NACE CP2 CERTIFICATION SCRIPT
2026 QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◍ Emergency Medical Services (EMS).
Answer: A multi-disciplinary team of healthcare professionals dedicated to
providing emergency care and transport.
◍ Governance of EMS in Texas.
Answer: Regulated by the Texas Department of State Health Services
(DSHS) in Texas, with adherence to national standards.
◍ What agency develops the curriculum for the training of EMS providers?.
Answer: NHTSA
◍ Scope of EMS.
Answer: Encompasses call reception (911 dispatch), pre-hospital assessment
and treatment, patient packaging, transport, and transfer to emergency
departments (ED).
◍ What is the National Scope of Practice Model?.
Answer: A document that provides overarching guidelines for the minimum
skills each level of EMS provider should be able to accomplish.
◍ 911 System.
Answer: Universal access point for police, fire, and EMS in the U.S.
◍ Dispatchers in EMS.
Answer: Certified professionals, often split into call-takers (information
gathering) and dispatchers (resource deployment). Provide critical initial
information and pre-arrival instructions (e.g., CPR guidance, AED use).
◍ Identify the four levels of EMS certification and describe the skills that each
, can perform..
Answer: EMR - Emergency medical responder, very basic training and
provides care before the ambulance arrivesEMT - Emergency medical
technician, an individual with BLS trainingAEMT - Advanced emergency
medical technician, training in some aspects of ALSParamedic - Extensive
training in ALS
◍ What is the purpose of public health?.
Answer: It examines the health needs of entire populations to prevent health
problems.
◍ Why is EMS research so important?.
Answer: Because it is important to stay current in the latest advances in
health care.
◍ Identify roles and responsibilities of an EMT.
Answer: Keep vehicles and equipment ready for an emergencyEnsure safety
of yourself, your team, your patient, and bystandersEmergency vehicle
operationBe an on-scene leaderPerform an evaluation of the sceneCall for
additional resourcesGain patient accessPerform a patient assessmentGive
emergency medical care to a patientGive emotional support to the patient,
the patient's family, and coworkersMaintain continuity of careResolve
emergency incidentsUphold medical and legal standardsEnsure and protect
patient privacyGive administrative supportConstantly continue professional
developmentCultivate and sustain community relationsGive back to the
profession
◍ What does the NREMT stand for?.
Answer: National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
◍ What is the primary purpose of the NREMT in Texas?.
Answer: To ensure personnel meet national standards for skills and
knowledge in EMS.
◍ List the signs and symptoms of stress.
Answer: Irritability towards coworkers, family, and friendsInability to
, concentrateDifficulty sleeping, increased sleeping, or nightmaresFeelings of
sadness, anxiety, or guiltIndecisivenessLoss of appetiteLoss of interest in
sexual activitiesIsolationLoss of interest in workIncreased use of
alcoholRecreational drug usePhysical symptoms, such as, chronic
painFeelings of hopelessness
◍ Identify strategies to manage stress.
Answer: Keep a positive attitudeExerciseTalkingSleepHealthy diet
◍ What is the first step in the certification process for EMTs in Texas?.
Answer: Complete an approved EMT course.
◍ What are the 5 routes of disease transmission.
Answer: Direct, Indirect, Airborne, Foodborne, and Vectorborne.
◍ Is there a separate state exam for EMTs in Texas?.
Answer: No, there is no separate state exam; passing the NREMT exam is
required.
◍ What is the purpose of OSHA.
Answer: OSHA develops and publishes guidelines concerning reducing
hazards in the workplace.
◍ What must an EMT do after passing the NREMT exam?.
Answer: Apply for state licensure with the Texas Department of State
Health Services (DSHS).
◍ Identify specific standard precautions and when to use each.
Answer: Hand hygiene - After touching blood, body fluids, secretions,
excretions, or contaminated items. Gloves - For touching blood, body fluids,
secretions, excretions, or contaminated items. Gown - During procedures
and patient care activities when contact of the EMT's clothing/exposed skin
to blood, body fluids, secretions, excretions, or contaminated items is
anticipated.
◍ Differentiate between a mask, respirator, and a barrier device and when to
use each.
2026 QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◍ Emergency Medical Services (EMS).
Answer: A multi-disciplinary team of healthcare professionals dedicated to
providing emergency care and transport.
◍ Governance of EMS in Texas.
Answer: Regulated by the Texas Department of State Health Services
(DSHS) in Texas, with adherence to national standards.
◍ What agency develops the curriculum for the training of EMS providers?.
Answer: NHTSA
◍ Scope of EMS.
Answer: Encompasses call reception (911 dispatch), pre-hospital assessment
and treatment, patient packaging, transport, and transfer to emergency
departments (ED).
◍ What is the National Scope of Practice Model?.
Answer: A document that provides overarching guidelines for the minimum
skills each level of EMS provider should be able to accomplish.
◍ 911 System.
Answer: Universal access point for police, fire, and EMS in the U.S.
◍ Dispatchers in EMS.
Answer: Certified professionals, often split into call-takers (information
gathering) and dispatchers (resource deployment). Provide critical initial
information and pre-arrival instructions (e.g., CPR guidance, AED use).
◍ Identify the four levels of EMS certification and describe the skills that each
, can perform..
Answer: EMR - Emergency medical responder, very basic training and
provides care before the ambulance arrivesEMT - Emergency medical
technician, an individual with BLS trainingAEMT - Advanced emergency
medical technician, training in some aspects of ALSParamedic - Extensive
training in ALS
◍ What is the purpose of public health?.
Answer: It examines the health needs of entire populations to prevent health
problems.
◍ Why is EMS research so important?.
Answer: Because it is important to stay current in the latest advances in
health care.
◍ Identify roles and responsibilities of an EMT.
Answer: Keep vehicles and equipment ready for an emergencyEnsure safety
of yourself, your team, your patient, and bystandersEmergency vehicle
operationBe an on-scene leaderPerform an evaluation of the sceneCall for
additional resourcesGain patient accessPerform a patient assessmentGive
emergency medical care to a patientGive emotional support to the patient,
the patient's family, and coworkersMaintain continuity of careResolve
emergency incidentsUphold medical and legal standardsEnsure and protect
patient privacyGive administrative supportConstantly continue professional
developmentCultivate and sustain community relationsGive back to the
profession
◍ What does the NREMT stand for?.
Answer: National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
◍ What is the primary purpose of the NREMT in Texas?.
Answer: To ensure personnel meet national standards for skills and
knowledge in EMS.
◍ List the signs and symptoms of stress.
Answer: Irritability towards coworkers, family, and friendsInability to
, concentrateDifficulty sleeping, increased sleeping, or nightmaresFeelings of
sadness, anxiety, or guiltIndecisivenessLoss of appetiteLoss of interest in
sexual activitiesIsolationLoss of interest in workIncreased use of
alcoholRecreational drug usePhysical symptoms, such as, chronic
painFeelings of hopelessness
◍ Identify strategies to manage stress.
Answer: Keep a positive attitudeExerciseTalkingSleepHealthy diet
◍ What is the first step in the certification process for EMTs in Texas?.
Answer: Complete an approved EMT course.
◍ What are the 5 routes of disease transmission.
Answer: Direct, Indirect, Airborne, Foodborne, and Vectorborne.
◍ Is there a separate state exam for EMTs in Texas?.
Answer: No, there is no separate state exam; passing the NREMT exam is
required.
◍ What is the purpose of OSHA.
Answer: OSHA develops and publishes guidelines concerning reducing
hazards in the workplace.
◍ What must an EMT do after passing the NREMT exam?.
Answer: Apply for state licensure with the Texas Department of State
Health Services (DSHS).
◍ Identify specific standard precautions and when to use each.
Answer: Hand hygiene - After touching blood, body fluids, secretions,
excretions, or contaminated items. Gloves - For touching blood, body fluids,
secretions, excretions, or contaminated items. Gown - During procedures
and patient care activities when contact of the EMT's clothing/exposed skin
to blood, body fluids, secretions, excretions, or contaminated items is
anticipated.
◍ Differentiate between a mask, respirator, and a barrier device and when to
use each.
