AAOS EMT EXAM 1 PRACTICE QUESTIONS
AND DETAILED SOLUTIONS
◉ Who regulates EMT training/certifications/guidelines?
Answer: National registry.
State laws determine scope of practice.
◉ What is the role of a medical director?
Answer: Physician who authorizes or delegates to the EMT the
authority to provide medical care in the field.
Also responsible for quality control.
Acts as liaison between the medical community, hospitals, and the
EMTs in the service.
Sets standing orders and protocols:
a. Protocols are described in a comprehensive guide delineating the
EMT's scope of practice.
,b. Standing orders are part of protocols and designate what the EMT
is required to do for a specific complaint or condition
◉ Lay person training or EMR training?
Answer: EMR: A trained professional such as a police officer,
firefighter, or lifeguard, who may arrive first at the scene of
emergency to provide initial medical assistance.
Provides care before ambulance arrives
Immediate BLS
May assist in ambulance
◉ How should you handle scene safety?
Answer: 1. Begin protecting yourself as soon as you are dispatched.
a. Wear seat belts.
b. Don appropriate PPE.
2. Continue to protect yourself once on scene.
a. Make sure the scene is well marked.
b. Place warning devices to alert other motorists of the scene.
c. Park at a safe distance from the scene.
d. Make sure there is plenty of light if it is dark.
,e. Wear reflective clothing if it is dark.
◉ Scene Size-up
Answer: A. The scene size-up refers to your evaluation of the
conditions in which you will be operating.
1. Situational awareness is necessary throughout the entire call to
ensure safety.
2. Dispatch provides basic information about the request for
assistance.
a. Scene size-up combines information and observations to help
ensure safe and effective operations.
i. An understanding of the situation and conditions prior to
responding
ii. The dispatcher's information
iii. An observation of the scene
◉ What is the purpose and duties of OSHA?
Answer: Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Develops guidelines concerning reducing hazards in the workplace.
Responsible for enforcing guidelines.
, ◉ CDC vaccine guidelines. Is there any difference when working in
medical field?
Answer: The CDC recommends the following immunizations for
health care workers:
i. Hepatitis B (required by OSHA)
ii. Influenza (yearly)
iii. Measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR)
iv. Varicella vaccine or having had the chickenpox
v. Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (Tdap) (every 10 years)
vi. Skin test for tuberculosis prior to hire and annually
Employer required to offer haptitis B vaccine at no cost
◉ What is PPE? When should you wear certain types of equipment
(gloves, gowns, masks, certain types of masks)?
Answer: Personal Protective Equipment
Gloves:
-Before touching patient
-For touching blood, body fluids, secretions, excretions, or
contaminated items
AND DETAILED SOLUTIONS
◉ Who regulates EMT training/certifications/guidelines?
Answer: National registry.
State laws determine scope of practice.
◉ What is the role of a medical director?
Answer: Physician who authorizes or delegates to the EMT the
authority to provide medical care in the field.
Also responsible for quality control.
Acts as liaison between the medical community, hospitals, and the
EMTs in the service.
Sets standing orders and protocols:
a. Protocols are described in a comprehensive guide delineating the
EMT's scope of practice.
,b. Standing orders are part of protocols and designate what the EMT
is required to do for a specific complaint or condition
◉ Lay person training or EMR training?
Answer: EMR: A trained professional such as a police officer,
firefighter, or lifeguard, who may arrive first at the scene of
emergency to provide initial medical assistance.
Provides care before ambulance arrives
Immediate BLS
May assist in ambulance
◉ How should you handle scene safety?
Answer: 1. Begin protecting yourself as soon as you are dispatched.
a. Wear seat belts.
b. Don appropriate PPE.
2. Continue to protect yourself once on scene.
a. Make sure the scene is well marked.
b. Place warning devices to alert other motorists of the scene.
c. Park at a safe distance from the scene.
d. Make sure there is plenty of light if it is dark.
,e. Wear reflective clothing if it is dark.
◉ Scene Size-up
Answer: A. The scene size-up refers to your evaluation of the
conditions in which you will be operating.
1. Situational awareness is necessary throughout the entire call to
ensure safety.
2. Dispatch provides basic information about the request for
assistance.
a. Scene size-up combines information and observations to help
ensure safe and effective operations.
i. An understanding of the situation and conditions prior to
responding
ii. The dispatcher's information
iii. An observation of the scene
◉ What is the purpose and duties of OSHA?
Answer: Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Develops guidelines concerning reducing hazards in the workplace.
Responsible for enforcing guidelines.
, ◉ CDC vaccine guidelines. Is there any difference when working in
medical field?
Answer: The CDC recommends the following immunizations for
health care workers:
i. Hepatitis B (required by OSHA)
ii. Influenza (yearly)
iii. Measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR)
iv. Varicella vaccine or having had the chickenpox
v. Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (Tdap) (every 10 years)
vi. Skin test for tuberculosis prior to hire and annually
Employer required to offer haptitis B vaccine at no cost
◉ What is PPE? When should you wear certain types of equipment
(gloves, gowns, masks, certain types of masks)?
Answer: Personal Protective Equipment
Gloves:
-Before touching patient
-For touching blood, body fluids, secretions, excretions, or
contaminated items
