Texas Jurisprudence Training

A person commits an offense if the person knowingly practices as, attempts to practice as, or represents themselves to be an EMT-P, AEMT, EMT, ECA, or LP, and the person does not hold an appropriate certificate issued by the department under this chapter. An offense under this subsection is a:
A) class B misdemeanor
B) level III felony
C) felony offense
D) class A misdemeanor

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D) class A misdemeanor

A medic that has been arrested for a serious charge such as aggravated kidnapping or murder has ____ days to notify the department of their arrest.
A) 5 days
B) 2 days
C) 1 day
D) 10 days

A) 5 days

A person commits an offense if the person knowingly uses or permits to be used a vehicle that the person owns, operates, or controls to transport a sick or injured person unless the person is licensed by the department as an EMS provider.
A) level III felony
B) class A misdemeanor
C) civil penalty
D) moving traffic violation

B) class A misdemeanor

A general trauma facility is a facility that:
A) is equivalent to meeting the criteria for level III and level IV trauma facilities
B) provides basic care to both trauma and medical patients
C) is equivalent to a level IV trauma designation
D) provides only trauma care to patients

A) is equivalent to meeting the criteria for level III and level IV trauma facilities

Care provided while transporting a patient between medical facilities is:
A) healthcare
B) interfacility care
C) facility care
D) emergency care

B) interfacility care

A diversion, in reference to EMS or hospitals means:
A) a procedure put into effect by an EMS service to ensure appropriate patient care when a facility is believed to be unable to provide the level of care demanded by a trauma patient's injuries or when the facility has temporarily exhausted its resources
B) a situation in which EMS is allowed to divert to the hospital of their choice
C) a situation in which EMS is allowed to divert to the hospital preferred by the patient
D) a procedure put into effect by a trauma facility to ensure appropriate patient care when that facility is unable to provide the level of care demanded by a trauma patient's injuries or when the facility has temporarily exhausted its resources

A) a procedure put into effect by an EMS service to ensure appropriate patient care when a facility is believed to be unable to provide the level of care demanded by a trauma patient's injuries or when the facility has temporarily exhausted its resources

The procedure for renewal of EMS certification is called:
A) recertification
B) relicensure
C) quality management
D) practical exam

A) recertification

Which of the following statements concerning ground EMS vehicles is NOT true?
A) when operational, each EMS vehicle must have two-way communication with appropriate medical resources
B) all EMS vehicles must be adequately constructed, equipped, maintained, and operated to render patient care, comfort, and transportation safely and efficiently
C) each ambulance must have environmental systems to prevent environmental extremes inside
D) each ambulance must have TX and the provider's license number displayed on the front and back of the vehicle in letters that are no less than 2 inches in height

D) each ambulance must have TX and the provider's license number displayed on the front and back of the vehicle in letters that are no less than 2 inches in height

Protocols must have all the following items EXCEPT:
A) a signature with an effective date of protocols from the medical director
B) a signature of the infection control officer
C) geographic and duty status of personnel
D) delegated procedures for each EMS certification or license level utilized by the provider

B) a signature of the infection control officer

All patients transported by stretcher must be in a(n):
A) supervisor's vehicle
B) emergency management vehicle
C) emergency vehicle
D) authorized EMS vehicle

D) authorized EMS vehicle

All MICU EMS vehicles must have an active 12-lead capability cardiac monitor/defibrillator by January 1st, 2020. A) true B) falseA) trueThe TDSHS may deny a provider's license application for all of the following reasons EXCEPT: A) a provider applicant has submitted all required documents for licensure B) the EMS provider has had disciplinary action in another state or by a federal agency C) one of the owners has a history of a misdemeanor or felony which the department has determined may put the safety of any person at risk D) a provider applicant has not submitted the appropriate license fees with the applicationA) a provider applicant has submitted all required documents for licensureAn EMS provider's license may be suspended or revoked for which of the following reasons: A) failing to maintain patient confidentiality B) obtaining any fee or benefit by fraud C) failing to staff each vehicle deemed to be in service with licensed personnel D) all of the aboveD) all of the aboveWhen can a provider whose license is suspended apply for renewal if it expires? A) 3 months prior to expiration of license B) 1 month prior to expiration of license C) after the suspension is concluded D) neverC) after the suspension is concludedTo be certified in Texas, a candidate must pass the following exam: A) both the NREMT and DSHS exams B) NREMT C) DSHS exam D) none of the aboveB) NREMTOf the requirements listed below, which is NOT a requirement for certification? A) have received high school diploma or GED B) candidate has completed the jurisprudence exam C) candidate must be at least 21 years of age D) candidate must have successfully completed the DSHS approved courseC) candidate must be at least 21 years of ageHow can a certification be verified? A) confirming the receipt of the official department identification card B) using the department's online certification search C) contacting the department directly D) all of the aboveD) all of the aboveA candidate who meets the requirements for initial certification shall be certified for: A) 2 years B) a lifetime C) 4 years D) 8 yearsC) 4 yearsAll certification holders are required to maintain their CE records for: A) 5 years, one year beyond the certification/renewal cycle B) 4 years, following the same certification/renewal cycle C) 8 years, the state may audit the previous renewal period documentation D) 6 years, two years beyond the certification/renewal cycleA) 5 years, one year beyond the certification/renewal cycleAdvanced EMT is formerly known as ____ in Texas. A) medical director B) special skills C) EMT-I D) aggressive EMTC) EMT-IEMS certificates may be denied recertification for all of the following reasons EXCEPT: A) a certificant that fails to maintain a substantial amount of skill, knowledge, and/or academic acuity may be denied B) a certificant that works on a licensed ambulance with an expired license may be denied C) a certificant that falsely states that they have met their CE requirements may be denied D) a certificant that has placed on deferred adjudication for a criminal conviction may be deniedD) a certificant that has placed on deferred adjudication for a criminal conviction may be deniedA complete and/or clearly written PCR does NOT include: A) patient's status during transport B) pre-hospital care provided C) patient's SSN D) documentation of patient's condition upon arrival at the sceneC) patient's SSNWhich is NOT a part of the criteria for denial of EMS certification or paramedic licensure? A) staffing an EMS vehicle deemed to be in service while the person's previously issued certification or license is expired, suspended, or has been revoked B) misrepresenting any requirement for certification, recertification, licensure, or licensure renewal C) falsifying any Texas application for certification or licensure, or falsifying any application or documentation used to acquire registration, certification, or licensure D) issuing payment to the department which has been received and deposited by the department or its agentD) issuing payment to the department which has been received and deposited by the department or its agent?Which of the following activities is an approved CE activity? A) auditing a medically-oriented class at an accredited college or university B) completing a program taught by an approved CE provider that addresses EMS medical treatment protocols C) completing a basic CPR or first-aid course designed for a lay person D) repeating an identical CE course that you completed more than once during the accrual periodB) completing a program taught by an approved CE provider that addresses EMS medical treatment protocolsWhat are the required hours of CE for an EMT during a 4-year period? A) 36 B) 48 C) 72 D) 108C) 72Certified or licensed EMS personnel may submit ____ indicating successful completion of a semester of credit hour course with a passing grade: A) an official transcript B) an official copy of the final exam C) copies of all passed skills sheets D) a high school diplomaA) an official transcript