EMS 1021 Course Exam Newest 2026
Questions and Correct Detailed Answers
Already Graded A+
Why is using a standard format for relaying medical information to the emergency
department important?
A) Dispatch is better able to monitor and constructively critique the radio traffic
to hospitals
B) A standard format reduces the opportunities for forgetting important medical
information
C) The EMS agency can increase its reimbursement from health care insurance
companies
D) A standard format assists the EMT in maintaining his or her assessment skills -
CORRECT ANSWER-B) A standard format reduces the opportunities for
forgetting important medical information
You are entering the scene where a 32 year old intoxicated male has called down
13 stairs leading to the basement. He is seated on the floor of the basement,
holding a bloody towel over his face. During the initial scene size up, what is it
essential that the EMT quickly identify?
A) Status of the patient's airway and breathing
,B) The patient's level of consciousness
C) Amount of alcohol consumed by the patient
D) Possible need for additional personnel - CORRECT ANSWER-D) Possible
need for additional personnel
When using your portable radio, you must push the "press to talk" button and
wait one second before speaking. This is essential to effective communication
because your EMS system uses:
A) Repeaters
B) Digital equipment
C) Cellular telephone links
D) Portable transmitter/receiver - CORRECT ANSWER-B) Repeaters
Why should the EMT provide the physician or nurse with an oral report when
transferring care to the hospital emergency department?
A) To provide input on additional medical care to be given in the ED
B) To provide an opportunity for the ED staff to critique the care provided
C) To summarize patient assessment and treatment information
, D) To inform them of whether they need to see the patient immediately -
CORRECT ANSWER-C) To summarize patient assessment and treatment
information
Which statement is most appropriate to start with when transferring a patient to
the emergency department and giving the oral report?
A) "This is Mr. Hedger. He has the state insurance plan."
B) "Mr. Hedger has high BP and appears to be having a heart attack."
C) "Please refer to the recording of my radio report for specific information about
Mr. Hedger and his chest pain."
D) "Mr. Hedger called us today because he was having chest pain." - CORRECT
ANSWER-D) "Mr. Hedger called us today because he was having chest pain."
What is an effective way to improve communication with patients from most
cultures?
A) Use medical terminology
B) Maintain eye contact
C) Have the patient look up at you
D) Speak clearly and loudly - CORRECT ANSWER-B) Maintain eye contact
Questions and Correct Detailed Answers
Already Graded A+
Why is using a standard format for relaying medical information to the emergency
department important?
A) Dispatch is better able to monitor and constructively critique the radio traffic
to hospitals
B) A standard format reduces the opportunities for forgetting important medical
information
C) The EMS agency can increase its reimbursement from health care insurance
companies
D) A standard format assists the EMT in maintaining his or her assessment skills -
CORRECT ANSWER-B) A standard format reduces the opportunities for
forgetting important medical information
You are entering the scene where a 32 year old intoxicated male has called down
13 stairs leading to the basement. He is seated on the floor of the basement,
holding a bloody towel over his face. During the initial scene size up, what is it
essential that the EMT quickly identify?
A) Status of the patient's airway and breathing
,B) The patient's level of consciousness
C) Amount of alcohol consumed by the patient
D) Possible need for additional personnel - CORRECT ANSWER-D) Possible
need for additional personnel
When using your portable radio, you must push the "press to talk" button and
wait one second before speaking. This is essential to effective communication
because your EMS system uses:
A) Repeaters
B) Digital equipment
C) Cellular telephone links
D) Portable transmitter/receiver - CORRECT ANSWER-B) Repeaters
Why should the EMT provide the physician or nurse with an oral report when
transferring care to the hospital emergency department?
A) To provide input on additional medical care to be given in the ED
B) To provide an opportunity for the ED staff to critique the care provided
C) To summarize patient assessment and treatment information
, D) To inform them of whether they need to see the patient immediately -
CORRECT ANSWER-C) To summarize patient assessment and treatment
information
Which statement is most appropriate to start with when transferring a patient to
the emergency department and giving the oral report?
A) "This is Mr. Hedger. He has the state insurance plan."
B) "Mr. Hedger has high BP and appears to be having a heart attack."
C) "Please refer to the recording of my radio report for specific information about
Mr. Hedger and his chest pain."
D) "Mr. Hedger called us today because he was having chest pain." - CORRECT
ANSWER-D) "Mr. Hedger called us today because he was having chest pain."
What is an effective way to improve communication with patients from most
cultures?
A) Use medical terminology
B) Maintain eye contact
C) Have the patient look up at you
D) Speak clearly and loudly - CORRECT ANSWER-B) Maintain eye contact
