1. A patient who requires intravenous therapy in the field would require, at a minimum, which level of EMS provider?
A.First Responder
B.EMT-Basic (EMT-B)
C.EMT-Intermediate (EMT-I)
D.EMT-Paramedic (EMT-P)


2. Which of the following is NOT an aspect of care that an EMT-B must learn about?
A.Interpreting cardiac rhythms
B.Developing verbal and written communications skills
C.Coping with medicolegal and ethical problems
D.Delivering a baby


3. EMT-Bs are trained in providing care to patients with life-threatening injuries and illnesses. Which of the following situations would be a priority for the EMT-B?
A.Maintaining a patient's airway
B.Controlling severe bleeding
C.Ensuring the safety of his or her partner
D.Sizing up every scene prior to entering


4. Under which of the following situations may an EMT-Basic candidate be denied certification?
A.A misdemeanor at the age of 17
B.Driving under the influence of alcohol
C.Possessing a valid driver's license from another state
D.A mild hearing impairment that is corrected with hearing aids


5. Which of the following individuals is best suited to handle downed power lines at the scene of a motor vehicle accident?
A.A power company employee
B.A telephone company employee
C.A firefighter in full turnout gear
D.The incident commander


6. At the scene of a motor vehicle accident, a police officer is providing CPR to a patient in cardiac arrest. This immediate care is often provided by:
A.bystanders.
B.first responders.
C.EMT-Bs.
D.EMT-Ps.


7. Manual defibrillation, IV therapy, and the administration of advanced medications are within the scope of practice of the:
A.First Responder.
B.EMT-Basic.
C.EMT-Intermediate.
D.EMT-Paramedic.


8. Which of the following is NOT one of the responsibilities of the medical director?
A.Evaluating patient insurance information
B.Ensuring appropriate EMT education and continuing training
C.Ensuring the appropriate standards are met by EMT-Bs
D.Serving as liaison with the medical community


9. You arrive at the scene of a domestic dispute. You can hear yelling and the breaking of glass from inside the residence. Your priority as an EMT-B is to:
A.immediately gain access to the patient.
B.carefully enter the house and then call the police.
C.retreat to a safe place until law enforcement arrives.
D.tell the patient to exit the residence so you can provide care.


10. The emergency medical technician can be defined as:
A.a person who is trained to provide emergency care in the field.
B.the medically trained person to arrive at the scene of a sudden illness or injury.
C.a person who is trained to deal with the emotional letdown stage following a serious or stressful situation.
D.a person who authorizes or delegates authority to perform medical care in the field.


11. A professional responsibility of the EMT-B includes which of the following?
A.Maintaining only the skills that he or she feels uncomfortable with
B.Telling the family of a dying patient that everything will be OK
C.Maintaining a professional demeanor even under the most stressful situations
D.Advising an emergency department nurse that patient reports are only given to a physician.


12. Quality control in an EMS system is the ultimate responsibility of the:
A.lead paramedic.
B.EMS director.
C.medical director.
D.administrative clerk.


13. Continuous quality improvement (CQI) involves all of the following components, EXCEPT:
A.periodic review of run reports.
B.discussion of needs for improvement.
C.remedial training as deemed necessary by the medical director.
D.negative feedback to those who make mistakes while on a call.


14. The field of emergency medical services represents the combined efforts of several professionals to:
A.train police officers and firefighters how to implement an exposure control plan.
B.provide first aid to sick and injured people at the scene and until they are released from the hospital.
C.educate the general public how to avoid spreading communicable diseases to others.
D.provide prehospital emergency care to the sick and injured.


15. In 1990, legislation was passed that was designed to protect individuals with disabilities against discrimination. This legislation is called the:
A.Americans Against Discrimination Act.
B.Access for Disabilities Act.
C.Allies Against Discrimination Act.
D.Americans with Disabilities Act.


16. At the scene of a cardiac arrest, you attempt to contact medical control but are unable to. Using standing orders in the management of this patient is an example of:
A.off-line medical direction.
B.on-line medical direction.
C.direct medical control.
D.EMS director treatment.



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