EMT- NYS PSI COMPLETE EXAM STUDY
QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS | GUARANTEE PASS!
1. After an EMS call, some crew members begin discussing a recent case with
some non-EMS personnel. This is unacceptable behaviour because it is:
a) a breach of the patients right to know
b) a breach of the patient’s privacy
c) against the NYS Good Samaritan Law
d) against the principles of patient consent - ANSWER b
2. which form of consent allows you to treat an unconscious patient? -
ANSWER implied
3. Another name for the left lateral position is: - ANSWER recovery position
4. An unconscious patient with suspected spinal trauma has an obstruction
caused by his tongue. Which of the following procedures is an accepted
method for correcting this type of obstruction? - ANSWER jaw thrust
5. The patient who makes a crooning noise (stridor) while attempting to inhale
has a:
A) severe airway obstruction with poor air- exchange
b) mild airway obstruction with good air exchange
c) mild airway obstruction with poor air exchange
d) sever airway obstruction with no air exchange - ANSWER c
,6. when performing abdominal thrusts on a conscious adult patient with a
severe airway obstruction, the EMS Provider should place the thumb side of
his/her hands against the patients abdomen:
a) between the mid portion of the sternum and xiphoid process
b) directly on the umbilicus
c) directly on the xiphoid process
d) between the navel and the xiphoid process in the midline - ANSWER
d
7. you are attempting to ventilate a patient through a stoma and you notice that
the patient’s chest does not rise completely. you feel an escaping from the
patients mouth and nose. Your next step should be to : - ANSWER
manually seal the pots mouth and nose
8. A correct statement concerning airway management of a patient who has a
suspected spinal cord injury is that:
a) cord injury takes precedence over the airway; pt can be ventilated
only if it can be done w/o moving the chord
b) the airway always takes precedence over the chord injury
c) no difference in management
d) special techniques must be used to open airway without moving cord -
ANSWER b
9. when ventilating an infant with inadequate breathing, rescue breaths should
be given at a rate of 1 breath per:
a) 2 seconds
b) 4 seconds
c) 6 seconds
d) 8 seconds - ANSWER b
,10.which of the following organs is most susceptible to damage if you place
your hands on the xiphoid process during chest compression:
a) kidney
b) liver
c) spleen
d) appendix - ANSWER b
11.in anatomic terms, an injury midway down the left forearm would be
considered :
a) distal to the left elbow
b) proximal to the left elbow
c) superior to the left elbow
d) lateral to the left elbow - ANSWER a
12.If a life threatening problem is discovered during the initial assessment, you
should :
a) finish the initial assessment and then go back to correct the problem
b) complete both the initial assessment and the detailed physical
examination
c) transport the patients to the hospital immediately
d) correct the problem before continuing with the initial assessment -
ANSWER d
13.which of the following is the best definition of the term auscultation?
a) the reaction of a normal pupil to light
b) evaluation the blood pressure in the sitting and supine positions
c) listening
d) testing of reflexes - ANSWER c
14.The A in the mnemonic AVPU as it relates to the patient assessment, stands
for : - ANSWER Alert
, 15.An unconscious trauma victim responds to painful stimuli in both
extremities. The EMS provider should presume that:
a) there is no spinal injury
b) circulation to the extremities is defective
c) there is proper circulation to the extremities
d) there may still be a spinal injury - ANSWER d
16.The purpose of the first set of vital signs is to: - ANSWER establish a base
line for addition evaluations
17.The alveoli of the lungs are in close contact with the:
a. diaphragm
b. main stem bronchus
c. pulmonary capillaries
d. pulmonary arteries - ANSWER c
18.the tube like anatomical structure that carries air from the throat to the lungs
is the: - ANSWER trachea
You are called to the scene of a drowning. The patient is still in the water and is
pulseless and apnea. When should you begin CPR.
a) immediately upon reaching the pt in the water
b) after removal of pt from water
c) when a second rescuers reaches the pt in the water
d) while in the water and supporting the pt throat - ANSWER b
QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS | GUARANTEE PASS!
1. After an EMS call, some crew members begin discussing a recent case with
some non-EMS personnel. This is unacceptable behaviour because it is:
a) a breach of the patients right to know
b) a breach of the patient’s privacy
c) against the NYS Good Samaritan Law
d) against the principles of patient consent - ANSWER b
2. which form of consent allows you to treat an unconscious patient? -
ANSWER implied
3. Another name for the left lateral position is: - ANSWER recovery position
4. An unconscious patient with suspected spinal trauma has an obstruction
caused by his tongue. Which of the following procedures is an accepted
method for correcting this type of obstruction? - ANSWER jaw thrust
5. The patient who makes a crooning noise (stridor) while attempting to inhale
has a:
A) severe airway obstruction with poor air- exchange
b) mild airway obstruction with good air exchange
c) mild airway obstruction with poor air exchange
d) sever airway obstruction with no air exchange - ANSWER c
,6. when performing abdominal thrusts on a conscious adult patient with a
severe airway obstruction, the EMS Provider should place the thumb side of
his/her hands against the patients abdomen:
a) between the mid portion of the sternum and xiphoid process
b) directly on the umbilicus
c) directly on the xiphoid process
d) between the navel and the xiphoid process in the midline - ANSWER
d
7. you are attempting to ventilate a patient through a stoma and you notice that
the patient’s chest does not rise completely. you feel an escaping from the
patients mouth and nose. Your next step should be to : - ANSWER
manually seal the pots mouth and nose
8. A correct statement concerning airway management of a patient who has a
suspected spinal cord injury is that:
a) cord injury takes precedence over the airway; pt can be ventilated
only if it can be done w/o moving the chord
b) the airway always takes precedence over the chord injury
c) no difference in management
d) special techniques must be used to open airway without moving cord -
ANSWER b
9. when ventilating an infant with inadequate breathing, rescue breaths should
be given at a rate of 1 breath per:
a) 2 seconds
b) 4 seconds
c) 6 seconds
d) 8 seconds - ANSWER b
,10.which of the following organs is most susceptible to damage if you place
your hands on the xiphoid process during chest compression:
a) kidney
b) liver
c) spleen
d) appendix - ANSWER b
11.in anatomic terms, an injury midway down the left forearm would be
considered :
a) distal to the left elbow
b) proximal to the left elbow
c) superior to the left elbow
d) lateral to the left elbow - ANSWER a
12.If a life threatening problem is discovered during the initial assessment, you
should :
a) finish the initial assessment and then go back to correct the problem
b) complete both the initial assessment and the detailed physical
examination
c) transport the patients to the hospital immediately
d) correct the problem before continuing with the initial assessment -
ANSWER d
13.which of the following is the best definition of the term auscultation?
a) the reaction of a normal pupil to light
b) evaluation the blood pressure in the sitting and supine positions
c) listening
d) testing of reflexes - ANSWER c
14.The A in the mnemonic AVPU as it relates to the patient assessment, stands
for : - ANSWER Alert
, 15.An unconscious trauma victim responds to painful stimuli in both
extremities. The EMS provider should presume that:
a) there is no spinal injury
b) circulation to the extremities is defective
c) there is proper circulation to the extremities
d) there may still be a spinal injury - ANSWER d
16.The purpose of the first set of vital signs is to: - ANSWER establish a base
line for addition evaluations
17.The alveoli of the lungs are in close contact with the:
a. diaphragm
b. main stem bronchus
c. pulmonary capillaries
d. pulmonary arteries - ANSWER c
18.the tube like anatomical structure that carries air from the throat to the lungs
is the: - ANSWER trachea
You are called to the scene of a drowning. The patient is still in the water and is
pulseless and apnea. When should you begin CPR.
a) immediately upon reaching the pt in the water
b) after removal of pt from water
c) when a second rescuers reaches the pt in the water
d) while in the water and supporting the pt throat - ANSWER b
