Texas Jurisprudence EMT Questions and
Answers Updated 2026/2027 Version |
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1. How long is an EMS provider license effective?
A) four years
B) one year
C) two years
D) ten years - ANSWER ✅ C) two years
2. 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 - ANSWER ✅ C) a government entity EMS
3. 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 - ANSWER ✅ A) a signature
from the infection control officer
4. 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 - ANSWER ✅ C) provider license renewal
5. 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 - ANSWER ✅ A) anatomy and physiology
6. 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 - ANSWER ✅
C) is not employed or otherwise compensated by another private for-
profit EMS provider
7. 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 - ANSWER ✅ C) 24 hours
8. 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 - ANSWER ✅ A) within 1 business day
9. 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 - ANSWER ✅ B) two emergency care attendants
10.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 - ANSWER ✅ D) assuring that all
EMS personnel have their department issued EMS personnel ID
number memorized
11.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 - ANSWER ✅
, B) all equipment must be included on the list of medical equipment
approved by the Regional Advisory Council (RAC)
12.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 - ANSWER ✅ 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
13.All MICU EMS vehicles must have active 12-lead capability cardiac
monitor/defibrillator by January 1st, 2020.
A) agree
B) disagree - ANSWER ✅ A) agree
14.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 - ANSWER ✅ B) disagree
15.DSHS vehicle authorizations are interchangeable with other EMS vehicles
owned by the EMS provider.
A) agree
B) disagree - ANSWER ✅ A) agree
Answers Updated 2026/2027 Version |
Verified Answers
1. How long is an EMS provider license effective?
A) four years
B) one year
C) two years
D) ten years - ANSWER ✅ C) two years
2. 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 - ANSWER ✅ C) a government entity EMS
3. 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 - ANSWER ✅ A) a signature
from the infection control officer
4. 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 - ANSWER ✅ C) provider license renewal
5. 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 - ANSWER ✅ A) anatomy and physiology
6. 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 - ANSWER ✅
C) is not employed or otherwise compensated by another private for-
profit EMS provider
7. 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 - ANSWER ✅ C) 24 hours
8. 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 - ANSWER ✅ A) within 1 business day
9. 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 - ANSWER ✅ B) two emergency care attendants
10.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 - ANSWER ✅ D) assuring that all
EMS personnel have their department issued EMS personnel ID
number memorized
11.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 - ANSWER ✅
, B) all equipment must be included on the list of medical equipment
approved by the Regional Advisory Council (RAC)
12.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 - ANSWER ✅ 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
13.All MICU EMS vehicles must have active 12-lead capability cardiac
monitor/defibrillator by January 1st, 2020.
A) agree
B) disagree - ANSWER ✅ A) agree
14.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 - ANSWER ✅ B) disagree
15.DSHS vehicle authorizations are interchangeable with other EMS vehicles
owned by the EMS provider.
A) agree
B) disagree - ANSWER ✅ A) agree
