AAOS EMT 12th Edition Final Exam Study Guide Questions and
Answers
Question 1
What is the responsibility of a Medical Director?
Correct Answer
Protocol Development
Online and Offline Medical Direction
Quality Assurance and Improvement
Question 2
Who acts under the authority of a Medical Director?
Correct Answer
EMR EMT AEMT Paramedic
All Medical care in a PRE-HOSPITAL setting
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,Question 3
What are some roles/responsibilities of an EMT?
Correct Answer
Keeping vehicle and equipment ready for use.
Ensure safety for yourself, partners, patients and bystanders.
Scene Assessments.
Follow HIPPA guidelines.
Resolve emergency incidents.
(More examples: Pg 21, Table 1-5)
Question 4
What is the difference between online and offline medical control?
Correct Answer
Online Medical Control = Direct communication for complex or non-standard cases.
Offline Medical Control = Pre-approved protocols that EMTs follow without direct physician input.
Question 5
What is "Standard of Care"?
Correct Answer
The level and type of care that a reasonably competent EMT with similar training would provide in the same or similar
situation
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,Question 6
What is "Scope of Practice"?
Correct Answer
The Scope of Practice refers to the specific medical procedures, treatments, and interventions that an EMT is legally
allowed to perform based on their level of training, certification, and state regulations.
Question 7
What are standard precautions that can be taken as an EMT?
Correct Answer
PPE
Hand Washing
Proper use of Biohazard bags
Scene Safety
Question 8
What is the top priority of a hazmat incident?
Correct Answer
Personal Safety
Don't become another victim
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, Question 9
What does HIPPA stand for and what did it implement?
Correct Answer
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
HIPAA protects patient privacy, secures medical data, and ensures confidentiality in healthcare settings, including EMS!
Question 10
What is CISM and what does it do?
Correct Answer
Critical Incident Stress Management
CISM is a vital tool for EMS and first responders to process traumatic events, prevent burnout, and maintain mental well-
being. It's about support, not weakness!
Question 11
What is Negligence and what 4 Factors is it based on?
Correct Answer
Negligence: Failure to provide the same care that someone with similar care would provide in the same or similar
situation.
FACTORS
Duty: EMT has an obligation to care for the patient.
Breach of Duty: EMT fails to meet the expected standard of care.
Causation: The breach directly results in harm to the patient.
Damages: The patient suffers harm because of the breach.
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Answers
Question 1
What is the responsibility of a Medical Director?
Correct Answer
Protocol Development
Online and Offline Medical Direction
Quality Assurance and Improvement
Question 2
Who acts under the authority of a Medical Director?
Correct Answer
EMR EMT AEMT Paramedic
All Medical care in a PRE-HOSPITAL setting
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,Question 3
What are some roles/responsibilities of an EMT?
Correct Answer
Keeping vehicle and equipment ready for use.
Ensure safety for yourself, partners, patients and bystanders.
Scene Assessments.
Follow HIPPA guidelines.
Resolve emergency incidents.
(More examples: Pg 21, Table 1-5)
Question 4
What is the difference between online and offline medical control?
Correct Answer
Online Medical Control = Direct communication for complex or non-standard cases.
Offline Medical Control = Pre-approved protocols that EMTs follow without direct physician input.
Question 5
What is "Standard of Care"?
Correct Answer
The level and type of care that a reasonably competent EMT with similar training would provide in the same or similar
situation
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,Question 6
What is "Scope of Practice"?
Correct Answer
The Scope of Practice refers to the specific medical procedures, treatments, and interventions that an EMT is legally
allowed to perform based on their level of training, certification, and state regulations.
Question 7
What are standard precautions that can be taken as an EMT?
Correct Answer
PPE
Hand Washing
Proper use of Biohazard bags
Scene Safety
Question 8
What is the top priority of a hazmat incident?
Correct Answer
Personal Safety
Don't become another victim
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, Question 9
What does HIPPA stand for and what did it implement?
Correct Answer
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
HIPAA protects patient privacy, secures medical data, and ensures confidentiality in healthcare settings, including EMS!
Question 10
What is CISM and what does it do?
Correct Answer
Critical Incident Stress Management
CISM is a vital tool for EMS and first responders to process traumatic events, prevent burnout, and maintain mental well-
being. It's about support, not weakness!
Question 11
What is Negligence and what 4 Factors is it based on?
Correct Answer
Negligence: Failure to provide the same care that someone with similar care would provide in the same or similar
situation.
FACTORS
Duty: EMT has an obligation to care for the patient.
Breach of Duty: EMT fails to meet the expected standard of care.
Causation: The breach directly results in harm to the patient.
Damages: The patient suffers harm because of the breach.
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