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OEC FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS 2026
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You arrive at the scene of a fall, where a 42-year-old woman fell backward off a
stepladder while cleaning windows. She is lying on the ground, complaining of
pain to her ankle. She tells you, "If I had just been more careful and moved the
ladder instead of reaching, this never would have happened!" Based on this
information, which of the following can you conclude?
Select one:
A. She has an open airway, is breathing, and has circulating blood to her brain.
B. Her pulse rate is within normal limits.
C. She does not have any other injuries.
She has an open airway, is breathing, and has circulating blood to her brain.
When dealing with a 61-year-old female patient with acute lower right
abdominal pain, which quadrant should be examined first?
Select one:
A. Right lower
B. Left upper
C. Right upper
D. Left lower
Left upper
You have been called to assist a panicked mother who is worried about her
son. When you arrive, she tells you that her 4-year-old son has been quiet all
morning and napping while the rest of her children were skiing. While napping
he began to "shake all over" for about 30 seconds. The child is now resting
quietly and has adequate respirations. His radial pulse is strong, and his skin
is very hot and moist to the touch. Based on this presentation and information,
you assume that the seizure occurred secondary to:
Select one:
A. altered mental status.
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B. hypoxia.
C. hypoglycemia.
D. a fever.
a fever.
During helicopter landing or takeoff, most protocols only allow the _______ to
be in the LZ.
Select one:
A. OEC technician and the patient
B. patrol director
C. landing coordinator
D. risk manager
landing coordinator
As a patient gives her medical history to you, which of the following would you
relate to the endocrine system?
Select one:
A. Removal of the thyroid
B. Heart failure
C. Failure of the kidneys
D. Removal of the gallbladder
Removal of the thyroid
While in the aid room treating a patient with a fractured wrist, the patient tells
you that he was skiing on a slope that was too difficult for him, and that he
started going too fast and got out of control. You recognize that this
information must be documented on the accident report because it provides
evidence of:
a. gross negligence.
b. assumption of risk.
c. contributory negligence.
d. willful negligence.
c. contributory negligence.
The type of consent that is based on an appreciation and understanding of the
facts, implications, and possible future consequences of an action is known
as:
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a. implied consent.
b. educated consent.
c. expressed consent.
d. informed consent.
d. informed consent.
You have just finished your shift, and while driving home still wearing your
patrol jacket you come upon a car collision in which people appear to be
injured. You recognize that if you approach the collision wearing your patrol
jacket, members of the public may have a reasonable expectation that you will
provide care. This expectation is known as:
a. the absence of negligence.
b. professional ethics.
c. moral obligation.
d. the doctrine of public reliance.
d. the doctrine of public reliance.
The first emergency responder textbook created exclusively for ski patrollers
was titled:
a. Winter Emergency Care.
b. Outdoor Emergency Care.
c. Ski Safety and First Aid.
d. Safety on the Snow.
a. Winter Emergency Care.
Although the National Ski Patrol was originally a subcommittee of the National
Ski Association, the NSP became an independent organization in:
a. 1953.
b. 1980.
c. 1962.
d. 1975.
a. 1953.
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Which of the following is not an ethical principle that OEC Technicians should
follow?
a. Do not provide an intervention that could cause further harm.
b. Promote the health and well-being of others.
c. Treat others as you would wish to be treated.
d. Protect others and never let them refuse care.
d. Protect others and never let them refuse care.
What type of consent would apply for an unresponsive 28-year-old male victim
of a motorcycle collision?
a. Expressed consent
b. Implied consent
c. Informed consent
d. Assumed consent
b. Implied consent
The 5th Edition of Outdoor Emergency Care:
a. must be learned in its entirety before taking the OEC Technician evaluation.
b. contains the baseline knowledge and skills identified by the U.S.
Department of Transportation curriculum for EMTs in all settings.
c. exceeds the knowledge and skills identified by the U.S. Department of
Transportation for Emergency Medical Responder.
d. can only be taught in the winter so that students can practice the skills
taught in the course.
c. exceeds the knowledge and skills identified by the U.S. Department of
Transportation for Emergency Medical Responder.
Dr. Warren Bowman is considered the father of Outdoor Emergency Care
because he:
a. was the first program director for the National Ski Patrol.
b. co-authored the first ski patrol manual with the American Red Cross.
c. founded the National Ski Patrol as a separate entity.
d. created the concept of "intermediate" medical care for ski patrollers.
d. created the concept of "intermediate" medical care for ski patrollers.
OEC FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS 2026
Latest Exam Solved Questions & Answers Verified 100%
Graded A+
You arrive at the scene of a fall, where a 42-year-old woman fell backward off a
stepladder while cleaning windows. She is lying on the ground, complaining of
pain to her ankle. She tells you, "If I had just been more careful and moved the
ladder instead of reaching, this never would have happened!" Based on this
information, which of the following can you conclude?
Select one:
A. She has an open airway, is breathing, and has circulating blood to her brain.
B. Her pulse rate is within normal limits.
C. She does not have any other injuries.
She has an open airway, is breathing, and has circulating blood to her brain.
When dealing with a 61-year-old female patient with acute lower right
abdominal pain, which quadrant should be examined first?
Select one:
A. Right lower
B. Left upper
C. Right upper
D. Left lower
Left upper
You have been called to assist a panicked mother who is worried about her
son. When you arrive, she tells you that her 4-year-old son has been quiet all
morning and napping while the rest of her children were skiing. While napping
he began to "shake all over" for about 30 seconds. The child is now resting
quietly and has adequate respirations. His radial pulse is strong, and his skin
is very hot and moist to the touch. Based on this presentation and information,
you assume that the seizure occurred secondary to:
Select one:
A. altered mental status.
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B. hypoxia.
C. hypoglycemia.
D. a fever.
a fever.
During helicopter landing or takeoff, most protocols only allow the _______ to
be in the LZ.
Select one:
A. OEC technician and the patient
B. patrol director
C. landing coordinator
D. risk manager
landing coordinator
As a patient gives her medical history to you, which of the following would you
relate to the endocrine system?
Select one:
A. Removal of the thyroid
B. Heart failure
C. Failure of the kidneys
D. Removal of the gallbladder
Removal of the thyroid
While in the aid room treating a patient with a fractured wrist, the patient tells
you that he was skiing on a slope that was too difficult for him, and that he
started going too fast and got out of control. You recognize that this
information must be documented on the accident report because it provides
evidence of:
a. gross negligence.
b. assumption of risk.
c. contributory negligence.
d. willful negligence.
c. contributory negligence.
The type of consent that is based on an appreciation and understanding of the
facts, implications, and possible future consequences of an action is known
as:
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a. implied consent.
b. educated consent.
c. expressed consent.
d. informed consent.
d. informed consent.
You have just finished your shift, and while driving home still wearing your
patrol jacket you come upon a car collision in which people appear to be
injured. You recognize that if you approach the collision wearing your patrol
jacket, members of the public may have a reasonable expectation that you will
provide care. This expectation is known as:
a. the absence of negligence.
b. professional ethics.
c. moral obligation.
d. the doctrine of public reliance.
d. the doctrine of public reliance.
The first emergency responder textbook created exclusively for ski patrollers
was titled:
a. Winter Emergency Care.
b. Outdoor Emergency Care.
c. Ski Safety and First Aid.
d. Safety on the Snow.
a. Winter Emergency Care.
Although the National Ski Patrol was originally a subcommittee of the National
Ski Association, the NSP became an independent organization in:
a. 1953.
b. 1980.
c. 1962.
d. 1975.
a. 1953.
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Which of the following is not an ethical principle that OEC Technicians should
follow?
a. Do not provide an intervention that could cause further harm.
b. Promote the health and well-being of others.
c. Treat others as you would wish to be treated.
d. Protect others and never let them refuse care.
d. Protect others and never let them refuse care.
What type of consent would apply for an unresponsive 28-year-old male victim
of a motorcycle collision?
a. Expressed consent
b. Implied consent
c. Informed consent
d. Assumed consent
b. Implied consent
The 5th Edition of Outdoor Emergency Care:
a. must be learned in its entirety before taking the OEC Technician evaluation.
b. contains the baseline knowledge and skills identified by the U.S.
Department of Transportation curriculum for EMTs in all settings.
c. exceeds the knowledge and skills identified by the U.S. Department of
Transportation for Emergency Medical Responder.
d. can only be taught in the winter so that students can practice the skills
taught in the course.
c. exceeds the knowledge and skills identified by the U.S. Department of
Transportation for Emergency Medical Responder.
Dr. Warren Bowman is considered the father of Outdoor Emergency Care
because he:
a. was the first program director for the National Ski Patrol.
b. co-authored the first ski patrol manual with the American Red Cross.
c. founded the National Ski Patrol as a separate entity.
d. created the concept of "intermediate" medical care for ski patrollers.
d. created the concept of "intermediate" medical care for ski patrollers.
