Now it is time to take a practice comprehensive final examination. This format is similar to those used by a number of certifying agencies. Try timing yourself, allowing approximately 1 minute per question. That’s about 1 hour and 40 minutes altogether. The answer sheet is found at the end of the exam, and the answer key is found in the back of the book. 1. What is the level of training designed for the rescuer who is often initially on the scene and whose emphasis is on providing immediate care for life-threatening injuries as well as controlling the scene? A. Emergency Medical Responder B. Emergency Medical Technician C. Advanced EMT D. Paramedic 2. For calls at which the physician cannot be present, there should be: A. a detailed plan for every action of the EMT. B. standing orders for the patient’s treatment. C. a chief officer present. D. a police officer on the scene. 3. While not directly involved as EMTs, your family may exhibit reactions because of their collateral involvement with EMS. These reactions may be due to: A. your unavailability to participate in certain social activities. B. your requirement to work some holidays and weekends. C. their inability to understand your emotional reactions to calls. D. all of the above. 4. An off-duty EMT is driving to a doctor’s appointment when he passes a major vehicle collision. There are no EMRs on the scene yet. There are only Good Samaritans. The EMT is late for the appointment, so he decides not to stop and help. The driver of the vehicle dies before help arrives. One of the Good Samaritans notices the EMT license plates and writes the number down as he drives past. The Good Samaritan is angry that the EMT did not stop and help, and later tries to get the EMT fired for not assisting. Which of the following statements is true? A. The EMT is negligent for not stopping and helping. B. The EMT is negligent because the patient died. C. The EMT is not negligent, because he had a doctor’s appointment. D. The EMT is not negligent, because he did not have a duty to act. 5. Positive ways of dealing with EMS work stress include all of the following except: A. requesting a busier work shift. B. exercising at least every other day. C. developing more healthful and positive habits. D. devoting time to relaxing each day.