EMS Chapter 1 - EMS Systems Exam 2025
Questions and Answers
Ch 1: Which of the following statements regarding the NREMT is correct?
Select one:
A. The NREMT provides a national standard for EMS testing.
B. EMS training standards are regulated by the NREMT.
C. The NREMT is a governmental agency that certifies EMTs.
D. The NREMT is the exclusive certifying body for EMTs. - ANS A. The NREMT provides a
national standard for EMS testing. Correct
Ch 1: As an EMT, you may be authorized to administer aspirin to a patient with chest pain based
on:
Select one:
A. the transport time to the hospital.
B. an order from a paramedic.
C. the patient's condition.
D. medical director approval. - ANS D. medical director approval.
Ch 1: Online medical control requires __________.
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,Select one:
A. a physician's presence on the scene of the call
B. written protocols approved by medical control
C. the presence of an advanced-level provider
D. phone or radio contact with the medical director - ANS D. phone or radio contact with the
medical director
Ch 1: The determination that prompt surgical care in the hospital is more important than
performing time-consuming procedures in the field on a major trauma patient is based MOSTLY
on:
Select one:
A. EMS research.
B. regional trauma guidelines.
C. the lead EMT's decision.
D. local protocols. - ANS A. EMS research.
Ch 1: The ability to take appropriate action with little direction is known as __________.
Select one:
A. self-confidence
B. time management
C. diplomacy
D. self-motivation - ANS D. self-motivation
Ch 1: The ability to handle multiple tasks based on their priority is called __________.
Select one:
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, A. patient empathy
B. integrity
C. patient advocacy
D. time management - ANS D. time management
Ch 1: The ability to understand others and have them understand you is known as __________.
Select one:
A. teamwork and diplomacy
B. scene leadership
C. self-confidence
D. communication - ANS D. communication
Ch 1: National guidelines for EMS care are intended to __________.
Select one:
A. reduce expenses at the local and state levels
B. provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States
C. facilitate a national EMS labor group
D. unify EMS providers under a single medical director - ANS B. provide more consistent
delivery of EMS care across the United States
American Heart Association protocols are based on __________.
Select one:
A. theories ready for field trial
B. trends in the EMS community
C. opinions from a core group of cardiologists
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Questions and Answers
Ch 1: Which of the following statements regarding the NREMT is correct?
Select one:
A. The NREMT provides a national standard for EMS testing.
B. EMS training standards are regulated by the NREMT.
C. The NREMT is a governmental agency that certifies EMTs.
D. The NREMT is the exclusive certifying body for EMTs. - ANS A. The NREMT provides a
national standard for EMS testing. Correct
Ch 1: As an EMT, you may be authorized to administer aspirin to a patient with chest pain based
on:
Select one:
A. the transport time to the hospital.
B. an order from a paramedic.
C. the patient's condition.
D. medical director approval. - ANS D. medical director approval.
Ch 1: Online medical control requires __________.
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,Select one:
A. a physician's presence on the scene of the call
B. written protocols approved by medical control
C. the presence of an advanced-level provider
D. phone or radio contact with the medical director - ANS D. phone or radio contact with the
medical director
Ch 1: The determination that prompt surgical care in the hospital is more important than
performing time-consuming procedures in the field on a major trauma patient is based MOSTLY
on:
Select one:
A. EMS research.
B. regional trauma guidelines.
C. the lead EMT's decision.
D. local protocols. - ANS A. EMS research.
Ch 1: The ability to take appropriate action with little direction is known as __________.
Select one:
A. self-confidence
B. time management
C. diplomacy
D. self-motivation - ANS D. self-motivation
Ch 1: The ability to handle multiple tasks based on their priority is called __________.
Select one:
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, A. patient empathy
B. integrity
C. patient advocacy
D. time management - ANS D. time management
Ch 1: The ability to understand others and have them understand you is known as __________.
Select one:
A. teamwork and diplomacy
B. scene leadership
C. self-confidence
D. communication - ANS D. communication
Ch 1: National guidelines for EMS care are intended to __________.
Select one:
A. reduce expenses at the local and state levels
B. provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States
C. facilitate a national EMS labor group
D. unify EMS providers under a single medical director - ANS B. provide more consistent
delivery of EMS care across the United States
American Heart Association protocols are based on __________.
Select one:
A. theories ready for field trial
B. trends in the EMS community
C. opinions from a core group of cardiologists
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