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EMT – Preparatory Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What should EMTs do to reduce risk of infection at every scene?✔✔Use body substance isolation precautions (BSI)
What is the first priority when arriving at any emergency scene?✔✔Ensure scene safety
What is the legal term for discontinuing patient care without proper transfer?✔✔Abandonment
What is the written document that outlines a patient's healthcare wishes?✔✔Advance directive
What does the term "duty to act" mean for an EMT?✔✔Legal obligation to provide care while on duty
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What is the best way to prevent legal issues as an EMT?✔✔Document thoroughly and provide care within scope
What type of consent is given when a patient nods or holds out their arm for treatment?✔✔Expressed consent
What should you do if a conscious patient refuses care?✔✔Explain the risks, document refusal, and have them sign the refusal form
What does the term "scope of practice" refer to?✔✔The care an EMT is legally allowed to provide
What is the term for assuming a patient would want treatment if they could consent?✔✔Implied consent
What must an EMT do after completing a call?✔✔Complete a detailed patient care report (PCR)
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What is the best way to ensure accurate patient information is relayed to hospital staff?✔✔Use clear, concise, and complete communication
What should you always check before lifting a patient?✔✔The weight of the patient and the need for assistance
What is the term for stress that continues over a long period of time?✔✔Cumulative stress
What should you do if you are exposed to a patient’s blood?✔✔Wash the area and report the exposure immediately
What is the best way to handle a combative patient?✔✔Ensure scene safety and request law enforcement if needed
What is the term for the EMT's legal responsibility once patient care begins?✔✔Duty to continue care until proper transfer is made
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