EMS EXAM 1 QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS 2026
Levels of licensure - CORRECT ANSWER -Emergency medical responder (EMR)
-Very basic training and provides care before ambulance arrives
Emergency medical technician (EMT)
-
Has training in basic life support (BLS), including automated external defibrillation, use of airway adjunc
ts and assisting patients with certain medications
advanced EMT (AEMT)
-
has training in specific aspects of advanced life support (ALS), such as intravenous (IV) therapy and the
administration of certain emergency medications
Paramedic
-
extensive training in ALS, including endotracheal intubation, emergency pharmacology, cardiac monitori
ng, and other advanced assessment and treatment skills
EMT- Basic scope of practice - CORRECT ANSWER -
Has training in basic life support (BLS), including automated external defibrillation, use of airway adjunct
s and assisting patients with certain medications
Offline vs. online orders - CORRECT ANSWER -Off-
line orders (indirect): This consists of standing orders, training, and supervision authorized by the medic
al director
On-
line orders (direct): directions given over phone or radio directly from the medical director or designate
d physician.
, Professionalism - CORRECT ANSWER -
Professional appearance and demeanor help build confidence and ease patient anxiety. An unprofession
al appearance may promote distrustRand incompetence. attributes include Integrity, empathy, self motiv
ation, self confident
Sharps discipline - CORRECT ANSWER -
Do not recap, break or bend needles. even the most careful providers may expose themselves to an acci
dental needle stick. Dispose of all sharp items that have been in contact with human secretions in appro
ved, closed, rigid containers
Exposure - CORRECT ANSWER -Ensure PPE is out and available
Make sure scene is safe to enter
rapid scan of the patient, noting whether any blood or fluids present
Select the proper PPE according to the tasks you are likely to perform. Gloves will be used for all patient
contacts
Immunity - CORRECT ANSWER -
Immunizations are vitally important considering patient interactions may be infectious.
Definition of a minor - CORRECT ANSWER -
A person under the age of full legal responsibility. Younger than 18 years of age
Utilization of law enforcement re: consent - CORRECT ANSWER -
Permission to render care, patient must give consent for treatment, patient must be conscious, rational
and capable of makingRinformed decisions to refuse care. If these are compromised, law enforcement ca
n be utilized if needed
Expressed consent: - CORRECT ANSWER -
Patient verbally or otherwise acknowledges permission for you to provide care or transport
CORRECT ANSWERS 2026
Levels of licensure - CORRECT ANSWER -Emergency medical responder (EMR)
-Very basic training and provides care before ambulance arrives
Emergency medical technician (EMT)
-
Has training in basic life support (BLS), including automated external defibrillation, use of airway adjunc
ts and assisting patients with certain medications
advanced EMT (AEMT)
-
has training in specific aspects of advanced life support (ALS), such as intravenous (IV) therapy and the
administration of certain emergency medications
Paramedic
-
extensive training in ALS, including endotracheal intubation, emergency pharmacology, cardiac monitori
ng, and other advanced assessment and treatment skills
EMT- Basic scope of practice - CORRECT ANSWER -
Has training in basic life support (BLS), including automated external defibrillation, use of airway adjunct
s and assisting patients with certain medications
Offline vs. online orders - CORRECT ANSWER -Off-
line orders (indirect): This consists of standing orders, training, and supervision authorized by the medic
al director
On-
line orders (direct): directions given over phone or radio directly from the medical director or designate
d physician.
, Professionalism - CORRECT ANSWER -
Professional appearance and demeanor help build confidence and ease patient anxiety. An unprofession
al appearance may promote distrustRand incompetence. attributes include Integrity, empathy, self motiv
ation, self confident
Sharps discipline - CORRECT ANSWER -
Do not recap, break or bend needles. even the most careful providers may expose themselves to an acci
dental needle stick. Dispose of all sharp items that have been in contact with human secretions in appro
ved, closed, rigid containers
Exposure - CORRECT ANSWER -Ensure PPE is out and available
Make sure scene is safe to enter
rapid scan of the patient, noting whether any blood or fluids present
Select the proper PPE according to the tasks you are likely to perform. Gloves will be used for all patient
contacts
Immunity - CORRECT ANSWER -
Immunizations are vitally important considering patient interactions may be infectious.
Definition of a minor - CORRECT ANSWER -
A person under the age of full legal responsibility. Younger than 18 years of age
Utilization of law enforcement re: consent - CORRECT ANSWER -
Permission to render care, patient must give consent for treatment, patient must be conscious, rational
and capable of makingRinformed decisions to refuse care. If these are compromised, law enforcement ca
n be utilized if needed
Expressed consent: - CORRECT ANSWER -
Patient verbally or otherwise acknowledges permission for you to provide care or transport
