EMT FINAL-JB Learning EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT!!
,A critical incident stress debriefing should be conducted no longer than ________ hours
following the incident. - ANSWER 72
Which of the following skills or interventions is included at every level of prehospital
emergency training? - ANSWER AED
As an EMT, it is important to remember that the signs and symptoms of cumulative
stress: - ANSWER may not be present or obvious at all times
The patient care report (PCR) ensures: - ANSWER continuity of care
Which of the following scenarios does NOT involve the administration of ALS?
A. a 53-year-old patient who is given glucagon for significant hypoglycemia Incorrect
B. a 64-year-old cardiac arrest patient who is defibrillated with an automated external
defibrillator (AED) Correct
C. a 48-year-old patient whose airway is secured with a multilumen device Incorrect
D. a 61-year-old trauma patient whose chest is decompressed with a needle Incorrect -
ANSWER B. a 64-year-old cardiac arrest patient who is defibrillated with an automated
external defibrillator (AED)
A patient's refusal for EMS treatment and/or transport must be: - ANSWER an informed
refusal
Which of the following MOST accurately defines negligence? - ANSWER deviation from
the standard of care that may result in further injury
Which of the following scenarios MOST accurately depicts abandonment? - ANSWER A
paramedic transfers patient care to an EMT
While assisting an advanced life support (ALS) ambulance crew, you are accidentally
stuck with an IV needle. You should: - ANSWER report the incident to your supervisor
after the call
A positive TB skin test indicates that: - ANSWER . you have been exposed to the
disease.
, Communicating with hearing-impaired patients can be facilitated by doing all of the
following, EXCEPT: - ANSWER . elevating the tone of your voice and exaggerating
word pronunciation.
Two-way communication that requires the EMT to "push to talk" and "release to listen"
describes what mode of communication? - ANSWER . simplex
According to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, an
employer must: - ANSWER offer a workplace environment that reduces the risk for
exposure.
which of the following errors is an example of a knowledge-based failure?
An EMT gives the correct drug to a patient, although his protocols clearly state that he is
not authorized to do so.
B. Due to an improperly applied cervical collar, a patient's spinal injury is aggravated
and he is permanently disabled.
C. An EMT administers the wrong drug to a patient because she did not know the
pertinent information about the drug.
D. A patient is given nitroglycerin by an EMT who did not obtain proper authorization
from medical control first. - ANSWER An EMT administers the wrong drug to a patient
because she did not know the pertinent information about the drug. Correct
Which of the following statements regarding the Good Samaritan law is correct?
It provides the EMT immunity from a lawsuit.
B. The law does not protect EMTs who are off duty.
C. It will not protect the EMT in cases of gross negligence.
D. It guarantees that the EMT will not be held liable if he or she is sued. - ANSWER it
will not protect the EMT in cases of gross negligence.
In which of the following situations does the EMT NOT have a legal duty to act?
Choose one answer.
A. a response to an injured patient while off duty
B. a response to a motor vehicle crash while off duty
C. Local policy requires you to assist in any emergency.
D. a response to the residence of a patient who fell - ANSWER a response to a motor
vehicle crash while off duty
The official transfer of patient care does not occur until the EMT: - ANSWER gives an
oral report to the emergency room physician or nurse
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT!!
,A critical incident stress debriefing should be conducted no longer than ________ hours
following the incident. - ANSWER 72
Which of the following skills or interventions is included at every level of prehospital
emergency training? - ANSWER AED
As an EMT, it is important to remember that the signs and symptoms of cumulative
stress: - ANSWER may not be present or obvious at all times
The patient care report (PCR) ensures: - ANSWER continuity of care
Which of the following scenarios does NOT involve the administration of ALS?
A. a 53-year-old patient who is given glucagon for significant hypoglycemia Incorrect
B. a 64-year-old cardiac arrest patient who is defibrillated with an automated external
defibrillator (AED) Correct
C. a 48-year-old patient whose airway is secured with a multilumen device Incorrect
D. a 61-year-old trauma patient whose chest is decompressed with a needle Incorrect -
ANSWER B. a 64-year-old cardiac arrest patient who is defibrillated with an automated
external defibrillator (AED)
A patient's refusal for EMS treatment and/or transport must be: - ANSWER an informed
refusal
Which of the following MOST accurately defines negligence? - ANSWER deviation from
the standard of care that may result in further injury
Which of the following scenarios MOST accurately depicts abandonment? - ANSWER A
paramedic transfers patient care to an EMT
While assisting an advanced life support (ALS) ambulance crew, you are accidentally
stuck with an IV needle. You should: - ANSWER report the incident to your supervisor
after the call
A positive TB skin test indicates that: - ANSWER . you have been exposed to the
disease.
, Communicating with hearing-impaired patients can be facilitated by doing all of the
following, EXCEPT: - ANSWER . elevating the tone of your voice and exaggerating
word pronunciation.
Two-way communication that requires the EMT to "push to talk" and "release to listen"
describes what mode of communication? - ANSWER . simplex
According to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, an
employer must: - ANSWER offer a workplace environment that reduces the risk for
exposure.
which of the following errors is an example of a knowledge-based failure?
An EMT gives the correct drug to a patient, although his protocols clearly state that he is
not authorized to do so.
B. Due to an improperly applied cervical collar, a patient's spinal injury is aggravated
and he is permanently disabled.
C. An EMT administers the wrong drug to a patient because she did not know the
pertinent information about the drug.
D. A patient is given nitroglycerin by an EMT who did not obtain proper authorization
from medical control first. - ANSWER An EMT administers the wrong drug to a patient
because she did not know the pertinent information about the drug. Correct
Which of the following statements regarding the Good Samaritan law is correct?
It provides the EMT immunity from a lawsuit.
B. The law does not protect EMTs who are off duty.
C. It will not protect the EMT in cases of gross negligence.
D. It guarantees that the EMT will not be held liable if he or she is sued. - ANSWER it
will not protect the EMT in cases of gross negligence.
In which of the following situations does the EMT NOT have a legal duty to act?
Choose one answer.
A. a response to an injured patient while off duty
B. a response to a motor vehicle crash while off duty
C. Local policy requires you to assist in any emergency.
D. a response to the residence of a patient who fell - ANSWER a response to a motor
vehicle crash while off duty
The official transfer of patient care does not occur until the EMT: - ANSWER gives an
oral report to the emergency room physician or nurse
