EMT Exam 1 questions and answers 2025/2026 update 100%
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The standards for prehospital emergency care and the individuals who provide
it are typically regulated by the - ✔✔ANS state office of EMS
EMT training in nearly every state meets or exceeds the guidelines
recommended by the - ✔✔ANS NHTSA
Cardiac monitoring, pharmalogical interventions, and other advanced
treatment skills are functions of the - ✔✔ANS paramedic
If an EMT candidate has been convicted of a felony of misdemeanor he or she
should - ✔✔ANS contact the state EMS office for more information
As an EMT you may be authorized to administer aspirin to a patient with ches
pain based on - ✔✔ANS your local EMS protocols
Which of the following statements regarding the NREMT is correct? - ✔✔AN
The NREMT provides a national standard for EMS testing
A layperson is often trained to perform all of the following skills except - ✔✔AN
insertion of an oropharyngeal airway
,EMRs like firefighters, law, and park rangers are an integral part of the EMS
system because - ✔✔ANS they have the skills necessary to initiate immediat
care and assisst EMT on their arrival
The ____ deals with well-being of the EMT, career progression, and EMT
compensation - ✔✔ANS human resources department
The EMT is legally obligated to protect a patients privacy according to - ✔✔AN
HIPAA
Which requires about 150 hours of training? - ✔✔ANS AEMT
The EMT certification exam is designed to - ✔✔ANS ensure that EMT's are
competent and have the same level of knowledge and skills
The EMT's first priority is - ✔✔ANS personal safety
National guidelines for EMS care are intended to - ✔✔ANS provide more
consistent delivery of EMS care across the US
WHich is used by all EMS providers? - ✔✔ANS AED
What is an EMTs primary service area? - ✔✔ANS The main area in which EMS
agency opperates
, Online medical contol requires - ✔✔ANS phone or radio contact with the
medical director
What should an EMT do to limit errors in the field? - ✔✔ANS follow agencys
written protocol
Prehospital patient care decisions should be based on - ✔✔ANS EMS research
AHA protocols are based on - ✔✔ANS evidence-based research
The ability to handle multiple tasks based on their priority is called - ✔✔AN
time management
The ability to take appropriate action with little direction is known as - ✔✔AN
self-motivation
You encourage a patient to go to the hospital by ambulance even though the
transport will keep you several hours after regular quit time this is an example
of - ✔✔ANS patient advocacy
The ability to understand others and have them understand you is known as
✔✔ANS effective communication
You are caring for a driver who struck a pole she admits to drinking alcohol bu
orders you not to tell. You should report this to - ✔✔ANS the recieveing nurse
or doctor
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The standards for prehospital emergency care and the individuals who provide
it are typically regulated by the - ✔✔ANS state office of EMS
EMT training in nearly every state meets or exceeds the guidelines
recommended by the - ✔✔ANS NHTSA
Cardiac monitoring, pharmalogical interventions, and other advanced
treatment skills are functions of the - ✔✔ANS paramedic
If an EMT candidate has been convicted of a felony of misdemeanor he or she
should - ✔✔ANS contact the state EMS office for more information
As an EMT you may be authorized to administer aspirin to a patient with ches
pain based on - ✔✔ANS your local EMS protocols
Which of the following statements regarding the NREMT is correct? - ✔✔AN
The NREMT provides a national standard for EMS testing
A layperson is often trained to perform all of the following skills except - ✔✔AN
insertion of an oropharyngeal airway
,EMRs like firefighters, law, and park rangers are an integral part of the EMS
system because - ✔✔ANS they have the skills necessary to initiate immediat
care and assisst EMT on their arrival
The ____ deals with well-being of the EMT, career progression, and EMT
compensation - ✔✔ANS human resources department
The EMT is legally obligated to protect a patients privacy according to - ✔✔AN
HIPAA
Which requires about 150 hours of training? - ✔✔ANS AEMT
The EMT certification exam is designed to - ✔✔ANS ensure that EMT's are
competent and have the same level of knowledge and skills
The EMT's first priority is - ✔✔ANS personal safety
National guidelines for EMS care are intended to - ✔✔ANS provide more
consistent delivery of EMS care across the US
WHich is used by all EMS providers? - ✔✔ANS AED
What is an EMTs primary service area? - ✔✔ANS The main area in which EMS
agency opperates
, Online medical contol requires - ✔✔ANS phone or radio contact with the
medical director
What should an EMT do to limit errors in the field? - ✔✔ANS follow agencys
written protocol
Prehospital patient care decisions should be based on - ✔✔ANS EMS research
AHA protocols are based on - ✔✔ANS evidence-based research
The ability to handle multiple tasks based on their priority is called - ✔✔AN
time management
The ability to take appropriate action with little direction is known as - ✔✔AN
self-motivation
You encourage a patient to go to the hospital by ambulance even though the
transport will keep you several hours after regular quit time this is an example
of - ✔✔ANS patient advocacy
The ability to understand others and have them understand you is known as
✔✔ANS effective communication
You are caring for a driver who struck a pole she admits to drinking alcohol bu
orders you not to tell. You should report this to - ✔✔ANS the recieveing nurse
or doctor
