EMT FINAL EXAM ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS VERSIONS A, B AND C
LATEST JUST RELEASED
National guidelines for EMS care are intended to __________.
-provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States
-unify EMS providers under a single medical director
-facilitate a national EMS labor group
-reduce expenses at the local and state levels - (ANSWER)Provide more
consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States
The EMT is legally obligated to protect a patient's privacy according to _____.
-HIPAA
-CQI
-APGAR
-DCAP - (ANSWER)HIPAA
,Which of the following descriptions MOST accurately portrays emergency medical
services (EMS)?
-a system composed exclusively of emergency medical responders (EMRs) and
emergency medical technicians (EMTs) who are responsible for providing care to
sick and injured patients
-a team of paramedics and emergency physicians who are responsible for
providing emergency care to critically injured patients
-a vast network of advanced life support (ALS) providers who provide definitive
emergency care in the prehospital setting
-a team of health care professionals who are responsible for providing emergency
care and transportation to the sick and injured - (ANSWER)A team of health care
professionals who are responsible for providing emergency care and
transportation to the sick and injured
What is the EMT's primary service area?
-the main area in which the EMS agency operates
-the area serviced by the EMT's medical director
,-the location where the EMT provides essential care during a 9-1-1 call
-the only area the EMT is certified to provide patient care - (ANSWER)the main
area in which the EMS agency operates
Online medical control requires _____.
-written protocols approved by medical control
-a physicians presence on the scene of the call
-phone or radio contact with the medical director
-the presence of an advanced-level provider - (ANSWER)phone or radio contact
with the medical director
As an EMT, you may be authorized to administer aspirin to a patient with chest
pain based on:
-medical director approval
-the patient's condition
, -the transport time to the hospita
-an order from a paramedic - (ANSWER)medical director approval
What should an EMT do to limit errors in the field?
-deviate from established standards when necessary
-follow the agency's written protocols
-carry an EMT text for reference at all times
-contact medical direction before initiating any treatments - (ANSWER)follow the
agency's written protocols
Which of the following courses requires about 150 hours of training?
-AEMT
-Paramedic
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS VERSIONS A, B AND C
LATEST JUST RELEASED
National guidelines for EMS care are intended to __________.
-provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States
-unify EMS providers under a single medical director
-facilitate a national EMS labor group
-reduce expenses at the local and state levels - (ANSWER)Provide more
consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States
The EMT is legally obligated to protect a patient's privacy according to _____.
-HIPAA
-CQI
-APGAR
-DCAP - (ANSWER)HIPAA
,Which of the following descriptions MOST accurately portrays emergency medical
services (EMS)?
-a system composed exclusively of emergency medical responders (EMRs) and
emergency medical technicians (EMTs) who are responsible for providing care to
sick and injured patients
-a team of paramedics and emergency physicians who are responsible for
providing emergency care to critically injured patients
-a vast network of advanced life support (ALS) providers who provide definitive
emergency care in the prehospital setting
-a team of health care professionals who are responsible for providing emergency
care and transportation to the sick and injured - (ANSWER)A team of health care
professionals who are responsible for providing emergency care and
transportation to the sick and injured
What is the EMT's primary service area?
-the main area in which the EMS agency operates
-the area serviced by the EMT's medical director
,-the location where the EMT provides essential care during a 9-1-1 call
-the only area the EMT is certified to provide patient care - (ANSWER)the main
area in which the EMS agency operates
Online medical control requires _____.
-written protocols approved by medical control
-a physicians presence on the scene of the call
-phone or radio contact with the medical director
-the presence of an advanced-level provider - (ANSWER)phone or radio contact
with the medical director
As an EMT, you may be authorized to administer aspirin to a patient with chest
pain based on:
-medical director approval
-the patient's condition
, -the transport time to the hospita
-an order from a paramedic - (ANSWER)medical director approval
What should an EMT do to limit errors in the field?
-deviate from established standards when necessary
-follow the agency's written protocols
-carry an EMT text for reference at all times
-contact medical direction before initiating any treatments - (ANSWER)follow the
agency's written protocols
Which of the following courses requires about 150 hours of training?
-AEMT
-Paramedic
