EMT JBL CERTIFICATION EVALUATION 2026
STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
◉ The low normal systolic blood pressure for a 30-year-old is:
Select one:
A. 80 mm Hg.
B. 70 mm Hg.
C. 60 mm Hg.
D. 90 mm Hg.
Answer: D. 90 mm Hg.
◉ The risk of bleeding in the skull, which increases with age, is most
directly related to:
Select one:
A. a decrease in neurons.
B. shrinkage of the brain.
C. blood vessel dilation.
D. meningeal deterioration.
Answer: B. shrinkage of the brain.
◉ An 81-year-old female fell and struck her head. You find the
patient lying on her left side. She is conscious and complains of neck
,and upper back pain. As you are assessing her, you note that she has
a severely kyphotic spine. What is the most appropriate method of
immobilizing this patient?
Select one:
A. Apply a cervical collar and place her in a sitting position on the
wheeled stretcher.
B. Immobilize her in a supine position on a long backboard and
secure her with straps.
C. Move her to a supine position and immobilize her with a scoop
stretcher and padding.
D. Leave her on her side and use blanket rolls to immobilize her to
the long backboard.
Answer: D. Leave her on her side and use blanket rolls to immobilize
her to the long backboard.
◉ In most instances, you should move a patient on a wheeled
ambulance stretcher by:
Select one:
A. pushing the foot of the stretcher while your partner guides the
head.
B. pushing the head of the stretcher while your partner guides the
foot.
C. retracting the undercarriage and carrying the stretcher to the
ambulance.
,D. slightly lifting the stretcher to prevent unnecessary patient
movement.
Answer: B. pushing the head of the stretcher while your partner
guides the foot.
◉ The proper technique for using the power grip is to:
Select one:
A. hold the handle with your fingers.
B. rotate your palms down.
C. lift with your palms up.
D. position your hands about 6″ apart.
Answer: C. lift with your palms up.
◉ When performing the rapid extrication technique to remove a
patient from his or her vehicle, you should:
Select one:
A. grasp the patient by the clothing and drag him or her from the car.
B. apply a cervical collar and remove the patient on a long
backboard.
C. apply a cervical collar and immobilize the patient on a short
backboard.
D. apply a vest-style extrication device prior to moving the patient.
, Answer: B. apply a cervical collar and remove the patient on a long
backboard.
◉ When pulling a patient, you should extend your arms no more
than ________ in front of your torso.
Select one:
A. 10″ to 15″
B. 20″ to 30″
C. 5″ to 10″
D. 15″ to 20″
Answer: D. 15″ to 20″
◉ Health care teams that infrequently train and work together:
Select one:
A. need less-explicit verbal direction.
B. are unable to accomplish their tasks.
C. often work better under pressure.
D. can create delays in patient care.
Answer: D. can create delays in patient care.
◉ Which of the following is an example of closed-loop
communication?
STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
◉ The low normal systolic blood pressure for a 30-year-old is:
Select one:
A. 80 mm Hg.
B. 70 mm Hg.
C. 60 mm Hg.
D. 90 mm Hg.
Answer: D. 90 mm Hg.
◉ The risk of bleeding in the skull, which increases with age, is most
directly related to:
Select one:
A. a decrease in neurons.
B. shrinkage of the brain.
C. blood vessel dilation.
D. meningeal deterioration.
Answer: B. shrinkage of the brain.
◉ An 81-year-old female fell and struck her head. You find the
patient lying on her left side. She is conscious and complains of neck
,and upper back pain. As you are assessing her, you note that she has
a severely kyphotic spine. What is the most appropriate method of
immobilizing this patient?
Select one:
A. Apply a cervical collar and place her in a sitting position on the
wheeled stretcher.
B. Immobilize her in a supine position on a long backboard and
secure her with straps.
C. Move her to a supine position and immobilize her with a scoop
stretcher and padding.
D. Leave her on her side and use blanket rolls to immobilize her to
the long backboard.
Answer: D. Leave her on her side and use blanket rolls to immobilize
her to the long backboard.
◉ In most instances, you should move a patient on a wheeled
ambulance stretcher by:
Select one:
A. pushing the foot of the stretcher while your partner guides the
head.
B. pushing the head of the stretcher while your partner guides the
foot.
C. retracting the undercarriage and carrying the stretcher to the
ambulance.
,D. slightly lifting the stretcher to prevent unnecessary patient
movement.
Answer: B. pushing the head of the stretcher while your partner
guides the foot.
◉ The proper technique for using the power grip is to:
Select one:
A. hold the handle with your fingers.
B. rotate your palms down.
C. lift with your palms up.
D. position your hands about 6″ apart.
Answer: C. lift with your palms up.
◉ When performing the rapid extrication technique to remove a
patient from his or her vehicle, you should:
Select one:
A. grasp the patient by the clothing and drag him or her from the car.
B. apply a cervical collar and remove the patient on a long
backboard.
C. apply a cervical collar and immobilize the patient on a short
backboard.
D. apply a vest-style extrication device prior to moving the patient.
, Answer: B. apply a cervical collar and remove the patient on a long
backboard.
◉ When pulling a patient, you should extend your arms no more
than ________ in front of your torso.
Select one:
A. 10″ to 15″
B. 20″ to 30″
C. 5″ to 10″
D. 15″ to 20″
Answer: D. 15″ to 20″
◉ Health care teams that infrequently train and work together:
Select one:
A. need less-explicit verbal direction.
B. are unable to accomplish their tasks.
C. often work better under pressure.
D. can create delays in patient care.
Answer: D. can create delays in patient care.
◉ Which of the following is an example of closed-loop
communication?
