EMT Class 2026 TEST!! Questions
and Answers
As an EMT, you may be authorized to administer aspirin to a patient with chest pain based on: -
AnswerMedical Director approval
Obtaining continuing medical education is the responsibility of the: - AnswerIndividual EMT
The continuous quality improvement (CQI) process is designed to? - AnswerIdentify areas of
improvement and provide remedial training if needed.
The standards for pre-hospital emergency care and the individuals who provide it are typically
regulated by the. - AnswerState office of EMS
Which of the following skills or interventions is included at every level of pre- hospital emergency
training? - AnswerAutomated external defibrillation
Continuing education in EMS serves to - Answermaintain, update, and expand your knowledge and
skills.
The EMT certification exam is designed to: - Answerensure that EMTs are competent and have the
same level of knowledge and skills.
According to the National EMS Scope of Practice Model, an EMT should be able to: - Answerassist a
patient with certain prescribed medication
EMS as we know it today had its origins in 1966 with the publication of: - AnswerAccidental Death
and Disability The Neglected Disease of Modern Society
Which type of medical direction do standing orders and protocols describe - AnswerOff- Line
Which of the following is an example of a primary prevention strategy - AnswerCommunity
awareness programs that emphasize the dangers of drinking and driving
,An appropriate demonstration of professionalism when your patient is frightened, demanding, or
unpleasant is to: - AnswerContinue to be nonjudgmental, compassionate, and respectful
Which of the following statement regarding the NREMT is correct? - AnswerThe NREMT provides a
national standards for EMS testing
Which of the following criteria is required to become licensed and employed as an EMT? -
AnswerProof of immunization against certain communicable diseases
If a defibrillator manufacturer claims that its device terminates ventricular fibrillation on the first
shock 95% of the time, you should: - Answerrecognize that this does not mean the device will save
more lives
The person who is responsible for authorizing EMTs to perform emergency medical care in the field is
the: - AnswerMedical director
An EMS provider who has extensive training in various aspects of advanced life support (ALS) is called
a(n): - AnswerParamedic
Which of the following skills would a layperson most likely be trained to perform before the arrival of
EMS? - AnswerBleeding control using a tourniquet
Cardiac monitoring, pharmacological interventions, and other advanced treatment skills are
functions of the: - AnswerParamedic
Which of the following descriptions most accurately portrays emergency medical services (EMS) -
AnswerA team of health care professionals who are responsible for providing emergency care and
transportation to the sick and injured.
A positive TB skin test indicates that: - Answeryou have been exposed to TB
Prescription glasses do not provide adequate eye protection because they: - AnswerOffer little or no
side protection
Which of the following infectious disease confers no protection from reinfection after expose? -
AnswerSyphilis
, When decontaminating the back of your ambulance after a call, you should: - AnswerAllow surface to
air dry unless otherwise indicated in the product directions
The capacity of an individual to cope with and recover from stress is called: - AnswerResilience
Vaccination against the hepatitis A virus is unnecessary if you: - AnswerHave been infected with
hepatitis A in the past
A critical incident stress debriefing should be conducted no longer than blank hours following the
incident. - Answer72
The MOST important consideration at the scene of a hazardous materials incident is -
AnswerEnsuring your personal safety
Hazard that are associated with a structural fire include all of the following EXCEPT - AnswerCarbon
dioxide deficiency
Quid pro quo, a type of sexual harassment, occurs when the harasser: - AnswerRequests sexual
favors in exchange for something else.
What should you do before attempting to access a patient trapped in a vehicle? - AnswerEnsure the
vehicle is stable
The spread of HIV and hepatitis in the healthcare setting can usually be traced to - Answercareless
handling of sharps
The simplest yet most effective method of preventing the spread of an infectious disease is to -
Answerwash your hands in between patients contacts
Vectorborne transmission of an infectious organism occurs via: - Answeranimals or insects
Which of the following is the MOST significant factor in determining whether a person will become ill
from certain germs? - AnswerImmunity
and Answers
As an EMT, you may be authorized to administer aspirin to a patient with chest pain based on: -
AnswerMedical Director approval
Obtaining continuing medical education is the responsibility of the: - AnswerIndividual EMT
The continuous quality improvement (CQI) process is designed to? - AnswerIdentify areas of
improvement and provide remedial training if needed.
The standards for pre-hospital emergency care and the individuals who provide it are typically
regulated by the. - AnswerState office of EMS
Which of the following skills or interventions is included at every level of pre- hospital emergency
training? - AnswerAutomated external defibrillation
Continuing education in EMS serves to - Answermaintain, update, and expand your knowledge and
skills.
The EMT certification exam is designed to: - Answerensure that EMTs are competent and have the
same level of knowledge and skills.
According to the National EMS Scope of Practice Model, an EMT should be able to: - Answerassist a
patient with certain prescribed medication
EMS as we know it today had its origins in 1966 with the publication of: - AnswerAccidental Death
and Disability The Neglected Disease of Modern Society
Which type of medical direction do standing orders and protocols describe - AnswerOff- Line
Which of the following is an example of a primary prevention strategy - AnswerCommunity
awareness programs that emphasize the dangers of drinking and driving
,An appropriate demonstration of professionalism when your patient is frightened, demanding, or
unpleasant is to: - AnswerContinue to be nonjudgmental, compassionate, and respectful
Which of the following statement regarding the NREMT is correct? - AnswerThe NREMT provides a
national standards for EMS testing
Which of the following criteria is required to become licensed and employed as an EMT? -
AnswerProof of immunization against certain communicable diseases
If a defibrillator manufacturer claims that its device terminates ventricular fibrillation on the first
shock 95% of the time, you should: - Answerrecognize that this does not mean the device will save
more lives
The person who is responsible for authorizing EMTs to perform emergency medical care in the field is
the: - AnswerMedical director
An EMS provider who has extensive training in various aspects of advanced life support (ALS) is called
a(n): - AnswerParamedic
Which of the following skills would a layperson most likely be trained to perform before the arrival of
EMS? - AnswerBleeding control using a tourniquet
Cardiac monitoring, pharmacological interventions, and other advanced treatment skills are
functions of the: - AnswerParamedic
Which of the following descriptions most accurately portrays emergency medical services (EMS) -
AnswerA team of health care professionals who are responsible for providing emergency care and
transportation to the sick and injured.
A positive TB skin test indicates that: - Answeryou have been exposed to TB
Prescription glasses do not provide adequate eye protection because they: - AnswerOffer little or no
side protection
Which of the following infectious disease confers no protection from reinfection after expose? -
AnswerSyphilis
, When decontaminating the back of your ambulance after a call, you should: - AnswerAllow surface to
air dry unless otherwise indicated in the product directions
The capacity of an individual to cope with and recover from stress is called: - AnswerResilience
Vaccination against the hepatitis A virus is unnecessary if you: - AnswerHave been infected with
hepatitis A in the past
A critical incident stress debriefing should be conducted no longer than blank hours following the
incident. - Answer72
The MOST important consideration at the scene of a hazardous materials incident is -
AnswerEnsuring your personal safety
Hazard that are associated with a structural fire include all of the following EXCEPT - AnswerCarbon
dioxide deficiency
Quid pro quo, a type of sexual harassment, occurs when the harasser: - AnswerRequests sexual
favors in exchange for something else.
What should you do before attempting to access a patient trapped in a vehicle? - AnswerEnsure the
vehicle is stable
The spread of HIV and hepatitis in the healthcare setting can usually be traced to - Answercareless
handling of sharps
The simplest yet most effective method of preventing the spread of an infectious disease is to -
Answerwash your hands in between patients contacts
Vectorborne transmission of an infectious organism occurs via: - Answeranimals or insects
Which of the following is the MOST significant factor in determining whether a person will become ill
from certain germs? - AnswerImmunity
