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1. Question
The standards for prehospital emergency care and the individuals who provide it are typically regulated by the:
- state office of EMS.
- regional trauma center.
- American Heart Association.
- National Registry of EMTs.
Question 2 of 15

2. Question
An EMS provider who has extensive training in various aspects of advanced life support (ALS) is called a(n):
- EMT.
- paramedic
- advanced EMT (AEMT).
- EMR.
Question 3 of 15

3. Question
EMT training in nearly every state meets or exceeds the guidelines recommended by the:
- National Registry of EMTs.
- individual state's EMS protocols.
- National Association of EMTs.
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Question 4 of 15

4. Question
If an EMT candidate has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor, he or she should:
- wait at least 24 months before taking another state-approved EMT class.
- send an official request to the National Registry of EMT (NREMT) to seek approval to take the EMT exam.
- recognize that any such conviction will disqualify him or her from EMT licensure.
- contact the state EMS office and provide them with the required documentation.
Question 5 of 15

5. Question
Which of the following statements regarding the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 is correct?
- The ADA only applies to individuals with a diagnosed and well-documented physical disability.
- The requirements to successfully complete an EMT program are different for those who are disabled.
- The ADA prohibits employers from failing to provide full and equal employment to the disabled.
- According to the ADA, EMT candidates with a documented disability are exempt from taking the NREMT exam.
Question 6 of 15

6. Question
Which of the following scenarios does NOT involve the administration of ALS?
- a 48-year-old patient whose airway is secured with a multilumen device
- a 53-year-old patient who is given glucagon for significant hypoglycemia
- a 61-year-old trauma patient whose chest is decompressed with a needle
- a 64-year-old cardiac arrest patient who is defibrillated with an automated external defibrillator (AED)
Question 7 of 15

7. Question
Laypeople are often trained to perform all of the following skills, EXCEPT:
- one- or two-rescuer CPR.
- splinting of a possible fracture.
- insertion of an oropharyngeal airway.
- control of life-threatening bleeding.
Question 8 of 15

8. Question
Which of the following skills or interventions is included at every level of prehospital emergency training?
- oral glucose for hypoglycemia
- AED
- intranasal medication administration
- use of a manually triggered ventilator
Question 9 of 15

9. Question
Which of the following is a unique function of the emergency medical dispatcher (EMD)?
- relaying relevant information to the EMTs
- directing the ambulance to the correct address
- obtaining patient information from the caller
- providing callers with life-saving instructions
Question 10 of 15

10. Question
The person who is responsible for authorizing EMTs to perform emergency medical care in the field is the:
- shift supervisor.
- medical director.
- EMS administrator.
- field training officer.
Question 11 of 15

11. Question
Which of the following statements regarding the EMS medical director and an EMT’s scope of practice is correct?
- The EMS medical director can expand the EMT's scope of practice but cannot limit it without state approval.
- The EMS medical director can expand or limit an individual EMT's scope of practice without state approval.
- An EMT's scope of practice is exclusively regulated by the state EMS office, not the EMS medical director.
- An EMT's scope of practice may be expanded by the medical director after proper training and state approval.
Question 12 of 15

12. Question
What type of medical direction do standing orders and protocols describe?
- radio
- online
- off-line
- direct
Question 13 of 15

13. Question
The continuous quality improvement (CQI) process is designed to:
- provide punitive action to EMTs who do not follow local protocols.
- identify areas of improvement and provide remedial training if needed.
- ensure that all EMTs maintain licensure through the state EMS office.
- focus specifically on the quality of emergency care provided to the patient.
Question 14 of 15

14. Question
Continuing education in EMS serves to:
- prove research and statistical findings in prehospital care.
- maintain, update, and expand your knowledge and skills.
- enforce mandatory attendance to agency-specific training.
- provide an ongoing review and audit of the EMS system.
Question 15 of 15

15. Question
Obtaining continuing medical education is the responsibility of the:
- individual EMT.
- State Bureau of EMS.
- EMS training officer.
- EMS medical director.

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