EMT--Operations Practice Test Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified

EMT--Operations Practice Test Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified What is the primary purpose of incident command at a mass casualty scene? A. To direct traffic flow B. To coordinate resources and operations efficiently C. To write patient care reports D. To assign media interviews Which of the following actions helps prevent cross-contamination between patients? A. Wearing sunglasses B. Changing gloves between patient contacts C. Using the same equipment for all calls D. Wiping your hands on your pants When should you don a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) mask? A. When entering a hospital B. When treating a patient with suspected tuberculosis 2 C. When driving the ambulance D. When it's raining What is the minimum recommended safe distance when staging near a hazardous material spill? A. 25 feet B. 50 feet C. 75 feet D. 100 feet or more Which of the following is the first step in vehicle extrication for EMS providers? A. Begin cutting door frames B. Ensure the vehicle is stabilized and safe to approach C. Remove the patient immediately D. Place the patient on a backboard Why should EMTs avoid using lights and sirens unnecessarily? A. It increases risk to the public and responders B. It makes the patient anxious 3 C. It delays arrival D. It increases fuel usage What does the term "staging" mean in EMS operations? A. Treating patients in triage B. Waiting inside the hot zone C. Positioning units in a safe area awaiting assignment D. Driving back to base Which of the following patients should be tagged red in a mass casualty incident? A. Deceased B. Walking wounded C. Respiratory distress with a rapid pulse D. Minor lacerations What is the best way to approach a helicopter on the scene? A. From the tail rotor side B. From behind with lights on 4 C. From the front in the pilot's line of sight D. From above the landing zone When is the only time an EMT should move a patient before completing a full assessment? A. When the scene becomes unsafe