Paramedic Exam 1 Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
4 levels of National EMS -
correct answer ✅Emergency Medical Responder, Emergency
Medical Technician, Advanced Emergency Medical Technician,
Paramedic
Requirements that must be met to function at Paramedic Level -
correct answer ✅Paramedic must successfully complete a
comprehensive accredited paramedic education program at the
certificate or associates level
Traditional and emerging roles of a paramedic -
correct answer ✅Public Education, Health Promotion, Illness and
injury prevention, provide emergency medical care in and out of
hospital setting
List and describe the various health care settings a paramedic may
practice with an expanded scope of practice -
correct answer ✅Critical Care Transport, Helicopter Air
Ambulance, Tactical EMS, Primary Care, industrial Medicine, Sports
Medicine, Corrections, and Hospital Emergency Departments
Out of hospital/In-hospital component of EMS -
correct answer ✅Community Training in CPR, 911 Access,
,Paramedic Exam 1 Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
EMS/Fire Response, LEO and Social Workers, Nurses, Doctors,
Mental health/Rehab services
When and where was the first Civilian Ambulance -
correct answer ✅1860 in Cincinatti
What milestone was in 1960 -
correct answer ✅CPR was deemed effective
When was the first portable defibrillator invented -
correct answer ✅1959
What was the importance of the 1966 Accidental Death and
Disability -
correct answer ✅Called the "White Paper", Noted deficiency's in
pre-hospital care, created guidelines for future development of
EMS system
What are the 10 components of EMS system to statewide
assessment -
correct answer ✅Regulation and Policy, Resource Management,
,Paramedic Exam 1 Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
HR and training, Transportation, Facilities, Communications, Trauma
Systems, Public info and education, Medical Direction, Evaluation
Chain of Survival by American Heart Association -
correct answer ✅Immediate Recognition and activation of EMS,
Early CPR, Rapid Defibrillation, Effective ALS, integrated Post-cardiac
arrest care
General Services Administration-KKK-A-1822 -
correct answer ✅Type 1 Ambulance has no passageway, type 2
raised van roof, type 3 passageway, type 4 heavy duty
Level 1 Trauma -
correct answer ✅24/7 University Based, Comprehensive Stroke
Center
Level 2 trauma -
correct answer ✅Primary stroke Center, 30 mins - 2 hour surgeon
response time
Level 3 Trauma -
correct answer ✅Emergency Room
, Paramedic Exam 1 Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
Primary Responsibilities of a Paramedic -
correct answer ✅Preparation, Response, Size-Up, Patient
Assessment, Treatment & management, disposition & transfer,
documentation, Clean up, Maintenance, Review
Additional Responsibilities of a paramedic -
correct answer ✅Community involvement, Support for primary
care, citizen involvement, personal and professional development
Professional Attributes of a paramedic -
correct answer ✅Leadership, Integrity, Empathy, Self-Motivation,
Professional Appearance/Hygiene, Self-confidence, Communication
Skills, Time Management Skills, Diplomacy in Teamwork, Respect,
Patient Advocacy, Careful Delivery of Service
Basics of Physical Fitness -
correct answer ✅Cardiovascular, Flexibility & Strength, Nutrition &
Weight Control, Freedom from addiction, Back Safety
Dietary Guidelines -
correct answer ✅Enjoy your food but eat less, eat more fruits,
vegetables, eat less sodium and sugar, avoid junk foods
Answers (Grade A+)
4 levels of National EMS -
correct answer ✅Emergency Medical Responder, Emergency
Medical Technician, Advanced Emergency Medical Technician,
Paramedic
Requirements that must be met to function at Paramedic Level -
correct answer ✅Paramedic must successfully complete a
comprehensive accredited paramedic education program at the
certificate or associates level
Traditional and emerging roles of a paramedic -
correct answer ✅Public Education, Health Promotion, Illness and
injury prevention, provide emergency medical care in and out of
hospital setting
List and describe the various health care settings a paramedic may
practice with an expanded scope of practice -
correct answer ✅Critical Care Transport, Helicopter Air
Ambulance, Tactical EMS, Primary Care, industrial Medicine, Sports
Medicine, Corrections, and Hospital Emergency Departments
Out of hospital/In-hospital component of EMS -
correct answer ✅Community Training in CPR, 911 Access,
,Paramedic Exam 1 Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
EMS/Fire Response, LEO and Social Workers, Nurses, Doctors,
Mental health/Rehab services
When and where was the first Civilian Ambulance -
correct answer ✅1860 in Cincinatti
What milestone was in 1960 -
correct answer ✅CPR was deemed effective
When was the first portable defibrillator invented -
correct answer ✅1959
What was the importance of the 1966 Accidental Death and
Disability -
correct answer ✅Called the "White Paper", Noted deficiency's in
pre-hospital care, created guidelines for future development of
EMS system
What are the 10 components of EMS system to statewide
assessment -
correct answer ✅Regulation and Policy, Resource Management,
,Paramedic Exam 1 Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
HR and training, Transportation, Facilities, Communications, Trauma
Systems, Public info and education, Medical Direction, Evaluation
Chain of Survival by American Heart Association -
correct answer ✅Immediate Recognition and activation of EMS,
Early CPR, Rapid Defibrillation, Effective ALS, integrated Post-cardiac
arrest care
General Services Administration-KKK-A-1822 -
correct answer ✅Type 1 Ambulance has no passageway, type 2
raised van roof, type 3 passageway, type 4 heavy duty
Level 1 Trauma -
correct answer ✅24/7 University Based, Comprehensive Stroke
Center
Level 2 trauma -
correct answer ✅Primary stroke Center, 30 mins - 2 hour surgeon
response time
Level 3 Trauma -
correct answer ✅Emergency Room
, Paramedic Exam 1 Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
Primary Responsibilities of a Paramedic -
correct answer ✅Preparation, Response, Size-Up, Patient
Assessment, Treatment & management, disposition & transfer,
documentation, Clean up, Maintenance, Review
Additional Responsibilities of a paramedic -
correct answer ✅Community involvement, Support for primary
care, citizen involvement, personal and professional development
Professional Attributes of a paramedic -
correct answer ✅Leadership, Integrity, Empathy, Self-Motivation,
Professional Appearance/Hygiene, Self-confidence, Communication
Skills, Time Management Skills, Diplomacy in Teamwork, Respect,
Patient Advocacy, Careful Delivery of Service
Basics of Physical Fitness -
correct answer ✅Cardiovascular, Flexibility & Strength, Nutrition &
Weight Control, Freedom from addiction, Back Safety
Dietary Guidelines -
correct answer ✅Enjoy your food but eat less, eat more fruits,
vegetables, eat less sodium and sugar, avoid junk foods
