EMT EXAM 1 -EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN |VERIFIED
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS|GRADED A+|LATEST 2026/2027
The standards for prehospital emergency care and the individuals who provide it are typically regulated
by the - ANSWER✔ state office of EMS
EMT training in nearly every state meets or exceeds the guidelines recommended by the - ANSWER✔
NHTSA
Cardiac monitoring, pharmalogical interventions, and other advanced treatment skills are functions of
the - ANSWER✔ paramedic
If an EMT candidate has been convicted of a felony of misdemeanor he or she should - ANSWER✔
contact the state EMS office for more information
As an EMT you may be authorized to administer aspirin to a patient with chest pain based on -
ANSWER✔ your local EMS protocols
Which of the following statements regarding the NREMT is correct? - ANSWER✔ The NREMT provides
a national standard for EMS testing
A layperson is often trained to perform all of the following skills except - ANSWER✔ insertion of an
oropharyngeal airway
EMRs like firefighters, law, and park rangers are an integral part of the EMS system because -
ANSWER✔ they have the skills necessary to initiate immediate care and assisst EMT on their arrival
The ____ deals with well-being of the EMT, career progression, and EMT compensation - ANSWER✔
human resources department
The EMT is legally obligated to protect a patients privacy according to - ANSWER✔ HIPAA
,Which requires about 150 hours of training? - ANSWER✔ EMT
The EMT certification exam is designed to - ANSWER✔ ensure that EMT's are competent and have
the same level of knowledge and skills
The EMT's first priority is - ANSWER✔ personal safety
National guidelines for EMS care are intended to - ANSWER✔ provide more consistent delivery of
EMS care across the US
WHich is used by all EMS providers? - ANSWER✔ AED
What is an EMTs primary service area? - ANSWER✔ The main area in which EMS agency opperates
Online medical contol requires - ANSWER✔ phone or radio contact with the medical director
What should an EMT do to limit errors in the field? - ANSWER✔ follow agencys written protocol
Prehospital patient care decisions should be based on - ANSWER✔ EMS research
AHA protocols are based on - ANSWER✔ evidence-based research
The ability to handle multiple tasks based on their priority is called - ANSWER✔ time management
The ability to take appropriate action with little direction is known as - ANSWER✔ self-motivation
You encourage a patient to go to the hospital by ambulance even though the transport will keep you
several hours after regular quit time this is an example of - ANSWER✔ patient advocacy
, The ability to understand others and have them understand you is known as - ANSWER✔ effective
communication
You are caring for a driver who struck a pole she admits to drinking alcohol but orders you not to tell.
You should report this to - ANSWER✔ the recieveing nurse or doctor
Common factors that influence how a patient reacts to the stress of an illness or injury include all except
- ANSWER✔ assessment by EMT
Hazards associated with a structural fire include all of the following except - ANSWER✔ Carbon
dioxide deficiency
Which of the following regarding HIV is correct? - ANSWER✔ There is no vaccine against HIV
Scene of domestic violence situation you approach the door and you hear "he has a gun" your most
appropriate action should be - ANSWER✔ seek a safe place and request law enforcement assistance
determination of exposure is an important component of an infection control plan because it -
ANSWER✔ defines who is as risk for contact with blood and body fluids and which tasks pose a risk of
exposure
Which of the following is the most effective strategy for managing stress - ANSWER✔ focusing on
delivering high-quality patient care
While on duty your partnet asks you on a date and touches you inappropriatly without consetn you
should - ANSWER✔ tell your partner to stop and report to supervisor
The most important consideration at the scene of a hazardous material incident is - ANSWER✔
ensuring your personal safety
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS|GRADED A+|LATEST 2026/2027
The standards for prehospital emergency care and the individuals who provide it are typically regulated
by the - ANSWER✔ state office of EMS
EMT training in nearly every state meets or exceeds the guidelines recommended by the - ANSWER✔
NHTSA
Cardiac monitoring, pharmalogical interventions, and other advanced treatment skills are functions of
the - ANSWER✔ paramedic
If an EMT candidate has been convicted of a felony of misdemeanor he or she should - ANSWER✔
contact the state EMS office for more information
As an EMT you may be authorized to administer aspirin to a patient with chest pain based on -
ANSWER✔ your local EMS protocols
Which of the following statements regarding the NREMT is correct? - ANSWER✔ The NREMT provides
a national standard for EMS testing
A layperson is often trained to perform all of the following skills except - ANSWER✔ insertion of an
oropharyngeal airway
EMRs like firefighters, law, and park rangers are an integral part of the EMS system because -
ANSWER✔ they have the skills necessary to initiate immediate care and assisst EMT on their arrival
The ____ deals with well-being of the EMT, career progression, and EMT compensation - ANSWER✔
human resources department
The EMT is legally obligated to protect a patients privacy according to - ANSWER✔ HIPAA
,Which requires about 150 hours of training? - ANSWER✔ EMT
The EMT certification exam is designed to - ANSWER✔ ensure that EMT's are competent and have
the same level of knowledge and skills
The EMT's first priority is - ANSWER✔ personal safety
National guidelines for EMS care are intended to - ANSWER✔ provide more consistent delivery of
EMS care across the US
WHich is used by all EMS providers? - ANSWER✔ AED
What is an EMTs primary service area? - ANSWER✔ The main area in which EMS agency opperates
Online medical contol requires - ANSWER✔ phone or radio contact with the medical director
What should an EMT do to limit errors in the field? - ANSWER✔ follow agencys written protocol
Prehospital patient care decisions should be based on - ANSWER✔ EMS research
AHA protocols are based on - ANSWER✔ evidence-based research
The ability to handle multiple tasks based on their priority is called - ANSWER✔ time management
The ability to take appropriate action with little direction is known as - ANSWER✔ self-motivation
You encourage a patient to go to the hospital by ambulance even though the transport will keep you
several hours after regular quit time this is an example of - ANSWER✔ patient advocacy
, The ability to understand others and have them understand you is known as - ANSWER✔ effective
communication
You are caring for a driver who struck a pole she admits to drinking alcohol but orders you not to tell.
You should report this to - ANSWER✔ the recieveing nurse or doctor
Common factors that influence how a patient reacts to the stress of an illness or injury include all except
- ANSWER✔ assessment by EMT
Hazards associated with a structural fire include all of the following except - ANSWER✔ Carbon
dioxide deficiency
Which of the following regarding HIV is correct? - ANSWER✔ There is no vaccine against HIV
Scene of domestic violence situation you approach the door and you hear "he has a gun" your most
appropriate action should be - ANSWER✔ seek a safe place and request law enforcement assistance
determination of exposure is an important component of an infection control plan because it -
ANSWER✔ defines who is as risk for contact with blood and body fluids and which tasks pose a risk of
exposure
Which of the following is the most effective strategy for managing stress - ANSWER✔ focusing on
delivering high-quality patient care
While on duty your partnet asks you on a date and touches you inappropriatly without consetn you
should - ANSWER✔ tell your partner to stop and report to supervisor
The most important consideration at the scene of a hazardous material incident is - ANSWER✔
ensuring your personal safety
