EMT-Basic Multiple Choice Questions with correct answers

C Correct Answer - Most EMT training programs are based on standards developed by the: A. American Red Cross (ARC) B. American Heart Association (AHA) C. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) D. National Institutes of Health (NIH) D Correct Answer - An EMT can inspire patient confidence and cooperation by: A. Transporting the patient from the scene to a hospital B. providing patient care without regard for the EMT's own personal safety C. Telling the patient that everything will be okay D. Being pleasant, cooperative, sincere, and a good listener C Correct Answer - If an on-duty EMT fails to provide the standard of care and this failure causes harm or injury to the patient, the EMT may be accused of: A. assault B. abandonment C. negligence D. breach of promise D Correct Answer - You are treating a conscious and mentally competent adult patient who wants to refuse your care and transport to the hospital. This refusal must be __________ and documented. A. implied B. actual