EMT JBL MID TERM 2026 EXAM PREPARATION
PACK KEY EMS PROTOCOLS AND SAMPLE
QUESTIONS WITH EXPLANATIONS
◉ You are assessing a woman who was thrown from a horse. She is
located in a large field an you can see that a thunderstorm is rapidly
approaching. Suddenly, you feel your skin begin to tingle and the
hair on your arms stands on end. The ambulance is located about 30
yards away. You should:
A. Immediately lie down on your side and draw your knees into your
abdomen.
B. Crouch down in a position so that only your feet are touching the
ground
C. Sit down, bend your knees, and holds your crossed arms close to
your body
D. Quickly cover the patient with a blanket and then lie down flat on
the ground.. Answer: Crouch down in a position so that only your
feet are touching the ground
◉ You are caring for a 40-year-old female who was involved in a
motor vehicle crash. Her husband, who was driving the vehicle, was
killed. When the patient asks you if her husband is all right, you
should:
A. Let clergy or hospital staff relay the bad news if possible
,B. Immediately tell her of his death so that she might grieve
C. Tell her that he is being resuscitated but other EMTs
D. Avoid answering her questions and focus on her injuries.. Answer:
Let clergy or hospital staff relay the bad news if possible
◉ You are transporting an elderly woman who has possibly
experienced a stroke. She is obviously scared but is unable to talk
and cannot move the entire right side of her body. In addition to
providing the medical care that she needs, you should:
A. Reassure her that after proper treatment in the hospital, she will
regain her speech in time.
B. Tell her that you understand why she is scared and that
everything will likely be okay
C. Maintain eye contact at all times and tell her that there is no need
for her to be scared
D. Acknowledge that she is scared and tell her that you will take
good care of her. Answer: Acknowledge that she is scared and tell
her that you will take good care of her.
◉ At the scene of an automobile crash, a utility pole has been
broken, and power lines are lying across the car. The patients inside
the car are conscious. You should:
A. Advise the patients to carefully get out of the car
B. Mark off a danger zone around the downed lines
C. Proceed with normal extrication procedures
,D. Remove the lines with a non conductive object. Answer: Mark off a
danger zone around the downed lines
◉ Which of the following would provide the EMT with the best cover
in a situation involving active gunfire?
A. Stacked empty barrels
B. A concrete barricade
C. Behind a car door
D. A large cluster of shrubs. Answer: A concrete barricade
◉ Upon arriving at the scene of a motor vehicle crash, you note that
two small cars collided head-on; the occupants are still in their
vehicles. The fire department is in the process of stabilizing the
vehicles and law enforcement personnel are directing traffic. After
parking the ambulance at a safe distance, you and your partner
should:
A. Assist with vehicle stabilization
B. Put on high-visibility safety vests
C. Report to the incident commander
D. Quickly begin the triage process. Answer: Put on high-visibility
safety vests.
◉ The BEST way to reduce your risk of contracting a work-related
disease following exposure is to:
, A. Vigorously wash the affected area with an anti microbial solution
B. Be evaluated but a physician
C. Activate your department's infection control plan as soon as
possible
D. Get vaccinated against the disease you think you were exposed to.
Answer: Activate your department's infection control plan as soon as
possible
◉ Which of the following statements regarding the HEP B vaccine is
correct?
A. Vaccination against hepatitis B provides partial immunity for life
B. Vaccination with the hepatitis B vaccine confers immunity against
Hepatitis A
C. OSHA requires that your employer offer you the vaccine free of
charge
D. The Hep B vaccine provides protection against the disease for two
years. Answer: OSHA requires that your employer offer you the
vaccine free of charge
◉ According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), recommend
immunizations and tests include a:
A. Smallpox vaccine every five years
B. Tetanus/diphtheria/pertussis booster every 10 years.
C. TB skin test every six months
PACK KEY EMS PROTOCOLS AND SAMPLE
QUESTIONS WITH EXPLANATIONS
◉ You are assessing a woman who was thrown from a horse. She is
located in a large field an you can see that a thunderstorm is rapidly
approaching. Suddenly, you feel your skin begin to tingle and the
hair on your arms stands on end. The ambulance is located about 30
yards away. You should:
A. Immediately lie down on your side and draw your knees into your
abdomen.
B. Crouch down in a position so that only your feet are touching the
ground
C. Sit down, bend your knees, and holds your crossed arms close to
your body
D. Quickly cover the patient with a blanket and then lie down flat on
the ground.. Answer: Crouch down in a position so that only your
feet are touching the ground
◉ You are caring for a 40-year-old female who was involved in a
motor vehicle crash. Her husband, who was driving the vehicle, was
killed. When the patient asks you if her husband is all right, you
should:
A. Let clergy or hospital staff relay the bad news if possible
,B. Immediately tell her of his death so that she might grieve
C. Tell her that he is being resuscitated but other EMTs
D. Avoid answering her questions and focus on her injuries.. Answer:
Let clergy or hospital staff relay the bad news if possible
◉ You are transporting an elderly woman who has possibly
experienced a stroke. She is obviously scared but is unable to talk
and cannot move the entire right side of her body. In addition to
providing the medical care that she needs, you should:
A. Reassure her that after proper treatment in the hospital, she will
regain her speech in time.
B. Tell her that you understand why she is scared and that
everything will likely be okay
C. Maintain eye contact at all times and tell her that there is no need
for her to be scared
D. Acknowledge that she is scared and tell her that you will take
good care of her. Answer: Acknowledge that she is scared and tell
her that you will take good care of her.
◉ At the scene of an automobile crash, a utility pole has been
broken, and power lines are lying across the car. The patients inside
the car are conscious. You should:
A. Advise the patients to carefully get out of the car
B. Mark off a danger zone around the downed lines
C. Proceed with normal extrication procedures
,D. Remove the lines with a non conductive object. Answer: Mark off a
danger zone around the downed lines
◉ Which of the following would provide the EMT with the best cover
in a situation involving active gunfire?
A. Stacked empty barrels
B. A concrete barricade
C. Behind a car door
D. A large cluster of shrubs. Answer: A concrete barricade
◉ Upon arriving at the scene of a motor vehicle crash, you note that
two small cars collided head-on; the occupants are still in their
vehicles. The fire department is in the process of stabilizing the
vehicles and law enforcement personnel are directing traffic. After
parking the ambulance at a safe distance, you and your partner
should:
A. Assist with vehicle stabilization
B. Put on high-visibility safety vests
C. Report to the incident commander
D. Quickly begin the triage process. Answer: Put on high-visibility
safety vests.
◉ The BEST way to reduce your risk of contracting a work-related
disease following exposure is to:
, A. Vigorously wash the affected area with an anti microbial solution
B. Be evaluated but a physician
C. Activate your department's infection control plan as soon as
possible
D. Get vaccinated against the disease you think you were exposed to.
Answer: Activate your department's infection control plan as soon as
possible
◉ Which of the following statements regarding the HEP B vaccine is
correct?
A. Vaccination against hepatitis B provides partial immunity for life
B. Vaccination with the hepatitis B vaccine confers immunity against
Hepatitis A
C. OSHA requires that your employer offer you the vaccine free of
charge
D. The Hep B vaccine provides protection against the disease for two
years. Answer: OSHA requires that your employer offer you the
vaccine free of charge
◉ According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), recommend
immunizations and tests include a:
A. Smallpox vaccine every five years
B. Tetanus/diphtheria/pertussis booster every 10 years.
C. TB skin test every six months
