EMT Final Chapters 1-14
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Questions and Answers
2025/2026
Which of the following is a role that you as an EMT would have in the quality
improvement process?
A.
Discussing a particular call with your attorney
B.
Discussing a particular call with your medical director
C.
Discussing a particular call with your family
D.
Discussing a particular call with your neighbor - Correct Answers-B
The NHTSA technical assistance program assessment standards for EMS
systems address the component resource management by stating that each
state must:
A.
have central control of EMS resources so that each locality and all patients
have equal access to acceptable emergency care.
B.
develop a system of specialized care for trauma patients.
C.
identify a physician as a medical director to provide medical oversight.
D.
have laws, regulations, policies, and procedures that govern its EMS system. -
Correct Answers-A
You have arrived at the ED with a patient when another call comes over the
radio for your squad to respond to a cardiac arrest. Transfer of patient care to
the staff has not been completed. What is your proper action?
A.
Stay with the patient until care is transferred to hospital staff.
B.
Leave the patient with the receptionist and give a report.
C.
Ask a security guard to watch your patient as you call dispatch.
,D.
Move your patient to a hospital bed and respond to the call. - Correct Answers-
A
Emergency Medical Responders (EMRs) are generally trained to provide the
following care:
A.
Ambulance transport, neonatal resuscitation, and venous access
B.
Transportation, intubation, and basic ECG interpretation
C.
Traction splinting, extrication, and tracheal bypass
D.
Bleeding control, airway management, and automated external defibrillation -
Correct Answers-D
Which of the following should the EMT do on every patient contact that will
improve the quality of data collected for the CQI program?
A.
Communicate with medical direction.
B.
Read an EMS article.
C.
Practice infrequently used skills.
D.
Document carefully. - Correct Answers-D
Orders from the on-duty physician given by radio or phone are referred to as:
A.
on-line medical direction.
B.
off-line medical direction.
C.
treatment policy.
D.
standing orders. - Correct Answers-A
What term is used in describing the EMT's responsibility to act on behalf of the
patient when the patient is unable to do so?
A.
Patient adversary
B.
Guardian support
C.
Patient advocate
D.
,Patient support - Correct Answers-C
The expectation that an EMT will demonstrate good listening skills is
considered a(n):
A.
ethical trait
B.
moral expectation
C.
legal expectation
D.
personal trait - Correct Answers-D
Which of the following is a common step in evidence-based decision making?
A.
If evidence supports a change in practice, change your protocols and
implement the changes.
B.
Review the newspapers and television reports for views on the topic in
question.
C.
Do whatever those with more training tell you to do.
D.
If it isn't broken, don't fix it. - Correct Answers-A
Of the four nationally recognized levels of EMS training, which one has the
least number of classroom hours and skills taught?
A.
Emergency Medical Technician
B.
Emergency Medical Responder
C.
Advanced EMT
D.
Paramedic - Correct Answers-B
You respond to the residence of a senior citizen who has fallen. You make an
observation about slippery throw rugs on the living room floor and bring this to
the attention of the patient and her family. This is an example of:
A.
injury prevention.
B.
patient assurance.
C.
patient assessment.
D.
, being nonjudgmental. - Correct Answers-A
A medical facility for specialized treatment of serious injuries that generally
exceed most hospital emergency departments' capabilities is commonly known
as a:
A.
medical resource center.
B.
stroke center.
C.
rehabilitation center.
D.
trauma center. - Correct Answers-D
n a public health emergency, an example of work EMS providers may assist
with, if authorized by state law, is:
A.
vaccination programs.
B.
firefighting duties.
C.
traffic control.
D.
searching for missing children. - Correct Answers-A
The CQI program for your EMS system has identified a weakness in the
abilities of two EMTs to properly maintain an airway. What should be done
with this information?
A.
The standards should be changed to eliminate these skills from EMT practice.
B.
Nothing, as it pertains only to two of your fellow EMTs.
C.
The two EMTs should be disciplined.
D.
A remediation program should be designed for these two EMTs. - Correct
Answers-D
Which of the following is NOT likely to be an area of employment for an EMT?
A.
Chain restaurant
B.
Fire department
C.
Industrial warehouse
D.
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Questions and Answers
2025/2026
Which of the following is a role that you as an EMT would have in the quality
improvement process?
A.
Discussing a particular call with your attorney
B.
Discussing a particular call with your medical director
C.
Discussing a particular call with your family
D.
Discussing a particular call with your neighbor - Correct Answers-B
The NHTSA technical assistance program assessment standards for EMS
systems address the component resource management by stating that each
state must:
A.
have central control of EMS resources so that each locality and all patients
have equal access to acceptable emergency care.
B.
develop a system of specialized care for trauma patients.
C.
identify a physician as a medical director to provide medical oversight.
D.
have laws, regulations, policies, and procedures that govern its EMS system. -
Correct Answers-A
You have arrived at the ED with a patient when another call comes over the
radio for your squad to respond to a cardiac arrest. Transfer of patient care to
the staff has not been completed. What is your proper action?
A.
Stay with the patient until care is transferred to hospital staff.
B.
Leave the patient with the receptionist and give a report.
C.
Ask a security guard to watch your patient as you call dispatch.
,D.
Move your patient to a hospital bed and respond to the call. - Correct Answers-
A
Emergency Medical Responders (EMRs) are generally trained to provide the
following care:
A.
Ambulance transport, neonatal resuscitation, and venous access
B.
Transportation, intubation, and basic ECG interpretation
C.
Traction splinting, extrication, and tracheal bypass
D.
Bleeding control, airway management, and automated external defibrillation -
Correct Answers-D
Which of the following should the EMT do on every patient contact that will
improve the quality of data collected for the CQI program?
A.
Communicate with medical direction.
B.
Read an EMS article.
C.
Practice infrequently used skills.
D.
Document carefully. - Correct Answers-D
Orders from the on-duty physician given by radio or phone are referred to as:
A.
on-line medical direction.
B.
off-line medical direction.
C.
treatment policy.
D.
standing orders. - Correct Answers-A
What term is used in describing the EMT's responsibility to act on behalf of the
patient when the patient is unable to do so?
A.
Patient adversary
B.
Guardian support
C.
Patient advocate
D.
,Patient support - Correct Answers-C
The expectation that an EMT will demonstrate good listening skills is
considered a(n):
A.
ethical trait
B.
moral expectation
C.
legal expectation
D.
personal trait - Correct Answers-D
Which of the following is a common step in evidence-based decision making?
A.
If evidence supports a change in practice, change your protocols and
implement the changes.
B.
Review the newspapers and television reports for views on the topic in
question.
C.
Do whatever those with more training tell you to do.
D.
If it isn't broken, don't fix it. - Correct Answers-A
Of the four nationally recognized levels of EMS training, which one has the
least number of classroom hours and skills taught?
A.
Emergency Medical Technician
B.
Emergency Medical Responder
C.
Advanced EMT
D.
Paramedic - Correct Answers-B
You respond to the residence of a senior citizen who has fallen. You make an
observation about slippery throw rugs on the living room floor and bring this to
the attention of the patient and her family. This is an example of:
A.
injury prevention.
B.
patient assurance.
C.
patient assessment.
D.
, being nonjudgmental. - Correct Answers-A
A medical facility for specialized treatment of serious injuries that generally
exceed most hospital emergency departments' capabilities is commonly known
as a:
A.
medical resource center.
B.
stroke center.
C.
rehabilitation center.
D.
trauma center. - Correct Answers-D
n a public health emergency, an example of work EMS providers may assist
with, if authorized by state law, is:
A.
vaccination programs.
B.
firefighting duties.
C.
traffic control.
D.
searching for missing children. - Correct Answers-A
The CQI program for your EMS system has identified a weakness in the
abilities of two EMTs to properly maintain an airway. What should be done
with this information?
A.
The standards should be changed to eliminate these skills from EMT practice.
B.
Nothing, as it pertains only to two of your fellow EMTs.
C.
The two EMTs should be disciplined.
D.
A remediation program should be designed for these two EMTs. - Correct
Answers-D
Which of the following is NOT likely to be an area of employment for an EMT?
A.
Chain restaurant
B.
Fire department
C.
Industrial warehouse
D.
