AEMT Chapter 1 Questions and
Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 |
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Which of the following best describes the primary role of an Advanced EMT?
A. Transporting patients to clinics
✔✔B. Providing limited advanced life support in prehospital care
C. Performing surgery in emergency settings
D. Diagnosing illnesses in the field
What is the main focus of quality improvement in EMS?
A. Increasing the number of ambulances
B. Improving dispatch response times only
✔✔C. Evaluating and improving patient care and system performance
D. Creating more EMS protocols
What is an example of off-line medical control?
A. Radio communication with a physician
✔✔B. Written standing orders or protocols
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, C. Calling a nurse for advice
D. Giving CPR without consent
Which of the following actions demonstrates professionalism in EMS?
✔✔A. Maintaining patient dignity and confidentiality
B. Posting patient photos online
C. Discussing patient cases with friends
D. Ignoring continuing education
What is the purpose of EMS licensure or certification?
A. To allow EMTs to work internationally
✔✔B. To grant legal permission to practice at a specific level
C. To provide access to free training
D. To join the fire department
Which agency developed the National EMS Education Standards?
✔✔A. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
B. Red Cross
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Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 |
Correct & Verified
Which of the following best describes the primary role of an Advanced EMT?
A. Transporting patients to clinics
✔✔B. Providing limited advanced life support in prehospital care
C. Performing surgery in emergency settings
D. Diagnosing illnesses in the field
What is the main focus of quality improvement in EMS?
A. Increasing the number of ambulances
B. Improving dispatch response times only
✔✔C. Evaluating and improving patient care and system performance
D. Creating more EMS protocols
What is an example of off-line medical control?
A. Radio communication with a physician
✔✔B. Written standing orders or protocols
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, C. Calling a nurse for advice
D. Giving CPR without consent
Which of the following actions demonstrates professionalism in EMS?
✔✔A. Maintaining patient dignity and confidentiality
B. Posting patient photos online
C. Discussing patient cases with friends
D. Ignoring continuing education
What is the purpose of EMS licensure or certification?
A. To allow EMTs to work internationally
✔✔B. To grant legal permission to practice at a specific level
C. To provide access to free training
D. To join the fire department
Which agency developed the National EMS Education Standards?
✔✔A. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
B. Red Cross
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