Download Texas DSHS - Jurisprudence Exam Questions and Answers 2025. and more Exams Nursing in PDF only on Docsity! 1 1 Texas DSHS - Jurisprudence Exam Questions and Answers 2025. 1 Year - ANS-A candidate whose certificate has been expired for or more may not renew the certificate. The candidate may become certified by complying with the requirements of 157.33(a) or (j) of this title. 6 Month 9 Month 1 Year 18 Months 1-1 /2 times - ANS-Late recertification. (Fee) A candidate whose certificate has been expired for 90 days or less may renew the certificate by submitting an application accompanied by a non-refundable renewal fee that is equal to the normal required application renewal fee for that level as listed in subsection (a)(4) of this section. 1-1 ⁄2 times 2 times 2-1 ⁄2 times 3 times 2 - ANS-An initial candidate for certification shall complete all requirements for certification within year(s) after the applicant's course completion date. 1 2 3 4 2 years - ANS-A candidate who was certified in this state, moved to another state, and is currently certified or licensed and has been in practice in the other state for preceding the date of application may become certified without examination. 1 year 1 & 1⁄2 years 2 years 3 years 2 Years - ANS-An individual that voluntarily surrenders his license while a disciplinary action is pending may petition the department for reapplication of certification after months or years: 6 Month 1 Year 2 Years 4 Years 2 2 2 Years - ANS-An initial candidate for certification shall complete all requirements for certification no later than years after the candidate's course completion date. 2 Years 1 Year 6 Months 90 Days 2 years - ANS-How long must a provider whose license was denied, license was revoked or voluntarily surrendered a license while disciplinary action is pending wait before re-applying for a new license? 2 years 3 years 4 years None of the above. 2 years - ANS-If a EMS Provider's License is denied or suspended, or the service voluntarily surrender's their license, how long must they wait to re-apply for a license? 6 months 1 year 5 years 2 years 30 Days - ANS-If selected for a Continuing Education audit, you must provide the department all necessary documentation to verify compliance within: 30 Days 45 Days 120 Days 15 Days 4 - ANS-EMS certificants must renew their EMS certification every year(s): 1 2 3 4 5 - ANS-A medic that has been arrested for a serious charge such as aggravated kidnapping or murder has days to notify the department of his arrest: 1 2 5 10 5 - ANS-Certified and Licensed EMS personnel are required to notify the department within business days of being arrested, charged, or indicted for a criminal offense. 5 5 appropriate license fees with the application. 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. The EMS provider has had disciplinary action in another state or by a federal agency. a. After the suspension is concluded. - ANS-When can a provider whose license is suspended apply for renewal if it expires? a. After the suspension is concluded. b. 1 month prior to expiration of license. c. 3 months prior to expiration of license. a. Anatomy & Physiology - ANS-The administrator of record has completed an initial education course approved by the department on state and federal laws and rules that affect EMS in the following areas. Which is not one of the areas included in the education course? a. Anatomy & Physiology b. EMS dispatch processes c. Quality improvement processes for EMS operations d. EMS billing processes a. Authorized EMS Vehicle - ANS-All patients transported by stretcher must be in an . a. Authorized EMS Vehicle b. Emergency Vehicle c. Supervisor's Vehicle d. Emergency Management Vehicle a. Certificants that are placed on deferred adjudicationfor a criminal conviction do not have to report their deferred status to the department. - ANS-EMS certificants may be denied recertification for all of the following reasons EXCEPT a. Certificants that are placed on deferred adjudication for a criminal conviction do not have to report their deferred status to the department. b. A certificant's that works on a licensed ambulance while expired may be denied recertification. c. A certificant that fails to maintain a substantialamount of skill, knowledge and/or academic acuity may be denied recertification. d. A certificant that falsely states that he hasmet his continuing education requirements may be denied recertification. a. Education - ANS-Assuring all EMS personnel receive continuing education on the provider's anaphylaxis protocols. The provider shall maintain and training records to include date, time, and location of such education or training for all its EMS personnel. a. Education b. Credit Hour 6 6 c. Recertification d: Basic Life Support a. EMS certificants that are expired more than one year must follow the late recertification requirements in order to recertify. - ANS-Which of the statements below is untrue: a. EMS certificants that are expired more than one year must follow the late recertification requirements in order to recertify. b. EMS certificants that expire within 90- days or less must pay a non-refundable renewal fee that is equal to 1-1/2 times the normally required application renewal fee for that level. c. EMS certificants that expire between 91- days and one year must pay a non- refundable renewal fee that is equal to 2 times the normally required application renewal fee for that level. d. Late renewal certificants will be renewed from the date of issuance. a. Failing to staff each vehicle with appropriately and currently certified personnel - ANS-An EMS provider license may be suspended or revoked for the following reason: a. Failing to staff each vehicle with appropriately and currently certified personnel b. Having a license issued by the department c. Operating the service while the license is active d. Paying an administrative penalty a. Falsification - ANS- of CE documentation or official evidence of completion of CE shall be cause for reprimand, probation, suspension, or revocation of a certificate or license. a. Falsification b. Lack c. Presentation d. Renewal a. Health Care - ANS-Criteria for acceptable Continuing Education, content shall be relevant to emergency medical services practice and/or , shall be related to and consistent with the programs objectives, and shall provide for the professional growth and/or maintenance of the certificant or licensee. a. Health Care b. Yoga Class c. CPR d. Participation a. licensed physicians - ANS-Medical supervision must be provided by: a. Licensed physicians b. Paramedics c. Registered Nurses d. Physician Assistants 7 7 a. Medical Control - ANS-The supervision of prehospital emergency medical service providers by a licensed physician, which encompasses on-line "direct voice contact" and off-line "written protocol and procedural review" is known as . a. Medical Control b. Medical Director c. Medical Oversight d. Medical Supervision a. National Registry Exam - ANS-In order to be certified in Texas, a candidate must pass the following exam: a. National Registry exam b. Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) exam c. Both the National Registry and DSHS exams d. None of the above. a. Not renew the certificate - ANS-A candidate whose certificate has been expired for one year or more may . a. Not renew the certificate b. Pay a non- refundable administrative fee and late fee c. Provide 50 hours of community service in addition to CE d. Take the state examination a. Notifying the department of a change in his or her criminal history within 5 business days of the issuance of a court order - ANS-The department may suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew an EMS certification or paramedic license, or may reprimand a certificant or licensed paramedic for the following, except a. Notifying the department of a change in his or her criminal history within 5 business days of the issuance of a court order b. Engaging in any conduct that jeopardizes or has the potential to jeopardize the health or safety of any person c. Refusing to timely give the department full and complete information requested by the department d. Misrepresenting level of any certification or licensure a. Statements A, C, and D are not acceptable activities. - ANS-Which of the following activities are not acceptable toward re- certification or re-licensure: Statement A: Courses in basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation or other instructional activities designed for lay persons, including first aid courses. Statement B: Precepting students in the clinical or field internship phases of Initial education. Statement C: Institutions of higher education credit courses that are audited. Statement D: Orientation programs sponsored by employers to provide employees with information about the philosophy, goals, policies, procedures, role expectations, and physical facilities of a specific workplace. 10 10 c. Time allotted for each activity shall be sufficient for the learner to meet the objectives of the program. d. Principles of adult education shall be used in the design and delivery of the program. a) 24 hours - ANS-EMS personnel are required to notify the employer, appropriate legal authority, or department within of the abuse or injury to a patient or the public. a) 24 hours b) 5 days c) 3 days d) 12 hours a) A signature of the infection control officer. - ANS-Protocols must have all of the following items EXCEPT: a) A signature of the infection control officer. b) A signature with an effective date of the protocols from the medical director c) Delegated procedures for each EMS certification or license level utilized by the provider. d) Geographic and dutystatus of personnel. a) Comprehensive skills examination process - ANS-Recertification options - Upon submission of a completed application for recertification, the applicant may use any of the following except: a) Comprehensive skills examination process b) Continuing education recertification process c) National Registry recertification process d) Formal course recertification process e) Comprehensive Clinical Management Program (CCMP) recertification process a) Direction given to an EMS provider either by direct/on-line control, or predetermined triage criteria, to bypass the nearest hospital for the most appropriate hospital/trauma facility. - ANS-With regards to EMS and hospital, "Bypass" means one of the following: a) Direction given to an EMS provider either by direct/on-line control, or predetermined triage criteria, to bypass the nearest hospital for the most appropriate hospital/trauma facility. b) Direction given to an EMS provider by the local hospital to bypass them with a patient that they prefer not to accept. c) Is a policy or procedure established by the EMS provider, allowing them to pick which hospital they prefer to deliver patients to. d) Is a decision often left up to the transporting EMS crew, as to which hospital to deliver the patient to. a) Emergency medical service personnel with current certification from the Texas Department of State Health Services - ANS-A certificant is: a) Emergency medical service personnel with current certification from the Texas Department of State Health Services 11 11 b) Any person certified to drive a vehicle c) An individual who holds a current paramedic license from the NREMT. d) A document showing that a student has completed training or continuing education hours. a) holding an EMS Provider license in multiple States - ANS-The Texas Department of State Health Services may deny an EMS Provider license for, all of the following reasons, EXCEPT: a) holding an EMS Provider license in multiple States b) Failing to meet the licensing requirements outlined in rule 157.11 of this title: c) One of the owners having a history of a misdemeanor or felony which the Department has determined may put the safety of any person at risk. d) Previous conduct while holding an EMS provider license which could put any person a) One Hour - ANS-Classroom instruction for an EMS Continual Education class shall be at least hour(s) in length. a) One Hour b) Two Hours c) Three Hours d) No set time a) Taking a department approved Emergency Vehicle Operations training course. - ANS-Certification requirements for a candidate forEMS certification includes all of the following EXCEPT: a) Taking a department approved Emergency Vehicle Operations training course. b) Be at least 18 years of age. c) Have a high school diploma or GED d) Successfully complete a Department of State Health Services approved course. a) True - ANS-DSHS Vehicle Authorizations are interchangeable with other EMS vehicles owned by the EMS provider. a) True b) False a) true - ANS-The Department may reprimand a certificant or Licensed Paramedic for failing to report to the employer, appropriate legal authority, or the Department, an event of abuse or injury to a patient or the public within 24 hours or the next business day after the event. a) True b) False b. 2 - ANS-How many years after the denial, revocation of a license, or voluntary surrender of a certification or license while disciplinary action is pending, can an individual petition the Department in writing for reapplication for certification or licensure? a. 10 12 12 b. 2 c. 5 d. Never b. 4 years - ANS-A candidate who meets the requirements for initial certification shall be certified for: a. 2 years b. 4 years c. 8 years d. Lifetime membership b. 4 Years - ANS-The length of certification for EMS personnel in the State of Texas is: a. 2 Years b. 4 Years c. 3 Years d. 6 Years b. 5 years, 1 year beyond the certification/renewal cycle - ANS-All certification holders are required to maintain their CE records for: a. 4 years, following the same certification/renewal cycle b. 5 years, 1 year beyond the certification/renewal cycle c. 8 years, the state may audit the previous renewal period documentation d. 6 years, two years beyond the certification/renewal cycle b. 7 - ANS-A licensed EMS provider shall maintain adequate medical reports of a patient for a minimum of years from the anniversary date of the date of last treatment by the EMS provider. a. Never b. 7 c. 14 d. 21 b. A medic attends a one hour training session on anaphylaxis that is taught by a state approved CE program. - ANS-In which of the following statements would a medic receive continuing education: a. A medic attends a one hour regional advisory council general assembly meeting b. A medic attends a one hour training session on anaphylaxis that is taught by a state approved CE program. c. A medic researches a topic on his own and is not published. d. A medic attends a lay person CPR class. b. Adult - ANS-Principles of education shall be used in the design and delivery of the program. a. Sufficient 15 15 b. EMS provider license holder and administrator of record - ANS-If the department proposes to deny, suspend, revoke, or probate a license, the shall be notified at the address shown in the current records of the department. a. EMS Operations Director b. EMS provider license holder and administrator of record c. Local TV stations and newspapers d. On-Duty Supervisor b. EMT - Intermediate - ANS-Advance EMT is formerly known as in the State of Texas as: a. Aggressive EMT b. EMT - Intermediate c. Special Skills d. Medical Director b. Failure to notify the department of a current mailing address shall absolve the certificant from audit requirements. - ANS-Choose the incorrect statement: a. The department may audit the records of individuals seeking recertification through continuing education. b. Failure to notify the department of a current mailing address shall absolve the certificant from audit requirements. c. An audit shall be automatic for certified or licensed EMS personnel who have been found non- compliant in an immediately preceding audit. d. The department may audit specific certified or licensed EMS personnel in response to a complaint, or if there is reason to suspect that the certified or licensed EMS personnel may have given false or inaccurate information about the continuing education requirements completed. e. All of the above are correct statements. B. Failure to report being charged with a Class "C" misdemeanor offense that is not directly related to the emergency medical services. - ANS-Which of the following reasons is not a valid reason for denial of EMS Certification or Paramedic Licensure? A. Falsifying any Texas application for certification or licensure or falsifying any application or documentation used to acquire registration, certification or licensure B. Failure to report being charged with a Class "C" misdemeanor offense that is not directly related to the emergency medical services. C. 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. D. Failing to maintain a substantial amount of skill, knowledge and/or academic acuity to timely and/or accurately perform the duties or meet the responsibilities required of a certified emergency medical technician or licensed paramedic. 16 16 b. False - ANS-A Probated Suspension issued by the Texas Department of State Health Services is effective immediately without a hearing or notice to the license holder if the department has reasonable cause to believe that the conduct of any licensed provider creates an imminent danger to public health or safety. a. True b. False b. False - ANS-A Texas paramedic arrives first to an emergency in his supervisor's unit. After assessment, he administers a medication to the patient which stabilizes the patient's condition. He can now turn the patient over to a BLS ambulance crew for transport to the hospital and return to service, since the medical emergency has now been averted and the patient remains stable. a. True b. False b. False - ANS-An initial candidate for certification shall complete all requirements for certification no later than 180 days after the candidate's course completion date. a. True b. False b. FALSE - ANS-As a Licensed EMS Provider, the requirement to maintain medical records for a minimum of 7 years (157.11(n)(15)(A) is waived if the business is sold or closes. a. TRUE b. FALSE b. Official transcript - ANS-Certified or licensed EMS personnel may submit indicating successful completion of a semester or credit hour course with a passing grade. a. High school diploma b. Official transcript c. Official copy of the final exam d. Copies of all passed skills sheets b. patients social security number - ANS-A complete and/or clearly written patient care report does not include: a. documentation of patients condition upon arrival at scene b. patients social security number c. prehospital care provided d. patients status during transport b. Performing advanced level or invasive treatment without medical direction or supervision - ANS-The department may suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew an EMS certification or 17 17 paramedic license, or may reprimand a certificant or licensed paramedic for a. Following the medical director's protocols b. Performing advanced level or invasive treatment without medical direction or supervision c. Reporting abuse to the employer, appropriate legal authority and/or the department d. Maintaining confidential information or knowledge concerning a patient except where required or allowed by law b. Professional Education - ANS-The department may probate the suspension of an EMS certification or paramedic license and as a probationary condition may require the certificant or licensee to continue or review until the person attains a degree of skill satisfactory to the department in those areas that are the basis of the probation. a. Construction Plans b. Professional Education c. Continuing Education d. Astrology Charts b. Retest, with retest application submission - ANS-If applicant selects option 1: recertifying by examination, and fails the examination, which option will be available: a. Applicant still has the option to select another renewal option provided the current license has not expired b. Retest, with retest application submission c. May then submit the appropriate amount of CE hours provided the current license has not expired d. Must then take a recertification course regardless of current license status b. Substitution of a Vehicle - ANS-Texas EMS Provider Licensees pay one or more fees for all of the following actions EXCEPT: a. Vehicle Authorizations b. Substitution of a Vehicle c. Provider License Renewal d. Re-Inspection of a Vehicle b. The medical director's signature - ANS-A certificate of successful completion of a continuing education activity must include all of the following except: a. Name of the CE program b. The medical director's signature c. The date and location of the educational activity. d. The number of contact hours awarded. b. Unannounced - ANS-At renewal, randomly, or in response to a complaint, the department may conduct an compliance survey to include inspection of a provider's vehicles, operations and/or records to ensure compliance with this title at any time, including nights or weekends. 20 20 b. A speeding ticket c. Class A misdemeanor criminal offense d. Level III Felony criminal offense c. Commissioner or his/her designee - ANS-An emergency suspension issued to any emergency medical services licensee can be issued only by: a. State Emergency Medical Services Director b. Group Manager or his/her program Specialist Investigator c. Commissioner or his/her designee d. Group Manager or his/her State Epidemiologist c. Contact hour - ANS-Fifty Consecutive minutes of participation in a learning activity is known as a . a. Continuing education b. Course c. Contact hour d. Credit course c. Each ambulance must have two-inch in height letters TX followed by the provider license number on the front and back of the ambulance. - ANS-Which of the following statements concerning ground EMS vehicles is NOT true: a. Each ambulance must have environmental systems to prevent environmental extremes in the ambulance. b. When operational, each EMS vehicle must have two-way communication with appropriate medical resources. c. Each ambulance must have two-inch in heightletters TX followed by the provider license number on the front and back of the ambulance. d. All EMS vehicles must be adequately constructed, equipped, maintained and operated to render patient care, comfort and transportation safely and efficiently. c. Emergency Medical Services Administrator - ANS-The principal executive manager of an emergency medical service organization who is responsible for the non-medical operations, staffing, policies and procedures, and overall management of the service is . a. Emergency Medical Operations Supervisor b. Emergency Medical Services Owner c. Emergency Medical Services Administrator d. Emergency Medical Services Director c. Emergency Suspension - ANS-In an the commissioner or his/her designee shall issue an emergency suspension order to any emergency medical services (EMS) certificant or licensee if the commissioner or his/her designee has reasonable cause to believe 21 21 that the conduct of any certificant or licensee creates an imminent danger to public health or safety. a. Public Health Emergency b. Circus c. Emergency Suspension d. State of Emergency c. Falsifying any Texas application for certification or licensure or falsifying any application or documentation used to acquire registration, certification or licensure - ANS-An EMS certification or paramedic license may be denied for a. Issuing a check for any reason to the department which has been accepted by the department or its agent a. Issuing a check for any reason to the department which has been accepted by the department or its agent c. Falsifying any Texas application for certification or licensure or falsifying any application or documentation used to acquire registration, certification or licensure d. Maintaining a substantial amount of skill, knowledge and/or academic acuity to timely and/or accurately perform the duties or meet the responsibilities required of a certified emergency medical technician or licensed paramedic c. Five years after the dates of completion - ANS-Certified or licensed EMS personnel shall be responsible for maintaining written certifications of successful completions of EMS continuing education courses or educational activities for . a. No more than 2 years after the date of completion of the course b. The duration of the individual's certification c. Five years after the dates of completion d. At least one year past the date of completion of the course c. Infection Control Officer - ANS-An individual who serves as a liaison between the employer's employees who have been or believe they have been exposed to potential life-threatening disease, through a person who was treated and/or transported by the EMS Provider a. Medical Director b. Administrator of Record c. Infection Control Officer d. State EMS Director c. Is equivalent to the level IV Trauma Facility designation. - ANS-A General Trauma Facility is a facility that: a. That only provides trauma care to patients. b. Provides basic care to both trauma and medical patients. c. Is equivalent to the level IV Trauma Facility designation. d. Is equivalent to meeting the criteria for level III and level IV trauma facilities 22 22 c. Is not employed or otherwise compensated by another private for-profit EMS provider - ANS-The Declaration of Administrator of Record shall declare that the administrator a. Has a signed affidavit on file with the EMS provider b. Resides in the same city where the EMS provider is located c. Is not employed or otherwise compensated by another private for- profit EMS provider d. Holds both state and National Registry certifications c. Maintaining skill and knowledge to perform the duties or meet the responsibilities required of current level of EMS certification - ANS-During the license period, the EMS Personnel responsibilities shall include a. Maintaining active employment with no more than one licensed EMS provider b. Notifying the department in writing within 30 days of intent to enroll with an EMS Education Program for the purpose of upgrading the current certification c. Maintaining skill and knowledge to perform the duties or meet the responsibilities required of current level of EMS certification d. Applying and obtaining a Category-E State Driver's License (for EMS Personnel Only) c. Medical Oversight - ANS-The assistance and management given to health care providers and/or entities involved in regional EMS/trauma systems planning by a physician or group of physicians designated to provide technical assistance. a. Medical Control b. Medical Supervision c. Medical Oversight d. Offline Medical Direction C. No other document is required. - ANS-A candidate for emergency medical services(EMS) certification shall be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or GED certificate. A home school diploma is acceptable if it is accompanied by: A. A letter from the Texas Education Agency B. The student's transcript evaluated by a High School Principal in their town. C. No other document is required. D. A letter from a state certified teacher. c. Operating the service while the provider license is under suspension. - ANS-An EMS provider may have their license revoked for all of the following EXCEPT: a. Operating the service while the provider license is under probation. b. Operating the service when there is an outstanding fee that has not been paid. c. Operating the service while the provider license is under suspension. d. Operating the service while appealing an administrative action by the department. 25 25 c. within 30 days d. within 45 days c. You must hold current NR certification, verified by NR number and expiration date on State of Texas application - ANS-If the applicant selects National Registry option 3, which of the following is true: a. You do not need to submit an application to the State of Texas, we will receive notification from NR b. You are exempt from taking the Jurisprudence exam and from any renewal audit by the State of Texas c. You must hold current NR certification, verified by NR number and expiration date on State of Texas application d. You must then submit a State of Texas renewal application every 2 years following the renewal cycle of NR, not every 4 years as defined by the state c) Continuing Education - ANS-Educational activities that are related to the content areas and are designed to promote and enrich knowledge, improve skills, and develop attitudes for the enhancement of professional practice, thus improving the quality of emergency medical services provided to the public is known as: a) An initial Education Program b) Credited Course c) Continuing Education d) Clinical Learning Experiences c) Five Years - ANS-Program records of a Continuing Education Provider shall be maintained by the provider for a minimum of years from the date of the program completion. a) Three Years b) Four Years c) Five Years d) Ten Years c) Organization activity such as serving on committees, councils, or as an officer or board member in a professional organization. - ANS-The following are acceptable methods of obtaining Continual Education (CE) hours, EXCEPT: a) Precepting students in the clinical or field internship phases of initial education, which may only be accrued in "Additional Approved Content Area Category". b) Participating in a self-directed study of an EMS related topic or issue that results in the participant making written findings and conclusions of the study which becomes published in an EMS related textbook, or a State or National EMS related journal or magazine, or which results in the presentation of the findings and conclusions of the study in a Department approved workshop, seminar, conference or class, and which is directed toward, or is applicable to the EMS profession. c) Organization activity such as serving on committees, councils, or as an officer or board member in a professional organization. 26 26 d) None of the above. c) Submit application and fee only - ANS-Which of the following is NOT an option to renew an EMS certification of personnel: a) Written exam through National Registry b) Attesting to accrual of Continuing Education credits c) Submit application and fee only d) Formal Course Recertification c) The certified or licensed EMS personnel - ANS-Who is responsible for keeping up with EMS Continuing Education hours accrued required for renewal? a) EMS provider b) Texas Department of State Health Services c) The certified or licensed EMS personnel d) Medical Director c) The conduct of the EMS provider creates an imminent danger to public health or safety - ANS-The Texas Department of State Health Services may issue an emergency suspension order to any licensed EMS provider if the Department has reasonable cause to believe that... a) The provider should no longer be in business b) The service area has too many EMS providers c) The conduct of the EMS provider creates an imminent danger to public health or safety d) None of the above - The State cannot conduct an Emergency Contacting National Registry to verify NR status. - ANS-Certification may be verified by all of the following EXCEPT: a. Receipt of the department's official identification card. b. Verifying certification status on the department's website. c. Contacting National Registry to verify NR status. d. By contacting the department directly. d. 30 - ANS-EMS personnel must notify the department within days of a change of address. a. 15 b. 45 c. 30 d. 60 d. A government entity EMS - ANS-Of the following, which EMS provider is exemptfrom meeting most of the requirements of an Administrator of Record: 27 27 a. A for-profit EMS b. A non-profit EMS c. A volunteer EMS d. A government entity EMS d. administrative - ANS-Which penalty may be assessed when an EMS provider is in violation of the Health and Safety Code 773, 25 TAC 157 or the reasons outlined in subsection (c) and (d) of this subsection. a. Accountability b. Emergency Suspension c. Plan of Correction d. Administrative d. All of the above - ANS-An AEMT is an individual who is certified by the department and is minimally proficient in performing which of the following skills? a. Intravenous therapy b. Esophageal intubation c. Endotracheal intubation d. All of the above d. All of the above - ANS-An EMS provider license may be suspended or revoked for, but not limited to, the following reasons: a. Falsifying or altering a license issued by the Department b. Failing to correct deficiencies as instructed by the Department c. Obtaining or attempting to obtain or assisting another to obtain a provider license or personnel certification by fraud, forgery, deception, or misrepresentation d. All of the above d. All of the above - ANS-An EMS provider's license may be suspended or revoked for all the following reasons: a. failing to maintain pt. confidentiality b. obtaining any fee or benefit by fraud c. failing to staff each vehicle deemed to be in service with non-licensed personnel. d. All of the above d. All of the above - ANS-Continuing education contact hours applied toward EMS recertification or relicensure may be earnedby participating in approved educational activities that are offered or sponsored by which of the following: a. A continuing education provider approved by the Department b. A hospital or other health-care facility accredited by The Joint Commission c. A person, agency, entity, or organization approved by the Department d. All of the above d. All of the above - ANS-How can a certification be verified? 30 30 d. Participation in an orientation program sponsored by EMS employers about policies, procedures and role expectations in the workplace - ANS-An activity that is unacceptable as continuing education toward re-certification or re-licensure is a. Precepting students in the clinical or field internship phases of initial education b. Publication of findings and conclusions of a self- directed EMS related topic in an EMS related magazine or journal c. Guided learning experiences designed to assist students meet course objectives in noted content areas d. Participation in an orientation program sponsored by EMS employers about policies, procedures and role expectations in the workplace d. Patient care - ANS-The provider shall be responsible for verifying that continuing education program (s) has physician medical oversight when the education is involving . a. Extrication course b. Cadaver lab c. EMS conference d. Patient care D. Possessing an Associate or Bachelor's degree - ANS-For EMT and above certificants, requirements for reciprocity include all of the following except: a. Current NR Certification and/or state EMS certification b. Completion of a state approved jurisprudence exam c. Submission of a non- refundable fee with the application. d. Possessing an Associate or Bachelor's degree d. Protecting and/or advocating for patients/clients and/or the public from unnecessary risk of harm from another EMS certified or licensed personnel - ANS-Which is not a disciplinary action for EMS personnel and applicants? a. Failing or refusing to timely give the department full and complete information requested by the department b. Turning over the care of a patient or delegating EMS functions to a person who lacks the education, training, experience, or knowledge to provide appropriate level of care for the patient c. Failing to take precautions to prevent misappropriating medications, supplies equipment, personal items, or money belonging to the patient, employer or any person or entity d. Protecting and/or advocating for patients/clients and/or the public from unnecessary risk of harm from another EMS certified or licensed personnel d. Reapplication for certification or licensure - ANS-Two years after denial, revocation of a license, or the voluntary surrender of a certificate or license while disciplinary action is pending, an individual may petition the department in writing for . a. A fee waiver when applying for renewal of their certification or license 31 31 b. Having their current record expunged of all prior disciplinary action c. A temporary certification or license d. Reapplication for certification or licensure D. The candidate must pass the Texas Assessment Exam - ANS-A person currently certified by another state may apply for equal or lower level Texas certification by submitting a reciprocity application and a nonrefundable fee of $120. Which of the following additional requirements is false? A. The candidate must pass the Texas Assessment Exam B. All applicants shall submit fingerprints through the state approved fingerprinting service to undergo an FBI fingerprint criminal history check. C. The applicant has completed a state approved jurisprudence examination to determine the knowledge on state EMS laws, rules, and policies. D. The candidate must pass the National Registry Assessment Exam. d. Trauma Service Area - ANS-An organized geographical area of at least three counties administered by a regional advisory council for the purpose of providing prompt and efficient transportation and/or treatment of sick and injured patients a. Primary EMS Provider Response Area b. Regional EMS/Trauma System c. Primary EMS Provider Response Area d. Trauma Service Area d) 24 hours - ANS-What is the length of time a provider has to provide a completed patient care report to the receiving facility? a) 8 hours b) 72 hours c) 48 hours d) 24 hours d) A designated officer who serves as a liaison between the employer's employees who have been or believe they have been exposed to a potentially life threating infectious disease by a person who was treated and/or transported by the EMS provider. - ANS-A designated infection control officer is considered: a) The person designated to provide over-site of the procedures established to limit the potential of exposure to life threating diseases while treating and/or transporting patients b) The person designated to serve as a liaison between the EMS crew and the Medical Director when infection disease issues arise. c) An infection control expert in how to prevent and handle potentially infectious patients. d) A designated officer who serves as a liaison between the employer's employees who have been or believe they have been exposed to a potentially life threating infectious disease by a person who was treated and/or transported by the EMS provider. 32 32 d) 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. - ANS-A diversion in reference to EMS and hospitals means: a) The EMS is allowed to divert to the hospital of their choice. b) EMS is allowed to divert to the hospital preferred by the patient. c) 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. d) 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. d) All of the above - ANS-A person currently certified by another State may apply for equal or lower level Texas certification by submitting the following: a) a reciprocity application and a nonrefundable fee b) the candidate must pass the National Registry Assessment Exam c) all applicants shall submit fingerprint background check d) All of the above d) All of the above - ANS-The Department may reprimand a certificant or Licensed Paramedic for numerous offenses, which includes which of the following? a) Failing to notify the Department no later than 30 days of a current and/or valid mailing address b) Falsifying or altering clinical and/or internship documents for EMS students c) Falsifying or failing to complete daily readiness checks on EMS vehicles, medical supplies, and/or equipment as required by EMS employers d) All of the above d) Incarcerate the EMS certificant or License Holder - ANS-The Texas Department of State Health Services may impose the following disciplinary actions, EXCEPT: a) Suspend their EMS certification b) Revoke their EMS certification c) Refuse to renew their EMS certification d) Incarcerate the EMS certificant or License d) Meetings and activities such as in-service programs that are required as part of employment. - ANS-Which of the following are NOT acceptable forms of Continuing Education? a) Continuing education through an approved continuing education provider b) Continuing education through a hospital or other health-care facility accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations c) Precepting students in the clinical or field internship phases of Initial education. d) Meetings and activities such as in- service programs that are required as part of employment.