EMT JBL MID TERM 2026 STUDY GUIDE
COMPLETE EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE
REVIEW AND PRACTICE QUESTIONS
◉ Which of the following criteria is required to become licensed and
employed as an EMT?
A. Demonstration of the ability to lift and carry at least 200 pounds.
B. Successful completion of a recognized bystander CPR course
C. Proof of immunization against certain communicable diseases
D. A minimum of 60 college credit hours that focus on health care..
Answer: Proof of immunizations against certain communicable
diseases.
◉ Which of the following descriptions most accurately portrays
emergency medical services (EMS)?
A. A team of health care professionals who are responsible for
providing emergency care and transportation to the sick and injured
B. A vast network of ALS providers who provide definitive
emergency charter in the prehospital setting
C. A team of paramedics and emergency physicians who are
responsible for providing emergency care to critically injured
patients
,D. A system composed exclusively of emergency medical responders
and EMTs who are responsible for providing care rot the sick and
injured patients. Answer: A team of health care professionals who
are responsible for providing emergency care and transportation to
the sick and injured
◉ Which of the following errors is an example of a knowledge-based
failure?
A. An EMT administers the wrong drug to a patient because she did
not know the pertinent information about the drug
B. Due to an improperly applied cervical collar, a patient's spinal
injury is aggravated and he is permanently disabled.
C. An EMT gives the correct drug to a patient, although his protocols
clearly state that he is not authorized to do so.
D. A patient is given nitroglycerin by an EMT who did not obtain
proper authorization from medical control first.. Answer: An EMT
administers the wrong drug to a patient because she did not know
the pertinent information about the drug.
◉ Which of the following is an example of a primary prevention
strategy?
A. Community awareness programs that emphasize the dangers of
drinking and driving
B. The construction of a guardrail on a dangerous curve following a
fatal motor vehicle crash
,C. Protecting a patient's spine from further injury after a fall from a
significant height
D. Teaching a group of new parents how to perform one-and two-
rescuer infant CPR. Answer: Community awareness programs that
emphasize the dangers of drinking and driving
◉ Which of the following scenarios involves the administration of
ALS?
A. A 48-year-old patient whose airway is secured with a supraglottic
device
B. A 53-year-old who is assisted with his prescribed nitro
C. A 64-year-old patient who is given aspirin for suspected cardiac
chest pain
D. A 61-year-old patient who is receiving humidified supplemental
oxygen. Answer: A 48-year-old patient whose airway is secured with
a supraglottic device
◉ Which of the following skills or intervention is included at every
level of prehospital emergency training?
A. Oral glucose for hypoglycemia
B. Use of a manually triggered ventilator
C. Intranasal medication administration
D. Automated external defribillation. Answer: Automatic external
defribillation
, ◉ Which of the following statements regarding the NREMT is
correct?
A. The NREMT provides a national standard for EMS testing.
B. The NREMT is a governmental agency that certifies EMTs.
C. The NREMT regulates EMS training standards.
D. The NREMT is the exclusive certifying body for EMTS.. Answer:
The NREMT provides a national standard for EMS testing.
◉ Which type of medication direction do standing orders and
protocols describe?
A. Direct
B. Online
C. Off-line
D. Radio. Answer: Off-line
◉ The _____________ deals with the well-being of the EMT, career
progression, and EMT compensation.
A. Human Resources department
B. EMS administrator or chief
C. Office of the medical director
D. Local public health department. Answer: Human Resources
department
COMPLETE EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE
REVIEW AND PRACTICE QUESTIONS
◉ Which of the following criteria is required to become licensed and
employed as an EMT?
A. Demonstration of the ability to lift and carry at least 200 pounds.
B. Successful completion of a recognized bystander CPR course
C. Proof of immunization against certain communicable diseases
D. A minimum of 60 college credit hours that focus on health care..
Answer: Proof of immunizations against certain communicable
diseases.
◉ Which of the following descriptions most accurately portrays
emergency medical services (EMS)?
A. A team of health care professionals who are responsible for
providing emergency care and transportation to the sick and injured
B. A vast network of ALS providers who provide definitive
emergency charter in the prehospital setting
C. A team of paramedics and emergency physicians who are
responsible for providing emergency care to critically injured
patients
,D. A system composed exclusively of emergency medical responders
and EMTs who are responsible for providing care rot the sick and
injured patients. Answer: A team of health care professionals who
are responsible for providing emergency care and transportation to
the sick and injured
◉ Which of the following errors is an example of a knowledge-based
failure?
A. An EMT administers the wrong drug to a patient because she did
not know the pertinent information about the drug
B. Due to an improperly applied cervical collar, a patient's spinal
injury is aggravated and he is permanently disabled.
C. An EMT gives the correct drug to a patient, although his protocols
clearly state that he is not authorized to do so.
D. A patient is given nitroglycerin by an EMT who did not obtain
proper authorization from medical control first.. Answer: An EMT
administers the wrong drug to a patient because she did not know
the pertinent information about the drug.
◉ Which of the following is an example of a primary prevention
strategy?
A. Community awareness programs that emphasize the dangers of
drinking and driving
B. The construction of a guardrail on a dangerous curve following a
fatal motor vehicle crash
,C. Protecting a patient's spine from further injury after a fall from a
significant height
D. Teaching a group of new parents how to perform one-and two-
rescuer infant CPR. Answer: Community awareness programs that
emphasize the dangers of drinking and driving
◉ Which of the following scenarios involves the administration of
ALS?
A. A 48-year-old patient whose airway is secured with a supraglottic
device
B. A 53-year-old who is assisted with his prescribed nitro
C. A 64-year-old patient who is given aspirin for suspected cardiac
chest pain
D. A 61-year-old patient who is receiving humidified supplemental
oxygen. Answer: A 48-year-old patient whose airway is secured with
a supraglottic device
◉ Which of the following skills or intervention is included at every
level of prehospital emergency training?
A. Oral glucose for hypoglycemia
B. Use of a manually triggered ventilator
C. Intranasal medication administration
D. Automated external defribillation. Answer: Automatic external
defribillation
, ◉ Which of the following statements regarding the NREMT is
correct?
A. The NREMT provides a national standard for EMS testing.
B. The NREMT is a governmental agency that certifies EMTs.
C. The NREMT regulates EMS training standards.
D. The NREMT is the exclusive certifying body for EMTS.. Answer:
The NREMT provides a national standard for EMS testing.
◉ Which type of medication direction do standing orders and
protocols describe?
A. Direct
B. Online
C. Off-line
D. Radio. Answer: Off-line
◉ The _____________ deals with the well-being of the EMT, career
progression, and EMT compensation.
A. Human Resources department
B. EMS administrator or chief
C. Office of the medical director
D. Local public health department. Answer: Human Resources
department
