NCTI Livermore: Operations Exam
Questions And Answers
A major distinction between a paramedic and an EMT is that the
paramedic?
A. Carries out advanced pharmacologic skills
B. Can function independently of a physician
C. Is more likely to be sued for negligence
D. Is held to a higher professional standard -
correct answer ✅A
A paramedic is considered a health care professional, and as such
should:
A. Maintain higher standards than other health care professionals
B. Demand respect from others who are in the EMS profession
C. Meet societal expectations whether on or off duty
D. Obtain more than the required amount of continuing education -
correct answer ✅C
A paramedic notices a tripping hazard in the home of a patient
during an emergency call. What should the paramedic do?
,NCTI Livermore: Operations Exam
Questions And Answers
A. Tell the patient or a family member that they must fix the
tripping hazard before they transport the patient to the hospital.
B. Fix the tripping hazard before attending to the patient.
C. Talk about the findings with the patient or a family member -
correct answer ✅C
If the receiving facility does not have adequate resources to take
care of your patient, you should next determine whether:
A. An emergency physician should be dispatched to the scene.
B. A BLS ambulance can transport the patient to a distant hospital.
C. Transport of the patient by ambulance is absolutely necessary.
D. There is an appropriate facility within a reasonable distance. -
correct answer ✅D
It is important to become involved in a national or state EMS
organization, such as the NAEMT or the National association of
state EMS officials (NASEMO), because:
, NCTI Livermore: Operations Exam
Questions And Answers
A. Membership in a professional organization is a tax-deductible
expense.
B. These organizations offer continuing education for all EMS
providers.
C. Such organizations promote unique EMS training standards for
each state.
D. Such organizations have an impact on the future direction of
EMS. -
correct answer ✅D
Mobile army surgical hospitals saved thousands of soldiers lives
during the Korean War by:
A. Using helicopters to airlift casualties to the unites states
B. Deploying combat medics to retrieve wounded soldiers.
C. Performing surgery within 30 minutes of an injury
D. Bringing hospital facilities closer to the battle field -
correct answer ✅D
Performing the functions of a paramedic prior to licensure is:
Questions And Answers
A major distinction between a paramedic and an EMT is that the
paramedic?
A. Carries out advanced pharmacologic skills
B. Can function independently of a physician
C. Is more likely to be sued for negligence
D. Is held to a higher professional standard -
correct answer ✅A
A paramedic is considered a health care professional, and as such
should:
A. Maintain higher standards than other health care professionals
B. Demand respect from others who are in the EMS profession
C. Meet societal expectations whether on or off duty
D. Obtain more than the required amount of continuing education -
correct answer ✅C
A paramedic notices a tripping hazard in the home of a patient
during an emergency call. What should the paramedic do?
,NCTI Livermore: Operations Exam
Questions And Answers
A. Tell the patient or a family member that they must fix the
tripping hazard before they transport the patient to the hospital.
B. Fix the tripping hazard before attending to the patient.
C. Talk about the findings with the patient or a family member -
correct answer ✅C
If the receiving facility does not have adequate resources to take
care of your patient, you should next determine whether:
A. An emergency physician should be dispatched to the scene.
B. A BLS ambulance can transport the patient to a distant hospital.
C. Transport of the patient by ambulance is absolutely necessary.
D. There is an appropriate facility within a reasonable distance. -
correct answer ✅D
It is important to become involved in a national or state EMS
organization, such as the NAEMT or the National association of
state EMS officials (NASEMO), because:
, NCTI Livermore: Operations Exam
Questions And Answers
A. Membership in a professional organization is a tax-deductible
expense.
B. These organizations offer continuing education for all EMS
providers.
C. Such organizations promote unique EMS training standards for
each state.
D. Such organizations have an impact on the future direction of
EMS. -
correct answer ✅D
Mobile army surgical hospitals saved thousands of soldiers lives
during the Korean War by:
A. Using helicopters to airlift casualties to the unites states
B. Deploying combat medics to retrieve wounded soldiers.
C. Performing surgery within 30 minutes of an injury
D. Bringing hospital facilities closer to the battle field -
correct answer ✅D
Performing the functions of a paramedic prior to licensure is:
