Emergency Medical Services Quiz

Which life skill would be least desirable to develop as a good paramedic?

• preparedness

• good communication skills

• learning from one’s mistakes

• questioning the reliability of the patient’s response

Which data do EMTs and paramedics collect on all patients to gauge their condition?

• vital beacons

• vital signs

• vital clues

• vital bells

Which star is the symbol that represents the emergency medical services profession?

• Endor

• Health

• Life

• Love

The pressure to respond quickly and calmly in an alarming situation for the public safety telecommunicators can be:

• effortless

• painless

• pleasant

• stressful

Which is a reason EMTs and paramedics wear uniforms?

• To have a professional appearance

• To appear more authoritative

• To intimidate patients

• To look like police

Which type of shift work is typical for dispatchers?

• 1- to 7-hour shifts

• 8- to 12-hour shifts

• 13- to 18-hour shifts

• 19- to 24-hour shifts

Which skill is unnecessary for a first responder?

• Being attentive to details

• Ability to read carefully

• Ability to teach others

• Understanding ICS

Which public safety career field concerns providing primary medical care in an emergency to sick or injured individuals?

• Fire

• Police

• Emergency management

• Emergency medical services

Which effect on the body is least likely when a person gets angry?

• Headaches

• Increased anxiety

• Feelings of sadness

• High blood pressure

Which career provides advanced emergency medical care to individuals that are sick or injured?

• emergency medical responder

• emergency medical technician

• paramedic

• firefighter