Emergency Medical Services Exam
UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
State Office of EMS - Correct answers✔✔Regulates prehospital emergency care standards.
Paramedic - Correct answers✔✔Advanced life support trained EMS provider.
National EMS Scope of Practice Model - Correct answers✔✔Guidelines for EMT capabilities
and responsibilities.
Peripheral IV Line - Correct answers✔✔IV access for fluid infusion in patients.
EMT Licensing Criteria - Correct answers✔✔Includes proof of immunization and education
hours.
Felony Conviction Impact - Correct answers✔✔Disqualifies candidates from EMT licensure.
Medical Director - Correct answers✔✔Authorizes EMTs for emergency medical care.
Off-line Medical Direction - Correct answers✔✔Guidance through standing orders and
protocols.
Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) - Correct answers✔✔Process for identifying
improvement areas in EMS.
,Continuing Education in EMS - Correct answers✔✔Updates and expands EMT knowledge and
skills.
Individual EMT Responsibility - Correct answers✔✔Obtaining continuing medical education is
personal duty.
Professionalism in Patient Care - Correct answers✔✔Maintain compassion and respect for
frightened patients.
First Responder - Correct answers✔✔Initial emergency care provider with basic training.
Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) - Correct answers✔✔Basic level of emergency medical
training.
Shift Supervisor - Correct answers✔✔Oversees EMT performance during shifts.
EMS Administrator - Correct answers✔✔Manages EMS operations and personnel.
Standing Orders - Correct answers✔✔Pre-established protocols for EMT actions.
Patient Documentation - Correct answers✔✔Records patient information and treatment
provided.
Health Care Credit Hours - Correct answers✔✔Minimum 60 hours required for EMT training.
Remedial Training - Correct answers✔✔Additional training for identified performance issues.
, State Bureau of EMS - Correct answers✔✔Oversees EMS training and licensure compliance.
Compassionate Care - Correct answers✔✔Essential for managing difficult patient interactions.
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Correct answers✔✔Provides basic emergency medical
services.
Emergency Medical Services Act - Correct answers✔✔Legislation establishing modern EMS in
1966.
Accidental Death and Disability - Correct answers✔✔Key publication on EMS origins and
challenges.
Waterless handwashing substitute - Correct answers✔✔Used when soap and water are
unavailable.
HEPA respirator - Correct answers✔✔Filters out harmful airborne particles, used in TB cases.
Positive TB skin test - Correct answers✔✔Indicates prior exposure to tuberculosis bacteria.
Nonrebreathing mask - Correct answers✔✔Delivers high concentrations of oxygen to patients.
Surgical mask - Correct answers✔✔Reduces transmission of respiratory infections.
UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
State Office of EMS - Correct answers✔✔Regulates prehospital emergency care standards.
Paramedic - Correct answers✔✔Advanced life support trained EMS provider.
National EMS Scope of Practice Model - Correct answers✔✔Guidelines for EMT capabilities
and responsibilities.
Peripheral IV Line - Correct answers✔✔IV access for fluid infusion in patients.
EMT Licensing Criteria - Correct answers✔✔Includes proof of immunization and education
hours.
Felony Conviction Impact - Correct answers✔✔Disqualifies candidates from EMT licensure.
Medical Director - Correct answers✔✔Authorizes EMTs for emergency medical care.
Off-line Medical Direction - Correct answers✔✔Guidance through standing orders and
protocols.
Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) - Correct answers✔✔Process for identifying
improvement areas in EMS.
,Continuing Education in EMS - Correct answers✔✔Updates and expands EMT knowledge and
skills.
Individual EMT Responsibility - Correct answers✔✔Obtaining continuing medical education is
personal duty.
Professionalism in Patient Care - Correct answers✔✔Maintain compassion and respect for
frightened patients.
First Responder - Correct answers✔✔Initial emergency care provider with basic training.
Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) - Correct answers✔✔Basic level of emergency medical
training.
Shift Supervisor - Correct answers✔✔Oversees EMT performance during shifts.
EMS Administrator - Correct answers✔✔Manages EMS operations and personnel.
Standing Orders - Correct answers✔✔Pre-established protocols for EMT actions.
Patient Documentation - Correct answers✔✔Records patient information and treatment
provided.
Health Care Credit Hours - Correct answers✔✔Minimum 60 hours required for EMT training.
Remedial Training - Correct answers✔✔Additional training for identified performance issues.
, State Bureau of EMS - Correct answers✔✔Oversees EMS training and licensure compliance.
Compassionate Care - Correct answers✔✔Essential for managing difficult patient interactions.
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Correct answers✔✔Provides basic emergency medical
services.
Emergency Medical Services Act - Correct answers✔✔Legislation establishing modern EMS in
1966.
Accidental Death and Disability - Correct answers✔✔Key publication on EMS origins and
challenges.
Waterless handwashing substitute - Correct answers✔✔Used when soap and water are
unavailable.
HEPA respirator - Correct answers✔✔Filters out harmful airborne particles, used in TB cases.
Positive TB skin test - Correct answers✔✔Indicates prior exposure to tuberculosis bacteria.
Nonrebreathing mask - Correct answers✔✔Delivers high concentrations of oxygen to patients.
Surgical mask - Correct answers✔✔Reduces transmission of respiratory infections.
