NYS EMT-B State Exam Written 2024 Questions And Answers

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 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 - correct answer--b) assist patient's respiratory efforts w/ high conc oxygen using a BVM 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: - correct answer--A. high-conc oxygen and should be placed in a position of comfort for ease of breathing 5 Stages of Grief: - correct answer--1. Denial 2. Anger 3. Bargaining 4. Depression 5. Acceptance A 21 yr old male is found sitting in an automobile in a parking lot. He has an altered mental status and a history of diabetes. Your attempt to question him yields little info, as his responses are inappropriate for the questions. Your treatment for this patient include: a. Suctioning patients airway b. Full immobilization of patients head neck and spine c. Administration of a glucose solution by mouth d. Open airway with OPA - correct answer--C. Administration of a glucose solution by mouth - AMS//likely hypoglycemia A 25-yr old woman is in active labor. The umbilical cord is presenting through the vagina. You would: a. Gently pull on cord b. Massage uterus c. Replace cord in vagina d. Place mom supine with hips elevated, administer O2 and transport - correct answer-- D. place the mother in a supine position with hips elevated, administer oxygen, and transport