NYS EMT Exam Practice Questions With Correct Answers 2024

A comprehensive head-to-toe physical examination is most indicated for: a. A responsive motor vehicle accident victim with a broken leg b. An elderly patient with a heart condition who is demonstrating syncope c. An accident victim with known head trauma d. A child with airway obstruction - correct answer--c. An accident victim with known head trauma A patient is involved in an accident, and she is wearing a helmet. All of the following are indications for removing the helmet to treat the patient except: a. You are not able to monitor the patient's breathing adequately b. The patient requires spinal stabilization c. The helmet is loose and allows for the head to freely move d. The helmet is tight and does not allow the head to move freely - correct answer--d. The helmet is tight and does not allow the head to move freely According to the rule of nines, which of the following is true? a. An infant's head involves the same amount of body surface as an adults b. An infant's head accounts for 18% of body surface c. Each lower limb in an adult accounts for 13.5% of body surface d. An adult's head accounts for 18% of body surface - correct answer--b. An infant's head accounts for 18% of body surface After administering nitroglycerin sublingually, what is the next appropriate step? a. Place the patient in Trendelenburg b. Measure and record the BP c. Have the patient rinse her mouth with water d. Use defibrillation - correct answer--b. Measure and record the BP All of the following are appropriate steps to take in delivering a baby with a prolapsed cord except: a. Gently try to push the umbilical cord back into the birth canal. b. Position the mother so her head is facing down, and slightly elevate the pelvis. c. Try to push the baby off the umbilical cord using several fingers of a gloved hand gently inserted into the vagina. d. Apply damp and sterile dressings to the portion of the umbilical cord that can be seen outside the birth canal. - correct answer--a. Gently try to push the umbilical cord back into the birth canal. All of the following are considered advanced directives except: a. living will b. durable power of attorney