EMS Chapter 1 Post Test Exam 2025
Questions and Answers
A personal trait that the EMT must possess that relates to overcoming the unpleasant aspects
of an emergency is:
A. having emotional stability.
B. needing to always be in control.
C. being able to force others into action.
D. having a good sense of humor. - ANS A. having emotional stability.
Which of the following should the EMT do for every patient contact that will improve the
quality of data collected for the QI program?
A. Read an EMS article.
B. Document carefully.
C. Practice infrequently used skills.
D. Communicate with medical direction. - ANS B. Document carefully.
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, Safe transport involves:
A. driving very slowly.
B. securing the patient in the ambulance.
C. avoiding lifting and moving the patient.
D. avoiding high-traffic areas. - ANS C. avoiding lifting and moving the patient.
Which of the following is a common step in evidence-based decision making?
A. Review the newspapers and television reports for views on the topic in question.
B. Leave anything that appears to be working unexamined.
C. If evidence supports a change in practice, change your protocols and implement the changes.
D. Do whatever those with more training tell you to do. - ANS C. If evidence supports a
change in practice, change your protocols and implement the changes.
Of the four nationally recognized levels of EMS training, which one is the most basic?
A. Emergency Medical Technician
B. Emergency Medical Responder
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Questions and Answers
A personal trait that the EMT must possess that relates to overcoming the unpleasant aspects
of an emergency is:
A. having emotional stability.
B. needing to always be in control.
C. being able to force others into action.
D. having a good sense of humor. - ANS A. having emotional stability.
Which of the following should the EMT do for every patient contact that will improve the
quality of data collected for the QI program?
A. Read an EMS article.
B. Document carefully.
C. Practice infrequently used skills.
D. Communicate with medical direction. - ANS B. Document carefully.
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, Safe transport involves:
A. driving very slowly.
B. securing the patient in the ambulance.
C. avoiding lifting and moving the patient.
D. avoiding high-traffic areas. - ANS C. avoiding lifting and moving the patient.
Which of the following is a common step in evidence-based decision making?
A. Review the newspapers and television reports for views on the topic in question.
B. Leave anything that appears to be working unexamined.
C. If evidence supports a change in practice, change your protocols and implement the changes.
D. Do whatever those with more training tell you to do. - ANS C. If evidence supports a
change in practice, change your protocols and implement the changes.
Of the four nationally recognized levels of EMS training, which one is the most basic?
A. Emergency Medical Technician
B. Emergency Medical Responder
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