WEST COAST EMT PRACTICE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED SOLUTIONS
2026
▶ The ability to take appropriate action with little direction is known as
__________.
Select one:
A. self-motivation
B. diplomacy
C. time management
D. self-confidence. Answer: A.
▶ The ability to understand others and have them understand you is known
as __________.
Select one:
A. self-confidence
B. teamwork and diplomacy
C. communication
D. scene leadership. Answer: C.
▶ 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:
Select one:
A. the lead EMT's decision.
B. regional trauma guidelines.
C. EMS research.
D. local protocols.. Answer: C.
▶ The EMT is legally obligated to protect a patient's privacy according to
_____________.
Select one:
A. APGAR
B. CQI
C. HIPAA
D. DCAP. Answer: C.
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED SOLUTIONS
2026
▶ The ability to take appropriate action with little direction is known as
__________.
Select one:
A. self-motivation
B. diplomacy
C. time management
D. self-confidence. Answer: A.
▶ The ability to understand others and have them understand you is known
as __________.
Select one:
A. self-confidence
B. teamwork and diplomacy
C. communication
D. scene leadership. Answer: C.
▶ 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:
Select one:
A. the lead EMT's decision.
B. regional trauma guidelines.
C. EMS research.
D. local protocols.. Answer: C.
▶ The EMT is legally obligated to protect a patient's privacy according to
_____________.
Select one:
A. APGAR
B. CQI
C. HIPAA
D. DCAP. Answer: C.
