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ANSWER
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n the first shock 95% of the time, you should:
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A. avoid purchasing the device because this claim is unrealistic.
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B. recognize that this does not mean it will save more lives.
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C. purchase the device based solely on the manufacturer's claim.
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D. determine which device the American Heart Association suggests.
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ANSWER
B.
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B. off-line
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ically regulated by the:
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A. regional trauma center.
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B. American Heart Association.
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C. state office of EMS.
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D. National Registry of EMTs.
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being of the EMT, career progression, and EMT compensation.
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A. human resources department
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B. local public health department
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C. office of the medical director
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D. EMS administrator or chief
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ANSWER
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According to the National EMS Scope of Practice Model, an EMT should be able to:
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A. insert a peripheral intravenous (IV) line and infuse fluids.
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B. interpret a basic electrocardiogram (ECG) rhythm and treat accordingly.
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C. assist a patient with certain prescribed medications.
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D. administer epinephrine via the subcutaneous route.
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ANSWER
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d on:
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B. an order from a paramedic.
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C. the patient's condition.
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D. the transport time to the hospital.
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ANSWER
A.
QUESTION 8 vc
Which of the following statements regarding the NREMT is correct?
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A. EMS training standards are regulated by the NREMT.
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B. The NREMT is a governmental agency that certifies EMTs.
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C. The NREMT provides a national standard for EMS testing.
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D. The NREMT is the exclusive certifying body for EMTs.
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ANSWER
C.
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Obtaining continuing medical education is the responsibility of the:
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A. State Bureau of EMS.
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B. EMS training officer.
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C. EMS medical director.
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D. individual EMT.
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ANSWER
D.
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are functions of the:
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A. paramedic.
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B. EMT.
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consuming procedures in the field on a major trauma patient is based MOSTLY on:
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A. the lead EMT's decision.
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B. regional trauma guidelines.
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C. local protocols.
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D. EMS research.
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ANSWER
D.
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A. proof of immunization against certain communicable diseases.
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B. successful completion of a recognized bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
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C. demonstration of the ability to lift and carry at least 200 pounds.
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D. a minimum of 60 college credit hours that focus on health care.
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ANSWER
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QUESTION 13 vc
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ergency training? vc
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B. oral glucose for hypoglycemia
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C. intranasal medication administration
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D. use of a manually triggered ventilator
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ANSWER
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QUESTION 14 vc
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in the field is the:
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A. EMS administrator.
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B. shift supervisor.
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C. medical director.
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D. field training officer.
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Exam Solution vc
EMT B Midterm Chapters 1 23 2026 A+ GRADE ASSURED
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COMPLETE SOLUTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS (094A
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QUESTION 1 vc
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ALS) is called: vc vc
A. paramedic.
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B. advanced EMT (AEMT).
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ANSWER
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QUESTION 2 vc
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n the first shock 95% of the time, you should:
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A. avoid purchasing the device because this claim is unrealistic.
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B. recognize that this does not mean it will save more lives.
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C. purchase the device based solely on the manufacturer's claim.
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D. determine which device the American Heart Association suggests.
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ANSWER
B.
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What type of medical direction do standing orders and protocols describe?
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A. direct vc
B. off-line
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D. radio
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ANSWER
B.
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The standards for prehospital emergency care and the individuals who provide it are typ
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ically regulated by the:
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A. regional trauma center.
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B. American Heart Association.
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C. state office of EMS.
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D. National Registry of EMTs.
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ANSWER
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being of the EMT, career progression, and EMT compensation.
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A. human resources department
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B. local public health department
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C. office of the medical director
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D. EMS administrator or chief
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ANSWER
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QUESTION 6 vc
According to the National EMS Scope of Practice Model, an EMT should be able to:
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A. insert a peripheral intravenous (IV) line and infuse fluids.
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B. interpret a basic electrocardiogram (ECG) rhythm and treat accordingly.
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C. assist a patient with certain prescribed medications.
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D. administer epinephrine via the subcutaneous route.
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ANSWER
C.
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,As an EMT, you may be authorized to administer aspirin to a patient with chest pain base
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d on:
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A. your local EMS protocols.
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B. an order from a paramedic.
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C. the patient's condition.
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D. the transport time to the hospital.
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ANSWER
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QUESTION 8 vc
Which of the following statements regarding the NREMT is correct?
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A. EMS training standards are regulated by the NREMT.
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B. The NREMT is a governmental agency that certifies EMTs.
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C. The NREMT provides a national standard for EMS testing.
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D. The NREMT is the exclusive certifying body for EMTs.
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ANSWER
C.
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Obtaining continuing medical education is the responsibility of the:
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A. State Bureau of EMS.
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B. EMS training officer.
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C. EMS medical director.
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D. individual EMT.
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ANSWER
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QUESTION 10 vc
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are functions of the:
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A. paramedic.
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B. EMT.
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C. AEMT.
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D. EMR.
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ANSWER
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consuming procedures in the field on a major trauma patient is based MOSTLY on:
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A. the lead EMT's decision.
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B. regional trauma guidelines.
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C. local protocols.
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D. EMS research.
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ANSWER
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QUESTION 12 vc
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A. proof of immunization against certain communicable diseases.
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B. successful completion of a recognized bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
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course.
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C. demonstration of the ability to lift and carry at least 200 pounds.
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D. a minimum of 60 college credit hours that focus on health care.
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ANSWER
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QUESTION 13 vc
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ergency training? vc
A. AED
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B. oral glucose for hypoglycemia
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C. intranasal medication administration
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D. use of a manually triggered ventilator
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ANSWER
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QUESTION 14 vc
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in the field is the:
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A. EMS administrator.
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B. shift supervisor.
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C. medical director.
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D. field training officer.
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