EMS 1021 COURSE FINAL TEST 2026
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ The EMT is legally obligated to protect a patient's privacy according to
__________________. A) DCAPB) APGARC) HIPAAD) CQI.
Answer: C
◍ Which one of the following is the single best technique that the EMT can
use to prevent the spread of infection?Select one:a. Disinfecting
equipmentb. Wearing glovesc. Washing handsd. Getting immunizations.
Answer: washing hands
◍ A tornado ripped through a small town, killing 5 and seriously injuring 21,
including several young children. At a defusing session, which one of the
following is most appropriate?A: Have a mental health professional talk
with the rescuersB: Evaluate and critique the rescue effortC: Provide
information on stress reduction techniquesD: Allow rescuers to vent their
emotions.
Answer: D: Allow rescuers to vent their emotions
◍ Which of the following courses requires about 150 hours of training?A)
EMTB) EMRC) AEMTD) Paramedic.
Answer: A
◍ The determination that prompt surgical care in the hospital is more
important than performing time-consuming procedures in the field on a
major trauma patient is based MOSTLY on:A) EMS researchB) local
protocolsC) the lead EMT's decisionD) regional trauma guidelines.
Answer: A
◍ National guidelines for EMS care are intended to ______________.A)
, reduce expenses at the local and state levelsB) facilitate a national EMS
labor groupC) unify EMS providers under a single medical directorD)
provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States.
Answer: D
◍ You have been called for a patient who has overdosed on drugs and alcohol.
The patient is responsive to painful stimuli and is breathing shallowly at
eight times per minute, but exhibits no cyanosis. You should recognize and
do which one of the following?.
Answer: Inadequate respirations; start positive pressure ventilation with
supplemental oxygen.
◍ A distraught husband awoke to find his 26-year-old wife not breathing and
cold to the touch. Since your assessment indicates that the women has been
dead for some time, you contact medical direction for authorization to
withhold emergency care. The medical director agrees and the coroner is
notified. At this time, your immediate responsibility is:.
Answer: Providing supportive care to the husband
◍ Despite a patient's protest not to have his blood pressure taken, the EMT
places a BP cuff on his arm and takes his blood pressure. The EMT states:
"See? It is just as I suspected, your blood pressure is sky high. You really
need to be seen in the emergency department." The patient states he did not
realize that his blood pressure was that high. In terms of battery, which one
of the following is true?.
Answer: The patient could charge the EMT with battery, regardless of his
blood pressure reading
◍ Which of the following interventions is used by all levels of EMS
providers?A) Multilumen airwaysB) Needle decompressionC) Automatic
transport ventilatorsD) Automated external defibrillator.
Answer: D
◍ Which statement shows an accurate understanding of the legal aspects of the
prehospital care report (PCR)?.
Answer: "The PCR may be subpoenaed even if the lawsuit centers on
, alleged negligence that occurred in the emergency department."
◍ What is an EMT's primary service area?A) The main area in which the EMS
agency operatesB) The only area the EMT is certified to provide patient
careC) The area serviced by the EMT's medical directorD) The location
where the EMT provides essential care during a 9-1-1 call.
Answer: A
◍ You are treating a patient with active tuberculosis. Which one of the
following will afford you the best protection from acquiring the disease?.
Answer: High-efficiency particulate aspirator mask
◍ Online medical control requires _________________.A) written protocols
approved by medical controlB) phone or radio contact with the medical
directorC) the presence of an advanced-level providerD) a physician's
presence on the scene of the call.
Answer: B
◍ When using your portable radio, you must push the "press to talk" button
and wait one second before speaking. This is essential to effective
communication because your EMS system uses:A) Digital equipmentB)
RepeatersC) Portable transmitter/receiverD) Cellular telephone links.
Answer: Repeaters
◍ What should an EMT do to limit errors in the field?A) Carry an EMT text
for reference at all timesB) Deviate from established standards when
necessaryC) Follow the agency's written protocolD) Contact medical
direction before initiating any treatments.
Answer: C
◍ You have been called for a 2-year-old female with an arm injury. The child
presents with deformity and bruising to her left forearm. When asked, the
mother states that the child fell from the bed, but the father states that his
daughter fell down the stairs. Given the inconsistent stories, you are
suspicious of child abuse. Which narrative would be most appropriate when
documenting this situation?.
, Answer: "Patient fell off of bed injuring left arm-per mother; patient fell
down stairs injuring left arm-per father."
◍ Prehospital patient care decisions should be based on______________. A)
the opinions of physiciansB) EMS researchC) the experiences of EMT"sD)
an EMS Agency's fiscal resources.
Answer: B
◍ A woman calls the station and asks if you transported a patient named
Patricia Gardner earlier in the day. She says that she is her friend and wants
to know if she is okay. An appropriate response would be:.
Answer: "Although I do not doubt that you are her friend, I cannot release
that information."
◍ American Heart Association protocols are based on _____________. A)
evidence-based researchB) trends in the EMS communityC) theories ready
for field trialD) opinions from a core group of cardiologists.
Answer: A
◍ A male EMT was discussing a patient's medical condition with a female
EMT from a different service. The woman then repeated this information to
others, which eventually made its way back to the patient. In regards to
issues of confidentiality, which one of the following is true?Select one:a.
The male EMT could be changed with slander.b. The female EMT
committed an EMTALA violation.c. Both EMTs violated EMTALA
regulations.d. The male EMT violated the HIPAA law..
Answer: d. The male EMT violated the HIPAA law.
◍ The ability to handle multiple tasks based on their priority is called
______________.A) patient advocacy B) integrityC) time managementD)
patient empathy.
Answer: C
◍ Your coworkers would like to purchase a scoop (orthopedic) stetcher with
some grant money. Before the purchase can be authorized, you have been
asked to inform the purchasing committee of how this piece of equipment
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ The EMT is legally obligated to protect a patient's privacy according to
__________________. A) DCAPB) APGARC) HIPAAD) CQI.
Answer: C
◍ Which one of the following is the single best technique that the EMT can
use to prevent the spread of infection?Select one:a. Disinfecting
equipmentb. Wearing glovesc. Washing handsd. Getting immunizations.
Answer: washing hands
◍ A tornado ripped through a small town, killing 5 and seriously injuring 21,
including several young children. At a defusing session, which one of the
following is most appropriate?A: Have a mental health professional talk
with the rescuersB: Evaluate and critique the rescue effortC: Provide
information on stress reduction techniquesD: Allow rescuers to vent their
emotions.
Answer: D: Allow rescuers to vent their emotions
◍ Which of the following courses requires about 150 hours of training?A)
EMTB) EMRC) AEMTD) Paramedic.
Answer: A
◍ The determination that prompt surgical care in the hospital is more
important than performing time-consuming procedures in the field on a
major trauma patient is based MOSTLY on:A) EMS researchB) local
protocolsC) the lead EMT's decisionD) regional trauma guidelines.
Answer: A
◍ National guidelines for EMS care are intended to ______________.A)
, reduce expenses at the local and state levelsB) facilitate a national EMS
labor groupC) unify EMS providers under a single medical directorD)
provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States.
Answer: D
◍ You have been called for a patient who has overdosed on drugs and alcohol.
The patient is responsive to painful stimuli and is breathing shallowly at
eight times per minute, but exhibits no cyanosis. You should recognize and
do which one of the following?.
Answer: Inadequate respirations; start positive pressure ventilation with
supplemental oxygen.
◍ A distraught husband awoke to find his 26-year-old wife not breathing and
cold to the touch. Since your assessment indicates that the women has been
dead for some time, you contact medical direction for authorization to
withhold emergency care. The medical director agrees and the coroner is
notified. At this time, your immediate responsibility is:.
Answer: Providing supportive care to the husband
◍ Despite a patient's protest not to have his blood pressure taken, the EMT
places a BP cuff on his arm and takes his blood pressure. The EMT states:
"See? It is just as I suspected, your blood pressure is sky high. You really
need to be seen in the emergency department." The patient states he did not
realize that his blood pressure was that high. In terms of battery, which one
of the following is true?.
Answer: The patient could charge the EMT with battery, regardless of his
blood pressure reading
◍ Which of the following interventions is used by all levels of EMS
providers?A) Multilumen airwaysB) Needle decompressionC) Automatic
transport ventilatorsD) Automated external defibrillator.
Answer: D
◍ Which statement shows an accurate understanding of the legal aspects of the
prehospital care report (PCR)?.
Answer: "The PCR may be subpoenaed even if the lawsuit centers on
, alleged negligence that occurred in the emergency department."
◍ What is an EMT's primary service area?A) The main area in which the EMS
agency operatesB) The only area the EMT is certified to provide patient
careC) The area serviced by the EMT's medical directorD) The location
where the EMT provides essential care during a 9-1-1 call.
Answer: A
◍ You are treating a patient with active tuberculosis. Which one of the
following will afford you the best protection from acquiring the disease?.
Answer: High-efficiency particulate aspirator mask
◍ Online medical control requires _________________.A) written protocols
approved by medical controlB) phone or radio contact with the medical
directorC) the presence of an advanced-level providerD) a physician's
presence on the scene of the call.
Answer: B
◍ When using your portable radio, you must push the "press to talk" button
and wait one second before speaking. This is essential to effective
communication because your EMS system uses:A) Digital equipmentB)
RepeatersC) Portable transmitter/receiverD) Cellular telephone links.
Answer: Repeaters
◍ What should an EMT do to limit errors in the field?A) Carry an EMT text
for reference at all timesB) Deviate from established standards when
necessaryC) Follow the agency's written protocolD) Contact medical
direction before initiating any treatments.
Answer: C
◍ You have been called for a 2-year-old female with an arm injury. The child
presents with deformity and bruising to her left forearm. When asked, the
mother states that the child fell from the bed, but the father states that his
daughter fell down the stairs. Given the inconsistent stories, you are
suspicious of child abuse. Which narrative would be most appropriate when
documenting this situation?.
, Answer: "Patient fell off of bed injuring left arm-per mother; patient fell
down stairs injuring left arm-per father."
◍ Prehospital patient care decisions should be based on______________. A)
the opinions of physiciansB) EMS researchC) the experiences of EMT"sD)
an EMS Agency's fiscal resources.
Answer: B
◍ A woman calls the station and asks if you transported a patient named
Patricia Gardner earlier in the day. She says that she is her friend and wants
to know if she is okay. An appropriate response would be:.
Answer: "Although I do not doubt that you are her friend, I cannot release
that information."
◍ American Heart Association protocols are based on _____________. A)
evidence-based researchB) trends in the EMS communityC) theories ready
for field trialD) opinions from a core group of cardiologists.
Answer: A
◍ A male EMT was discussing a patient's medical condition with a female
EMT from a different service. The woman then repeated this information to
others, which eventually made its way back to the patient. In regards to
issues of confidentiality, which one of the following is true?Select one:a.
The male EMT could be changed with slander.b. The female EMT
committed an EMTALA violation.c. Both EMTs violated EMTALA
regulations.d. The male EMT violated the HIPAA law..
Answer: d. The male EMT violated the HIPAA law.
◍ The ability to handle multiple tasks based on their priority is called
______________.A) patient advocacy B) integrityC) time managementD)
patient empathy.
Answer: C
◍ Your coworkers would like to purchase a scoop (orthopedic) stetcher with
some grant money. Before the purchase can be authorized, you have been
asked to inform the purchasing committee of how this piece of equipment
