The Texas EMT Jurisprudence Exam Companion: Real Questions, Right Answers. 2025 Exam
Updates
The Texas Jurisprudence Exam for EMTs focuses on the state laws, regulations, and ethical standards
that govern the practice of emergency medical technicians in Texas. It covers topics like scope of
practice, patient care, consent, documentation, and the legal responsibilities of EMTs. The exam ensures
EMTs are familiar with Texas-specific regulations and can provide care in compliance with state laws.
______ of CE documentation or official evidence of completion of CE shall be cause for reprimand,
probation, suspension, or revocation of a certificate or license.
A) falsification
B) lack
C) presentation
D) renewal - ✔✔-A) falsification
50 consecutive minutes of participation in a learning activity is known as a:
A) CE
B) course
C) contact hour
D) credit course - ✔✔-C) contact hour
A candidate for EMS certification shall be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or
GED certificate. A home school diploma is acceptable if it is accompanied by:
A) a letter from the Texas Education Agency
B) the student's transcript evaluated by a high school principal in their town
C) no other document is required
D) a letter from a state certified teacher - ✔✔-C) no other document is required
A candidate who meets the requirements for initial certification shall be certified for:
A) 2 years
B) 4 years
C) 8 years
,D) lifetime membership - ✔✔-B) 4 years
A candidate whose certificate has been expired for ______ or more may not renew the certificate. The
candidate may become certified by complying with the requirements of 157.33(a) or (j) of this title.
A) 6 months
B) 9 months
C) 1 year
D) 18 months - ✔✔-C) 1 year
A candidate whose certificate has been expired for 90 days or less may renew the certificate by
submitting an application accompanied by a non-refundable renewal fee that is equal to ______ the
normal required application renewal fee for that level as listed in subsection (a)(4) of this section.
A) 1 and 1/2 times
B) 2 times
C) 2 and 1/2 times
D) 3 times - ✔✔-A) 1 and 1/2 times
A candidate whose certificate has been expired for one year or more may:
A) not renew the certificate
B) pay a non-refundable administrative fee and late fee
C) provide 50 hours of community service in addition to CE
D) take the state examination - ✔✔-A) not renew the certificate
A candidate whose certification has expired is able to function in the capacity of an EMS certificant or
representative until re-certification is issued.
A) agree
B) disagree - ✔✔-B) disagree
A certificant is an EMS personnel with current certification from the TDSHS.
A) agree
B) disagree - ✔✔-A) agree
,A certificate of successful completion of a CE activity must include all of the following EXCEPT:
A) name of the CE program
B) the medical director's signature
C) the date and location of the educational activity
D) the number of contact hours awarded - ✔✔-B) the medical director's signature
A complete and/or clearly written patient care report does NOT include:
A) documentation of patient's condition upon arrival at scene
B) patient's social security number
C) prehospital care provided
D) patient's status during transport - ✔✔-B) patient's social security number
A continuing education credit unit awarded for successful completion of a unit of learning activity is a:
A) current
B) candidate
C) distance learning
D) credit hour - ✔✔-D) credit hour
A designated infection control officer is considered a designated officer who serves as a liaison between
the employer's employees who have been or believe they have been exposed to a potentially life-
threatening infectious disease by a person who was treated and/or transported by the EMS provider.
A) agree
B) disagree - ✔✔-A) agree
A diversion in reference to EMS and hospitals means a procedure put into effect by an EMS service to
ensure appropriate patient care when a facility is believed to be unable to provide the level of care
demanded by a trauma patient's injuries or when the facility has temporarily exhausted its resources.
A) agree
B) disagree - ✔✔-A) agree
, A general trauma facility is a facility that is equivalent to meeting the criteria for level III and level IV
trauma facilities.
A) agree
B) disagree - ✔✔-A) agree
A hospital that has successfully completed the designation process, is capable of stabilization and/or
definitive treatment of critically injured persons, and actively participates in a regional EMS/trauma
system is a:
A) trauma facility
B) designated trauma facility
C) major trauma facility
D) lead trauma facility - ✔✔-A) trauma facility
A licensed EMS provider (may/may not) claim a defense when one or more staff members, acting without
the consent and knowledge of the license holder, commit(s) multiple violations in this section, or
perform(s) contrary to EMS standards while on EMS business for the provider.
A) may not
B) may - ✔✔-A) may not
A licensed EMS provider shall maintain adequate medical reports of a patient for a minimum of ______
years from the anniversary date of the date of last treatment by the EMS provider.
A) never
B) 7
C) 14
D) 21 - ✔✔-B) 7
A major trauma facility is a facility that is equivalent to a level II trauma facility.
A) agree
B) disagree - ✔✔-A) agree
A medic that has been arrested for a serious charge such as aggravated kidnapping or murder has _____
days to notify the department of his arrest.
Updates
The Texas Jurisprudence Exam for EMTs focuses on the state laws, regulations, and ethical standards
that govern the practice of emergency medical technicians in Texas. It covers topics like scope of
practice, patient care, consent, documentation, and the legal responsibilities of EMTs. The exam ensures
EMTs are familiar with Texas-specific regulations and can provide care in compliance with state laws.
______ of CE documentation or official evidence of completion of CE shall be cause for reprimand,
probation, suspension, or revocation of a certificate or license.
A) falsification
B) lack
C) presentation
D) renewal - ✔✔-A) falsification
50 consecutive minutes of participation in a learning activity is known as a:
A) CE
B) course
C) contact hour
D) credit course - ✔✔-C) contact hour
A candidate for EMS certification shall be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or
GED certificate. A home school diploma is acceptable if it is accompanied by:
A) a letter from the Texas Education Agency
B) the student's transcript evaluated by a high school principal in their town
C) no other document is required
D) a letter from a state certified teacher - ✔✔-C) no other document is required
A candidate who meets the requirements for initial certification shall be certified for:
A) 2 years
B) 4 years
C) 8 years
,D) lifetime membership - ✔✔-B) 4 years
A candidate whose certificate has been expired for ______ or more may not renew the certificate. The
candidate may become certified by complying with the requirements of 157.33(a) or (j) of this title.
A) 6 months
B) 9 months
C) 1 year
D) 18 months - ✔✔-C) 1 year
A candidate whose certificate has been expired for 90 days or less may renew the certificate by
submitting an application accompanied by a non-refundable renewal fee that is equal to ______ the
normal required application renewal fee for that level as listed in subsection (a)(4) of this section.
A) 1 and 1/2 times
B) 2 times
C) 2 and 1/2 times
D) 3 times - ✔✔-A) 1 and 1/2 times
A candidate whose certificate has been expired for one year or more may:
A) not renew the certificate
B) pay a non-refundable administrative fee and late fee
C) provide 50 hours of community service in addition to CE
D) take the state examination - ✔✔-A) not renew the certificate
A candidate whose certification has expired is able to function in the capacity of an EMS certificant or
representative until re-certification is issued.
A) agree
B) disagree - ✔✔-B) disagree
A certificant is an EMS personnel with current certification from the TDSHS.
A) agree
B) disagree - ✔✔-A) agree
,A certificate of successful completion of a CE activity must include all of the following EXCEPT:
A) name of the CE program
B) the medical director's signature
C) the date and location of the educational activity
D) the number of contact hours awarded - ✔✔-B) the medical director's signature
A complete and/or clearly written patient care report does NOT include:
A) documentation of patient's condition upon arrival at scene
B) patient's social security number
C) prehospital care provided
D) patient's status during transport - ✔✔-B) patient's social security number
A continuing education credit unit awarded for successful completion of a unit of learning activity is a:
A) current
B) candidate
C) distance learning
D) credit hour - ✔✔-D) credit hour
A designated infection control officer is considered a designated officer who serves as a liaison between
the employer's employees who have been or believe they have been exposed to a potentially life-
threatening infectious disease by a person who was treated and/or transported by the EMS provider.
A) agree
B) disagree - ✔✔-A) agree
A diversion in reference to EMS and hospitals means a procedure put into effect by an EMS service to
ensure appropriate patient care when a facility is believed to be unable to provide the level of care
demanded by a trauma patient's injuries or when the facility has temporarily exhausted its resources.
A) agree
B) disagree - ✔✔-A) agree
, A general trauma facility is a facility that is equivalent to meeting the criteria for level III and level IV
trauma facilities.
A) agree
B) disagree - ✔✔-A) agree
A hospital that has successfully completed the designation process, is capable of stabilization and/or
definitive treatment of critically injured persons, and actively participates in a regional EMS/trauma
system is a:
A) trauma facility
B) designated trauma facility
C) major trauma facility
D) lead trauma facility - ✔✔-A) trauma facility
A licensed EMS provider (may/may not) claim a defense when one or more staff members, acting without
the consent and knowledge of the license holder, commit(s) multiple violations in this section, or
perform(s) contrary to EMS standards while on EMS business for the provider.
A) may not
B) may - ✔✔-A) may not
A licensed EMS provider shall maintain adequate medical reports of a patient for a minimum of ______
years from the anniversary date of the date of last treatment by the EMS provider.
A) never
B) 7
C) 14
D) 21 - ✔✔-B) 7
A major trauma facility is a facility that is equivalent to a level II trauma facility.
A) agree
B) disagree - ✔✔-A) agree
A medic that has been arrested for a serious charge such as aggravated kidnapping or murder has _____
days to notify the department of his arrest.
