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Paramedic Care Principles and Practice Exam 1 (ch 1-
10) quesions “ Newest Updated Exam 2026 Solved
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What was the effect of the publication of Accidental Death and Disability: The
Neglected Disease of Modern Society on modern-day EMS?
A.
The American Heart Association began training the public in CPR.
B.
Many people died from preventable causes due to the report.
C.
It was the "white paper" that acted as a catalyst for improving ambulance systems
and emergency responder training.
D.
The states each took a leadership role in improving their EMS systems.
Ans: C
The concept of ambulance volante, pioneered by Larrey during the Napoleonic
Wars, was initiated during the Civil War by:
A.
President Abraham Lincoln.
B.
Clara Barton.
C.
Commercial Hospital.
D.
Jonathan Letterman.
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Answer: D.
Accidental Death and Disability: The Neglected Disease of Modern Society was
first published by:
A.
The National Academy of Sciences.
B.
The National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians.
C.
National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health.
D.
The Journal of Emergency Medical Services.
Ans: A.
Accidental Death and Disability: The Neglected Disease of Modern Society was
released in:
A.
The National EMS Curriculum Act of 1963
B.
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1972
C.
The Highway Safety Act of 1966
D.
The Los Angeles County EMS Planning Conference (1961)
Ans: C.
As a paramedic working in EMS today, which of the following could you
attribute to the Accidental Death and Disability: The Neglected Disease of
Modern Society study?
A.
Well-equipped and maintained ambulances
B.
Standardized training requirements for EMS personnel
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C.
Improved communication between the ambulance and physicians
D.
All of the answers are correct
ans: D.
In 1988, the Statewide EMS Technical Assessment Program was established
by NHTSA to:
A.
provide acute illness and injury care and follow-up, and contribute to the treatment of
chronic conditions and to community health monitoring.
B.
provide funding to states for trauma system planning, development, implementation,
and evaluation.
C.
help establish helicopter EMS (HEMS) programs.
D.
define elements necessary to all EMS systems.
Ans: D.
The Statewide EMS Technical Assessment Program defines elements
necessary to all EMS systems; the transportation element covers which of the
following?
A.
Defensive driving class requirements
B.
Safe patient transport by ground or air ambulance
C.
Minimum standards for equipping air ambulances
D.
Standards for street marking and placement of house numbers
Ans: A.
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Standardized curriculum, adequate training, and qualified instructors are
covered in which element of the Statewide EMS Technical Assessment
Program?
A.
Human resources and training
B.
Minimum educational standards
C.
EMS program preparation
D.
Uniform training code
Ans: A.
Which one of the following elements does not pertain to the medical director
as it relates to the Statewide EMS Technical Assessment Program?
Which one of the following elements does not pertain to the medical director as it
relates to the Statewide EMS Technical Assessment Program?
A.
The medical director delegates medical practice to nonphysician caregivers.
B.
The medical director oversees all aspects of patient care.
C.
The medical director responds to all requests for on-line medical care.
This is the correct answer.D.
Each EMS system must have a physician as its medical director.
Ans: C.
A significant advance in paramedic education was contained in the 2009
publication of the National EMS Education Instructional Guidelines, developed
by the:
A.
NTSB.
B.
Paramedic Care Principles and Practice Exam 1 (ch 1-
10) quesions “ Newest Updated Exam 2026 Solved
Questions & Answers Verified 100% Graded A+ (Latest
Version)
What was the effect of the publication of Accidental Death and Disability: The
Neglected Disease of Modern Society on modern-day EMS?
A.
The American Heart Association began training the public in CPR.
B.
Many people died from preventable causes due to the report.
C.
It was the "white paper" that acted as a catalyst for improving ambulance systems
and emergency responder training.
D.
The states each took a leadership role in improving their EMS systems.
Ans: C
The concept of ambulance volante, pioneered by Larrey during the Napoleonic
Wars, was initiated during the Civil War by:
A.
President Abraham Lincoln.
B.
Clara Barton.
C.
Commercial Hospital.
D.
Jonathan Letterman.
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Answer: D.
Accidental Death and Disability: The Neglected Disease of Modern Society was
first published by:
A.
The National Academy of Sciences.
B.
The National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians.
C.
National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health.
D.
The Journal of Emergency Medical Services.
Ans: A.
Accidental Death and Disability: The Neglected Disease of Modern Society was
released in:
A.
The National EMS Curriculum Act of 1963
B.
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1972
C.
The Highway Safety Act of 1966
D.
The Los Angeles County EMS Planning Conference (1961)
Ans: C.
As a paramedic working in EMS today, which of the following could you
attribute to the Accidental Death and Disability: The Neglected Disease of
Modern Society study?
A.
Well-equipped and maintained ambulances
B.
Standardized training requirements for EMS personnel
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C.
Improved communication between the ambulance and physicians
D.
All of the answers are correct
ans: D.
In 1988, the Statewide EMS Technical Assessment Program was established
by NHTSA to:
A.
provide acute illness and injury care and follow-up, and contribute to the treatment of
chronic conditions and to community health monitoring.
B.
provide funding to states for trauma system planning, development, implementation,
and evaluation.
C.
help establish helicopter EMS (HEMS) programs.
D.
define elements necessary to all EMS systems.
Ans: D.
The Statewide EMS Technical Assessment Program defines elements
necessary to all EMS systems; the transportation element covers which of the
following?
A.
Defensive driving class requirements
B.
Safe patient transport by ground or air ambulance
C.
Minimum standards for equipping air ambulances
D.
Standards for street marking and placement of house numbers
Ans: A.
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Standardized curriculum, adequate training, and qualified instructors are
covered in which element of the Statewide EMS Technical Assessment
Program?
A.
Human resources and training
B.
Minimum educational standards
C.
EMS program preparation
D.
Uniform training code
Ans: A.
Which one of the following elements does not pertain to the medical director
as it relates to the Statewide EMS Technical Assessment Program?
Which one of the following elements does not pertain to the medical director as it
relates to the Statewide EMS Technical Assessment Program?
A.
The medical director delegates medical practice to nonphysician caregivers.
B.
The medical director oversees all aspects of patient care.
C.
The medical director responds to all requests for on-line medical care.
This is the correct answer.D.
Each EMS system must have a physician as its medical director.
Ans: C.
A significant advance in paramedic education was contained in the 2009
publication of the National EMS Education Instructional Guidelines, developed
by the:
A.
NTSB.
B.
