EMT FINAL EXAM | FROM QUESTION TO PERFECTION|
STUDY WITH CONFIDENCE!
Course Code:
Course Title:
Programme:
Academic Year: 2026/2027.
Duration: 2 Hours.
Total Marks: 100.
Candidate Instructions:
1) Write your Registration Number on every answer booklet used.
2) Answer ALL questions in Section A and ANY TWO (2) questions in Section B.
3) Read each question carefully before answering.
4) Begin each question on a new page.
5) The marks for each question are indicated in brackets.
6) This paper consists of several printed pages, including this page.
7) Ensure your copy is complete before the examination begins.
8) Unauthorized materials and communication with other candidates are not permitted.
Turn Over.
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,National guidelines for EMS care are intended to __________.
-provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States
-unify EMS providers under a single medical director
-facilitate a national EMS labor group
-reduce expenses at the local and state levels Answer: Provide more consistent delivery of EMS
care across the United States
The EMT is legally obligated to protect a patient's privacy according to _____.
-HIPAA
-CQI
-APGAR
-DCAP Answer: HIPAA
Which of the following descriptions MOST accurately portrays emergency medical services
(EMS)?
-a system composed exclusively of emergency medical responders (EMRs) and emergency
medical technicians (EMTs) who are responsible for providing care to sick and injured patients
-a team of paramedics and emergency physicians who are responsible for providing emergency
care to critically injured patients
-a vast network of advanced life support (ALS) providers who provide definitive emergency
care in the prehospital setting
-a team of health care professionals who are responsible for providing emergency care and
transportation to the sick and injured Answer: A team of health care professionals who are
responsible for providing emergency care and transportation to the sick and injured
What is the EMT's primary service area?
-the main area in which the EMS agency operates
-the area serviced by the EMT's medical director
-the location where the EMT provides essential care during a 9-1-1 call
-the only area the EMT is certified to provide patient care Answer: the main area in which the
EMS agency operates
Online medical control requires _____.
-written protocols approved by medical control
-a physicians presence on the scene of the call
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, -phone or radio contact with the medical director
-the presence of an advanced-level provider Answer: phone or radio contact with the medical
director
As an EMT, you may be authorized to administer aspirin to a patient with chest pain based on:
-medical director approval
-the patient's condition
-the transport time to the hospita
-an order from a paramedic Answer: medical director approval
What should an EMT do to limit errors in the field?
-deviate from established standards when necessary
-follow the agency's written protocols
-carry an EMT text for reference at all times
-contact medical direction before initiating any treatments Answer: follow the agency's written
protocols
Which of the following courses requires about 150 hours of training?
-AEMT
-Paramedic
-EMT
-EMR Answer: EMT
The ability to understand others and have them understand you is known as __________.
-communication
-scene leadership
-self-confidence
-teamwork and diplomacy Answer: communication
Which of the following statements regarding the NREMT is correct?
-the NREMT is a governmental agency that certifies EMTs
-EMS training standards are regulated by the NREMT
-the NREMT is the exclusive body for EMTs
-the NREMT provides a national standard for EMS testing Answer: the NREMT provides a
national standard for EMS testing
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STUDY WITH CONFIDENCE!
Course Code:
Course Title:
Programme:
Academic Year: 2026/2027.
Duration: 2 Hours.
Total Marks: 100.
Candidate Instructions:
1) Write your Registration Number on every answer booklet used.
2) Answer ALL questions in Section A and ANY TWO (2) questions in Section B.
3) Read each question carefully before answering.
4) Begin each question on a new page.
5) The marks for each question are indicated in brackets.
6) This paper consists of several printed pages, including this page.
7) Ensure your copy is complete before the examination begins.
8) Unauthorized materials and communication with other candidates are not permitted.
Turn Over.
APPHIA – Crafted with Care and Precision for Academic Excellence.
1
,National guidelines for EMS care are intended to __________.
-provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States
-unify EMS providers under a single medical director
-facilitate a national EMS labor group
-reduce expenses at the local and state levels Answer: Provide more consistent delivery of EMS
care across the United States
The EMT is legally obligated to protect a patient's privacy according to _____.
-HIPAA
-CQI
-APGAR
-DCAP Answer: HIPAA
Which of the following descriptions MOST accurately portrays emergency medical services
(EMS)?
-a system composed exclusively of emergency medical responders (EMRs) and emergency
medical technicians (EMTs) who are responsible for providing care to sick and injured patients
-a team of paramedics and emergency physicians who are responsible for providing emergency
care to critically injured patients
-a vast network of advanced life support (ALS) providers who provide definitive emergency
care in the prehospital setting
-a team of health care professionals who are responsible for providing emergency care and
transportation to the sick and injured Answer: A team of health care professionals who are
responsible for providing emergency care and transportation to the sick and injured
What is the EMT's primary service area?
-the main area in which the EMS agency operates
-the area serviced by the EMT's medical director
-the location where the EMT provides essential care during a 9-1-1 call
-the only area the EMT is certified to provide patient care Answer: the main area in which the
EMS agency operates
Online medical control requires _____.
-written protocols approved by medical control
-a physicians presence on the scene of the call
APPHIA – Crafted with Care and Precision for Academic Excellence.
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, -phone or radio contact with the medical director
-the presence of an advanced-level provider Answer: phone or radio contact with the medical
director
As an EMT, you may be authorized to administer aspirin to a patient with chest pain based on:
-medical director approval
-the patient's condition
-the transport time to the hospita
-an order from a paramedic Answer: medical director approval
What should an EMT do to limit errors in the field?
-deviate from established standards when necessary
-follow the agency's written protocols
-carry an EMT text for reference at all times
-contact medical direction before initiating any treatments Answer: follow the agency's written
protocols
Which of the following courses requires about 150 hours of training?
-AEMT
-Paramedic
-EMT
-EMR Answer: EMT
The ability to understand others and have them understand you is known as __________.
-communication
-scene leadership
-self-confidence
-teamwork and diplomacy Answer: communication
Which of the following statements regarding the NREMT is correct?
-the NREMT is a governmental agency that certifies EMTs
-EMS training standards are regulated by the NREMT
-the NREMT is the exclusive body for EMTs
-the NREMT provides a national standard for EMS testing Answer: the NREMT provides a
national standard for EMS testing
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