EMS 121: EMT FUNDAMENTALS EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GRADED A++
LATEST UPDATE
Which of the following statements is true?
A. Proximate cause is the only limiting factor that prevents a plaintiff from
winning a court case.
B. Implied consent can only be used on a minor if a parent/guardian is not
around.
C. Communication is one thing EMTs don't need to be good at.
D. When receiving medical direction from someone with a higher rank, EMTs
must follow orders they are given.
B. Implied consent can only be used on a minor if a parent/guardian is not around.
If the parent is around, they must give consent and that would be minor consent. Since
the guardian is not around and the EMT believes it would be in the minors and parents
best interest to help, then implied consent would be used.
What two laws/acts prevent "patient-dumping"
,EMTALA and COBRA
Can be found on page 57 of textbook.
What reason does the EMS system use codes when communicating on the radio?
Choose the best answer.
A. So others in the EMS system know that only the right people are using the
radio.
B. To make it easier to share information.
C. They don't because the information is too complicated to use codes.
D. To be clear, concise, and have privacy of sensitive information when around
patients or bystanders.
D. To be clear, concise, and have privacy of sensitive information when around patients
or bystanders.
Being understood when sharing information is very important to reduce the need to
repeat information. This also helps keep the airways open for other emergency
transmissions. Privacy is very important and codes allow for sensitive information to not
be overhead by others.
What term(s) below can be considered negligence?
A. Breach of duty
B. Abandonment
, C. Assault
D. False imprisonment
E. All of the above
F. A & D
G. A, B, & C
A. Breach of duty.
This means there was a deviation from the standard of care, thus negligence has
occurred.
B, C, & D are all terms used for intentional tort.
Name two ways the public accesses the EMS system.
1. Universal telephone number 911.
2. Non-911 or seven-digit number (used much less often).
Can be found on page 5 of textbook.
What are the four levels of prehospital emergency care training? From least to
most.
1. Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)
2. Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
3. Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT)
4. Paramedic
Can be found on page 5 of textbook.
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GRADED A++
LATEST UPDATE
Which of the following statements is true?
A. Proximate cause is the only limiting factor that prevents a plaintiff from
winning a court case.
B. Implied consent can only be used on a minor if a parent/guardian is not
around.
C. Communication is one thing EMTs don't need to be good at.
D. When receiving medical direction from someone with a higher rank, EMTs
must follow orders they are given.
B. Implied consent can only be used on a minor if a parent/guardian is not around.
If the parent is around, they must give consent and that would be minor consent. Since
the guardian is not around and the EMT believes it would be in the minors and parents
best interest to help, then implied consent would be used.
What two laws/acts prevent "patient-dumping"
,EMTALA and COBRA
Can be found on page 57 of textbook.
What reason does the EMS system use codes when communicating on the radio?
Choose the best answer.
A. So others in the EMS system know that only the right people are using the
radio.
B. To make it easier to share information.
C. They don't because the information is too complicated to use codes.
D. To be clear, concise, and have privacy of sensitive information when around
patients or bystanders.
D. To be clear, concise, and have privacy of sensitive information when around patients
or bystanders.
Being understood when sharing information is very important to reduce the need to
repeat information. This also helps keep the airways open for other emergency
transmissions. Privacy is very important and codes allow for sensitive information to not
be overhead by others.
What term(s) below can be considered negligence?
A. Breach of duty
B. Abandonment
, C. Assault
D. False imprisonment
E. All of the above
F. A & D
G. A, B, & C
A. Breach of duty.
This means there was a deviation from the standard of care, thus negligence has
occurred.
B, C, & D are all terms used for intentional tort.
Name two ways the public accesses the EMS system.
1. Universal telephone number 911.
2. Non-911 or seven-digit number (used much less often).
Can be found on page 5 of textbook.
What are the four levels of prehospital emergency care training? From least to
most.
1. Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)
2. Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
3. Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT)
4. Paramedic
Can be found on page 5 of textbook.
