EMT General Knowledge Questions
and Answers | Latest Version |
2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the standard method of transmitting a patient care report to the receiving facility?
✔✔Radio report or verbal report on arrival
What is the EMT’s priority in any emergency situation?
✔✔Personal safety
What is the term for transport done without use of lights and sirens?
✔✔Cold transport
What do we call the imaginary line that divides the body into left and right?
✔✔Midline
What is the recommended depth of chest compressions for an adult during CPR?
✔✔At least 2 inches
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,What is the appropriate rate of ventilations for an adult with a pulse but not breathing?
✔✔1 breath every 5–6 seconds
What is the universal sign of choking?
✔✔Hands clutched to the throat
What is the term for maintaining a clear chain of command at a major incident?
✔✔Incident Command System (ICS)
What is the recommended method for removing gloves safely?
✔✔Pinch and peel without touching skin
What is the term for the process of washing hands with soap and water or sanitizer?
✔✔Hand hygiene
What is the term for the backboard movement technique used to move a patient short distances?
✔✔Short drag
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,What is the term for the law that protects patient privacy in medical settings?
✔✔HIPAA
What do EMTs use to quickly determine a patient’s level of consciousness?
✔✔AVPU scale
What is the term for a portable device used to measure blood oxygen levels?
✔✔Pulse oximeter
What is the first step when approaching a conscious patient with a medical complaint?
✔✔Introduce yourself and ask for permission to help
What is the first step in the patient assessment process?
✔✔Scene safety
What is the term for giving care to the best of your ability without expecting compensation?
✔✔Good Samaritan act
3
, What does BSI stand for in EMS practice?
✔✔Body Substance Isolation
What is the purpose of a primary assessment?
✔✔To identify and treat life threats
What should you do if you are exposed to blood or bodily fluids?
✔✔Report it immediately and follow agency protocols
What does the "S" in SAMPLE history stand for?
✔✔Signs and symptoms
What is the minimum number of people required to safely log-roll a patient?
✔✔Three
What is the term for the legal obligation to provide care while on duty?
✔✔Duty to act
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and Answers | Latest Version |
2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the standard method of transmitting a patient care report to the receiving facility?
✔✔Radio report or verbal report on arrival
What is the EMT’s priority in any emergency situation?
✔✔Personal safety
What is the term for transport done without use of lights and sirens?
✔✔Cold transport
What do we call the imaginary line that divides the body into left and right?
✔✔Midline
What is the recommended depth of chest compressions for an adult during CPR?
✔✔At least 2 inches
1
,What is the appropriate rate of ventilations for an adult with a pulse but not breathing?
✔✔1 breath every 5–6 seconds
What is the universal sign of choking?
✔✔Hands clutched to the throat
What is the term for maintaining a clear chain of command at a major incident?
✔✔Incident Command System (ICS)
What is the recommended method for removing gloves safely?
✔✔Pinch and peel without touching skin
What is the term for the process of washing hands with soap and water or sanitizer?
✔✔Hand hygiene
What is the term for the backboard movement technique used to move a patient short distances?
✔✔Short drag
2
,What is the term for the law that protects patient privacy in medical settings?
✔✔HIPAA
What do EMTs use to quickly determine a patient’s level of consciousness?
✔✔AVPU scale
What is the term for a portable device used to measure blood oxygen levels?
✔✔Pulse oximeter
What is the first step when approaching a conscious patient with a medical complaint?
✔✔Introduce yourself and ask for permission to help
What is the first step in the patient assessment process?
✔✔Scene safety
What is the term for giving care to the best of your ability without expecting compensation?
✔✔Good Samaritan act
3
, What does BSI stand for in EMS practice?
✔✔Body Substance Isolation
What is the purpose of a primary assessment?
✔✔To identify and treat life threats
What should you do if you are exposed to blood or bodily fluids?
✔✔Report it immediately and follow agency protocols
What does the "S" in SAMPLE history stand for?
✔✔Signs and symptoms
What is the minimum number of people required to safely log-roll a patient?
✔✔Three
What is the term for the legal obligation to provide care while on duty?
✔✔Duty to act
4
