EMT WRITTEN STATE EXAM STUDY GUIDE (PSI)
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2025
1. Which of the following is NOT true of medical control?
A) It is determined by the dispatcher.
B) It may be written or "standing orders."
C) It may require online radio or phone consultation.
D) It describes the care authorized by the medical director CORRECT ANSWER-
A) It is determined by the dispatcher.
2. The major goal of quality improvement is to ensure that:
A) quarterly audits of the EMS system are performed.
B) EMTs have received BLS/CPR training.
C) the public receives the highest standard of care.
D) the proper information is received in the billing department. CORRECT ANSWER-
C) the public receives the highest standard of care.
3. Federal legislation concerning patient confidentiality is known as:
A) HIPAA. B) NAACS. C) EMTALA.
D) FLCPC. CORRECT ANSWER-A) HIPAA
4. After stocking the ambulance this morning, you and your partner go out for breakfast. Whil
e entering the restaurant, you see an older gentleman clutch his chest and collapse to the floo
r. When you get to him, he has no pulse and is not breathing. To treat this patient, you will foll
ow:
A) off-line medical control.
C) protocols.
B) online medical control.
,D) All of these answers are correct. CORRECT ANSWER-D) All of these answers are correct.
5. After stocking the ambulance this morning, you and your partner go out for breakfast. Whil
e entering the restaurant, you see an older gentleman clutch his chest and collapse to the floo
r. When you get to him, he has no pulse and is not breathing. What level of training would allo
w you to perform an electrocardiogram and advanced life support on this patient?
A) EMR B) EMT C) AEMT D) Paramedic CORRECT ANSWER-D) Paramedic
6. is a circular system of continuous internal and external reviews and audits
of all aspects of an EMS system CORRECT ANSWER-Continuous quality iimprovement
7. One of the most dramatic recent developments in prehospital emergency care is the use of
a(n) defibrillator CORRECT ANSWER-automated external
8. The primary area is the main area in which an EMS agency operates.
CORRECT ANSWER-service
9. A 9-1-1 dispatch center is called a public safety , or PSAP CORRECT ANSWER-
access point
10. ALS A) EMS professional trained in BLS interventions
11. BLS B) A system of internal reviews and audits
12. EMT C) Basic lifesaving interventions, such as CPR
13. AEMT D) Advanced procedures, such as drug administration
14. Paramedic E) EMS professional trained in ALS interventions
15. CQI F) EMS professional trained in some ALS interventions CORRECT ANSWER-10. D
11. C
12. A
,13. F
14. E
15. B
16. is a response to the anticipation of danger.
A) Rage B) Anger C) Anxiety D) Despair CORRECT ANSWER-C) Anxiety
17. If you find that you are the target of the patient's anger, make sure that you:
A) are safe. C) are tolerant and do not become defensive.
B) do not take the anger or insults personally. D) All are correct. CORRECT ANSWER-
D) All are correct.
18. When acknowledging the death of a child, reactions vary, but is common.
A) shock B) disbelief C) denial D) All of these answers are correct. CORRECT ANSWER-
D) All of these answers are correct.
19. The quickest source of energy is ; however, this supply will last less than a d
ay and is consumed in greater quantities during stress.
A) glucose B) carbohydrates C) protein D) fat CORRECT ANSWER-A) glucose
20. Components of the CISM system include:
A) preincident stress education. C) spouse and family support.
B) defusings. D) All of these answers are correct. CORRECT ANSWER-
D) All of these answers are correct.
21. Sexual harassment is defined as:
A) any unwelcome sexual advance.
, B) unwelcome requests for sexual favors.
C) unwelcome verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature.
D) All of these answers are correct. CORRECT ANSWER-D) All of these answers are correct.
22. A 12-year-
old boy told his grandmother he was going to collect the day's mail, located on the opposite si
de of the street, for her. As he was returning with the mail, he was struck by a vehicle and was
found lying lifeless in the middle of the street. Which of the following would be appropriate t
o say to the grandmother?
A) "Don't worry. I'm sure he'll be fine."
B) "What were you thinking? You will be reported!"
C) "We're placing him on a backboard to protect his back, and we'll take him to the Columbus
Community Hospital. Do you know who his doctor is?"
D) It's best not to spend time talking to the grandmother. CORRECT ANSWER-
C) "We're placing him on a backboard to protect his back, and we'll take him to the Columbus
Community Hospital. Do you know who his doctor is?"
23. The struggle to remain calm in the face of horrible circumstances contributes to the
of the job. CORRECT ANSWER-emotional stress
24. Proper is the simplest, yet most effective, way to control disease transmissio
n. CORRECT ANSWER-handwashing
25. You or your partner may develop after experiencing a particularly stressful ca
ll. CORRECT ANSWER-PTSD
26. PPE A) Contact with blood, body fluids, tissues, or air borne particles
27. OSHA B) Examples include gloves, gowns, and face shields
28. General adaptation syndrome C) The process of alarm, reaction, and recovery
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2025
1. Which of the following is NOT true of medical control?
A) It is determined by the dispatcher.
B) It may be written or "standing orders."
C) It may require online radio or phone consultation.
D) It describes the care authorized by the medical director CORRECT ANSWER-
A) It is determined by the dispatcher.
2. The major goal of quality improvement is to ensure that:
A) quarterly audits of the EMS system are performed.
B) EMTs have received BLS/CPR training.
C) the public receives the highest standard of care.
D) the proper information is received in the billing department. CORRECT ANSWER-
C) the public receives the highest standard of care.
3. Federal legislation concerning patient confidentiality is known as:
A) HIPAA. B) NAACS. C) EMTALA.
D) FLCPC. CORRECT ANSWER-A) HIPAA
4. After stocking the ambulance this morning, you and your partner go out for breakfast. Whil
e entering the restaurant, you see an older gentleman clutch his chest and collapse to the floo
r. When you get to him, he has no pulse and is not breathing. To treat this patient, you will foll
ow:
A) off-line medical control.
C) protocols.
B) online medical control.
,D) All of these answers are correct. CORRECT ANSWER-D) All of these answers are correct.
5. After stocking the ambulance this morning, you and your partner go out for breakfast. Whil
e entering the restaurant, you see an older gentleman clutch his chest and collapse to the floo
r. When you get to him, he has no pulse and is not breathing. What level of training would allo
w you to perform an electrocardiogram and advanced life support on this patient?
A) EMR B) EMT C) AEMT D) Paramedic CORRECT ANSWER-D) Paramedic
6. is a circular system of continuous internal and external reviews and audits
of all aspects of an EMS system CORRECT ANSWER-Continuous quality iimprovement
7. One of the most dramatic recent developments in prehospital emergency care is the use of
a(n) defibrillator CORRECT ANSWER-automated external
8. The primary area is the main area in which an EMS agency operates.
CORRECT ANSWER-service
9. A 9-1-1 dispatch center is called a public safety , or PSAP CORRECT ANSWER-
access point
10. ALS A) EMS professional trained in BLS interventions
11. BLS B) A system of internal reviews and audits
12. EMT C) Basic lifesaving interventions, such as CPR
13. AEMT D) Advanced procedures, such as drug administration
14. Paramedic E) EMS professional trained in ALS interventions
15. CQI F) EMS professional trained in some ALS interventions CORRECT ANSWER-10. D
11. C
12. A
,13. F
14. E
15. B
16. is a response to the anticipation of danger.
A) Rage B) Anger C) Anxiety D) Despair CORRECT ANSWER-C) Anxiety
17. If you find that you are the target of the patient's anger, make sure that you:
A) are safe. C) are tolerant and do not become defensive.
B) do not take the anger or insults personally. D) All are correct. CORRECT ANSWER-
D) All are correct.
18. When acknowledging the death of a child, reactions vary, but is common.
A) shock B) disbelief C) denial D) All of these answers are correct. CORRECT ANSWER-
D) All of these answers are correct.
19. The quickest source of energy is ; however, this supply will last less than a d
ay and is consumed in greater quantities during stress.
A) glucose B) carbohydrates C) protein D) fat CORRECT ANSWER-A) glucose
20. Components of the CISM system include:
A) preincident stress education. C) spouse and family support.
B) defusings. D) All of these answers are correct. CORRECT ANSWER-
D) All of these answers are correct.
21. Sexual harassment is defined as:
A) any unwelcome sexual advance.
, B) unwelcome requests for sexual favors.
C) unwelcome verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature.
D) All of these answers are correct. CORRECT ANSWER-D) All of these answers are correct.
22. A 12-year-
old boy told his grandmother he was going to collect the day's mail, located on the opposite si
de of the street, for her. As he was returning with the mail, he was struck by a vehicle and was
found lying lifeless in the middle of the street. Which of the following would be appropriate t
o say to the grandmother?
A) "Don't worry. I'm sure he'll be fine."
B) "What were you thinking? You will be reported!"
C) "We're placing him on a backboard to protect his back, and we'll take him to the Columbus
Community Hospital. Do you know who his doctor is?"
D) It's best not to spend time talking to the grandmother. CORRECT ANSWER-
C) "We're placing him on a backboard to protect his back, and we'll take him to the Columbus
Community Hospital. Do you know who his doctor is?"
23. The struggle to remain calm in the face of horrible circumstances contributes to the
of the job. CORRECT ANSWER-emotional stress
24. Proper is the simplest, yet most effective, way to control disease transmissio
n. CORRECT ANSWER-handwashing
25. You or your partner may develop after experiencing a particularly stressful ca
ll. CORRECT ANSWER-PTSD
26. PPE A) Contact with blood, body fluids, tissues, or air borne particles
27. OSHA B) Examples include gloves, gowns, and face shields
28. General adaptation syndrome C) The process of alarm, reaction, and recovery
