Jurisprudence Exam Questions and Answers 157.33 Already Passed

Jurisprudence Exam Questions and Answers 157.33 Already Passed Certification may be verified by all of the following EXCEPT: a. Receipt of the department's official identification card. b. Verifying certification status on the department's website. c. Contacting National Registry to verify NR status. d. By contacting the department directly. c. Contacting National Registry to verify NR status. Which of the following statements is TRUE concerning the use of finger printing: a. Finger prints are required for applicants that have a criminal history. b. Finger prints are done to verify an applicant's Texas criminal history. c. Finger prints are done exclusively by local police departments. d. Finger prints are completed in order to undergo a FBI criminal history check. d. Finger prints are completed in order to undergo a FBI criminal history check. An initial candidate for certification shall complete all requirements for certification within ___ year(s) after the applicant's course completion date. 1 2 3 4 2 In order to be certified in Texas, a candidate must pass the following exam: a. National Registry exam b. Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) exam c. Both the National Registry and DSHS exams d. None of the above. a. National Registry exam A candidate for emergency medical services (EMS) certification shall be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or GED certificate. A home school diploma is acceptable if it is accompanied by: a. A letter from the Texas Education Agency b. The student's transcript evaluated by a High School Principal in their town. c. No other document is required. d. A letter from a state certified teacher. c. No other document is required. An initial candidate for certification shall complete all requirements for certification no later than ___ years after the candidate's course completion date. a. 2 Years b. 1 Year c. 6 Months d. 90 Days a. 2 Years A person currently certified by another state may apply for equal or lower level Texas certification by submitting a reciprocity application and a nonrefundable fee of $120. Which of the following additional requirements is false? a. The candidate must pass the Texas Assessment Exam b. All applicants shall submit fingerprints through the state approved fingerprinting service to undergo an FBI fingerprint criminal history check. c. The applicant has completed a state approved jurisprudence examination to determine the knowledge on state EMS laws, rules, and policies. d. The candidate must pass the National Registry Assessment Exam. a. The candidate must pass the Texas Assessment Exam During the certification license period, the EMS Personnel responsibilities shall notify the department of a current and/or valid mailing address within ____ days of any changes. a. 7 Days b. 10 Days c. 30 Days d. 45 Days c. 30 Days Of the requirements listed below which one is not a requirement for certification: a. the candidate has completed the jurisprudence exam b. be at least 21 years of age c. have successfully completed a Department of State Health Services approved course d. have a High School Diploma or GED b. be at least 21 years of age When can a certified EMT, AEMT, Paramedic apply for inactive certification? a. within 2 years after the certificate expiration date b. only after they have recertified once c. only with permission from the Medical Director d. anytime during the certification period or 1 (one) year after the certificate expiration date d. anytime during the certification period or 1 (one) year after the certificate expiration date For EMT and above certificants, requirements for reciprocity include all of the following except: a. Current NR Certification and/or state EMS certification b. Completion of a state approved jurisprudence exam c. Submission of a nonrefundable fee with the application. d. Possessing an Associate or Bachelor's degree d. Possessing an Associate or Bachelor's degree Certification requirements for a candidate for EMS certification includes all of the following EXCEPT: a) Taking a department approved Emergency Vehicle Operations training course. b) Be at least 18 years of age. c) Have a high school diploma or GED d) Successfully complete a Department of State Health Services approved course. a) Taking a department approved Emergency Vehicle Operations training course. The length of certification for EMS personnel in the State of Texas is: a. 2 Years b. 4 Years c. 3 Years d. 6 Years b. 4 Years EMS personnel must notify the department within ____ days of a change of address. a. 15 b. 45 c. 30 d. 60 c. 30 EMS personnel are required to notify the employer, appropriate legal authority, or department within ______ of the abuse or injury to a patient or the public. a) 24 hours b) 5 days c) 3 days d) 12 hours a) 24 hours In what timeframe must you notify the department of a current and/or valid mailing address? a. within 5 days b. within 10 days c. within 30 days d. within 45 days c. within 30 days Which of the following responsibilities of EMS personnel is not required by the department? a. Following the approved medical director's protocol and policies b. Certified or licensed EMS personnel must carry their department issued certification or license on their person while on duty c. Taking accurate, complete and/or clearly written patient care reports d. Taking precautions to prevent the misappropriation of medications, supplies, equipment, personal items, or money belonging to the patient, employer or any person or entity b. Certified or licensed EMS personnel must carry their department issued certification or license on their person while on duty How can a certification be verified? a. Official department identification card b. Using the department's online certification search c. Contacting the department directly d. All of the above d. All of the above An individual who holds a current Texas EMS certification or paramedic license may be certified at a lower level voluntarily. a. True b. False a. True A person currently certified by another State may apply for equal or lower level Texas certification by submitting the following: a) a reciprocity application and a nonrefundable fee b) the candidate must pass the National Registry Assessment Exam c) all applicants shall submit fingerprint background check d) All of the above d) All of the above EMS certification reciprocity is allowed for all levels of EMS certification. a) True b) False b) False A candidate who meets the requirements for initial certification shall be certified for: a. 2 years b. 4 years c. 8 years d. Lifetime membership b. 4 years An individual shall not simultaneously hold ______ and active certification. a. National Registry b. Dual Citizenship c. Commercial Driver's License d. Inactive d. Inactive Which are the responsibilities for EMS personnel during the license period? a. Following the approved medical director's protocols and policies b. Maintaining skill and knowledge to perform the duties or meet the responsibilities required of current level of EMS certification c. Notifying the department of current and/or valid mailing address within 30 days of any changes d. Reporting to the employer, appropriate legal authority or the department, of abuse or injury to a patient or the public within 24 hours or the next business day after the event e. All of the above e. All of the above An initial candidate for certification shall complete all requirements for certification no later than 180 days after the candidate's course completion date. a. True b. False b. False During the license period, the EMS Personnel responsibilities shall include __________________ a. Maintaining active employment with no more than one licensed EMS provider b. Notifying the department in writing within 30 days of intent to enroll with an EMS Education Program for the purpose of upgrading the current certification c. Maintaining skill and knowledge to perform the duties or meet the responsibilities required of current level of EMS certification d. Applying and obtaining a Category-E State Driver's License (for EMS Personnel Only) c. Maintaining skill and knowledge to perform the duties or meet the responsibilities required of current level of EMS certification