EMT B FINAL EXAM REVIEW 2255
QUESTIONS ANSWERS 2026
EMERGENCY TEST PAPER GRADED
A+
◉ Which of the following skills would a layperson MOST likely be
trained to perform before arrival of EMS?
A. Obtaining a manual blood pressure
B. Administration of supplemental oxygen
C. Insertion of an oropharyngeal airway
D. Bleeding control using a tourniquet.
Answer: D.
◉ EMT training in nearly every state meets or exceeds the guidelines
recommended by the:
A. individual state's EMS protocols.
B. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
C. National Association of EMTs.
D. National Registry of EMTs..
Answer: B.
◉ The continuous quality improvement (CQI) process is designed to:
,A. administer punitive actions to EMTs who do not follow local
protocols.
B. ensure that all EMTs maintain licensure through the state EMS office.
C. focus specifically on the quality of emergency care provided to the
patient.
D. identify areas of improvement and provide remedial training if
needed..
Answer: D.
◉ Obtaining continuing medical education is the responsibility of the:
A. EMS medical director.
B. individual EMT.
C. EMS training officer.
D. State Bureau of EMS.
Answer: B.
◉ Cardiac monitoring, pharmacologic interventions, and other advanced
treatment skills are functions of the:
A. EMT.
B. EMR.
C. AEMT.
D. paramedic..
,Answer: D
◉ Question 7
The standards for prehospital emergency care and the individuals who
provide it are typically regulated by the:
Select one:
A. American Heart Association.
B. regional trauma center.
C. National Registry of EMTs.
D. state office of EMS..
Answer: D
◉ Question 8
Which of the following scenarios involves the administration of ALS?
Select one:
A. A 61-year-old patient who is receiving humidified supplemental
oxygen
B. A 64-year-old patient who is given aspirin for suspected cardiac chest
pain
C. A 48-year-old patient whose airway is secured with a supraglottic
device
D. A 53-year-old patient who is assisted with his prescribed
nitroglycerin.
Answer: C
, ◉ Question 9
An EMS provider who has extensive training in various aspects of
advanced life support (ALS) is called a(n):
Select one:
A. paramedic.
B. EMT.
C. advanced EMT (AEMT).
D. EMR..
Answer: A
◉ Question 10
Continuing education in EMS serves to:
Select one:
A. enforce mandatory attendance at agency-specific training.
B. confirm research and statistical findings in prehospital care.
C. provide an ongoing review and audit of the EMS system.
D. maintain, update, and expand the EMT's knowledge and skills..
Answer: D
◉ Question 11
You and your partner respond to the residence of a 66-year-old male
with shortness of breath. As you are assessing the patient, his wife tells
you that he was recently diagnosed with lung cancer. The patient is
verbally abusive and tells you that failure of the health care system
QUESTIONS ANSWERS 2026
EMERGENCY TEST PAPER GRADED
A+
◉ Which of the following skills would a layperson MOST likely be
trained to perform before arrival of EMS?
A. Obtaining a manual blood pressure
B. Administration of supplemental oxygen
C. Insertion of an oropharyngeal airway
D. Bleeding control using a tourniquet.
Answer: D.
◉ EMT training in nearly every state meets or exceeds the guidelines
recommended by the:
A. individual state's EMS protocols.
B. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
C. National Association of EMTs.
D. National Registry of EMTs..
Answer: B.
◉ The continuous quality improvement (CQI) process is designed to:
,A. administer punitive actions to EMTs who do not follow local
protocols.
B. ensure that all EMTs maintain licensure through the state EMS office.
C. focus specifically on the quality of emergency care provided to the
patient.
D. identify areas of improvement and provide remedial training if
needed..
Answer: D.
◉ Obtaining continuing medical education is the responsibility of the:
A. EMS medical director.
B. individual EMT.
C. EMS training officer.
D. State Bureau of EMS.
Answer: B.
◉ Cardiac monitoring, pharmacologic interventions, and other advanced
treatment skills are functions of the:
A. EMT.
B. EMR.
C. AEMT.
D. paramedic..
,Answer: D
◉ Question 7
The standards for prehospital emergency care and the individuals who
provide it are typically regulated by the:
Select one:
A. American Heart Association.
B. regional trauma center.
C. National Registry of EMTs.
D. state office of EMS..
Answer: D
◉ Question 8
Which of the following scenarios involves the administration of ALS?
Select one:
A. A 61-year-old patient who is receiving humidified supplemental
oxygen
B. A 64-year-old patient who is given aspirin for suspected cardiac chest
pain
C. A 48-year-old patient whose airway is secured with a supraglottic
device
D. A 53-year-old patient who is assisted with his prescribed
nitroglycerin.
Answer: C
, ◉ Question 9
An EMS provider who has extensive training in various aspects of
advanced life support (ALS) is called a(n):
Select one:
A. paramedic.
B. EMT.
C. advanced EMT (AEMT).
D. EMR..
Answer: A
◉ Question 10
Continuing education in EMS serves to:
Select one:
A. enforce mandatory attendance at agency-specific training.
B. confirm research and statistical findings in prehospital care.
C. provide an ongoing review and audit of the EMS system.
D. maintain, update, and expand the EMT's knowledge and skills..
Answer: D
◉ Question 11
You and your partner respond to the residence of a 66-year-old male
with shortness of breath. As you are assessing the patient, his wife tells
you that he was recently diagnosed with lung cancer. The patient is
verbally abusive and tells you that failure of the health care system
