EMT-B Midterm Chapters 1-23 Exam
2025 Questions and Answers
An EMS provider who has extensive training in various aspects of advanced life
support (ALS) is called:
A. paramedic.
B. advanced EMT (AEMT).
C. EMT.
D. EMR. - --ANSWER--A.
If a defibrillator manufacturer claims that its device terminates ventricular
fibrillation on the first shock 95% of the time, you should:
A. avoid purchasing the device because this claim is unrealistic.
B. recognize that this does not mean it will save more lives.
C. purchase the device based solely on the manufacturer's claim.
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,D. determine which device the American Heart Association suggests. - --
ANSWER--B.
An appropriate demonstration of professionalism when your patient is frightened,
demanding, or unpleasant is to:
A. continue to be nonjudgmental, compassionate, and respectful.
B. reassure him or her that everything will be all right, even if it will not be.
C. ignore the patient's feelings and focus on his or her medical complaint.
D. demand the patient to be quiet and cooperative during transport. - --ANSWER-
-A.
What type of medical direction do standing orders and protocols describe?
A. direct
B. off-line
C. online
D. radio - --ANSWER--B.
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,The standards for prehospital emergency care and the individuals who provide it
are typically regulated by the:
A. regional trauma center.
B. American Heart Association.
C. state office of EMS.
D. National Registry of EMTs. - --ANSWER--C.
Why are prehospital emergency care guidelines updated on a regular basis?
A. EMS providers should be encouraged to actively participate in research and
become familiar with data analysis.
B. Additional information and evidence indicate that the effectiveness of certain
interventions has changed.
C. The federal government requires that changes be made to existing emergency
care protocols at least every 5 years.
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, D. Statistical data indicate that an increasing number of people are being diagnosed
with a particular illness. - --ANSWER--B.
The ____________ deals with the well-being of the EMT, career progression, and
EMT compensation.
A. human resources department
B. local public health department
C. office of the medical director
D. EMS administrator or chief - --ANSWER--A.
Which of the following statements regarding the EMS medical director and an
EMT's scope of practice is correct?
A. The EMS medical director can expand the EMT's scope of practice but cannot
limit it without state approval.
B. An EMT's scope of practice may be expanded by the medical director after
proper training and state approval.
C. An EMT's scope of practice is exclusively regulated by the state EMS office, not
the EMS medical director.
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2025 Questions and Answers
An EMS provider who has extensive training in various aspects of advanced life
support (ALS) is called:
A. paramedic.
B. advanced EMT (AEMT).
C. EMT.
D. EMR. - --ANSWER--A.
If a defibrillator manufacturer claims that its device terminates ventricular
fibrillation on the first shock 95% of the time, you should:
A. avoid purchasing the device because this claim is unrealistic.
B. recognize that this does not mean it will save more lives.
C. purchase the device based solely on the manufacturer's claim.
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,D. determine which device the American Heart Association suggests. - --
ANSWER--B.
An appropriate demonstration of professionalism when your patient is frightened,
demanding, or unpleasant is to:
A. continue to be nonjudgmental, compassionate, and respectful.
B. reassure him or her that everything will be all right, even if it will not be.
C. ignore the patient's feelings and focus on his or her medical complaint.
D. demand the patient to be quiet and cooperative during transport. - --ANSWER-
-A.
What type of medical direction do standing orders and protocols describe?
A. direct
B. off-line
C. online
D. radio - --ANSWER--B.
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,The standards for prehospital emergency care and the individuals who provide it
are typically regulated by the:
A. regional trauma center.
B. American Heart Association.
C. state office of EMS.
D. National Registry of EMTs. - --ANSWER--C.
Why are prehospital emergency care guidelines updated on a regular basis?
A. EMS providers should be encouraged to actively participate in research and
become familiar with data analysis.
B. Additional information and evidence indicate that the effectiveness of certain
interventions has changed.
C. The federal government requires that changes be made to existing emergency
care protocols at least every 5 years.
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, D. Statistical data indicate that an increasing number of people are being diagnosed
with a particular illness. - --ANSWER--B.
The ____________ deals with the well-being of the EMT, career progression, and
EMT compensation.
A. human resources department
B. local public health department
C. office of the medical director
D. EMS administrator or chief - --ANSWER--A.
Which of the following statements regarding the EMS medical director and an
EMT's scope of practice is correct?
A. The EMS medical director can expand the EMT's scope of practice but cannot
limit it without state approval.
B. An EMT's scope of practice may be expanded by the medical director after
proper training and state approval.
C. An EMT's scope of practice is exclusively regulated by the state EMS office, not
the EMS medical director.
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