CRITICAL CARE PARAMEDIC EXAM 1
EXAMINATION TEST 2026 SOLVED
QUESTIONS UPDATED.
◍ Which of the following is a systemic approach to understanding the
causes of serious adverse events that helps identify system flaws that
must be corrected in order to mitigate future incidents?
A. Huddle
B. Debriefing
C. Root cause analysis
D. Six Sigma Answer:C. Root cause analysis
◍ ________ is a data-driven approach and methodology for
eliminating defects in any process.
A. A just culture
B. Six Sigma
C. Crew resource management
D. A sentinel event Answer:B. Six Sigma
◍ During a root cause analysis, testing to see if other individuals with
the same qualifications, skills and experience would perform the same
actions in the same circumstances is known as a(n):
,A. Deliberate harm test
B. Incapacity test
C. Foresight test
D. Substitution test Answer:D. Substitution test
◍ After drawing up 2 mL of fentanyl (50 mcg/mL) into a 3 mL
syringe, you tell your partner you will give 50 mcg but administer 2
mL. The patient was unharmed. What type of incident occurred?
A. Near miss
B. Safety culture violation
C. Medical error
D. Adverse drug event Answer:C. Medical error
◍ __________ are mistakes that are likely to occur secondary to
design failure.
A. Latent errors
B. Adverse events
C. Active errors
D. Never events Answer:A. Latent errors
◍ A(n) _______ is a patient safety event in which an error reaches a
patient and results in death.
,A. Latent error
B. Adverse event
C. Active error
D. Sentinel event Answer:D. Sentinel event
◍ During around transport of a critically injured patient a CCTP
should be mindful to:
A. Ensure that the patient is securely fastened to the stretcher
B. Remain standing and holding on to a solid piece of equipment
C. Ensure equipment lockers are open for rapid access to tools
D. Maintain continual communication with the patient's family
Answer:A. Ensure that the patient is securely fastened to the stretcher
◍ A mistake in judgement regarding altitude, airspeed, or distance is:
A. A mechanical error
B. The third leading cause of air medical accidents
C. Known as spatial disorientation
D. Considered a loss of control of the aircraft Answer:C. Known as
spatial disorientation
◍ ___________ is a communication technique during critical phases
of flight that eliminates all talking unless it is directly related to the
mission.
, A. Mission communication
B. A sterile cockpit
C. Closed-loop communication
D. A critical discussion Answer:B. A sterile cockpit
◍ Which of the following transport modes is the safest for the
transport of a patient from the scene of a motor vehicle crash when
weather conditions are poor?
A. VFR rotor-wing aircraft
B. IFR rotor-wing aircraft
C. IFT fixed-wing aircraft
D. Ground CCT unit Answer:D. Ground CCT unit
◍ Which of the following would be contraindicated for rotor-wing air
medical transport from a scene?
A. Isolated femur fracture
B. Traumatic cardiac arrest
C. 40% BSA pediatric burn
D. Closed head injury Answer:B. Traumatic cardiac arrest
EXAMINATION TEST 2026 SOLVED
QUESTIONS UPDATED.
◍ Which of the following is a systemic approach to understanding the
causes of serious adverse events that helps identify system flaws that
must be corrected in order to mitigate future incidents?
A. Huddle
B. Debriefing
C. Root cause analysis
D. Six Sigma Answer:C. Root cause analysis
◍ ________ is a data-driven approach and methodology for
eliminating defects in any process.
A. A just culture
B. Six Sigma
C. Crew resource management
D. A sentinel event Answer:B. Six Sigma
◍ During a root cause analysis, testing to see if other individuals with
the same qualifications, skills and experience would perform the same
actions in the same circumstances is known as a(n):
,A. Deliberate harm test
B. Incapacity test
C. Foresight test
D. Substitution test Answer:D. Substitution test
◍ After drawing up 2 mL of fentanyl (50 mcg/mL) into a 3 mL
syringe, you tell your partner you will give 50 mcg but administer 2
mL. The patient was unharmed. What type of incident occurred?
A. Near miss
B. Safety culture violation
C. Medical error
D. Adverse drug event Answer:C. Medical error
◍ __________ are mistakes that are likely to occur secondary to
design failure.
A. Latent errors
B. Adverse events
C. Active errors
D. Never events Answer:A. Latent errors
◍ A(n) _______ is a patient safety event in which an error reaches a
patient and results in death.
,A. Latent error
B. Adverse event
C. Active error
D. Sentinel event Answer:D. Sentinel event
◍ During around transport of a critically injured patient a CCTP
should be mindful to:
A. Ensure that the patient is securely fastened to the stretcher
B. Remain standing and holding on to a solid piece of equipment
C. Ensure equipment lockers are open for rapid access to tools
D. Maintain continual communication with the patient's family
Answer:A. Ensure that the patient is securely fastened to the stretcher
◍ A mistake in judgement regarding altitude, airspeed, or distance is:
A. A mechanical error
B. The third leading cause of air medical accidents
C. Known as spatial disorientation
D. Considered a loss of control of the aircraft Answer:C. Known as
spatial disorientation
◍ ___________ is a communication technique during critical phases
of flight that eliminates all talking unless it is directly related to the
mission.
, A. Mission communication
B. A sterile cockpit
C. Closed-loop communication
D. A critical discussion Answer:B. A sterile cockpit
◍ Which of the following transport modes is the safest for the
transport of a patient from the scene of a motor vehicle crash when
weather conditions are poor?
A. VFR rotor-wing aircraft
B. IFR rotor-wing aircraft
C. IFT fixed-wing aircraft
D. Ground CCT unit Answer:D. Ground CCT unit
◍ Which of the following would be contraindicated for rotor-wing air
medical transport from a scene?
A. Isolated femur fracture
B. Traumatic cardiac arrest
C. 40% BSA pediatric burn
D. Closed head injury Answer:B. Traumatic cardiac arrest
