EMT: Chapter 1
PRETEST with correct
answers 2025/2026
You believe that your patient should be given nitroglycerin for his chest pain. You do not have
off-line protocols for this, so you should: - correct answerscontact medical direction.
In what aspect of equipment management will an EMT be involved when working toward high-
quality care? - correct answersChecking and maintaining the equipment
You respond to a domestic violence call with your partner and the local volunteer fire
department. You should regard the fire department volunteers as: - correct answerspartners in
care who may need guidance from you.
From the patient's perspective, care begins with: - correct answersthe initial phone call to the
EMD.
Off-line medical control for an EMT is provided by a physician through: - correct
answersstanding orders.
What is the official name for the physician who assumes responsibility for all patient care
aspects within a specific EMS system? - correct answersMedical director
, Holding an NREMT certification may help you in which of the following situations? - correct
answersGaining reciprocity
Which of the following demonstrates cooperation and helps prevent errors that may jeopardize
the patient's safety? - correct answersAsking for assistance if you need it
The system by which the medical community oversees the basic health of a population is known
as: - correct answersthe public health system.
Oversight of the patient-care aspects of an EMS system by the medical director is called: -
correct answersmedical direction.
A term for treatments backed by research that proves that the interventions have positive
effects in patient care is: - correct answersevidence-based medicine.
How many nationally recognized levels of EMS practitioner are there, and what is the highest
level? - correct answersFour; Paramedic
Neatness and cleanliness are a dimension of professionalism that should be demonstrated by
your: - correct answersappearance.
What capability distinguishes trauma centers from less-specialized hospitals? - correct
answersSurgical teams are available 24 hours a day.
Inspiring confidence and showing initiative are examples of a good EMT's: - correct
answerspersonal traits.
Your QI officer sends you a request for additional information about a patient you had 6 months
ago who subsequently died. How does responding to this request potentially relate to quality
PRETEST with correct
answers 2025/2026
You believe that your patient should be given nitroglycerin for his chest pain. You do not have
off-line protocols for this, so you should: - correct answerscontact medical direction.
In what aspect of equipment management will an EMT be involved when working toward high-
quality care? - correct answersChecking and maintaining the equipment
You respond to a domestic violence call with your partner and the local volunteer fire
department. You should regard the fire department volunteers as: - correct answerspartners in
care who may need guidance from you.
From the patient's perspective, care begins with: - correct answersthe initial phone call to the
EMD.
Off-line medical control for an EMT is provided by a physician through: - correct
answersstanding orders.
What is the official name for the physician who assumes responsibility for all patient care
aspects within a specific EMS system? - correct answersMedical director
, Holding an NREMT certification may help you in which of the following situations? - correct
answersGaining reciprocity
Which of the following demonstrates cooperation and helps prevent errors that may jeopardize
the patient's safety? - correct answersAsking for assistance if you need it
The system by which the medical community oversees the basic health of a population is known
as: - correct answersthe public health system.
Oversight of the patient-care aspects of an EMS system by the medical director is called: -
correct answersmedical direction.
A term for treatments backed by research that proves that the interventions have positive
effects in patient care is: - correct answersevidence-based medicine.
How many nationally recognized levels of EMS practitioner are there, and what is the highest
level? - correct answersFour; Paramedic
Neatness and cleanliness are a dimension of professionalism that should be demonstrated by
your: - correct answersappearance.
What capability distinguishes trauma centers from less-specialized hospitals? - correct
answersSurgical teams are available 24 hours a day.
Inspiring confidence and showing initiative are examples of a good EMT's: - correct
answerspersonal traits.
Your QI officer sends you a request for additional information about a patient you had 6 months
ago who subsequently died. How does responding to this request potentially relate to quality
