New York State EMT Basic Written Exam Version 2
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You are called to the home of a patient who is on physician prescribed
low-concentration oxygen and who is NOT in acute respiratory distress.
Which type of oxygen delivery device should you use during transport?
A. NRB
B. Flow-restricted, oxygen-powered ventilation device (FROPVD)
C. BVM w/ supplemental oxygen
D. Nasal cannula - ANSWER-D. Nasal cannula
Used specifically for someone not in respiratory distress and prescribed
O2 from doctor
An EMS provider is treating a patient who has a head injury resulting
from a blow by a baseball bat. What other problem are likely to be
present?
A. Hypothermia
B. Hypertensive shock due to blood loss
C. Spinal injuries
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,D. Lung collapse - ANSWER-C. Spinal injuries
biggest risk for someone with a massive injury is? - ANSWER-Airway
problem
In a HEALTHY person, respiration is controlled by level
A. carbon dioxide
B. blood sugar
C. oxygen
D. carbon monoxide - ANSWER-A. carbon dioxide
- normal stimulus to breathe: HIGH CO2
In patients with COPD respiration is controlled by? - ANSWER-Low O2
levels
called hypoxic breathing
In conducting the Primary Assessment of a conscious patient, the EMS
provider must attend to the patient's emergency needs in the order of:
A. Respiration, Pulse, Bleeding
B. Pulse, Bleeding, Respiration
C. Pulse, Respiration, Bleeding - ANSWER-A. Respiration, Pulse, Bleeding
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,A patient with acute respiratory distress requiring oxygen therapy is
LEAST likely to exhibit:
A. a slow pulse rate
B. anxiety
C. nasal flaring
D. intercostal muscle retractions - ANSWER-A. slow pulse rate
After you have determined that the scene is safe, the FIRST step in
caring for a patient is to:
A. check for a carotid pulse
B. open the airway
C. determine unresponsiveness
D. check for breathing - ANSWER-C. Determine unresponsiveness
(GEN IMP, LOC, CC)
During the Prim. Assessment, you are assessing a conscious trauma
patient complaining loudly of pain in the leg, you should:
A. begin to obtain the history
B. assess the leg immediately
C. discontinue the Primary Assessment and start the Detailed Physical
Examination
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, D. continue with your Primary Assessment - ANSWER-D. Continue with
Primary Assessment
Which of the following measures is NOT part of the Primary Assessment
of an accident victim?
A. assessing the pulse quality
B. manual stabilization of the cervical spine
C. suctioning of the airway
D. taking patient history - ANSWER-D. Taking patient history
Any physical exam of a patient should begin with
A inspection
B manipulation
C stabilization
D palpation - ANSWER-A inspection
the "A" in the mnemonic AVPU stands for for - ANSWER-ALERT
A 65-yr old male was involve in a two motor vehicle crash. Upon
examination, he complains of chest pain when breathing and
tenderness of the sternum. Your INITIAL care should include:
A stabilizing the sternum
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Newest 2026-2027 Exam Preparation With Complete
Questions And Correct Detailed Answers| Brand New
Version!
You are called to the home of a patient who is on physician prescribed
low-concentration oxygen and who is NOT in acute respiratory distress.
Which type of oxygen delivery device should you use during transport?
A. NRB
B. Flow-restricted, oxygen-powered ventilation device (FROPVD)
C. BVM w/ supplemental oxygen
D. Nasal cannula - ANSWER-D. Nasal cannula
Used specifically for someone not in respiratory distress and prescribed
O2 from doctor
An EMS provider is treating a patient who has a head injury resulting
from a blow by a baseball bat. What other problem are likely to be
present?
A. Hypothermia
B. Hypertensive shock due to blood loss
C. Spinal injuries
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,D. Lung collapse - ANSWER-C. Spinal injuries
biggest risk for someone with a massive injury is? - ANSWER-Airway
problem
In a HEALTHY person, respiration is controlled by level
A. carbon dioxide
B. blood sugar
C. oxygen
D. carbon monoxide - ANSWER-A. carbon dioxide
- normal stimulus to breathe: HIGH CO2
In patients with COPD respiration is controlled by? - ANSWER-Low O2
levels
called hypoxic breathing
In conducting the Primary Assessment of a conscious patient, the EMS
provider must attend to the patient's emergency needs in the order of:
A. Respiration, Pulse, Bleeding
B. Pulse, Bleeding, Respiration
C. Pulse, Respiration, Bleeding - ANSWER-A. Respiration, Pulse, Bleeding
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,A patient with acute respiratory distress requiring oxygen therapy is
LEAST likely to exhibit:
A. a slow pulse rate
B. anxiety
C. nasal flaring
D. intercostal muscle retractions - ANSWER-A. slow pulse rate
After you have determined that the scene is safe, the FIRST step in
caring for a patient is to:
A. check for a carotid pulse
B. open the airway
C. determine unresponsiveness
D. check for breathing - ANSWER-C. Determine unresponsiveness
(GEN IMP, LOC, CC)
During the Prim. Assessment, you are assessing a conscious trauma
patient complaining loudly of pain in the leg, you should:
A. begin to obtain the history
B. assess the leg immediately
C. discontinue the Primary Assessment and start the Detailed Physical
Examination
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, D. continue with your Primary Assessment - ANSWER-D. Continue with
Primary Assessment
Which of the following measures is NOT part of the Primary Assessment
of an accident victim?
A. assessing the pulse quality
B. manual stabilization of the cervical spine
C. suctioning of the airway
D. taking patient history - ANSWER-D. Taking patient history
Any physical exam of a patient should begin with
A inspection
B manipulation
C stabilization
D palpation - ANSWER-A inspection
the "A" in the mnemonic AVPU stands for for - ANSWER-ALERT
A 65-yr old male was involve in a two motor vehicle crash. Upon
examination, he complains of chest pain when breathing and
tenderness of the sternum. Your INITIAL care should include:
A stabilizing the sternum
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