WEST COAST EMT FINAL EXAM LATEST REVIEW QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+ 2025-2026.
Which of the following is an example of care that is provided using standing orders?
a) Medical control is contacted by the EMT after a patient with chest pain refuses EMS
care.
b) The EMT defibrillates a patient in cardiac arrest, begins CPR, and then contacts
medical control.
c) A physician gives the EMT an order via radio to administer oral glucose to a diabetic
patient.
d) Following an overdose, the EMT contacts the medical director for permission to give
activated charcoal. ANSWER >> b) The EMT defibrillates a patient in cardiac arrest,
begins CPR, and then contacts medical control.
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, standing orders ANSWER >> what an EMT is required to do for a patient (ex. starting
CPR)
Quality control in an EMS system is the ultimate responsibility of the:
a) paramedic.
b) lead EMT.
c) medical director.
d) EMS administrator. ANSWER >> c) medical director.
protocol ANSWER >> comprehensive guide delineating an EMTs scope of practice
offline orders (indirect) ANSWER >> standing orders, training, supervision
online orders (direct) ANSWER >> physicians directions given over the phone or radio
Upon arriving at the scene of a domestic dispute, you hear yelling and the sound of
breaking glass from inside the residence. You should:
a)immediately gain access to the patient.
b)carefully enter the house and then call the police.
c)retreat to a safe place until the police arrive.
d)tell the patient to exit the residence so you can provide care. ANSWER >> c)retreat to
a safe place until the police arrive.
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ANSWERS GRADED A+ 2025-2026.
Which of the following is an example of care that is provided using standing orders?
a) Medical control is contacted by the EMT after a patient with chest pain refuses EMS
care.
b) The EMT defibrillates a patient in cardiac arrest, begins CPR, and then contacts
medical control.
c) A physician gives the EMT an order via radio to administer oral glucose to a diabetic
patient.
d) Following an overdose, the EMT contacts the medical director for permission to give
activated charcoal. ANSWER >> b) The EMT defibrillates a patient in cardiac arrest,
begins CPR, and then contacts medical control.
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, standing orders ANSWER >> what an EMT is required to do for a patient (ex. starting
CPR)
Quality control in an EMS system is the ultimate responsibility of the:
a) paramedic.
b) lead EMT.
c) medical director.
d) EMS administrator. ANSWER >> c) medical director.
protocol ANSWER >> comprehensive guide delineating an EMTs scope of practice
offline orders (indirect) ANSWER >> standing orders, training, supervision
online orders (direct) ANSWER >> physicians directions given over the phone or radio
Upon arriving at the scene of a domestic dispute, you hear yelling and the sound of
breaking glass from inside the residence. You should:
a)immediately gain access to the patient.
b)carefully enter the house and then call the police.
c)retreat to a safe place until the police arrive.
d)tell the patient to exit the residence so you can provide care. ANSWER >> c)retreat to
a safe place until the police arrive.
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