EXAMINATION 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ Environmental Hazards.
Answer: a.) Uneven or unstable surfaces b.) Water, mud, and ice on the
ground c.) Working on a roadwayd.) Cold, snowing, raining, hot, or humid
conditions e.) Wooded areas, hills, mountains, gorges, rivers, makes
streams, and islands f.) Working in unfavorable conditions and on unstable
surfaces g.) Firesh.) Explosions i.) Water hazards j.) Difficult terrain
◍ Scene Size-Up.
Answer: Steps taken when approaching the scene of an emergency call
◍ Scene Size Up Steps.
Answer: 1.Checking scene safety2.Taking Standard Precautions
(BSI)3.Nothing the MOI or nature of patient's illness4.Determining the
number of patients5.Deciding what, if any, additional resources to call for.
◍ Chemical Hazards.
Answer: a.) Hazardous materials b.) The release of a hazardous material c.)
Leaking fluids at a motor vehicle crash
◍ Biologic Hazards.
Answer: a.) Bloodb.) Body fluids
◍ Primary Assessment.
Answer: The first element in a patient assessment; 6 steps taken for the
purpose of discovering and dealing with any life-threatening problems.
◍ Ways To Recognize Hazards.
Answer: a.) Continuous situational awareness is necessary throughout the
, entire call b.) Pay attention to the conditions and people around you at all
times c.) Look for possible difficulties and dangers as you approach the
scene d.) Ask yourself: "Is it safe for my team and me to enter the scene and
approach and manage the patient?" e.) Observe for issues before stepping
out of the vehicle f.) Look around the immediate area (especially inside
homes) for weapons or potential dangersg.) Be aware of scenes with the
potential for violence
◍ Precautions To Protect Personal Safety.
Answer: a.) Listen to your instincts and the training and experience of your
team b.) Call for additional resources such as firefighters, utility workers,
hazardous materials technicians, or law enforcement personnelc.) Do not
enter the scene if it's not safe; make it safe or wait for help d.) Wear a
high-visibility Class 2 or 3 safety vest when working on roadwayse.) Use
heavy coats, rain gear, life jackets, or air-conditioned/ heated vehicles
depending on the conditions f.) Provide patients with similar protection if
possibleg.) Move yourself and the patient away from environmental hazards
if needed h.) Protect bystanders from becoming patients i.) Place yourself
between the patient and potential weapons j.) Request law enforcement if
there's any potential for violence k.) Quickly retreat or stage at a safe
location if necessary l.) Stay alert to any changes in the scene that may
introduce new hazards
◍ Discuss the steps EMTs should take to survey a scene for signs of violence
and protect themselves and bystanders from real or potential danger.
Answer: a.) Situational Awarenessb.) Look For Possible Difficulties &
Dangers As You Approachc.) Be Aware Of Scenes With Potential For
Violenced.) In Some Cases, Retreat
◍ Situational Awareness.
Answer: Is paying attention to the conditions and people around you at all
times, and the potential risks those conditions and people poseYour scene
size-up must combinea.) An understanding of your situation and conditions
prior to respondingb.) The information the dispatcher gave youc.) An
, observation of the scene itself to help ensure safe and effective operations
◍ Primary Assessment Steps.
Answer: 1.Forming a general impression2.Assessing mental
status3.Assessing airway4.Assessing breathing5.Assessing
circulation6.Determining the priority of the patient for treatment and
transport to the hospital.
◍ Secondary Assessment.
Answer: A series of examinations both hands-on and through the patient
history. 3 basic components.
◍ Look For Possible Difficulties & Dangers As You Approach.
Answer: Ask, "Is it safe for my team and me to enter the scene and approach
and manage the patient?"- If not, make it safe or call for additional resources
like law enforcement personnel Listen to your instincts and the team's
training & experience
◍ Be Aware Of Scenes With Potential For Violence.
Answer: From violent patients, distraught family members, angry
bystanders, gangs, or unruly crowds- Look around. Do you see any weapons
the patient or others can access? Weapons may not be items typically
associated with violence, such as a knife or gun- They can be household
items such as a screwdriver or hammer, or other readily available objects
sitting on the kitchen table or nightstand by the bedIf they are not secured,
place yourself between the patient and the potential danger - Request law
enforcement assistance
◍ Secondary Assessment Steps.
Answer: 1.Physical Examination (look, listen, feel)2.Patient History
(includes history of the present illness (HPI) and past medical
history(PMH)).3.Vital Signs (pulse, resp, bp, and pulse oximetry) (also
assess skin and pupils)
◍ In Some Cases, Retreat.
Answer: Until law enforcement arrives or stage at a safe location until it is
, safe to proceed- An emergency scene is a dynamically changing
environment; you must remain aware of changes in your surroundings
◍ Reassessment:.
Answer: A procedure for detecting changes in a patient's condition. (4 Steps)
◍ As Part Of The Scene Size-Up.
Answer: It is essential that you accurately identify the total number of
patients - This evaluation is critical in determining your need for additional
resourcesa.) Firefightersb.) A Specialized Rescue Group c.) A Hazardous
Materials Team d.) Additional Ambulances
◍ When There Are Multiple Patients.
Answer: Use the incident command system:a.) Establish Command b.)
Identify The Number Of Patientsc.) Begin Triage- The incident command
system is a flexible system implemented to manage a variety of emergency
scenes Emergency responders work in groups according to their function or
assigned area, with the leader of each group reporting to the person in
charge of the incident, the incident commander
◍ Triage.
Answer: Is the process of sorting patients based on the severity of their
condition - Once all patients have been triaged, treatment and transport of
these patients can beginUsually, the most experienced EMT is assigned to
perform triage- This process helps allocate personnel, equipment, and
resources to provide the most effective care to everyone
◍ To Determine If You Require Additional Resources.
Answer: a.) Does the scene pose a threat to you, your patient, or others?b.)
How many patients are there?c.) Do we have the resources to respond to
their conditions?
◍ Reassessment Steps.
Answer: 1.Repeating the primary assessment2.Repeating and recording vital
signs3.Repeating the physical exam4.Checking interventions
◍ When Many Patients Are Present.