EMS 131 FINAL TERMS
CERTIFICATION SCRIPT 2026
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◍ In 1966 the National Highway Safety Act charged which of the following
agencies with the development of emergency medical service standards?.
Answer: U.S. Department of Transportation
◍ base station.
Answer: any radio hardware containing a transmitter and receiver that is
located in a fixed place
◍ Which of the following agencies is responsible for establishing EMS system
assessment programs?.
Answer: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
◍ cellular telephone.
Answer: a low-power portable radio that communicates through an
interconnected series of repeater stations called cells
◍ What BEST describes the level of EMS training that emphasizes activation
of the EMS system and provides immediate care for life-threatening
problems?.
Answer: Emergency Medical Responder
◍ channel.
Answer: an assigned frequency or frequencies that are used to carry voice
and/or data communications
◍ chief complaint.
Answer: the reason a patient called for help; also, the patient's response to
, questions such as "What's wrong?" or What happened?"
◍ chief concern.
Answer: The condition requiring the most urgent intervention as determined
by the provider's assessment of the patient; it is not always the same as the
chief complaint
◍ closed-ended questions.
Answer: questions that can be answered in short or single-word responses
◍ communication.
Answer: the transmission of information to another person verbally or
through body language
◍ cultural imposition.
Answer: when one person imposes his or her beliefs, values, and practices
on another because he or she believe his or her ideals are superior
◍ Which of the following is the primary responsibility of the EMT?.
Answer: Maintain personal health and safety
◍ dedicated line.
Answer: a special telephone line that is used for specific point-to-point
communications; also known as a hotline
◍ documentation.
Answer: the recorded portion of the EMT's patient interaction, either written
or electronic. This becomes part of the patient's permanent medical record
◍ Which of the following BEST describes a person who speaks up on behalf
of the patient and supports his cause?.
Answer: Advocate
◍ duplex.
Answer: the ability to transmit and receive simultaneously
◍ Which of the following is a personality trait required of EMTs?.
Answer: Control of personal habits
, ◍ emotional intelligence.
Answer: the ability to understand and manage one's own emotions and
properly respond to the emotions of others
◍ ethnocentrism.
Answer: when a person considers his or her own cultural values as more
important when interacting with people of a different culture
◍ Why is it important for EMTs to participate in quality improvement
programs?.
Answer: To identify problems and develop a plan to prevent their recurrence
◍ The application of oxygen for a patient who is short of breath without
having to contact the physician in the emergency department is an example
of which of the following?.
Answer: Standing orders
◍ Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
Answer: The federal agency that has jurisdiction over interstate and
international telephone and telegraph services and satellite communications,
all of which may involve EMS activity
◍ handover.
Answer: the transfer of pertinent patient information and the responsibility
for the patient's care; often involves the physical movement of the patient
and associated equipment; also known as handoff
◍ You respond to a 35-year-old male patient who fell 50 feet from a bluff.
Your authority to provide emergency care is an extension of the Medical
Director's license to practice medicine. You are acting as a(n) ________ of
the Medical Director..
Answer: designated agent
◍ What is a common term used to describe the items needed for Standard
Precautions or body substance isolation precautions?.
Answer: Personal protective equipment
CERTIFICATION SCRIPT 2026
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◍ In 1966 the National Highway Safety Act charged which of the following
agencies with the development of emergency medical service standards?.
Answer: U.S. Department of Transportation
◍ base station.
Answer: any radio hardware containing a transmitter and receiver that is
located in a fixed place
◍ Which of the following agencies is responsible for establishing EMS system
assessment programs?.
Answer: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
◍ cellular telephone.
Answer: a low-power portable radio that communicates through an
interconnected series of repeater stations called cells
◍ What BEST describes the level of EMS training that emphasizes activation
of the EMS system and provides immediate care for life-threatening
problems?.
Answer: Emergency Medical Responder
◍ channel.
Answer: an assigned frequency or frequencies that are used to carry voice
and/or data communications
◍ chief complaint.
Answer: the reason a patient called for help; also, the patient's response to
, questions such as "What's wrong?" or What happened?"
◍ chief concern.
Answer: The condition requiring the most urgent intervention as determined
by the provider's assessment of the patient; it is not always the same as the
chief complaint
◍ closed-ended questions.
Answer: questions that can be answered in short or single-word responses
◍ communication.
Answer: the transmission of information to another person verbally or
through body language
◍ cultural imposition.
Answer: when one person imposes his or her beliefs, values, and practices
on another because he or she believe his or her ideals are superior
◍ Which of the following is the primary responsibility of the EMT?.
Answer: Maintain personal health and safety
◍ dedicated line.
Answer: a special telephone line that is used for specific point-to-point
communications; also known as a hotline
◍ documentation.
Answer: the recorded portion of the EMT's patient interaction, either written
or electronic. This becomes part of the patient's permanent medical record
◍ Which of the following BEST describes a person who speaks up on behalf
of the patient and supports his cause?.
Answer: Advocate
◍ duplex.
Answer: the ability to transmit and receive simultaneously
◍ Which of the following is a personality trait required of EMTs?.
Answer: Control of personal habits
, ◍ emotional intelligence.
Answer: the ability to understand and manage one's own emotions and
properly respond to the emotions of others
◍ ethnocentrism.
Answer: when a person considers his or her own cultural values as more
important when interacting with people of a different culture
◍ Why is it important for EMTs to participate in quality improvement
programs?.
Answer: To identify problems and develop a plan to prevent their recurrence
◍ The application of oxygen for a patient who is short of breath without
having to contact the physician in the emergency department is an example
of which of the following?.
Answer: Standing orders
◍ Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
Answer: The federal agency that has jurisdiction over interstate and
international telephone and telegraph services and satellite communications,
all of which may involve EMS activity
◍ handover.
Answer: the transfer of pertinent patient information and the responsibility
for the patient's care; often involves the physical movement of the patient
and associated equipment; also known as handoff
◍ You respond to a 35-year-old male patient who fell 50 feet from a bluff.
Your authority to provide emergency care is an extension of the Medical
Director's license to practice medicine. You are acting as a(n) ________ of
the Medical Director..
Answer: designated agent
◍ What is a common term used to describe the items needed for Standard
Precautions or body substance isolation precautions?.
Answer: Personal protective equipment
