EMT JBL OPERATIONS FINAL 2025
COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE & PRACTICE
THEMES || NEW VERSION
EMT JBL Operations Final 2025 - Simulated Practice Q&A
(Common Themes: Scene Operations, Medical/Trauma, Pharmacology, OB/GYN, Pediatrics,
Special Operations)
Section 1: Scene Size-Up & Safety (Questions 1-15)
1. What is the FIRST priority when arriving at any emergency scene?
A) Begin patient assessment
B) Determine the number of patients
C) Ensure scene safety for yourself, your crew, and the patient
D) Gather the patient's history
Answer: C) Ensure scene safety for yourself, your crew, and the patient
2. You are dispatched to a motor vehicle collision. Upon arrival, you see a car against a tree
with airbags deployed and a downed power line sparking near the vehicle. Your immediate
action should be to:
A) Put on gloves and approach the vehicle carefully.
B) Stage at a safe distance and request the power company and additional resources.
C) Use a non-conductive object to move the power line away from the car.
D) Instruct the patient to jump clear of the vehicle.
Answer: B) Stage at a safe distance and request the power company and additional resources.
3. The "M" in the MARCH assessment algorithm stands for:
A) Mental Status
B) Massive Hemorrhage
C) Major Fractures
D) Medical History
Answer: B) Massive Hemorrhage
,4. What is the primary purpose of the National Incident Management System (NIMS)?
A) To provide treatment guidelines for specific medical conditions.
B) To ensure a standardized, coordinated response to all types of incidents.
C) To dictate hospital destination choices.
D) To manage EMT certification.
Answer: B) To ensure a standardized, coordinated response to all types of incidents.
5. You suspect a patient may have tuberculosis. Which PPE is most critical in addition to
standard precautions?
A) Double gloves
B) Gown
C) N95 or higher respirator mask
D) Face shield only
Answer: C) N95 or higher respirator mask
6. A "Load and Go" or "Golden Hour" philosophy is MOST appropriate for which type of
patient?
A) A patient with a chronic headache.
B) A critical trauma patient (e.g., penetrating trauma to the chest, uncontrolled hemorrhage).
C) A patient with a sprained ankle.
D) A stable diabetic patient.
Answer: B) A critical trauma patient
7. What does the "C" in C-Spine stabilization stand for?
A) Cervical
B) Cardiac
C) Cranial
D) Carotid
Answer: A) Cervical
8. The correct order of the scene size-up is:
A) Number of patients, Mechanism of Injury, Standard Precautions, Scene Safety.
B) Scene Safety, Mechanism of Injury/Nature of Illness, Number of Patients, Request Additional
Resources.
C) BSI/PPE, Primary Assessment, History Taking, Secondary Assessment.
D) None of the above.
Answer: B) Scene Safety, Mechanism of Injury/Nature of Illness, Number of Patients, Request
Additional Resources.
,9. You are first on scene to a possible hazardous materials incident. You see an unknown
spilled substance and several people lying on the ground. You should:
A) Immediately begin triage.
B) Recognize you are in the Hot Zone and retreat to a safe location (Cold Zone).
C) Quickly grab the closest patient and drag them to safety.
D) Attempt to identify the chemical by smelling it.
Answer: B) Recognize you are in the Hot Zone and retreat to a safe location (Cold Zone).
10. During a mass-casualty incident (MCI), the role of the EMT at the treatment sector is to:
A) Act as the incident commander.
B) Perform triage.
C) Provide immediate and detailed treatment to all patients.
D) Provide treatment based on triage tags (e.g., immediate, delayed).
Answer: D) Provide treatment based on triage tags.
11. Triage using the START system is done quickly based on:
A) A full set of vital signs and SAMPLE history.
B) Respiration, Perfusion, and Mental Status (RPM).
C) Past medical history.
D) The patient's complaint of pain.
Answer: B) Respiration, Perfusion, and Mental Status (RPM).
12. A patient tagged with a RED tag during triage indicates:
A) Deceased/Expectant
B) Immediate (highest priority, life-threatening but treatable)
C) Delayed
D) Walking Wounded/Minor
Answer: B) Immediate
13. The LEAST appropriate action when dealing with a violent or potentially violent patient is:
A) Ensuring you have a clear path to an exit.
B) Making eye contact and standing directly over the patient to show authority.
C) Speaking calmly and not making sudden movements.
D) Requesting law enforcement assistance early.
Answer: B) Making eye contact and standing directly over the patient to show authority.
14. In a trench collapse, the primary danger to rescuers is:
A) Lack of oxygen.
, B) A secondary collapse.
C) The patient's weight.
D) Getting dirty.
Answer: B) A secondary collapse.
15. BSI (Body Substance Isolation) is now more commonly referred to as:
A) Infection Control
B) Standard Precautions
C) Hazard Mitigation
D) Universal Safeguards
Answer: B) Standard Precautions
Section 2: Patient Assessment (Questions 16-30)
16. The correct order of the primary assessment is:
A) Breathing, Airway, Circulation, Disability, Exposure
B) Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure
C) Circulation, Airway, Breathing, History, Vital Signs
D) Airway, Breathing, Circulation, History, Vital Signs
Answer: B) Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure
17. An unresponsive medical patient's airway should be maintained using what technique?
A) Head-tilt, chin-lift
B) Jaw-thrust without head extension
C) Jaw-thrust with head-tilt
D) Recovery position only
Answer: A) Head-tilt, chin-lift (unless trauma is suspected, then B) For a pure MEDICAL
patient, A is correct.
18. You hear gurgling sounds during respiration. This indicates:
A) Bronchoconstriction.
B) Fluid in the upper airway.
C) Normal breath sounds.
D) A lower airway obstruction.
Answer: B) Fluid in the upper airway.
19. A patient with absent breath sounds on one side of the chest following trauma is MOST
suspicious for:
A) Asthma
B) Pneumonia
COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE & PRACTICE
THEMES || NEW VERSION
EMT JBL Operations Final 2025 - Simulated Practice Q&A
(Common Themes: Scene Operations, Medical/Trauma, Pharmacology, OB/GYN, Pediatrics,
Special Operations)
Section 1: Scene Size-Up & Safety (Questions 1-15)
1. What is the FIRST priority when arriving at any emergency scene?
A) Begin patient assessment
B) Determine the number of patients
C) Ensure scene safety for yourself, your crew, and the patient
D) Gather the patient's history
Answer: C) Ensure scene safety for yourself, your crew, and the patient
2. You are dispatched to a motor vehicle collision. Upon arrival, you see a car against a tree
with airbags deployed and a downed power line sparking near the vehicle. Your immediate
action should be to:
A) Put on gloves and approach the vehicle carefully.
B) Stage at a safe distance and request the power company and additional resources.
C) Use a non-conductive object to move the power line away from the car.
D) Instruct the patient to jump clear of the vehicle.
Answer: B) Stage at a safe distance and request the power company and additional resources.
3. The "M" in the MARCH assessment algorithm stands for:
A) Mental Status
B) Massive Hemorrhage
C) Major Fractures
D) Medical History
Answer: B) Massive Hemorrhage
,4. What is the primary purpose of the National Incident Management System (NIMS)?
A) To provide treatment guidelines for specific medical conditions.
B) To ensure a standardized, coordinated response to all types of incidents.
C) To dictate hospital destination choices.
D) To manage EMT certification.
Answer: B) To ensure a standardized, coordinated response to all types of incidents.
5. You suspect a patient may have tuberculosis. Which PPE is most critical in addition to
standard precautions?
A) Double gloves
B) Gown
C) N95 or higher respirator mask
D) Face shield only
Answer: C) N95 or higher respirator mask
6. A "Load and Go" or "Golden Hour" philosophy is MOST appropriate for which type of
patient?
A) A patient with a chronic headache.
B) A critical trauma patient (e.g., penetrating trauma to the chest, uncontrolled hemorrhage).
C) A patient with a sprained ankle.
D) A stable diabetic patient.
Answer: B) A critical trauma patient
7. What does the "C" in C-Spine stabilization stand for?
A) Cervical
B) Cardiac
C) Cranial
D) Carotid
Answer: A) Cervical
8. The correct order of the scene size-up is:
A) Number of patients, Mechanism of Injury, Standard Precautions, Scene Safety.
B) Scene Safety, Mechanism of Injury/Nature of Illness, Number of Patients, Request Additional
Resources.
C) BSI/PPE, Primary Assessment, History Taking, Secondary Assessment.
D) None of the above.
Answer: B) Scene Safety, Mechanism of Injury/Nature of Illness, Number of Patients, Request
Additional Resources.
,9. You are first on scene to a possible hazardous materials incident. You see an unknown
spilled substance and several people lying on the ground. You should:
A) Immediately begin triage.
B) Recognize you are in the Hot Zone and retreat to a safe location (Cold Zone).
C) Quickly grab the closest patient and drag them to safety.
D) Attempt to identify the chemical by smelling it.
Answer: B) Recognize you are in the Hot Zone and retreat to a safe location (Cold Zone).
10. During a mass-casualty incident (MCI), the role of the EMT at the treatment sector is to:
A) Act as the incident commander.
B) Perform triage.
C) Provide immediate and detailed treatment to all patients.
D) Provide treatment based on triage tags (e.g., immediate, delayed).
Answer: D) Provide treatment based on triage tags.
11. Triage using the START system is done quickly based on:
A) A full set of vital signs and SAMPLE history.
B) Respiration, Perfusion, and Mental Status (RPM).
C) Past medical history.
D) The patient's complaint of pain.
Answer: B) Respiration, Perfusion, and Mental Status (RPM).
12. A patient tagged with a RED tag during triage indicates:
A) Deceased/Expectant
B) Immediate (highest priority, life-threatening but treatable)
C) Delayed
D) Walking Wounded/Minor
Answer: B) Immediate
13. The LEAST appropriate action when dealing with a violent or potentially violent patient is:
A) Ensuring you have a clear path to an exit.
B) Making eye contact and standing directly over the patient to show authority.
C) Speaking calmly and not making sudden movements.
D) Requesting law enforcement assistance early.
Answer: B) Making eye contact and standing directly over the patient to show authority.
14. In a trench collapse, the primary danger to rescuers is:
A) Lack of oxygen.
, B) A secondary collapse.
C) The patient's weight.
D) Getting dirty.
Answer: B) A secondary collapse.
15. BSI (Body Substance Isolation) is now more commonly referred to as:
A) Infection Control
B) Standard Precautions
C) Hazard Mitigation
D) Universal Safeguards
Answer: B) Standard Precautions
Section 2: Patient Assessment (Questions 16-30)
16. The correct order of the primary assessment is:
A) Breathing, Airway, Circulation, Disability, Exposure
B) Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure
C) Circulation, Airway, Breathing, History, Vital Signs
D) Airway, Breathing, Circulation, History, Vital Signs
Answer: B) Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure
17. An unresponsive medical patient's airway should be maintained using what technique?
A) Head-tilt, chin-lift
B) Jaw-thrust without head extension
C) Jaw-thrust with head-tilt
D) Recovery position only
Answer: A) Head-tilt, chin-lift (unless trauma is suspected, then B) For a pure MEDICAL
patient, A is correct.
18. You hear gurgling sounds during respiration. This indicates:
A) Bronchoconstriction.
B) Fluid in the upper airway.
C) Normal breath sounds.
D) A lower airway obstruction.
Answer: B) Fluid in the upper airway.
19. A patient with absent breath sounds on one side of the chest following trauma is MOST
suspicious for:
A) Asthma
B) Pneumonia
