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The pre-hospital care report PCR is considered to be
a) part of patient's hospital chart
b) matter of public record
c) inadmissible in a court of law
d) research document only - ANSWER-A) part of patient's
hospital chart
Before assisting patient's in taking their own nitroglycerin,
and EMS provider must check the:
a. Expiration date
b. Physicians name
c. Color of tablet
d. Prescription date - ANSWER-A. expiration date
40-yr old female has difficulty breathing. You determine
she has an open airway nad an altered mental status. Her
respirations are 8 and shallow. The MOST important step
for the EMS provider to take is to
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a) ask family members of the patients if there's a history of
COPD
b) assist patient's respiratory efforts w/ high conc oxygen
using a BVM
c) watch patient carefully and obtain vital signs
d) assess the use of accessory muscles while breathing -
ANSWER-b) assist patient's respiratory efforts w/ high
conc oxygen using a BVM
You are assessing a patient who complains of difficulty
breathing and of "not getting enough air" Which of the
following will quickly CONFIRM that the pt is not getting
sufficient oxygen?
A. pink nail beds
B. smell of nail polish
C. use of accessory muscles while breathing - ANSWER-
C. the use of accessory muscles while breathing
While carrying concrete blocks at a construction site, a 58
yr old man suddenly develops chest pain and shortness of
breath- appears frightened, vomits, and has cool clammy
skins. thse are probably signs of
a- hiatal hernia
b- heat exhaustion
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c- fatigue
d- heart attack - ANSWER-D. heart attack
A building contractor, under tremendous pressure to meet
a job deadline, experiences diffuse pain in his chest. The
pain lasts for several minutes, then disappears w/ rest.
The EMS provider should suspect
a- angina pectoris
b- muscular cramps
c- pulmonary edema
d- congestive heart failure - ANSWER-A. angina pectoris
What acute disorder of the Cardiovascular system is
caused by sudden blockage of coronary arteries
a. Angina pectoris
b. Myocardial infarction
c. Stroke - ANSWER-B. Myocardial infarction
Angina vs Heart attack - ANSWER-angina: spastic
constriction of the arteries
Heart attack: sudden blockage of arteries
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You are treating a patient who is complaining of chest pain
and difficulty breathing. You should have the patient lie:
a) flat and take slow deep breaths
b) in whatever position feels most comfortable
c) on his/her back w/ head elevated and take fast shallow
breaths
d) in a coma position - ANSWER-b) in whatever position
feels most comfortable
45. A 62-yr old male is complaining of breathing difficulty
and left arm pain radiating to the right jaw. Vital signs BP
90/60, P= 120, R=24. The patient should be administed: -
ANSWER-A. high-conc oxygen and should be placed in a
position of comfort for ease of breathing
Immediately after delivering an initial shock to the patient,
the EMS provider should
a- give 2 ventilations
b- perform compressions
c- check for a pulse
d- check BP - ANSWER-B. perform compressions
A 65-yr old male was involve in a two motor vehicle crash.
Upon examination, he complains of chest pain when
NYS EMT Certification Exam 2026|| Complete Test
Bank with Questions and Answers | Final Exam Study
Guide||Newest Exam!!
The pre-hospital care report PCR is considered to be
a) part of patient's hospital chart
b) matter of public record
c) inadmissible in a court of law
d) research document only - ANSWER-A) part of patient's
hospital chart
Before assisting patient's in taking their own nitroglycerin,
and EMS provider must check the:
a. Expiration date
b. Physicians name
c. Color of tablet
d. Prescription date - ANSWER-A. expiration date
40-yr old female has difficulty breathing. You determine
she has an open airway nad an altered mental status. Her
respirations are 8 and shallow. The MOST important step
for the EMS provider to take is to
,2|Page
a) ask family members of the patients if there's a history of
COPD
b) assist patient's respiratory efforts w/ high conc oxygen
using a BVM
c) watch patient carefully and obtain vital signs
d) assess the use of accessory muscles while breathing -
ANSWER-b) assist patient's respiratory efforts w/ high
conc oxygen using a BVM
You are assessing a patient who complains of difficulty
breathing and of "not getting enough air" Which of the
following will quickly CONFIRM that the pt is not getting
sufficient oxygen?
A. pink nail beds
B. smell of nail polish
C. use of accessory muscles while breathing - ANSWER-
C. the use of accessory muscles while breathing
While carrying concrete blocks at a construction site, a 58
yr old man suddenly develops chest pain and shortness of
breath- appears frightened, vomits, and has cool clammy
skins. thse are probably signs of
a- hiatal hernia
b- heat exhaustion
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c- fatigue
d- heart attack - ANSWER-D. heart attack
A building contractor, under tremendous pressure to meet
a job deadline, experiences diffuse pain in his chest. The
pain lasts for several minutes, then disappears w/ rest.
The EMS provider should suspect
a- angina pectoris
b- muscular cramps
c- pulmonary edema
d- congestive heart failure - ANSWER-A. angina pectoris
What acute disorder of the Cardiovascular system is
caused by sudden blockage of coronary arteries
a. Angina pectoris
b. Myocardial infarction
c. Stroke - ANSWER-B. Myocardial infarction
Angina vs Heart attack - ANSWER-angina: spastic
constriction of the arteries
Heart attack: sudden blockage of arteries
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You are treating a patient who is complaining of chest pain
and difficulty breathing. You should have the patient lie:
a) flat and take slow deep breaths
b) in whatever position feels most comfortable
c) on his/her back w/ head elevated and take fast shallow
breaths
d) in a coma position - ANSWER-b) in whatever position
feels most comfortable
45. A 62-yr old male is complaining of breathing difficulty
and left arm pain radiating to the right jaw. Vital signs BP
90/60, P= 120, R=24. The patient should be administed: -
ANSWER-A. high-conc oxygen and should be placed in a
position of comfort for ease of breathing
Immediately after delivering an initial shock to the patient,
the EMS provider should
a- give 2 ventilations
b- perform compressions
c- check for a pulse
d- check BP - ANSWER-B. perform compressions
A 65-yr old male was involve in a two motor vehicle crash.
Upon examination, he complains of chest pain when
