NREMT EMS OPERATIONS UPDATED ALL FINAL
EXAMS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔You have transported a 29-year-old male who complained of difficulty breathing to
the hospital. Prior to leaving the hospital, at the very least, you should:
A. transfer care to staff with an equal or higher level of training.
B. ensure that all supplies used are restocked.
C. provide patient demographic information to the registration staff.
D. complete an electronic patient care report. - ✔✔transfer care to staff with an equal or
higher level of training.
✔✔When using radio communications, you should:
A. place the microphone less than one inch in front of your lips.
B. speak quickly.
C. press the talk button and begin speaking immediately.
D. avoid codes. - ✔✔avoid codes.
✔✔Which of the following influences a study when the outcomes are manipulated to fit
an expected outcome instead of measured objectively against the hypothesis?
A. Bias
B. Placebo
C. Randomization
D. Blinding - ✔✔Bias
, ✔✔A 52-year-old female was shot in the chest. She complains of pain and difficulty
breathing. Her skin is pale and diaphoretic. When treating her, you should:
A. avoid cutting through the bullet hole in her shirt.
B. apply a cervical collar and spinal stabilization.
C. place any removed clothing in a plastic bag.
D. assess her vital signs before beginning transport. - ✔✔avoid cutting through the
bullet hole in her shirt.
✔✔incorrect,NREMT 42.5.38
Question Help
Which of the following is a method to maintain your competency as an EMT?
A. Taking a technician level Trench Rescue class
B. Enrolling in an Advanced EMT class
C. Documenting your patient care for a prospective research study
D. Renewing your BLS CPR certification - ✔✔Renewing your BLS CPR certification
✔✔Which type of radiation requires the least amount of shielding to protect responders?
A. Alpha
B. Delta
C. Beta
D. Gamma - ✔✔Alpha
✔✔Which of the following is a characteristic of an EMS agency's quality improvement
program?
A. Discussing specific issues a provider has with patient care and the steps to be taken
to correct the issues
B. Documentation of developing trends in the chief complaints of transported patients
C. Reviewing all serious trauma call PCRs for the service to evaluate scene time
D. Protocol issued by the Medical Director that authorizes EMTs to perform skills in
certain situations - ✔✔Reviewing all serious trauma call PCRs for the service to
evaluate scene time
✔✔You are responding to a call using lights and siren. As you approach an intersection,
the light in your direction of travel turns red. Prior to entering the intersection, you
should:
A. drive left-of-center if other vehicles are in your way.
B. sound your horn and accelerate.
C. ensure the right-of-way has been yielded.
D. flash your headlights and cover the brake while coasting. - ✔✔ensure the right-of-
way has been yielded.
✔✔After being dispatched to a call, as the ambulance operator, you should ensure that:
A. there is enough oil in the engine.
B. your partner is aware of your route of travel to the call.
EXAMS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔You have transported a 29-year-old male who complained of difficulty breathing to
the hospital. Prior to leaving the hospital, at the very least, you should:
A. transfer care to staff with an equal or higher level of training.
B. ensure that all supplies used are restocked.
C. provide patient demographic information to the registration staff.
D. complete an electronic patient care report. - ✔✔transfer care to staff with an equal or
higher level of training.
✔✔When using radio communications, you should:
A. place the microphone less than one inch in front of your lips.
B. speak quickly.
C. press the talk button and begin speaking immediately.
D. avoid codes. - ✔✔avoid codes.
✔✔Which of the following influences a study when the outcomes are manipulated to fit
an expected outcome instead of measured objectively against the hypothesis?
A. Bias
B. Placebo
C. Randomization
D. Blinding - ✔✔Bias
, ✔✔A 52-year-old female was shot in the chest. She complains of pain and difficulty
breathing. Her skin is pale and diaphoretic. When treating her, you should:
A. avoid cutting through the bullet hole in her shirt.
B. apply a cervical collar and spinal stabilization.
C. place any removed clothing in a plastic bag.
D. assess her vital signs before beginning transport. - ✔✔avoid cutting through the
bullet hole in her shirt.
✔✔incorrect,NREMT 42.5.38
Question Help
Which of the following is a method to maintain your competency as an EMT?
A. Taking a technician level Trench Rescue class
B. Enrolling in an Advanced EMT class
C. Documenting your patient care for a prospective research study
D. Renewing your BLS CPR certification - ✔✔Renewing your BLS CPR certification
✔✔Which type of radiation requires the least amount of shielding to protect responders?
A. Alpha
B. Delta
C. Beta
D. Gamma - ✔✔Alpha
✔✔Which of the following is a characteristic of an EMS agency's quality improvement
program?
A. Discussing specific issues a provider has with patient care and the steps to be taken
to correct the issues
B. Documentation of developing trends in the chief complaints of transported patients
C. Reviewing all serious trauma call PCRs for the service to evaluate scene time
D. Protocol issued by the Medical Director that authorizes EMTs to perform skills in
certain situations - ✔✔Reviewing all serious trauma call PCRs for the service to
evaluate scene time
✔✔You are responding to a call using lights and siren. As you approach an intersection,
the light in your direction of travel turns red. Prior to entering the intersection, you
should:
A. drive left-of-center if other vehicles are in your way.
B. sound your horn and accelerate.
C. ensure the right-of-way has been yielded.
D. flash your headlights and cover the brake while coasting. - ✔✔ensure the right-of-
way has been yielded.
✔✔After being dispatched to a call, as the ambulance operator, you should ensure that:
A. there is enough oil in the engine.
B. your partner is aware of your route of travel to the call.
