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EMT-B MIDTERM REVIEW 1-23|COMPLETE
EXAM SET WITH ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
According to the National EMS Scope of Practice Model, an EMT would require
special permission from the medical director and the state EMS office to:
A. apply and interpret data from a pulse oximeter.
B. insert a peripheral intravenous catheter.
C. give aspirin to a patient with chest pain.
D. use an automatic transport ventilator. - correct-answer -B.
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 - correct-answer -D.
EMT training in nearly every state meets or exceeds the guidelines recommended
by the:
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A. individual state's EMS protocols.
B. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
C. National Association of EMTs.
D. National Registry of EMTs. - correct-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. -
correct-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 - correct-answer -B.
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Cardiac monitoring, pharmacologic interventions, and other advanced treatment
skills are functions of the:
A. EMT.
B. EMR.
C. AEMT.
D. paramedic. - correct-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. - correct-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
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D. A 53-year-old patient who is assisted with his prescribed nitroglycerin - correct-
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. - correct-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. - correct-answer
-D
Question 11
EMT-B MIDTERM REVIEW 1-23|COMPLETE
EXAM SET WITH ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
According to the National EMS Scope of Practice Model, an EMT would require
special permission from the medical director and the state EMS office to:
A. apply and interpret data from a pulse oximeter.
B. insert a peripheral intravenous catheter.
C. give aspirin to a patient with chest pain.
D. use an automatic transport ventilator. - correct-answer -B.
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 - correct-answer -D.
EMT training in nearly every state meets or exceeds the guidelines recommended
by the:
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A. individual state's EMS protocols.
B. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
C. National Association of EMTs.
D. National Registry of EMTs. - correct-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. -
correct-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 - correct-answer -B.
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Cardiac monitoring, pharmacologic interventions, and other advanced treatment
skills are functions of the:
A. EMT.
B. EMR.
C. AEMT.
D. paramedic. - correct-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. - correct-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
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D. A 53-year-old patient who is assisted with his prescribed nitroglycerin - correct-
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. - correct-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. - correct-answer
-D
Question 11
