EMT Operations Questions and Answers
| Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct &
Verified
When responding to a call at night, what should you do to maximize safety on arrival?
✔✔ A. Use reflective gear and scene lighting
B. Leave all lights off to avoid distractions
C. Approach the scene with sirens blaring
D. Park directly in front of the house
What is the primary goal of the National Incident Management System (NIMS)?
✔✔ A. Provide a consistent, nationwide approach to incident response
B. Offer a faster way to bill insurance companies
C. Replace local fire and EMS protocols
D. Eliminate the need for scene communication
Which of the following is the best way to prevent injury when lifting a patient?
✔✔ A. Use your legs and keep your back straight
B. Twist while lifting to reduce strain
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,C. Bend from the waist only
D. Lift quickly without assistance
What is your best action if you are the first EMT to arrive at a scene with multiple injured
patients?
✔✔ A. Begin triage and request additional resources
B. Begin CPR on the closest patient
C. Start transporting the most seriously injured
D. Wait until fire arrives
Which of the following is considered a priority one (red-tagged) patient during triage?
A. A person with a minor cut
B. Someone who is deceased
✔✔ C. A patient with a rapid respiratory rate and altered mental status
D. Someone with a sprained ankle
When should an EMT use an emergency move to remove a patient?
✔✔ A. When the scene becomes unsafe
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,B. If the patient wants to leave
C. When the ambulance is nearby
D. If you need to finish your shift on time
Which zone at a hazardous materials incident is the **decontamination area** located?
✔✔ A. Warm zone
B. Cold zone
C. Hot zone
D. Control zone
Which of the following is a component of a complete pre-shift ambulance inspection?
A. Calling dispatch for assignments
✔✔ B. Checking all medical equipment and vehicle systems
C. Reviewing hospital protocols
D. Completing PCRs from yesterday
Which document is legally required after every EMS call?
✔✔ A. Patient care report (PCR)
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, B. Incident command summary
C. Hospital release form
D. HIPAA waiver
What is the correct radio procedure when contacting the hospital?
✔✔ A. Use clear, concise, professional language
B. Speak quickly to save time
C. Use 10-codes only
D. Hold the microphone sideways
Why should you avoid using codes or jargon during mutual aid responses?
✔✔ A. They may not be understood by outside agencies
B. It makes the call faster
C. It looks unprofessional
D. HIPAA prohibits it
What is the safest way to back up an ambulance?
✔✔ A. Use a spotter outside the vehicle
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| Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct &
Verified
When responding to a call at night, what should you do to maximize safety on arrival?
✔✔ A. Use reflective gear and scene lighting
B. Leave all lights off to avoid distractions
C. Approach the scene with sirens blaring
D. Park directly in front of the house
What is the primary goal of the National Incident Management System (NIMS)?
✔✔ A. Provide a consistent, nationwide approach to incident response
B. Offer a faster way to bill insurance companies
C. Replace local fire and EMS protocols
D. Eliminate the need for scene communication
Which of the following is the best way to prevent injury when lifting a patient?
✔✔ A. Use your legs and keep your back straight
B. Twist while lifting to reduce strain
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,C. Bend from the waist only
D. Lift quickly without assistance
What is your best action if you are the first EMT to arrive at a scene with multiple injured
patients?
✔✔ A. Begin triage and request additional resources
B. Begin CPR on the closest patient
C. Start transporting the most seriously injured
D. Wait until fire arrives
Which of the following is considered a priority one (red-tagged) patient during triage?
A. A person with a minor cut
B. Someone who is deceased
✔✔ C. A patient with a rapid respiratory rate and altered mental status
D. Someone with a sprained ankle
When should an EMT use an emergency move to remove a patient?
✔✔ A. When the scene becomes unsafe
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,B. If the patient wants to leave
C. When the ambulance is nearby
D. If you need to finish your shift on time
Which zone at a hazardous materials incident is the **decontamination area** located?
✔✔ A. Warm zone
B. Cold zone
C. Hot zone
D. Control zone
Which of the following is a component of a complete pre-shift ambulance inspection?
A. Calling dispatch for assignments
✔✔ B. Checking all medical equipment and vehicle systems
C. Reviewing hospital protocols
D. Completing PCRs from yesterday
Which document is legally required after every EMS call?
✔✔ A. Patient care report (PCR)
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, B. Incident command summary
C. Hospital release form
D. HIPAA waiver
What is the correct radio procedure when contacting the hospital?
✔✔ A. Use clear, concise, professional language
B. Speak quickly to save time
C. Use 10-codes only
D. Hold the microphone sideways
Why should you avoid using codes or jargon during mutual aid responses?
✔✔ A. They may not be understood by outside agencies
B. It makes the call faster
C. It looks unprofessional
D. HIPAA prohibits it
What is the safest way to back up an ambulance?
✔✔ A. Use a spotter outside the vehicle
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