EMC 100 EXAM #1 (2025) | 190 QUESTIONS | WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTION.
A patient requires rapid transport to the hospital when: Answer - EMS
personnel are unable to give the patient adequate life-saving care in the field
Components of the quality improvement process, as identified by the Institute
of Medicine, include all of the following, EXCEPT: Answer - teamwork (includes
safety, efficiency, and timeliness)
The US Department of Transportation's responsibility is to: Answer - develop
the national education standards for the EMR
Which of the following statements regarding transport of a patient to the
hospital is correct? Answer - Patients may require immediate stabilization at
the closest hospital and then transfer to another facility
When documenting the events of an emergency call, the EMR should include
the: Answer - treatment provided before EMS arrival
Fire units are often a crucial part of the EMS system because they: Answer -
provide specialized rescue such as patient extrication
Enhanced 9-1-1 centers have the capability to: Answer - determine the
physical location of the caller via the computer
,A 33-year-old woman has a possible broken left ankle. She is in significant pain
but is conscious and otherwise stable. This patient: Answer - requires
transport but without lights and siren.
Fire fighters and law enforcement personnel are likely to be the EMRs in most
emergencies because: Answer - of their location or speed in responding to the
call.
You are the first medically trained person to arrive at the scene of a motor
vehicle crash. The patient is conscious and is bleeding heavily from the head.
He is still in the vehicle, which has power lines draped across the hood. You
should: Answer - advise the patient to remain still and immediately contact the
power company.
Which of the following statements regarding the acceptance stage of the
grieving process is correct? Answer - The patient understands that the
situation cannot be changed
If you have any doubts about the safety of a scene, you should: Answer - wait
at a safe distance and request law enforcement
Caffeine is a drug that: Answer - causes a release of adrenaline
Depression and a reduced ability to deal with stress would MOST likely be
caused by: Answer - alcohol (not coffee or cola, caffeine, or sugar)
The MOST effective way to prevent exposure to infectious diseases is to:
Answer - follow standard precautions on all calls
, During an incident that may involve electrical hazards, you should: Answer -
wear a helmet with a chin strap and a face shield
If you are experiencing stress away from your job, you should: Answer - seek
assistance from a mental health professional
Common signs or symptoms of stress include: Answer - excessive eating (not
insomnia or nightmares, an increase in sexual drive, or heightened awareness)
Which of the following is NOT a consideration when responding to an
emergency scene? Answer - taking the shortest route (fastening your safety
belt, proceeding quickly but safely, and considering the drivers around you
ARE)
Difficulty sleeping may be a difficult sign of stress to recognize in emergency
responders because: Answer - shift work or rotating hours make normal sleep
patterns hard to maintain
Which of the following statements regarding ambulance stretchers is correct?
Answer - It is best to use four people if the ambulance stretcher must be lifted
or carried
With regard to lifting and moving, good body mechanics includes: Answer -
using your legs and not your back when lifting
You and your partner are assisting paramedics in securing an injured patient to
a long backboard. One paramedic is supporting the patient's head while the
other paramedic and your partner are supporting the patient's torso and legs.
Where should you be? Answer - ready to slide the board under the patient as
the team performs a log roll
COMPLETE SOLUTION.
A patient requires rapid transport to the hospital when: Answer - EMS
personnel are unable to give the patient adequate life-saving care in the field
Components of the quality improvement process, as identified by the Institute
of Medicine, include all of the following, EXCEPT: Answer - teamwork (includes
safety, efficiency, and timeliness)
The US Department of Transportation's responsibility is to: Answer - develop
the national education standards for the EMR
Which of the following statements regarding transport of a patient to the
hospital is correct? Answer - Patients may require immediate stabilization at
the closest hospital and then transfer to another facility
When documenting the events of an emergency call, the EMR should include
the: Answer - treatment provided before EMS arrival
Fire units are often a crucial part of the EMS system because they: Answer -
provide specialized rescue such as patient extrication
Enhanced 9-1-1 centers have the capability to: Answer - determine the
physical location of the caller via the computer
,A 33-year-old woman has a possible broken left ankle. She is in significant pain
but is conscious and otherwise stable. This patient: Answer - requires
transport but without lights and siren.
Fire fighters and law enforcement personnel are likely to be the EMRs in most
emergencies because: Answer - of their location or speed in responding to the
call.
You are the first medically trained person to arrive at the scene of a motor
vehicle crash. The patient is conscious and is bleeding heavily from the head.
He is still in the vehicle, which has power lines draped across the hood. You
should: Answer - advise the patient to remain still and immediately contact the
power company.
Which of the following statements regarding the acceptance stage of the
grieving process is correct? Answer - The patient understands that the
situation cannot be changed
If you have any doubts about the safety of a scene, you should: Answer - wait
at a safe distance and request law enforcement
Caffeine is a drug that: Answer - causes a release of adrenaline
Depression and a reduced ability to deal with stress would MOST likely be
caused by: Answer - alcohol (not coffee or cola, caffeine, or sugar)
The MOST effective way to prevent exposure to infectious diseases is to:
Answer - follow standard precautions on all calls
, During an incident that may involve electrical hazards, you should: Answer -
wear a helmet with a chin strap and a face shield
If you are experiencing stress away from your job, you should: Answer - seek
assistance from a mental health professional
Common signs or symptoms of stress include: Answer - excessive eating (not
insomnia or nightmares, an increase in sexual drive, or heightened awareness)
Which of the following is NOT a consideration when responding to an
emergency scene? Answer - taking the shortest route (fastening your safety
belt, proceeding quickly but safely, and considering the drivers around you
ARE)
Difficulty sleeping may be a difficult sign of stress to recognize in emergency
responders because: Answer - shift work or rotating hours make normal sleep
patterns hard to maintain
Which of the following statements regarding ambulance stretchers is correct?
Answer - It is best to use four people if the ambulance stretcher must be lifted
or carried
With regard to lifting and moving, good body mechanics includes: Answer -
using your legs and not your back when lifting
You and your partner are assisting paramedics in securing an injured patient to
a long backboard. One paramedic is supporting the patient's head while the
other paramedic and your partner are supporting the patient's torso and legs.
Where should you be? Answer - ready to slide the board under the patient as
the team performs a log roll
