EMT FINAL-JB Learning
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Accurate Questions and
Answers 2025/2026
A critical incident stress debriefing should be conducted no longer than
________ hours following the incident. - Correct Answers-72
Which of the following skills or interventions is included at every level of
prehospital emergency training? - Correct Answers-AED
As an EMT, it is important to remember that the signs and symptoms of
cumulative stress: - Correct Answers-may not be present or obvious at all
times
The patient care report (PCR) ensures: - Correct Answers-continuity of care
Which of the following scenarios does NOT involve the administration of ALS?
A. a 53-year-old patient who is given glucagon for significant hypoglycemia
Incorrect
B. a 64-year-old cardiac arrest patient who is defibrillated with an automated
external defibrillator (AED) Correct
C. a 48-year-old patient whose airway is secured with a multilumen device
Incorrect
D. a 61-year-old trauma patient whose chest is decompressed with a needle
Incorrect - Correct Answers-B. a 64-year-old cardiac arrest patient who is
defibrillated with an automated external defibrillator (AED)
A patient's refusal for EMS treatment and/or transport must be: - Correct
Answers-an informed refusal
Which of the following MOST accurately defines negligence? - Correct Answers-
deviation from the standard of care that may result in further injury
Which of the following scenarios MOST accurately depicts abandonment? -
Correct Answers-A paramedic transfers patient care to an EMT
,While assisting an advanced life support (ALS) ambulance crew, you are
accidentally stuck with an IV needle. You should: - Correct Answers-report the
incident to your supervisor after the call
A positive TB skin test indicates that: - Correct Answers-. you have been
exposed to the disease.
Communicating with hearing-impaired patients can be facilitated by doing all
of the following, EXCEPT: - Correct Answers-. elevating the tone of your voice
and exaggerating word pronunciation.
When relaying patient information via radio, communications should be: -
Correct Answers-. brief and easily understood.
f an action or procedure that was performed on a patient is not recorded on the
written report: - Correct Answers-it was not performed in the eyes of the law.
Maintaining the chain of evidence at the scene of a crime should include: -
Correct Answers-not cutting through holes in clothing that were caused by
weapons
When you begin an oral report, you should state the patient's age, sex, and: -
Correct Answers-chief complaint.
The person who is responsible for authorizing EMTs to perform emergency
medical care in the field is the: - Correct Answers-medical director.
Two-way communication that requires the EMT to "push to talk" and "release
to listen" describes what mode of communication? - Correct Answers-. simplex
According to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
regulations, an employer must: - Correct Answers-offer a workplace
environment that reduces the risk for exposure.
which of the following errors is an example of a knowledge-based failure?
An EMT gives the correct drug to a patient, although his protocols clearly state
that he is not authorized to do so.
B. Due to an improperly applied cervical collar, a patient's spinal injury is
aggravated and he is permanently disabled.
C. An EMT administers the wrong drug to a patient because she did not know
the pertinent information about the drug.
D. A patient is given nitroglycerin by an EMT who did not obtain proper
authorization from medical control first. - Correct Answers-An EMT
administers the wrong drug to a patient because she did not know the
pertinent information about the drug. Correct
, Which of the following statements regarding the Good Samaritan law is
correct?
It provides the EMT immunity from a lawsuit.
B. The law does not protect EMTs who are off duty.
C. It will not protect the EMT in cases of gross negligence.
D. It guarantees that the EMT will not be held liable if he or she is sued. -
Correct Answers-it will not protect the EMT in cases of gross negligence.
In which of the following situations does the EMT NOT have a legal duty to act?
Choose one answer.
A. a response to an injured patient while off duty
B. a response to a motor vehicle crash while off duty
C. Local policy requires you to assist in any emergency.
D. a response to the residence of a patient who fell - Correct Answers-a
response to a motor vehicle crash while off duty
The official transfer of patient care does not occur until the EMT: - Correct
Answers-gives an oral report to the emergency room physician or nurse
The spread of HIV and hepatitis in the health care setting can usually be traced
to: - Correct Answers-careless handling of sharps.
When faced with a situation in which a patient is in cardiac arrest, and a valid
living will or DNR order cannot be located, you should: - Correct Answers-begin
resuscitation at once.
After delivering your patient to the hospital, you sit down to complete the PCR.
When documenting the patient's last blood pressure reading, you inadvertently
write 120/60 instead of 130/70. To correct this mistake, you should: - Correct
Answers-draw a single horizontal line through the error, initial it, and write the
correct data next to it.
What section of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
(HIPAA) MOST affects EMS personnel? - Correct Answers-protecting patient
privacy
Typical components of an oral patient report include all of the following,
EXCEPT:
important medical history not previously given.
B. the set of baseline vital signs taken at the scene.
C. the chief complaint or mechanism of injury.
D. the patient's response to treatment you provided. - Correct Answers-the set
of baseline vital signs taken at the scene.
Calming and reassuring an anxious patient can be facilitated by:
A. maintaining eye contact with the patient whenever possible.
Enhanced Exam With
Accurate Questions and
Answers 2025/2026
A critical incident stress debriefing should be conducted no longer than
________ hours following the incident. - Correct Answers-72
Which of the following skills or interventions is included at every level of
prehospital emergency training? - Correct Answers-AED
As an EMT, it is important to remember that the signs and symptoms of
cumulative stress: - Correct Answers-may not be present or obvious at all
times
The patient care report (PCR) ensures: - Correct Answers-continuity of care
Which of the following scenarios does NOT involve the administration of ALS?
A. a 53-year-old patient who is given glucagon for significant hypoglycemia
Incorrect
B. a 64-year-old cardiac arrest patient who is defibrillated with an automated
external defibrillator (AED) Correct
C. a 48-year-old patient whose airway is secured with a multilumen device
Incorrect
D. a 61-year-old trauma patient whose chest is decompressed with a needle
Incorrect - Correct Answers-B. a 64-year-old cardiac arrest patient who is
defibrillated with an automated external defibrillator (AED)
A patient's refusal for EMS treatment and/or transport must be: - Correct
Answers-an informed refusal
Which of the following MOST accurately defines negligence? - Correct Answers-
deviation from the standard of care that may result in further injury
Which of the following scenarios MOST accurately depicts abandonment? -
Correct Answers-A paramedic transfers patient care to an EMT
,While assisting an advanced life support (ALS) ambulance crew, you are
accidentally stuck with an IV needle. You should: - Correct Answers-report the
incident to your supervisor after the call
A positive TB skin test indicates that: - Correct Answers-. you have been
exposed to the disease.
Communicating with hearing-impaired patients can be facilitated by doing all
of the following, EXCEPT: - Correct Answers-. elevating the tone of your voice
and exaggerating word pronunciation.
When relaying patient information via radio, communications should be: -
Correct Answers-. brief and easily understood.
f an action or procedure that was performed on a patient is not recorded on the
written report: - Correct Answers-it was not performed in the eyes of the law.
Maintaining the chain of evidence at the scene of a crime should include: -
Correct Answers-not cutting through holes in clothing that were caused by
weapons
When you begin an oral report, you should state the patient's age, sex, and: -
Correct Answers-chief complaint.
The person who is responsible for authorizing EMTs to perform emergency
medical care in the field is the: - Correct Answers-medical director.
Two-way communication that requires the EMT to "push to talk" and "release
to listen" describes what mode of communication? - Correct Answers-. simplex
According to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
regulations, an employer must: - Correct Answers-offer a workplace
environment that reduces the risk for exposure.
which of the following errors is an example of a knowledge-based failure?
An EMT gives the correct drug to a patient, although his protocols clearly state
that he is not authorized to do so.
B. Due to an improperly applied cervical collar, a patient's spinal injury is
aggravated and he is permanently disabled.
C. An EMT administers the wrong drug to a patient because she did not know
the pertinent information about the drug.
D. A patient is given nitroglycerin by an EMT who did not obtain proper
authorization from medical control first. - Correct Answers-An EMT
administers the wrong drug to a patient because she did not know the
pertinent information about the drug. Correct
, Which of the following statements regarding the Good Samaritan law is
correct?
It provides the EMT immunity from a lawsuit.
B. The law does not protect EMTs who are off duty.
C. It will not protect the EMT in cases of gross negligence.
D. It guarantees that the EMT will not be held liable if he or she is sued. -
Correct Answers-it will not protect the EMT in cases of gross negligence.
In which of the following situations does the EMT NOT have a legal duty to act?
Choose one answer.
A. a response to an injured patient while off duty
B. a response to a motor vehicle crash while off duty
C. Local policy requires you to assist in any emergency.
D. a response to the residence of a patient who fell - Correct Answers-a
response to a motor vehicle crash while off duty
The official transfer of patient care does not occur until the EMT: - Correct
Answers-gives an oral report to the emergency room physician or nurse
The spread of HIV and hepatitis in the health care setting can usually be traced
to: - Correct Answers-careless handling of sharps.
When faced with a situation in which a patient is in cardiac arrest, and a valid
living will or DNR order cannot be located, you should: - Correct Answers-begin
resuscitation at once.
After delivering your patient to the hospital, you sit down to complete the PCR.
When documenting the patient's last blood pressure reading, you inadvertently
write 120/60 instead of 130/70. To correct this mistake, you should: - Correct
Answers-draw a single horizontal line through the error, initial it, and write the
correct data next to it.
What section of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
(HIPAA) MOST affects EMS personnel? - Correct Answers-protecting patient
privacy
Typical components of an oral patient report include all of the following,
EXCEPT:
important medical history not previously given.
B. the set of baseline vital signs taken at the scene.
C. the chief complaint or mechanism of injury.
D. the patient's response to treatment you provided. - Correct Answers-the set
of baseline vital signs taken at the scene.
Calming and reassuring an anxious patient can be facilitated by:
A. maintaining eye contact with the patient whenever possible.
