Question 1

Access to the EMS includes…
A)Activation by citizens
B)Out -of -hospital care
C)Transition of care
D)All of the above

Accepted Answer

Access to the EMS includes activation by citizens, dispatch of resources,out -of -hospital care, transition of care, in -hospital care, and rehabilitation.

Question 2

What are the two types of EMS medical direction?
A)On -radio and off -radio
B)On -line and off -line
C)Prescribed and non -prescribed
D)Standing and non -standing

Accepted Answer

The two types of EMS medical direction are on -line and off -line. On -line medical directions include those given by telephone, cell phone, and satellite phone. Off -line directions include standing orders and pre -existing protocols.

Question 3

The role of an EMT in quality improvement includes:
A)Neat, legible, and accurate documentation
B)Conducting preventative maintenance
C)Gathering feedback from patients and hospital staff
D)All of the above

Accepted Answer

The role of the EMT in quality improvement includes: neat, legible, and accurate documentation, attending CME that includes run review and call audits, gathering feedback from patients and hospital staff, conducting preventative maintenance, and maintaining mastery of skills.

Question 4

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Technical Assistance Program Standards for EMS include…
A)Integration of health services
B)Continuing education
C)Human resources
D)Only A & C

Accepted Answer

The National Highway Safety Administration Technical Assistance Program Standards include many things such as integration of health services,human resources, EMS research, and medical direction etc., but does not include continuing education.

Question 5

Being an EMT can be a stressful job, Which of the following is/are example(s) of stressful situations that you might encounter as an EMT?
A)Flat tire
B)No lunch break
C)Infant or child trauma
D)Both B & C

Accepted Answer

One of the stressful situations that you will encounter as an EMT are injuries to infants and children. Other stressors that you could encounter include mass casualties, amputations, death or injury of a coworker, and child/spousal abuse.

Question 6

You recognize one of your fellow EMTs becoming more irritable towards their coworkers and is keeping to themselves whenever possible and complaining that they are not sleeping at night. What is your coworker showing signs of?
A)Stress
B)Domestic abuse
C)Dementia
D)Job satisfaction

Accepted Answer

If a coworker is complaining of not sleeping, becoming irritable at work, and keeping to themselves, they are showing signs that they are stressed out. Other symptoms include not being able to concentrate, anxiety, indecisiveness, guilt, loss of appetite, loss of interest in sexual activity, and loss of interest in work.

Question 7

Exercising regularly, increasing carbohydrates, reducing sugar intake, and avoiding fatty foods are all examples of how you can do what?
A)Be asked to be in an EMT calendar
B)Keep stress under control
C)Ensure quick promotion
D)Become the envy of your coworkers

Accepted Answer

As an EMT it is vital to keep stress to a minimum. Following a proper diet with regular exercise can help keep stress to a manageable level. Other steps you can take to reduce your stress level are to learn relaxation techniques, meditation, and learning to balance work with your personal life.

Question 8

A critical incident stress debriefing (CISD) should be held how soon after a major incident?
A)One week
B)10 days
C)24 -72 hours
D)A month

Accepted Answer

A critical incident stress debriefing should be held with 24 -72 hours of a major incident. The CISD is lead by a team of counselors is made up of peers and mental health professionals that have experience treating emergency workers after a stressful incident.

Question 9

What is the number one way to prevent transmission of infection or disease?
A)Wearing gloves
B)Practicing safe sex
C)Wearing eye protection and an isolation gown
D)Proper hand washing

Accepted Answer

Making sure that you wash your hands properly before and after an assignment is the best way to prevent infection and the spread of disease.

Question 10

If you are an EMT and have an allergy to latex, what do you do when you have to don gloves?
A)Use latex gloves despite your allergy for protection
B)Use vinyl or nitrile gloves
C)You will have to quit your job and find a new profession
D)You will be restricted to desk duty

Accepted Answer

If you have an allergy to latex there are other options. Vinyl or nitrile gloves are readily available for use by people who suffer from a latex allergy.

Question 11

If you are treating a patient known to have an airborne disease, what precaution(s) should you take?
A)All EMTs that treat the patient should wear HEPA respirators
B)The patient should be placed in isolation until the hazmat team arrives
C)You should place a surgical mask on the patient
D)You should place a HEPA respirator on the patient

Accepted Answer

If you are treating a patient with a known airborne disease, you should place a surgical mask over their nose and mouth in order to prevent the spread of the disease.

Question 12

You are called to scene where the patient has been the victim of a violent act, When should you enter the scene?
A)Immediately, so you can render care
B)After law enforcement takes control of the scene
C)As soon as a family member of the victim says it is okay to enter the scene
D)EMTs do not respond to scenes of violence

Accepted Answer

Scene security is paramount not only for the safety of the patient but for EMTs as well. If the scene is not secure you are putting yourself, coworkers, and the patient at risk. Therefore before aiding a victim of violence, make sure that the scene is under the control of law enforcement before you enter.

Question 13

Why should EMTs wait to enter a scene with a patient that is the victim of violence until it is under the control of law enforcement?
A)The perpetrator may still be on the premises
B)Bystanders interfere with patient care
C)Family members interfere with patient care
D)All of the above

Accepted Answer

It is important not to enter a scene with a patient that has been the victim of violence because the perpetrator may still be at the scene, bystanders can interfere with patient care, and family members can also interfere with patient care. Law enforcement is responsible for ensuring both the safety of the scene and controlling civilians.

Question 14

What are some diseases of concern for pre -hospital personnel?
A)Diabetes, CHF, CAD
B)Syphilis, Meningitis, Herpes simplex
C)PVD, Dementia, Schizophrenia
D)Bipolar, Psychosis, Crohn's disease

Accepted Answer

Diseases of concern for pre -hospital personnel are ones that are highly contagious. These diseases include syphilis, meningitis, herpes simplex, HIV, hepatitis B and C, and tuberculosis. Proper precautions should be taken to prevent the spread of these diseases.

Question 15

Deviation from the accepted standard of care that results in further injury to the patient is known as what?
A)Abandonment
B)Assault
C)Battery
D)Negligence

Accepted Answer

Negligence. Negligence is the deviation of the accepted standard of care that results in further injury to the patient.

Question 16

Termination of care before completion or without assuring the continuation of care at the same or higher level (such as at a hospital) is known as what?
A)Abandonment
B)Assault
C)Battery
D)Negligence

Accepted Answer

Abandonment. Abandonment is the termination of care to a patient without assuring they are going to continue to receive needed care at the same level or at a higher level.

Question 17

Consent that is assumed from a patient that is unconscious is known as what type of consent?
A)Informed consent
B)By proxy consent
C)Implied consent
D)Statutory consent

Accepted Answer

You can render care on an unconscious patient through implied consent. It is based on the assumption that the unconscious patient would consent to life -saving interventions if they were able to articulate their preferences.

Question 18

In order to be able to give expressed consent a patient must be what?
A)Able to make a rational decision and be of legal age
B)A licensed driver
C)A high school graduate
D)An American citizen

Accepted Answer

To be able to give expressed consent the patient must be able to do the following: make a rational decision,be of legal age, and be informed of all steps of any procedures and the risks associated with them. Expressed consent has to be obtained from all conscious and mentally competent adults before you render care.

Question 19

If proper consent is not obtained the EMT leaves themselves open to be charged with what?
A)Negligence
B)Assault
C)Battery
D)Both B & C

Accepted Answer

If proper consent is not obtained the EMT could be charged with assault and battery. This includes unlawfully touching a patient without their consent and providing emergency care when the patient does not consent to treatment.

Question 20

A point that is distant from the midsagittal or median plane is known as what?
A)Medial
B)Proximal
C)Lateral
D)Distal

Accepted Answer

A lateral point is a point that is distant from the midsagittal or medial plane.

Quiz 1: Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) Basic

Access to the EMS includes…

What are the two types of EMS medical direction?

The role of an EMT in quality improvement includes:

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Technical Assistance Program Standards for EMS include…

Being an EMT can be a stressful job, Which of the following is/are example(s) of stressful situations that you might encounter as an EMT?

You recognize one of your fellow EMTs becoming more irritable towards their coworkers and is keeping to themselves whenever possible and complaining that they are not sleeping at night. What is your coworker showing signs of?

Exercising regularly, increasing carbohydrates, reducing sugar intake, and avoiding fatty foods are all examples of how you can do what?

A critical incident stress debriefing (CISD) should be held how soon after a major incident?

What is the number one way to prevent transmission of infection or disease?

If you are an EMT and have an allergy to latex, what do you do when you have to don gloves?

If you are treating a patient known to have an airborne disease, what precaution(s) should you take?

You are called to scene where the patient has been the victim of a violent act, When should you enter the scene?

Why should EMTs wait to enter a scene with a patient that is the victim of violence until it is under the control of law enforcement?

What are some diseases of concern for pre -hospital personnel?

Deviation from the accepted standard of care that results in further injury to the patient is known as what?

Termination of care before completion or without assuring the continuation of care at the same or higher level (such as at a hospital) is known as what?

Consent that is assumed from a patient that is unconscious is known as what type of consent?

In order to be able to give expressed consent a patient must be what?

If proper consent is not obtained the EMT leaves themselves open to be charged with what?

A point that is distant from the midsagittal or median plane is known as what?