EMT-B Final Exam Prep Test Bank - All JB Learning Questions
SECTION 1: EMS OPERATIONS, LEGAL & ETHICAL
1. Which of the following descriptions MOST accurately portrays emergency
medical services (EMS)?
• A) A team of paramedics and emergency physicians responsible for
emergency care
• B) A team of health care professionals who are responsible for providing
emergency care and transportation to the sick and injured
• C) A system composed exclusively of emergency medical responders (EMRs)
and EMTs
• D) A vast network of advanced life support (ALS) providers only
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: EMS is a comprehensive system of professionals providing emergency
care and transportation across all levels of certification, from EMR to paramedic.
2. Which of the following courses requires approximately 150 hours of training?
• A) AEMT
• B) Paramedic
• C) EMR
• D) EMT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The EMT-Basic course typically requires about 150 hours of training.
Paramedic programs are significantly longer, often exceeding 1,000 hours.
,3. Online medical control requires __________.
• A) written protocols approved by medical control
• B) phone or radio contact with the medical director
• C) a physician's presence on the scene
• D) an advanced-level provider on scene
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Online (direct) medical control involves real-time communication with a
physician via phone or radio. Off-line control uses written standing
orders/protocols.
4. The EMT is legally obligated to protect a patient's privacy according to
__________.
• A) DCAP
• B) HIPAA
• C) APGAR
• D) CQI
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
establishes the legal requirements for protecting patient privacy and
confidentiality.
5. When caring for a patient who has been drinking alcohol but orders you not
to tell anyone, you should report the information to __________.
• A) law enforcement personnel
• B) your medical director
• C) the receiving nurse or doctor
, • D) the state motor vehicle department
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Patient confidentiality is protected, but relevant medical information
must be communicated to the receiving facility for continuity of care. Law
enforcement should only be notified if legally required (e.g., mandatory reporting).
6. Which of the following is an effective stress management strategy?
• A) Modestly increasing caffeine consumption
• B) Developing a social network outside of EMS
• C) Requesting overtime to occupy your mind
• D) Frequently reflecting on troublesome calls
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Developing a support network outside of EMS helps maintain
perspective and provides emotional support. Excessive overtime and dwelling on
calls are maladaptive strategies.
7. Stress after a major EMS incident is:
• A) unusual and expected
• B) a sign of weakness
• C) normal and to be expected
• D) part of the grieving process only
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Stress reactions following critical incidents are a normal physiological
and psychological response. Recognizing this helps normalize the experience and
encourages appropriate coping mechanisms.
, 8. Which of the following statements regarding the Americans With Disabilities
Act (ADA) of 1990 is correct?
• A) The ADA applies only to individuals with a diagnosed physical disability
• B) The ADA prohibits employers from failing to provide full and equal
employment to those who are disabled
• C) The minimum hours required for an EMT course is less for candidates
with disabilities
• D) EMT candidates with a documented disability are exempt from the
NREMT exam
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The ADA prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals with
disabilities in employment and requires reasonable accommodations.
9. Which of the following would provide the EMT with the BEST cover in a
situation involving active gunfire?
• A) A concrete barricade
• B) Stacked empty barrels
• C) A large cluster of shrubs
• D) Behind a car door
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Concrete barriers provide ballistic cover that can stop bullets. Car doors
and shrubs offer minimal protection against gunfire.
10. A disease spread by exposure to an open wound or sore of an infected
individual is caused by a(n) _____ pathogen.
• A) universal
SECTION 1: EMS OPERATIONS, LEGAL & ETHICAL
1. Which of the following descriptions MOST accurately portrays emergency
medical services (EMS)?
• A) A team of paramedics and emergency physicians responsible for
emergency care
• B) A team of health care professionals who are responsible for providing
emergency care and transportation to the sick and injured
• C) A system composed exclusively of emergency medical responders (EMRs)
and EMTs
• D) A vast network of advanced life support (ALS) providers only
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: EMS is a comprehensive system of professionals providing emergency
care and transportation across all levels of certification, from EMR to paramedic.
2. Which of the following courses requires approximately 150 hours of training?
• A) AEMT
• B) Paramedic
• C) EMR
• D) EMT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The EMT-Basic course typically requires about 150 hours of training.
Paramedic programs are significantly longer, often exceeding 1,000 hours.
,3. Online medical control requires __________.
• A) written protocols approved by medical control
• B) phone or radio contact with the medical director
• C) a physician's presence on the scene
• D) an advanced-level provider on scene
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Online (direct) medical control involves real-time communication with a
physician via phone or radio. Off-line control uses written standing
orders/protocols.
4. The EMT is legally obligated to protect a patient's privacy according to
__________.
• A) DCAP
• B) HIPAA
• C) APGAR
• D) CQI
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
establishes the legal requirements for protecting patient privacy and
confidentiality.
5. When caring for a patient who has been drinking alcohol but orders you not
to tell anyone, you should report the information to __________.
• A) law enforcement personnel
• B) your medical director
• C) the receiving nurse or doctor
, • D) the state motor vehicle department
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Patient confidentiality is protected, but relevant medical information
must be communicated to the receiving facility for continuity of care. Law
enforcement should only be notified if legally required (e.g., mandatory reporting).
6. Which of the following is an effective stress management strategy?
• A) Modestly increasing caffeine consumption
• B) Developing a social network outside of EMS
• C) Requesting overtime to occupy your mind
• D) Frequently reflecting on troublesome calls
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Developing a support network outside of EMS helps maintain
perspective and provides emotional support. Excessive overtime and dwelling on
calls are maladaptive strategies.
7. Stress after a major EMS incident is:
• A) unusual and expected
• B) a sign of weakness
• C) normal and to be expected
• D) part of the grieving process only
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Stress reactions following critical incidents are a normal physiological
and psychological response. Recognizing this helps normalize the experience and
encourages appropriate coping mechanisms.
, 8. Which of the following statements regarding the Americans With Disabilities
Act (ADA) of 1990 is correct?
• A) The ADA applies only to individuals with a diagnosed physical disability
• B) The ADA prohibits employers from failing to provide full and equal
employment to those who are disabled
• C) The minimum hours required for an EMT course is less for candidates
with disabilities
• D) EMT candidates with a documented disability are exempt from the
NREMT exam
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The ADA prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals with
disabilities in employment and requires reasonable accommodations.
9. Which of the following would provide the EMT with the BEST cover in a
situation involving active gunfire?
• A) A concrete barricade
• B) Stacked empty barrels
• C) A large cluster of shrubs
• D) Behind a car door
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Concrete barriers provide ballistic cover that can stop bullets. Car doors
and shrubs offer minimal protection against gunfire.
10. A disease spread by exposure to an open wound or sore of an infected
individual is caused by a(n) _____ pathogen.
• A) universal
