TEST BANK – Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured, Twelfth Edition (AAOS; Series Editor Andrew N. Pollak) | Complete Chapters 1–40 EMT-Level MCQs with Correct Answers & Rationales with case study| 2026 Updated Version.

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,1Which of the following BEST describes the purpose of the modern emergency
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b2 medical services (EMS) system?
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A) To have trained personnel respond quickly and provide emergency care on the scene,
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b2 during transport, and at the hospital
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B) To have trained personnel capable of assessing and caring for injured and ill patients
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on the scene
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C) To have trained personnel understand the limitations of their training and "do no harm,"
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b2 while providing prompt transport to the hospital
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D) To have trained personnel knowledgeable in all aspects of prehospital
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b2 care Answer: A
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Page Ref: 7–18
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Objective: 1.4 b2




2. Which of the following groups is credited with developing the earliest documented
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b2 emergency medical service? b2 b2




A) The Spanish b2




B) The Egyptians b2




C) The Mayans b2




D) The French b2




b2 Answer: D b2




b2 Page Ref: 5–b2 b2




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Objective: 1.2 b2




3. In 1966 the National Highway Safety Act charged which of the following agencies
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b2 with the development of emergency medical service standards?
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A) The U.S. Department of Transportation
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B) The U.S. Department of the Interior
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C) The U.S. Department of Health Services
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D) The U.S. Department of Homeland
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Security Answer: A
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Page Ref: 6–7
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,Objective: 1.3 b2




4. The National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians was founded to establish
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which of the following?
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A) An education curriculum for EMT courses
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B) Quality oversight of emergency medical services practices
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C) Professional standards for emergency medical services personnel
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D) Quality improvement and quality assurance programs for emergency medical
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services Answer: C
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Page Ref: 13
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Objective: 1.9 b2




5. What is the minimum level of certification required of ambulance personnel in most areas?
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A) Emergency Medical Technician b2 b2




B) Emergency Medical Responder b2 b2




C) Advanced EMT b2




D) Emergency Ambulance Driver b2 b2




b2 Answer: A b2




Page Ref: 8–9
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Objective: 1.5 b2




6. Which of the following is the primary responsibility of the EMT?
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A) Protect and stabilize the patient
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B) Communicate with other responders on the scene b2 b2 b2 b2 b2 b2




C) Maintain personal health and safety b2 b2 b2 b2




D) Provide emergency care b2 b2




b2 Answer: C b2




Page Ref: 6
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Objective: 1.6 b2




7. Upon arrival at the hospital, the EMT advises hospital personnel of the patient's condition,
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, observations from the scene, treatment rendered, and other pertinent data to assure continuity
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b2 of care. This process is known as which of the following?
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A) Transfer of care b2 b2




B) Breach of duty b2 b2




C) Definitive care b2




D) End of tour b2 b2




b2 Answer: A b2




b2 Page Ref: 10b2 b2




Objective: 1.6 b2




8. Which of the following BEST describes a person who speaks up on behalf of the
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b2 patient and supports his cause?
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A) Guardian
B) Assistant
C) Advocate
D) Representative
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Page Ref: 11–12
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Objective: 1.7 b2




9. Which of the following is an example of patient advocacy?
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A) Immobilizing the neck of a patient with a possible spinal injury
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B) Granting patient wishes and not reporting spousal abuse to the authorities
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C) Building rapport with the patient during transport to the hospital
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D) Providing oxygen to a patient that is short ofb2 b2 b2 b2 b2 b2 b2 b2




breath Answer: C
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Page Ref: 10b2 b2




Objective: 1.6 b2




10. Why is it important for EMTs to participate in quality improvement programs?
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A) To ensure that individuals making false calls for EMS are prosecuted
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