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EMT Final Review (Ch. 1-12) questionswith actual answers.
Which of the following statements regarding the NREMT is correct?
Select one:
A. The NREMT is a governmental agency that certifies EMTs.
B. EMS training standards are regulated by the NREMT.
C. The NREMT is the exclusive certifying body for EMTs.
D. The NREMT provides a national standard for EMS testing. ANS - D. The NREMT provides a national
standard for EMS testing.
Page 11
The continuous quality improvement (CQI) process is designed to:
Select one:
A. provide punitive action to EMTs who do not follow local protocols.
B. identify areas of improvement and provide remedial training if needed.
C. ensure that all EMTs maintain licensure through the state EMS office.
D. focus specifically on the quality of emergency care provided to the patient ANS - B. identify areas of
improvement and provide remedial training if needed.
Page 17
Continuing education in EMS serves to:
Select one:
A. prove research and statistical findings in prehospital care.
B. maintain, update, and expand your knowledge and skills.
C. enforce mandatory attendance to agency-specific training.
,D. provide an ongoing review and audit of the EMS system. ANS - B. maintain, update, and expand your
knowledge and skills.
Page 17
EMT training in nearly every state meets or exceeds the guidelines recommended by the:
Select one:
A. National Registry of EMTs.
B. individual state's EMS protocols.
C. National Association of EMTs.
D. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). ANS - D. National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA).
According to the National Scope of Practice Model, an EMT should be able to:
Select one:
A. assist a patient with certain prescribed medications.
B. insert a peripheral intravenous (IV) line and infuse fluids.
C. administer epinephrine via the subcutaneous route.
D. interpret a basic electrocardiogram (ECG) rhythm and treat accordingly ANS - A. assist a patient with
certain prescribed medications.
Page 4
According to the National EMS Scope of Practice Model, an EMT would require special permission from
the medical director and the state EMS office in order to:
Select one:
A. perform blood glucose monitoring.
B. apply and interpret a pulse oximeter.
C. use an automatic transport ventilator.
,D. give aspirin to a patient with chest pain. ANS - A. perform blood glucose monitoring.
Page 10
As an EMT, you may be authorized to administer aspirin to a patient with chest pain based on:
Select one:
A. the patient's condition.
B. your local EMS protocols.
C. an order from a paramedic.
D. the transport time to the hospital. ANS - B. your local EMS protocols.
Page 17
Cardiac monitoring, pharmacological interventions, and other advanced treatment skills are functions of
the:
Select one:
A. EMT.
B. paramedic.
C. AEMT.
D. EMR. ANS - B. paramedic.
Page 13-14An EMS provider who has extensive training in various aspects of advanced life support (ALS)
is called a(n):
Select one:
A. EMT.
B. paramedic.
C. advanced EMT (AEMT).
D. EMR. ANS - B. paramedic.
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EMRs such as fire fighters, law enforcement officers, and park rangers, are an integral part of the EMS
system because:
Select one:
A. they are usually trained to assist paramedics with certain procedures.
B. the presence of a person trained to initiate basic life support (BLS) care cannot be ensured.
C. the average response time for the EMT crew is approximately 15 minutes.
D. they can initiate certain ALS procedures before EMS arrival ANS - B. the presence of a person trained
to initiate basic life support (BLS) care cannot be ensured.
Page 12
Obtaining continuing medical education is the responsibility of the:
Select one:
A. individual EMT.
B. State Bureau of EMS.
C. EMS training officer.
D. EMS medical director. ANS - A. individual EMT. Correct
Page 11-12
The person who is responsible for authorizing EMTs to perform emergency medical care in the field is
the:
Select one:
A. shift supervisor.
B. medical director.
C. EMS administrator.
D. field training officer. ANS - B. medical director.
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