Jurisprudence Exam Questions and Answers 157.36

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deemed to be in service while the person's previously issued certification or license is expired, suspended or has been revoked.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.

B. Failure to report being charged with a Class "C" misdemeanor offense that is not directly related to the emergency medical services.

Emergency Suspension. 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 that the conduct of any certificant or licensee creates________________ to public health or safety. A. A possible problem B. A likely danger C. An imminent danger D. A threat

C. An imminent danger

Which of the following reasons is NOT a good reason to suspend, revoke or refuse to renew an EMS certification or paramedic license? A. Any conduct which is criminal in nature and/or any conduct which is in violation of any criminal, civil and/or administrative code or statute. B. Failing to make accurate, complete and/or clearly written patient care reports documenting a patient's condition upon arrival at the scene, the prehospital care provided, and patient's status during transport, including signs, symptoms, and responses during duration of transport as per EMS provider's approved policy. C. Abandoning a patient, turning over the care of a patient or delegating EMS functions to a person who lacks the education, training, experience, knowledge to provide appropriate level of care for the patient. D. Failing to notify the department no later than 60 days of a current and/or valid mailing address.

D. Failing to notify the department no later than 60 days of a current and/or valid mailing address.

Certified and Licensed EMS personnel are required to notify the department within _____ business days of being arrested, charged, or indicted for a criminal offense. a. 1 b. 3 c. 7 d. 5

d. 5

Which is not part of the criteria for denial of EMS Certification, or Paramedic Licensure? a. Misrepresenting any requirements for certification, recertification, licensure, or licensure renewal b. 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 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 agent

d. Issuing payment to the department which has been received and deposited by the department or its agent

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) All of the above

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 Holder

d) Incarcerate the EMS certificant or License Holder

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. Protecting and/or advocating for patients/clients and/or the public from unnecessary risk of harm from another EMS certified or licensed personnel

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 b. 2 c. 5 d. Never

b. 2

How many business days does a certified or licensed EMS person have to notify the department of his or her being arrested, charged or indicted for a criminal offense? a. 2 Days b. 5 Days c. 7 Days d. 10 Days

b. 5 Days

Misrepresenting level of any certification or licensure is outlined as a/an __________. a. Ethical Action b. Disciplinary Action c. Leadership Role d. Professional Conduct

b. Disciplinary Action

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

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

a) True

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 substantial amount of skill, knowledge and/or academic acuity may be denied recertification. d. A certificant that falsely states that he has met his continuing education requirements may be denied recertification.

a. Certificants that are placed on deferred adjudication for a criminal conviction do not have to report their deferred status to the department.

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. Notifying the department of a change in his or her criminal history within 5 business days of the issuance of a court order

When should an EMS certificate/license holder report an event of abuse or injury to a patient to his employer, appropriate legal authority or the department? a. within 24 hours or the next business day b. 2 Days c. 5 Days d. 10 Days e. None of the above

a. within 24 hours or the next business day

The department may suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew an EMS certification or 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. Performing advanced level or invasive treatment without medical direction or supervision

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. Professional Education

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. patients social security number

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: a. 6 Month b. 1 Year c. 2 Years d. 4 Years

c. 2 Years

A medic that has been arrested for a seriou s charge such as aggravated kidnapping or murder has ____ days to notify the department of his arrest: a. 1 b.2 c. 5 d. 10

c. 5

EMS Personnel are required to notify the Department of his or her arrest, being charged or indicted for any criminal offense, other than any class C misdemeanor not directly related to EMS within how many business days? a. 2 b. 30 c. 5 d. 45

c. 5

The Department may suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew an EMS certification or paramedic license, or may reprimand an EMS certificate holder or licensed paramedic for failing to notify the Department of an arrest, charge or indictment of a criminal offense. How long does an EMS certificate holder or licensed paramedic have to report that they were arrested for Driving While Intoxicated to the Department? a. 15 Days b. 10 Days c. 5 Days d. 20 Days

c. 5 Days

A Texas certified EMT is arrested. She must report this arrest to DSHS by 25 TAC 157 rules before? a. 1 business day b. 2 business days c. 5 business days d. 15 business days

c. 5 business days

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. Commissioner or his/her designee

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 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. Emergency Suspension

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 b. 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. Falsifying any Texas application for certification or licensure or falsifying any application or documentation used to acquire registration, certification or licensure

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: a. Complete or continue to meet certain requirements or conditions related to the circumstances surrounding the certificant's or licensee's rule violation or background to assure that he or she will continue to meet and maintain general EMS standards b. Limit practice to the areas prescribed by the department c. Report regularly to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice on matters that are the basis of the probation d. Continue or review professional education until the person attains a degree of skill satisfactory to the department in those areas that are the basis of the probation

c. Report regularly to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice on matters that are the basis of the probation

Which of the following statements might result in administrative action against your EMS certification? a. The certificant submits a recertification fee to the state that is more than the required fee. b. The certifcant documents more continuing education hours than necessary to renew their certification. c. The certificant leaves his duty station before his shift ends without ensuring that there is someone to cover the remainder of his shift. d. The certificant follows medical control (physician) orders that are different than his protocol orders.

c. The certificant leaves his duty station before his shift ends without ensuring that there is someone to cover the remainder of his shift.

Which one of the actions below cannot lead to disciplinary action being taken on the licensee: a. destroying a patient care report b. making false or misleading statements in an oral report c. turning patient care over to the same or higher level of care d. falsifying an EMS patient record

c. turning patient care over to the same or higher level of care

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 b. Having their current record expunged of all prior disciplinary action c. A temporary certification or license d. Reapplication for certification or licensure

d. Reapplication for certification or licensure

Which of the following actions could result in disciplinary action taken against an EMS certificate holder or licensed paramedic's certification? a. Failing to complete a drug screen, at the request of an employer, prior to working an assigned EMS shift b. Failing to notify the Department within 30 days of a change of address c. Behaving in a disruptive manner toward law enforcement, other EMS personnel, firefighters, hospital personnel, other medical personnel, patients, family members or others, that interferes with patient care or could be reasonably expected to adversely impact the quality of care rendered to a patient d. Issuing a check to the department that has been returned to the department or its agent unpaid e. All of the above

e. All of the above