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EMT FINAL EXAM QBANK 2025-2026|REAL 1200+ QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS|GRADED A+|NEW UPDATE, Exams of Health sciences

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EMT FINAL EXAM QBANK 2025-2026|REAL 1200+
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS|GRADED A+|NEW
UPDATE
National guidelines for EMS care are intended to __________.
-provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States
-unify EMS providers under a single medical director
-facilitate a national EMS labor group
-reduce expenses at the local and state levels
Provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States
The EMT is legally obligated to protect a patient's privacy according to _____.
-HIPAA
-CQI
-APGAR
-DCAP
HIPAA
Which of the following descriptions MOST accurately portrays emergency
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EMT FINAL EXAM QBANK 2025-2026|REAL 1200+

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS|GRADED A+|NEW

UPDATE

National guidelines for EMS care are intended to __________.

  • provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States
  • unify EMS providers under a single medical director
  • facilitate a national EMS labor group
  • reduce expenses at the local and state levels Provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States The EMT is legally obligated to protect a patient's privacy according to _____.
  • HIPAA
  • CQI
  • APGAR
  • DCAP HIPAA Which of the following descriptions MOST accurately portrays emergency medical services (EMS)?
  • a system composed exclusively of emergency medical responders (EMRs) and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) who are responsible for providing care to sick and injured patients
  • a team of paramedics and emergency physicians who are responsible for providing emergency care to critically injured patients
  • a vast network of advanced life support (ALS) providers who provide definitive emergency care in the prehospital setting
  • a team of health care professionals who are responsible for providing emergency care and transportation to the sick and injured A team of health care professionals who are responsible for providing emergency care and transportation to the sick and injured What is the EMT's primary service area?
  • the main area in which the EMS agency operates
  • the area serviced by the EMT's medical director
  • the location where the EMT provides essential care during a 9- 1 - 1 call
  • the only area the EMT is certified to provide patient care The main area in which the EMS agency operates Online medical control requires _____.
  • written protocols approved by medical control
  • a physicians presence on the scene of the call
  • phone or radio contact with the medical director

- EMT

- EMR

EMT

The ability to understand others and have them understand you is known as __________.

  • communication
  • scene leadership
  • self-confidence
  • teamwork and diplomacy Communication Which of the following statements regarding the NREMT is correct?
  • the NREMT is a governmental agency that certifies EMTs
  • EMS training standards are regulated by the NREMT
  • the NREMT is the exclusive body for EMTs
  • the NREMT provides a national standard for EMS testing The NREMT provides a national standard for EMS testing The determination that prompt surgical care in the hospital is more important than performing time-consuming procedures in the field on a major trauma patient is based MOSTLY on:
  • regional trauma guidelines
  • the lead EMT's decision
  • local protocols
  • EMS research EMS research Which of the following is a specific example of the Mobile Integrated Healthcare (MIH) model?
  • paramedics pick up a patient from an acute care clinic
  • EMTs respond to a woman who complains of high fever
  • EMTs assess a patient whose lung disease is "acting up"
  • the paramedic administers a patient's flu vaccination The paramedic administers a patient's flu vaccination Which of the following interventions is used by all levels if EMS providers?
  • needle decompression
  • automatic transport ventilators
  • multilumen airways
  • automated external defibrillator Automated external defibrillator

You are caring for a driver who struck a light pole. She admits to drinking alcohol but orders you not to tell anyone. You should report the information to _____.

  • law enforcement personnel
  • your medical director
  • the state motor vehicle department
  • the receiving nurse or doctor the receiving nurse or doctor The ability to take appropriate action with little direction is known as __________.
  • time management
  • self-motivation
  • self-confidence
  • diplomacy self-motivation Which of the following statements regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 is correct?
  • according to the ADA, EMT candidates with a documented disability are exempt from taking the NREMT exam
  • the ADA applies only to individuals with a diagnosed and well-documented physical disability
  • the minimum number of hours required to successfully complete an EMT course is less for candidates who are disabled
  • the ADA prohibits employers from failing to provide full and equal employment to those who are disabled The ADA prohibits employers from failing to provide full and equal employment to those who are disabled American Heart Association protocols are based on __________.
  • opinions from a core group of cardiologists
  • trends in the EMS community
  • evidence-based research
  • theories ready for field trial Evidence-based research Which of the following agencies is the source of the EMT Agenda for the Future, the multidisciplinary national review of all aspects of EMS delivery?
  • Federal Emergency Management Agency
  • National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
  • Department of Health and Human Services
  • Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
  • medical control Certification At what level is an individual who has training in basic life support, including automated external defibrillation, use of a definitive airway adjunct, and assisting patients with certain medications?
  • EMT
  • Paramedic
  • AEMT
  • EMR EMT What is the primary feature of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)?
  • it enables patients to travel without losing health insurance
  • it limits the availability if a patient's health care information
  • it prevents an emergency department from refusing to care for a critically ill patient
  • it requires insurance companies to justify denying health care it limits the availability if a patient's health care information Which organization developed and published the first curriculum that served as the guideline for EMT training?
  • Department of Transportation (DOT)
  • National Academy of Sciences
  • Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
  • Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Department of Transportation (DOT)
  • the United States spends more money per capita on health care than most other countries, but the level of care is superior health care in the United States is expensive but does not necessarily provide better health outcomes Public heath examines the health needs of entire populations. In the United States, public health focuses on education and what else?
  • surveillance
  • prevention
  • treatment
  • evaluation prevention The reaponsibility of the medical director to ensure the appropriate medical care standards are met by EMTs on each call is called what?
  • continuous quality improvement
  • medical control
  • primary prevention
  • quality control quality control You are transporting an elderly woman who has possibly experienced a stroke. She is obviously scared but is unable to talk and cannot move the entire right side of her body. In addition to providing the medical care that she needs, you should:
  • maintain eye contact and tell her that there is no need for her to be scared
  • reassure her that after proper treatment in the hospital, she will regain her speech in time
  • tell her that you understand why she is scared and that everything will likely be okay
  • acknowledge that she is scared and tell her that you will take good care of her acknowledge that she is scared and tell her that you will take good care of her Which of the following is an effective stress management strategy?

Vector-borne transmission of an infectious organism occurs via:

  • inanimate objects
  • smoke or dust
  • direct contact
  • animals or insects animals or insects Which of the following statements regarding HIV is correct?
  • HIV is transmitted exclusively via blood
  • HIV is far more contagious than hepatitis B
  • HIV is easily transmittable in the EMS field
  • there is no vaccine against HIV infection there is no vaccine against HIV infection

When decontaminating the back of your ambulance after a call, you should:

  • spray the contaminated areas and then immediately wipe them dry with a towel
  • allow surfaces to air dry unless otherwise indicated in the product directions
  • use a bleach and water solution at a 1:2 dilution ratio to thoroughly wipe all surfaces
  • clean all surfaces and patient contact areas with a mixture of alcohol and water allow surfaces to air dry unless otherwise indicated in the product directions After assessing a patient's blood glucose level, you accidentally stick yourself with the contaminated lancet. You should:
  • discontinue patient care and seek medical attention
  • report the incident to your supervisor after the call
  • remove the lines with a nonconductive object
  • mark off a danger zone around the downed lines
  • advise the patients to carefully get out of the car
  • proceed with normal extrication procedures mark off a danger zone around the downed lines Gloves, a mask, eye protection, and a face shield should be used:
  • during routine cleaning of the ambulance
  • when performing endotracheal intubation
  • whenever you touch nonintact skin
  • while handling needles or other straps when performing endotracheal intubation Vaccination against the hepatitis A virus is unnecessary if you:
  • have been infected with hepatitis in the past
  • received the hepatitis B vaccination
  • are older than 35 years of age
  • have a weak immune system have been infected with hepatitis in the past Which of the following would provide the EMT with the BEST cover in a situation involving active gunfire?
  • stacked empty barrels
  • a large cluster of shrubs
  • a concrete barricade
  • behind a car door a concrete barricade