
B) Ask the patient to walk to the ambulance
C) Do not approach the scene and call for additional resources to make it safe
D) Use a megaphone to give the patient instructions
E) Document that the patient refused care
Correct Answer: C) Do not approach the scene and call for additional resources to make it
safe
Rationale: If a scene is identified as hazardous, the EMT must not enter. The priority is to
wait for the appropriate resources (Police, Fire, Hazmat) to mitigate the hazard before
attempting patient contact.
Question 9
Which of the following is considered a physical hazard at the scene of a vehicle collision?
A) Downed power lines
B) Other emergency vehicles in traffic
C) Hazardous materials leaking from a tank
D) Potential for violence from bystanders
E) All of the above
Correct Answer: E) All of the above
Rationale: Hazards can take many forms, including electrical (power lines), environmental
(traffic), chemical (leaks), and physical violence. All of these require situational awareness
and potentially extra resources.
Question 10
The primary assessment’s "all-important goal" is to:
A) Perform a detailed head-to-toe physical exam
B) Identify and begin treatment of immediate or imminent life threats
C) Obtain a full set of baseline vital signs
