EMT Exam Chapters 1-10 With Correct
Answers 2025
Who develops EMS Standards? <correct answer>In 1966, the National
Highway Safety Act charged the US Department of Transportation (DOT) in
developing EMS stardards
Enhanced 911 (E-911) <correct answer>a system that has the capability to
automatically identify a caller's phone # and location, so even if the patient
loses consciousness, they will still be able to send emergency personnel to
the scene
patient assessment <correct answer>finding out enough about what is
wrong with a patient to be able to provide the appropriate emergency care;
always precedes emergency care
transfer of care <correct answer>Upon arrival at the hospital, the EMT
advises hospital personnel of the patient's condition, observations from the
scene, treatment rendered, and other pertinent data to assure continuity of
care; do not abandon care until process is completed
Why do we document 3 sets of vital signs? <correct answer>trends in the
patient's condition will become apparent only when vital signs are repeated,
which is an important step in continuing assessment;
quality improvement <correct answer>continuous self review with the
purpose of identifying aspects of the system that require improvement;
,ensures that the public receives the highest quality pre-hospital care; may
include carefully written documentation, maintaining equipment, getting
feedback, and continuing education
Medical Director <correct answer>A physician who assumes ultimate
responsibility for medical direction, the patient-care aspects of the EMS
system; oversees training, develops protocols, and is a crucial part of the
quality improvement process
standing orders <correct answer>a policy or protocol that authorizes EMTs
and others to perform particular skills in certain situations; aka off-line
medical direction; exp. administration of glucose in diabetic emergency
Why do EMTs do injury prevention programs? <correct answer>by
promoting clean drinking water and sewer systems to promoting car seats
and helmets, if EMTs promote injury prevention, then we can potentially
stop injuries before they occur
Hepatitis B <correct answer>aka HBV; a deadly disease that causes the
inflammation of the liver and can live on surfaces in dried blood for days
and killed hundreds of health care workers each year before a vaccine was
made avaliable
Tuberculosis <correct answer>aka TB; infects the lungs, is highly
contagious and airborne-->will permeate a room if an infected person is in it
, Ryan White CARE Act <correct answer>The Ryan White Comprehensive
AIDS Resource Emergency Act mandates a procedure by which
emergency response personnel can seek to find out if they have been
exposed to potentially life-threatening diseases while providing patient care
Why do we wear N-95 masks? <correct answer>OSHA requires that you
wear a N-95 mask for caring for patients suspected of having TB ,
transporting them from an infected environment in a closed vehicle, and
performing suction/intubation
When/why do you place a surgical mask on a patient? <correct
answer>when a patient is suspected of having an infection spread by
droplets (such as flu or measles), a mask may be placed if the patient is
alert and cooperative
What are the signs and symptoms of a delayed stress reaction (PTSD)?
<correct answer>flashbacks, nightmares, feelings of detachment, irritability,
sleep difficulties, or problems with concentration or interpersonal
relationships; the patient may not understand what is causing the problems
______ safety comes first. If threatened, __________ immediately <correct
answer>OUR, LEAVE
ALWAYS wear a ___________________ on the scene of a motor vehicle
collision <correct answer>reflective vest (or clothing); it provides the best
protection for us
Answers 2025
Who develops EMS Standards? <correct answer>In 1966, the National
Highway Safety Act charged the US Department of Transportation (DOT) in
developing EMS stardards
Enhanced 911 (E-911) <correct answer>a system that has the capability to
automatically identify a caller's phone # and location, so even if the patient
loses consciousness, they will still be able to send emergency personnel to
the scene
patient assessment <correct answer>finding out enough about what is
wrong with a patient to be able to provide the appropriate emergency care;
always precedes emergency care
transfer of care <correct answer>Upon arrival at the hospital, the EMT
advises hospital personnel of the patient's condition, observations from the
scene, treatment rendered, and other pertinent data to assure continuity of
care; do not abandon care until process is completed
Why do we document 3 sets of vital signs? <correct answer>trends in the
patient's condition will become apparent only when vital signs are repeated,
which is an important step in continuing assessment;
quality improvement <correct answer>continuous self review with the
purpose of identifying aspects of the system that require improvement;
,ensures that the public receives the highest quality pre-hospital care; may
include carefully written documentation, maintaining equipment, getting
feedback, and continuing education
Medical Director <correct answer>A physician who assumes ultimate
responsibility for medical direction, the patient-care aspects of the EMS
system; oversees training, develops protocols, and is a crucial part of the
quality improvement process
standing orders <correct answer>a policy or protocol that authorizes EMTs
and others to perform particular skills in certain situations; aka off-line
medical direction; exp. administration of glucose in diabetic emergency
Why do EMTs do injury prevention programs? <correct answer>by
promoting clean drinking water and sewer systems to promoting car seats
and helmets, if EMTs promote injury prevention, then we can potentially
stop injuries before they occur
Hepatitis B <correct answer>aka HBV; a deadly disease that causes the
inflammation of the liver and can live on surfaces in dried blood for days
and killed hundreds of health care workers each year before a vaccine was
made avaliable
Tuberculosis <correct answer>aka TB; infects the lungs, is highly
contagious and airborne-->will permeate a room if an infected person is in it
, Ryan White CARE Act <correct answer>The Ryan White Comprehensive
AIDS Resource Emergency Act mandates a procedure by which
emergency response personnel can seek to find out if they have been
exposed to potentially life-threatening diseases while providing patient care
Why do we wear N-95 masks? <correct answer>OSHA requires that you
wear a N-95 mask for caring for patients suspected of having TB ,
transporting them from an infected environment in a closed vehicle, and
performing suction/intubation
When/why do you place a surgical mask on a patient? <correct
answer>when a patient is suspected of having an infection spread by
droplets (such as flu or measles), a mask may be placed if the patient is
alert and cooperative
What are the signs and symptoms of a delayed stress reaction (PTSD)?
<correct answer>flashbacks, nightmares, feelings of detachment, irritability,
sleep difficulties, or problems with concentration or interpersonal
relationships; the patient may not understand what is causing the problems
______ safety comes first. If threatened, __________ immediately <correct
answer>OUR, LEAVE
ALWAYS wear a ___________________ on the scene of a motor vehicle
collision <correct answer>reflective vest (or clothing); it provides the best
protection for us
