PARAMEDIC EXAM 1||201 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS (GRADED A+)
4 levels of National EMS - ANSWER-Emergency Medical Responder, Emergency
Medical Technician, Advanced Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic
Requirements that must be met to function at Paramedic Level - ANSWER-Paramedic
must successfully complete a comprehensive accredited paramedic education program
at the certificate or associates level
Traditional and emerging roles of a paramedic - ANSWER-Public Education, Health
Promotion, Illness and injury prevention, provide emergency medical care in and out of
hospital setting
List and describe the various health care settings a paramedic may practice with an
expanded scope of practice - ANSWER-Critical Care Transport, Helicopter Air
Ambulance, Tactical EMS, Primary Care, industrial Medicine, Sports Medicine,
Corrections, and Hospital Emergency Departments
Out of hospital/In-hospital component of EMS - ANSWER-Community Training in CPR,
911 Access, EMS/Fire Response, LEO and Social Workers, Nurses, Doctors, Mental
health/Rehab services
When and where was the first Civilian Ambulance - ANSWER-1860 in Cincinatti
What milestone was in 1960 - ANSWER-CPR was deemed effective
When was the first portable defibrillator invented - ANSWER-1959
What was the importance of the 1966 Accidental Death and Disability - ANSWER-
Called the "White Paper", Noted deficiency's in pre-hospital care, created guidelines for
future development of EMS system
What are the 10 components of EMS system to statewide assessment - ANSWER-
Regulation and Policy, Resource Management, HR and training, Transportation,
Facilities, Communications, Trauma Systems, Public info and education, Medical
Direction, Evaluation
Chain of Survival by American Heart Association - ANSWER-Immediate Recognition
and activation of EMS, Early CPR, Rapid Defibrillation, Effective ALS, integrated Post-
cardiac arrest care
, General Services Administration-KKK-A-1822 - ANSWER-Type 1 Ambulance has no
passageway, type 2 raised van roof, type 3 passageway, type 4 heavy duty
Level 1 Trauma - ANSWER-24/7 University Based, Comprehensive Stroke Center
Level 2 trauma - ANSWER-Primary stroke Center, 30 mins - 2 hour surgeon response
time
Level 3 Trauma - ANSWER-Emergency Room
Primary Responsibilities of a Paramedic - ANSWER-Preparation, Response, Size-Up,
Patient Assessment, Treatment & management, disposition & transfer, documentation,
Clean up, Maintenance, Review
Additional Responsibilities of a paramedic - ANSWER-Community involvement, Support
for primary care, citizen involvement, personal and professional development
Professional Attributes of a paramedic - ANSWER-Leadership, Integrity, Empathy, Self-
Motivation, Professional Appearance/Hygiene, Self-confidence, Communication Skills,
Time Management Skills, Diplomacy in Teamwork, Respect, Patient Advocacy, Careful
Delivery of Service
Basics of Physical Fitness - ANSWER-Cardiovascular, Flexibility & Strength, Nutrition &
Weight Control, Freedom from addiction, Back Safety
Dietary Guidelines - ANSWER-Enjoy your food but eat less, eat more fruits, vegetables,
eat less sodium and sugar, avoid junk foods
Standard Precautions - ANSWER-PPE, Gloves, Goggles, Mask, N-95, Gown
Most important infection control practice - ANSWER-Hand-Washing, scrub for 15
seconds
Stages of Grief - ANSWER-DABDA, Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression,
Acceptance
What are the responses to stress - ANSWER-Alarm, Resistance, Exhaustion
Good stress - ANSWER-Eustress
Bad Stress - ANSWER-Distress
Infectious disease caused how - ANSWER-By Pathogens
Greatest hazard to EMS - ANSWER-Motor Vehicle Collisions
AND ANSWERS (GRADED A+)
4 levels of National EMS - ANSWER-Emergency Medical Responder, Emergency
Medical Technician, Advanced Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic
Requirements that must be met to function at Paramedic Level - ANSWER-Paramedic
must successfully complete a comprehensive accredited paramedic education program
at the certificate or associates level
Traditional and emerging roles of a paramedic - ANSWER-Public Education, Health
Promotion, Illness and injury prevention, provide emergency medical care in and out of
hospital setting
List and describe the various health care settings a paramedic may practice with an
expanded scope of practice - ANSWER-Critical Care Transport, Helicopter Air
Ambulance, Tactical EMS, Primary Care, industrial Medicine, Sports Medicine,
Corrections, and Hospital Emergency Departments
Out of hospital/In-hospital component of EMS - ANSWER-Community Training in CPR,
911 Access, EMS/Fire Response, LEO and Social Workers, Nurses, Doctors, Mental
health/Rehab services
When and where was the first Civilian Ambulance - ANSWER-1860 in Cincinatti
What milestone was in 1960 - ANSWER-CPR was deemed effective
When was the first portable defibrillator invented - ANSWER-1959
What was the importance of the 1966 Accidental Death and Disability - ANSWER-
Called the "White Paper", Noted deficiency's in pre-hospital care, created guidelines for
future development of EMS system
What are the 10 components of EMS system to statewide assessment - ANSWER-
Regulation and Policy, Resource Management, HR and training, Transportation,
Facilities, Communications, Trauma Systems, Public info and education, Medical
Direction, Evaluation
Chain of Survival by American Heart Association - ANSWER-Immediate Recognition
and activation of EMS, Early CPR, Rapid Defibrillation, Effective ALS, integrated Post-
cardiac arrest care
, General Services Administration-KKK-A-1822 - ANSWER-Type 1 Ambulance has no
passageway, type 2 raised van roof, type 3 passageway, type 4 heavy duty
Level 1 Trauma - ANSWER-24/7 University Based, Comprehensive Stroke Center
Level 2 trauma - ANSWER-Primary stroke Center, 30 mins - 2 hour surgeon response
time
Level 3 Trauma - ANSWER-Emergency Room
Primary Responsibilities of a Paramedic - ANSWER-Preparation, Response, Size-Up,
Patient Assessment, Treatment & management, disposition & transfer, documentation,
Clean up, Maintenance, Review
Additional Responsibilities of a paramedic - ANSWER-Community involvement, Support
for primary care, citizen involvement, personal and professional development
Professional Attributes of a paramedic - ANSWER-Leadership, Integrity, Empathy, Self-
Motivation, Professional Appearance/Hygiene, Self-confidence, Communication Skills,
Time Management Skills, Diplomacy in Teamwork, Respect, Patient Advocacy, Careful
Delivery of Service
Basics of Physical Fitness - ANSWER-Cardiovascular, Flexibility & Strength, Nutrition &
Weight Control, Freedom from addiction, Back Safety
Dietary Guidelines - ANSWER-Enjoy your food but eat less, eat more fruits, vegetables,
eat less sodium and sugar, avoid junk foods
Standard Precautions - ANSWER-PPE, Gloves, Goggles, Mask, N-95, Gown
Most important infection control practice - ANSWER-Hand-Washing, scrub for 15
seconds
Stages of Grief - ANSWER-DABDA, Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression,
Acceptance
What are the responses to stress - ANSWER-Alarm, Resistance, Exhaustion
Good stress - ANSWER-Eustress
Bad Stress - ANSWER-Distress
Infectious disease caused how - ANSWER-By Pathogens
Greatest hazard to EMS - ANSWER-Motor Vehicle Collisions
