Paramedic Exam 1 2026 Questions and
Answers
4 levels of National EMS - Correct answer-Emergency Medical Responder,
Emergency Medical Technician, Advanced Emergency Medical Technician,
Paramedic
Requirements that must be met to function at Paramedic Level - Correct answer-
Paramedic must successfully complete a comprehensive accredited paramedic
education program at the certificate or associates level
Traditional and emerging roles of a paramedic - Correct answer-Public Education,
Health Promotion, Illness and injury prevention, provide emergency medical care
in and out of hospital setting
List and describe the various health care settings a paramedic may practice with an
expanded scope of practice - Correct answer-Critical Care Transport, Helicopter
Air Ambulance, Tactical EMS, Primary Care, industrial Medicine, Sports
Medicine, Corrections, and Hospital Emergency Departments
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,Out of hospital/In-hospital component of EMS - Correct answer-Community
Training in CPR, 911 Access, EMS/Fire Response, LEO and Social Workers,
Nurses, Doctors, Mental health/Rehab services
When and where was the first Civilian Ambulance - Correct answer-1860 in
Cincinatti
What milestone was in 1960 - Correct answer-CPR was deemed effective
When was the first portable defibrillator invented - Correct answer-1959
What was the importance of the 1966 Accidental Death and Disability - Correct
answer-Called the "White Paper", Noted deficiency's in pre-hospital care, created
guidelines for future development of EMS system
What are the 10 components of EMS system to statewide assessment - Correct
answer-Regulation and Policy, Resource Management, HR and training,
Transportation, Facilities, Communications, Trauma Systems, Public info and
education, Medical Direction, Evaluation
Chain of Survival by American Heart Association - Correct answer-Immediate
Recognition and activation of EMS, Early CPR, Rapid Defibrillation, Effective
ALS, integrated Post-cardiac arrest care
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, General Services Administration-KKK-A-1822 - Correct answer-Type 1
Ambulance has no passageway, type 2 raised van roof, type 3 passageway, type 4
heavy duty
Level 1 Trauma - Correct answer-24/7 University Based, Comprehensive Stroke
Center
Level 2 trauma - Correct answer-Primary stroke Center, 30 mins - 2 hour surgeon
response time
Level 3 Trauma - Correct answer-Emergency Room
Primary Responsibilities of a Paramedic - Correct answer-Preparation, Response,
Size-Up, Patient Assessment, Treatment & management, disposition & transfer,
documentation, Clean up, Maintenance, Review
Additional Responsibilities of a paramedic - Correct answer-Community
involvement, Support for primary care, citizen involvement, personal and
professional development
Professional Attributes of a paramedic - Correct answer-Leadership, Integrity,
Empathy, Self-Motivation, Professional Appearance/Hygiene, Self-confidence,
Communication Skills, Time Management Skills, Diplomacy in Teamwork,
Respect, Patient Advocacy, Careful Delivery of Service
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Answers
4 levels of National EMS - Correct answer-Emergency Medical Responder,
Emergency Medical Technician, Advanced Emergency Medical Technician,
Paramedic
Requirements that must be met to function at Paramedic Level - Correct answer-
Paramedic must successfully complete a comprehensive accredited paramedic
education program at the certificate or associates level
Traditional and emerging roles of a paramedic - Correct answer-Public Education,
Health Promotion, Illness and injury prevention, provide emergency medical care
in and out of hospital setting
List and describe the various health care settings a paramedic may practice with an
expanded scope of practice - Correct answer-Critical Care Transport, Helicopter
Air Ambulance, Tactical EMS, Primary Care, industrial Medicine, Sports
Medicine, Corrections, and Hospital Emergency Departments
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,Out of hospital/In-hospital component of EMS - Correct answer-Community
Training in CPR, 911 Access, EMS/Fire Response, LEO and Social Workers,
Nurses, Doctors, Mental health/Rehab services
When and where was the first Civilian Ambulance - Correct answer-1860 in
Cincinatti
What milestone was in 1960 - Correct answer-CPR was deemed effective
When was the first portable defibrillator invented - Correct answer-1959
What was the importance of the 1966 Accidental Death and Disability - Correct
answer-Called the "White Paper", Noted deficiency's in pre-hospital care, created
guidelines for future development of EMS system
What are the 10 components of EMS system to statewide assessment - Correct
answer-Regulation and Policy, Resource Management, HR and training,
Transportation, Facilities, Communications, Trauma Systems, Public info and
education, Medical Direction, Evaluation
Chain of Survival by American Heart Association - Correct answer-Immediate
Recognition and activation of EMS, Early CPR, Rapid Defibrillation, Effective
ALS, integrated Post-cardiac arrest care
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, General Services Administration-KKK-A-1822 - Correct answer-Type 1
Ambulance has no passageway, type 2 raised van roof, type 3 passageway, type 4
heavy duty
Level 1 Trauma - Correct answer-24/7 University Based, Comprehensive Stroke
Center
Level 2 trauma - Correct answer-Primary stroke Center, 30 mins - 2 hour surgeon
response time
Level 3 Trauma - Correct answer-Emergency Room
Primary Responsibilities of a Paramedic - Correct answer-Preparation, Response,
Size-Up, Patient Assessment, Treatment & management, disposition & transfer,
documentation, Clean up, Maintenance, Review
Additional Responsibilities of a paramedic - Correct answer-Community
involvement, Support for primary care, citizen involvement, personal and
professional development
Professional Attributes of a paramedic - Correct answer-Leadership, Integrity,
Empathy, Self-Motivation, Professional Appearance/Hygiene, Self-confidence,
Communication Skills, Time Management Skills, Diplomacy in Teamwork,
Respect, Patient Advocacy, Careful Delivery of Service
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