Emergency Care Comprehensive
Exam - Final Review Exam Questions
& Answers (Grade A+)
What is the level of training designed for the rescuer who is often
initially on the scene and whose emphasis is on providing
immediate care for life-threatening injuries as well as controlling
the scene?
A. Emergency Medical Responder
B. Emergency Medical Technician
C. Advanced EMT
D. Paramedic -
correct answer ✅A. Emergency Medical Responder
For calls at which the physician cannot be present, there should be:
A. a detailed plan for every action of the EMT.
B. standing orders for the patient's treatment.
C. a chief officer present.
D. a police officer on the scene. -
correct answer ✅B. standing orders for the patient's treatment.
,Emergency Care Comprehensive
Exam - Final Review Exam Questions
& Answers (Grade A+)
While not directly involved as EMTs, your family may exhibit
reactions because of their collateral involvement with EMS. These
reactions may be due to:
A. your unavailability to participate in certain social activities.
B. your requirement to work some holidays and weekends.
C. their inability to understand your emotional reactions to calls.
D. all of the above. -
correct answer ✅D. all of the above.
An off-duty EMT is driving to a doctor's appointment when he
passes a major vehicle collision. There are no EMRs on the scene
yet. There are only Good Samaritans. The EMT is late for the
appointment, so he decides not to stop and help. The driver of the
vehicle dies before help arrives. One of the Good Samaritans
notices the EMT license plates and writes the number down as he
drives past. The Good Samaritan is angry that the EMT did not stop
and help, and later tries to get the EMT fired for not assisting.
Which of the following statements is true?
A. The EMT is negligent for not stopping and helping.
,Emergency Care Comprehensive
Exam - Final Review Exam Questions
& Answers (Grade A+)
B. The EMT is negligent because the patient died.
C. The EMT is not negligent, because he had a doctor's
appointment.
D. The EMT is not negligent, because he did not have a duty to act. -
correct answer ✅D. The EMT is not negligent, because he did not
have a duty to act.
Positive ways of dealing with EMS work stress include all of the
following except:
A. requesting a busier work shift.
B. exercising at least every other day. C. developing more healthful
and positive habits.
D. devoting time to relaxing each day -
correct answer ✅A. requesting a busier work shift.
The role of the EMS system is usually found in:
A. the state's EMS enabling legislation. B. the state's Good
Samaritan act.
, Emergency Care Comprehensive
Exam - Final Review Exam Questions
& Answers (Grade A+)
C. NFPA 423.
D. CFR 1910.1030. -
correct answer ✅A. the state's EMS enabling legislation.
The set of regulations that define the extent and limits of an EMT's
job are called the:
A. advanced directive.
B. treatment protocol.
C. scope of practice.
D. duty to act provision -
correct answer ✅C. scope of practice.
When informing a 45-year-old male of treatment that is needed
and the associated risks, the EMT is asking for _______ consent.
A. expressed
B. mutual
C. implied
Exam - Final Review Exam Questions
& Answers (Grade A+)
What is the level of training designed for the rescuer who is often
initially on the scene and whose emphasis is on providing
immediate care for life-threatening injuries as well as controlling
the scene?
A. Emergency Medical Responder
B. Emergency Medical Technician
C. Advanced EMT
D. Paramedic -
correct answer ✅A. Emergency Medical Responder
For calls at which the physician cannot be present, there should be:
A. a detailed plan for every action of the EMT.
B. standing orders for the patient's treatment.
C. a chief officer present.
D. a police officer on the scene. -
correct answer ✅B. standing orders for the patient's treatment.
,Emergency Care Comprehensive
Exam - Final Review Exam Questions
& Answers (Grade A+)
While not directly involved as EMTs, your family may exhibit
reactions because of their collateral involvement with EMS. These
reactions may be due to:
A. your unavailability to participate in certain social activities.
B. your requirement to work some holidays and weekends.
C. their inability to understand your emotional reactions to calls.
D. all of the above. -
correct answer ✅D. all of the above.
An off-duty EMT is driving to a doctor's appointment when he
passes a major vehicle collision. There are no EMRs on the scene
yet. There are only Good Samaritans. The EMT is late for the
appointment, so he decides not to stop and help. The driver of the
vehicle dies before help arrives. One of the Good Samaritans
notices the EMT license plates and writes the number down as he
drives past. The Good Samaritan is angry that the EMT did not stop
and help, and later tries to get the EMT fired for not assisting.
Which of the following statements is true?
A. The EMT is negligent for not stopping and helping.
,Emergency Care Comprehensive
Exam - Final Review Exam Questions
& Answers (Grade A+)
B. The EMT is negligent because the patient died.
C. The EMT is not negligent, because he had a doctor's
appointment.
D. The EMT is not negligent, because he did not have a duty to act. -
correct answer ✅D. The EMT is not negligent, because he did not
have a duty to act.
Positive ways of dealing with EMS work stress include all of the
following except:
A. requesting a busier work shift.
B. exercising at least every other day. C. developing more healthful
and positive habits.
D. devoting time to relaxing each day -
correct answer ✅A. requesting a busier work shift.
The role of the EMS system is usually found in:
A. the state's EMS enabling legislation. B. the state's Good
Samaritan act.
, Emergency Care Comprehensive
Exam - Final Review Exam Questions
& Answers (Grade A+)
C. NFPA 423.
D. CFR 1910.1030. -
correct answer ✅A. the state's EMS enabling legislation.
The set of regulations that define the extent and limits of an EMT's
job are called the:
A. advanced directive.
B. treatment protocol.
C. scope of practice.
D. duty to act provision -
correct answer ✅C. scope of practice.
When informing a 45-year-old male of treatment that is needed
and the associated risks, the EMT is asking for _______ consent.
A. expressed
B. mutual
C. implied
