PREHOSPITAL EMERGENCY CARE JOSEPH J
FINAL EXAM SCRIPT 2026 FULL SOLUTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS ALREADY PASSED
◉ Six types of special facilities Answer: Trauma center:
- for rapid surgical intervention and specialized treatment of injuries
that generally exceed hospital emergency department capabilities
Burn center:
- for specialized treatment of serious burns , often including long-
term care and rehabilitation
Obstetrical center:
- for high-risk obstetric patients
Pediatric center:
- for specialized treatment of infants and children
Poison center:
- for specialized treatment of poisoning victims
Stroke center:
,- to provide specialized care for specific acute stroke patients
Cardiac center:
- for the rapid and advanced management of patients suffering
cardiac emergencies
Hyperbaric center:
- for the treatment of certain toxic exposures, diving emergencies,
and other conditions
Spine injury center:
- for the management of patients with severe spine injuries
Psychiatric center:
- to care for patients with behavioral emergencies
◉ General responsibilities of an EMT Answer: - Maintain vehicle and
equipment readiness.
- Ensure safety of the EMS crew, the patient, and bystanders at the
scene.
- Operate the emergency vehicle.
- Assess the patient.
- Provide emergency care.
, - Safety lift and move the patient.
- Prepare oral and written reports.
- Safely transport the patient.
- Transfer patient care.
- Perform record keeping and data collection.
- Serve as the patient's advocate.
- Provide emotional support to the patient, relatives, and others at
the scene.
- Integrate the EMS service with other emergency and
nonemergency services.
- Resolve the emergency incident.
- Maintain medical and legal standards.
- Provide administrative support.
- Enhance professional development.
- Develop and maintain community relations.
◉ Three ways to act as the patient's advocate Answer: 1. Protecting
the patient's rights.
2. Protecting the patient's privacy.
3. Providing necessary information to a receiving facility.
(4. Honor any patient requests that you reasonably can while
adhering to confidentiality rules).
FINAL EXAM SCRIPT 2026 FULL SOLUTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS ALREADY PASSED
◉ Six types of special facilities Answer: Trauma center:
- for rapid surgical intervention and specialized treatment of injuries
that generally exceed hospital emergency department capabilities
Burn center:
- for specialized treatment of serious burns , often including long-
term care and rehabilitation
Obstetrical center:
- for high-risk obstetric patients
Pediatric center:
- for specialized treatment of infants and children
Poison center:
- for specialized treatment of poisoning victims
Stroke center:
,- to provide specialized care for specific acute stroke patients
Cardiac center:
- for the rapid and advanced management of patients suffering
cardiac emergencies
Hyperbaric center:
- for the treatment of certain toxic exposures, diving emergencies,
and other conditions
Spine injury center:
- for the management of patients with severe spine injuries
Psychiatric center:
- to care for patients with behavioral emergencies
◉ General responsibilities of an EMT Answer: - Maintain vehicle and
equipment readiness.
- Ensure safety of the EMS crew, the patient, and bystanders at the
scene.
- Operate the emergency vehicle.
- Assess the patient.
- Provide emergency care.
, - Safety lift and move the patient.
- Prepare oral and written reports.
- Safely transport the patient.
- Transfer patient care.
- Perform record keeping and data collection.
- Serve as the patient's advocate.
- Provide emotional support to the patient, relatives, and others at
the scene.
- Integrate the EMS service with other emergency and
nonemergency services.
- Resolve the emergency incident.
- Maintain medical and legal standards.
- Provide administrative support.
- Enhance professional development.
- Develop and maintain community relations.
◉ Three ways to act as the patient's advocate Answer: 1. Protecting
the patient's rights.
2. Protecting the patient's privacy.
3. Providing necessary information to a receiving facility.
(4. Honor any patient requests that you reasonably can while
adhering to confidentiality rules).
