EMT MODULE 1 QUIZ verified questions and answers
2026\2027 A+ Grade
The EMT is legally obligated to protect a patient's privacy according to _____________.
- correct answer HIPAA
The ability to handle multiple tasks based on their priority is called __________.
- correct answer time management
When is forcible restraint permitted?
- correct answer When the patient poses a significant threat to self or others
During your monthly internal quality improvement (QI) meeting, you review several patient care reports
(PCRs) with the staff of your EMS system. You identify the patient's name, age, and sex, and then discuss
the treatment that was provided by the EMTs in the field. By taking this approach to the QI process, you:
- correct answer are in violation of HIPAA because you did not remove the PHI from the PCR
beforehand.
You respond to the home of a 59-year-old man who is unconscious; has slow, shallow breathing; and has
a weak pulse. The family states that the patient has terminal brain cancer and does not wish to be
resuscitated. They further state that there is a DNR order for this patient, but they are unable to locate
it. You should:
- correct answer begin treatment and contact medical control as needed.
In which of the following situations does a legal duty to act clearly exist?
- correct answer A call is received 15 minutes prior to shift change.
National guidelines for EMS care are intended to __________.
- correct answer provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States
2026\2027 A+ Grade
The EMT is legally obligated to protect a patient's privacy according to _____________.
- correct answer HIPAA
The ability to handle multiple tasks based on their priority is called __________.
- correct answer time management
When is forcible restraint permitted?
- correct answer When the patient poses a significant threat to self or others
During your monthly internal quality improvement (QI) meeting, you review several patient care reports
(PCRs) with the staff of your EMS system. You identify the patient's name, age, and sex, and then discuss
the treatment that was provided by the EMTs in the field. By taking this approach to the QI process, you:
- correct answer are in violation of HIPAA because you did not remove the PHI from the PCR
beforehand.
You respond to the home of a 59-year-old man who is unconscious; has slow, shallow breathing; and has
a weak pulse. The family states that the patient has terminal brain cancer and does not wish to be
resuscitated. They further state that there is a DNR order for this patient, but they are unable to locate
it. You should:
- correct answer begin treatment and contact medical control as needed.
In which of the following situations does a legal duty to act clearly exist?
- correct answer A call is received 15 minutes prior to shift change.
National guidelines for EMS care are intended to __________.
- correct answer provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States
