Jurisprudence Exam Questions and
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An individual that voluntarily surrenders his license while a disciplinary action is pending
may petition the department for reapplication of certification after ____ months or years:
a. 6 Month
b. 1 Year
c. 2 Years
d. 4 Years - ANS-c. 2 Years
EMS certificants may be denied recertification for all of the following reasons EXCEPT
a. Certificants that are placed on deferred adjudication for a criminal conviction do not
have to report their deferred status to the department.
b. A certificant's that works on a licensed ambulance while expired may be denied
recertification.
c. A certificant that fails to maintain a substantial amount of skill, knowledge and/or
academic acuity may be denied recertification.
d. A certificant that falsely states that he has met his continuing education requirements
may be denied recertification. - ANS-a. Certificants that are placed on deferred
adjudication for a criminal conviction do not have to report their deferred status to the
department.
Which of the following statements might result in administrative action against your EMS
certification?
a. The certificant submits a recertification fee to the state that is more than the required
fee.
b. The certifcant documents more continuing education hours than necessary to renew
their certification. c. The certificant leaves his duty station before his shift ends without
ensuring that there is someone to cover the remainder of his shift.
d. The certificant follows medical control (physician) orders that are different than his
protocol orders. - ANS-c. The certificant leaves his duty station before his shift ends
without ensuring that there is someone to cover the remainder of his shift.
A medic that has been arrested for a seriou s charge such as aggravated kidnapping or
murder has ____ days to notify the department of his arrest:
a. 1
b.2
c. 5
d. 10 - ANS-c. 5
Emergency Suspension. The commissioner or his/her designee shall issue an
emergency suspension order to any emergency medical services (EMS) certificant or
licensee if the commissioner or his/her designee has reasonable cause to believe that
, the conduct of any certificant or licensee creates________________ to public health or
safety.
A. A possible problem
B. A likely danger
C. An imminent danger
D. A threat - ANS-C. An imminent danger
Which of the following reasons is NOT a good reason to suspend, revoke or refuse to
renew an EMS certification or paramedic license?
A. Any conduct which is criminal in nature and/or any conduct which is in violation of
any criminal, civil and/or administrative code or statute.
B. Failing to make accurate, complete and/or clearly written patient care reports
documenting a patient's condition upon arrival at the scene, the prehospital care
provided, and patient's status during transport, including signs, symptoms, and
responses during duration of transport as per EMS provider's approved policy.
C. Abandoning a patient, turning over the care of a patient or delegating EMS functions
to a person who lacks the education, training, experience, knowledge to provide
appropriate level of care for the patient.
D. Failing to notify the department no later than 60 days of a current and/or valid mailing
address. - ANS-D. Failing to notify the department no later than 60 days of a current
and/or valid mailing address.
Which of the following reasons is not a valid reason for denial of EMS Certification or
Paramedic Licensure? A. Falsifying any Texas application for certification or licensure
or falsifying any application or documentation used to acquire registration, certification
or licensure
B. Failure to report being charged with a Class "C" misdemeanor offense that is not
directly related to the emergency medical services.
C. Staffing an EMS vehicle deemed to be in service while the person's previously issued
certification or license is expired, suspended or has been revoked.
D. Failing to maintain a substantial amount of skill, knowledge and/or academic acuity to
timely and/or accurately perform the duties or meet the responsibilities required of a
certified emergency medical technician or licensed paramedic. - ANS-B. Failure to
report being charged with a Class "C" misdemeanor offense that is not directly related
to the emergency medical services.
How many business days does a certified or licensed EMS person have to notify the
department of his or her being arrested, charged or indicted for a criminal offense?
a. 2 Days
b. 5 Days
c. 7 Days
d. 10 Days - ANS-b. 5 Days
An emergency suspension issued to any emergency medical services licensee can be
issued only by:
a. State Emergency Medical Services Director
Answers2025(Verified)
An individual that voluntarily surrenders his license while a disciplinary action is pending
may petition the department for reapplication of certification after ____ months or years:
a. 6 Month
b. 1 Year
c. 2 Years
d. 4 Years - ANS-c. 2 Years
EMS certificants may be denied recertification for all of the following reasons EXCEPT
a. Certificants that are placed on deferred adjudication for a criminal conviction do not
have to report their deferred status to the department.
b. A certificant's that works on a licensed ambulance while expired may be denied
recertification.
c. A certificant that fails to maintain a substantial amount of skill, knowledge and/or
academic acuity may be denied recertification.
d. A certificant that falsely states that he has met his continuing education requirements
may be denied recertification. - ANS-a. Certificants that are placed on deferred
adjudication for a criminal conviction do not have to report their deferred status to the
department.
Which of the following statements might result in administrative action against your EMS
certification?
a. The certificant submits a recertification fee to the state that is more than the required
fee.
b. The certifcant documents more continuing education hours than necessary to renew
their certification. c. The certificant leaves his duty station before his shift ends without
ensuring that there is someone to cover the remainder of his shift.
d. The certificant follows medical control (physician) orders that are different than his
protocol orders. - ANS-c. The certificant leaves his duty station before his shift ends
without ensuring that there is someone to cover the remainder of his shift.
A medic that has been arrested for a seriou s charge such as aggravated kidnapping or
murder has ____ days to notify the department of his arrest:
a. 1
b.2
c. 5
d. 10 - ANS-c. 5
Emergency Suspension. The commissioner or his/her designee shall issue an
emergency suspension order to any emergency medical services (EMS) certificant or
licensee if the commissioner or his/her designee has reasonable cause to believe that
, the conduct of any certificant or licensee creates________________ to public health or
safety.
A. A possible problem
B. A likely danger
C. An imminent danger
D. A threat - ANS-C. An imminent danger
Which of the following reasons is NOT a good reason to suspend, revoke or refuse to
renew an EMS certification or paramedic license?
A. Any conduct which is criminal in nature and/or any conduct which is in violation of
any criminal, civil and/or administrative code or statute.
B. Failing to make accurate, complete and/or clearly written patient care reports
documenting a patient's condition upon arrival at the scene, the prehospital care
provided, and patient's status during transport, including signs, symptoms, and
responses during duration of transport as per EMS provider's approved policy.
C. Abandoning a patient, turning over the care of a patient or delegating EMS functions
to a person who lacks the education, training, experience, knowledge to provide
appropriate level of care for the patient.
D. Failing to notify the department no later than 60 days of a current and/or valid mailing
address. - ANS-D. Failing to notify the department no later than 60 days of a current
and/or valid mailing address.
Which of the following reasons is not a valid reason for denial of EMS Certification or
Paramedic Licensure? A. Falsifying any Texas application for certification or licensure
or falsifying any application or documentation used to acquire registration, certification
or licensure
B. Failure to report being charged with a Class "C" misdemeanor offense that is not
directly related to the emergency medical services.
C. Staffing an EMS vehicle deemed to be in service while the person's previously issued
certification or license is expired, suspended or has been revoked.
D. Failing to maintain a substantial amount of skill, knowledge and/or academic acuity to
timely and/or accurately perform the duties or meet the responsibilities required of a
certified emergency medical technician or licensed paramedic. - ANS-B. Failure to
report being charged with a Class "C" misdemeanor offense that is not directly related
to the emergency medical services.
How many business days does a certified or licensed EMS person have to notify the
department of his or her being arrested, charged or indicted for a criminal offense?
a. 2 Days
b. 5 Days
c. 7 Days
d. 10 Days - ANS-b. 5 Days
An emergency suspension issued to any emergency medical services licensee can be
issued only by:
a. State Emergency Medical Services Director
