EMT Written State Exam Study Guide (PSI) Questions and
Correct Answers
Question 1
Which of the following is NOT true of medical control?
A) It is determined by the dispatcher.
B) It may be written or "standing orders."
C) It may require online radio or phone consultation.
D) It describes the care authorized by the medical director
Correct Answer
A) It is determined by the dispatcher.
Question 2
The major goal of quality improvement is to ensure that:
A) quarterly audits of the EMS system are performed.
B) EMTs have received BLS/CPR training.
C) the public receives the highest standard of care.
D) the proper information is received in the billing department.
Correct Answer
C) the public receives the highest standard of care.
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,Question 3
Federal legislation concerning patient confidentiality is known as:
A) HIPAA. B) NAACS. C) EMTALA.
D) FLCPC.
Correct Answer
A) HIPAA
Question 4
After stocking the ambulance this morning, you and your partner go out for breakfast. While entering the restaurant, you
see an older gentleman clutch his chest and collapse to the floor. When you get to him, he has no pulse and is not
breathing. To treat this patient, you will follow:
A) off-line medical control.
C) protocols.
B) online medical control.
D) All of these answers are correct.
Correct Answer
D) All of these answers are correct.
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,Question 5
After stocking the ambulance this morning, you and your partner go out for breakfast. While entering the restaurant, you
see an older gentleman clutch his chest and collapse to the floor. When you get to him, he has no pulse and is not
breathing. What level of training would allow you to perform an electrocardiogram and advanced life support on this
patient?
A) EMR B) EMT C) AEMT D) Paramedic
Correct Answer
D) Paramedic
Question 6
______________ is a circular system of continuous internal and external reviews and audits of all aspects of an EMS system
Correct Answer
Continuous quality iimprovement
Question 7
One of the most dramatic recent developments in prehospital emergency care is the use of a(n)__________ defibrillator
Correct Answer
automated external
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, Question 8
The primary ________ area is the main area in which an EMS agency operates.
Correct Answer
service
Question 9
A 9-1-1 dispatch center is called a public safety __________, or PSAP
Correct Answer
access point
Question 10
ALS A) EMS professional trained in BLS interventions
11. BLS B) A system of internal reviews and audits
12. EMT C) Basic lifesaving interventions, such as CPR
13. AEMT D) Advanced procedures, such as drug administration
14. Paramedic E) EMS professional trained in ALS interventions
15. CQI F) EMS professional trained in some ALS interventions
Correct Answer
10. D
11. C
12. A
13. F
14. E
15. B
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Correct Answers
Question 1
Which of the following is NOT true of medical control?
A) It is determined by the dispatcher.
B) It may be written or "standing orders."
C) It may require online radio or phone consultation.
D) It describes the care authorized by the medical director
Correct Answer
A) It is determined by the dispatcher.
Question 2
The major goal of quality improvement is to ensure that:
A) quarterly audits of the EMS system are performed.
B) EMTs have received BLS/CPR training.
C) the public receives the highest standard of care.
D) the proper information is received in the billing department.
Correct Answer
C) the public receives the highest standard of care.
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,Question 3
Federal legislation concerning patient confidentiality is known as:
A) HIPAA. B) NAACS. C) EMTALA.
D) FLCPC.
Correct Answer
A) HIPAA
Question 4
After stocking the ambulance this morning, you and your partner go out for breakfast. While entering the restaurant, you
see an older gentleman clutch his chest and collapse to the floor. When you get to him, he has no pulse and is not
breathing. To treat this patient, you will follow:
A) off-line medical control.
C) protocols.
B) online medical control.
D) All of these answers are correct.
Correct Answer
D) All of these answers are correct.
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,Question 5
After stocking the ambulance this morning, you and your partner go out for breakfast. While entering the restaurant, you
see an older gentleman clutch his chest and collapse to the floor. When you get to him, he has no pulse and is not
breathing. What level of training would allow you to perform an electrocardiogram and advanced life support on this
patient?
A) EMR B) EMT C) AEMT D) Paramedic
Correct Answer
D) Paramedic
Question 6
______________ is a circular system of continuous internal and external reviews and audits of all aspects of an EMS system
Correct Answer
Continuous quality iimprovement
Question 7
One of the most dramatic recent developments in prehospital emergency care is the use of a(n)__________ defibrillator
Correct Answer
automated external
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, Question 8
The primary ________ area is the main area in which an EMS agency operates.
Correct Answer
service
Question 9
A 9-1-1 dispatch center is called a public safety __________, or PSAP
Correct Answer
access point
Question 10
ALS A) EMS professional trained in BLS interventions
11. BLS B) A system of internal reviews and audits
12. EMT C) Basic lifesaving interventions, such as CPR
13. AEMT D) Advanced procedures, such as drug administration
14. Paramedic E) EMS professional trained in ALS interventions
15. CQI F) EMS professional trained in some ALS interventions
Correct Answer
10. D
11. C
12. A
13. F
14. E
15. B
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