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EMT NY STATE EXAM|| EMT NY STATE STUDY
GUIDE ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS|| LATEST UPDATE 2024 ALREADY
GRADED A+|| ASSURED PASS!!!
Lifting and Moving: Moving Patient -ANSWER 1. Move patient in direction of long
axis (NEVER around corners)
Lifting and Moving: Moving Patient (RAPID EXTRICATION) -ANSWER 1.
Always Manual immobilize
2. Use C-collar and move along LONG axis
3. Dont use vest type device
Fireman Carry -ANSWER Not used much because all of patients weight on rescuer.
Patients with chest pain or who are having difficulty breathing should sit in what
position? -ANSWER A position of comfort, as long as they are not
HYPOTENSIVE.
Patients with suspected spinal injuries must be immobilized how? -ANSWER In a
supine position on a long backboard or scoop stretcher
Patients in shock position should be packaged and moved how? -ANSWER In a
Trendelenburg's position or supine with their legs elevated 6'' to 12''.
Pregnant patients should be positioned and transported how? -ANSWER On their
left sides
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How should a unresponsive patient with no suspected spinal injury should be
placed? -ANSWER Into the recovery position by rolling patient onto his or her side
without twisting the body.
Patient with nausea and vomiting should be positioned how? -ANSWER in position
of comfort, but be sure you are positioned appropriately to manage and maintain a
patent airway
Obese patients should be positioned how? -ANSWER Same as other patients, but
pay attention to ensure their dignity is maintained.
Diamond carry -ANSWER 1. requires 4 rescuers
2. One Emt at head end of the device, one at the foot end, and one at each side of
the patients torso.
Straddle Slide (lifting and moving technique) -ANSWER Use if possible spinal
injury, multiple rescuers, and NARROW SPACE
Clothes or blanket drag (Lifting and Moving) -ANSWER 1. One rescuer
2. Dragged head first
3. Possible spinal injury and risk of danger to patient and/or rescuer.
4. Head first and low to ground
Fireman's Drag (Lifting and Moving) -ANSWER 1. One rescuer
2. No spinal injury
3. Tie hands together
Chair Carry (Lifting and Moving) -ANSWER 1. No spinal injury
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2. Test Chair
Stokes Basket (Lifting and MOving) -ANSWER Use when Moving over rough
terrain or high angles
Scoop Basket (Lifting and MOving) -ANSWER Use if patient has a PELVIC
fracture
Ambulance Operations/Rescue Awareness-MAIN Priority -ANSWER Always
SAFETY first
Ambulance Operations/Rescue Awareness-When does assessment BEGIN? -
ANSWER At Dispatch
Ambulance Operations/Rescue Awareness-GAINING ACCESS ORDER -
ANSWER 1. Door
2. Window
3. Body
Always this order
Ambulance Operations/Rescue Awareness-WINDSHIELD; LAMINATED
SAFETY GLASSES Entrance -ANSWER Use A fire ax
Ambulance Operations/Rescue Awareness-Other Windows Entrance-TEMPERED
GLASS -ANSWER Use Center punch in corner
Ambulance Operations/Rescue Awareness-What is CRIBBING? -ANSWER Used
to stabilize vehicles (wood blocks)
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Ambulance Operations/Rescue Awareness-CAR BATTERY -ANSWER Always
disconnect NEGATIVE LINE FIRST; Then positive. NEVER CUT
Ambulance Operations/Rescue Awareness-Distance to park Ambulance from
burning vehicle? -ANSWER No close than 100 feet & UPHILL AND UPWIND
IF Airbag does not employ -ANSWER 1. Avoid working in front of it
2. Do not try to disable it
Order of Safety Protocol -ANSWER 1. Yourself
2. Partner
3. Crew
4. Patient
DRIVING SAFETY -ANSWER 1. Obey ALL traffic laws
2. Always look LEFT first at intersections
3. Drive in LEFT LANE so others can pull right
Mass Casualty Incident/Hazardous Materials=MUTUAL AID? -ANSWER
Agreement among departments to assist
Mass Casualty Incident=Most important aspect is? -ANSWER Pre-planning and
communication
Reactions to MCI (Mass Casualty Incident)? -ANSWER 1. Stress
2. Release catecholamine
EMT NY STATE EXAM|| EMT NY STATE STUDY
GUIDE ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS|| LATEST UPDATE 2024 ALREADY
GRADED A+|| ASSURED PASS!!!
Lifting and Moving: Moving Patient -ANSWER 1. Move patient in direction of long
axis (NEVER around corners)
Lifting and Moving: Moving Patient (RAPID EXTRICATION) -ANSWER 1.
Always Manual immobilize
2. Use C-collar and move along LONG axis
3. Dont use vest type device
Fireman Carry -ANSWER Not used much because all of patients weight on rescuer.
Patients with chest pain or who are having difficulty breathing should sit in what
position? -ANSWER A position of comfort, as long as they are not
HYPOTENSIVE.
Patients with suspected spinal injuries must be immobilized how? -ANSWER In a
supine position on a long backboard or scoop stretcher
Patients in shock position should be packaged and moved how? -ANSWER In a
Trendelenburg's position or supine with their legs elevated 6'' to 12''.
Pregnant patients should be positioned and transported how? -ANSWER On their
left sides
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How should a unresponsive patient with no suspected spinal injury should be
placed? -ANSWER Into the recovery position by rolling patient onto his or her side
without twisting the body.
Patient with nausea and vomiting should be positioned how? -ANSWER in position
of comfort, but be sure you are positioned appropriately to manage and maintain a
patent airway
Obese patients should be positioned how? -ANSWER Same as other patients, but
pay attention to ensure their dignity is maintained.
Diamond carry -ANSWER 1. requires 4 rescuers
2. One Emt at head end of the device, one at the foot end, and one at each side of
the patients torso.
Straddle Slide (lifting and moving technique) -ANSWER Use if possible spinal
injury, multiple rescuers, and NARROW SPACE
Clothes or blanket drag (Lifting and Moving) -ANSWER 1. One rescuer
2. Dragged head first
3. Possible spinal injury and risk of danger to patient and/or rescuer.
4. Head first and low to ground
Fireman's Drag (Lifting and Moving) -ANSWER 1. One rescuer
2. No spinal injury
3. Tie hands together
Chair Carry (Lifting and Moving) -ANSWER 1. No spinal injury
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2. Test Chair
Stokes Basket (Lifting and MOving) -ANSWER Use when Moving over rough
terrain or high angles
Scoop Basket (Lifting and MOving) -ANSWER Use if patient has a PELVIC
fracture
Ambulance Operations/Rescue Awareness-MAIN Priority -ANSWER Always
SAFETY first
Ambulance Operations/Rescue Awareness-When does assessment BEGIN? -
ANSWER At Dispatch
Ambulance Operations/Rescue Awareness-GAINING ACCESS ORDER -
ANSWER 1. Door
2. Window
3. Body
Always this order
Ambulance Operations/Rescue Awareness-WINDSHIELD; LAMINATED
SAFETY GLASSES Entrance -ANSWER Use A fire ax
Ambulance Operations/Rescue Awareness-Other Windows Entrance-TEMPERED
GLASS -ANSWER Use Center punch in corner
Ambulance Operations/Rescue Awareness-What is CRIBBING? -ANSWER Used
to stabilize vehicles (wood blocks)
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Ambulance Operations/Rescue Awareness-CAR BATTERY -ANSWER Always
disconnect NEGATIVE LINE FIRST; Then positive. NEVER CUT
Ambulance Operations/Rescue Awareness-Distance to park Ambulance from
burning vehicle? -ANSWER No close than 100 feet & UPHILL AND UPWIND
IF Airbag does not employ -ANSWER 1. Avoid working in front of it
2. Do not try to disable it
Order of Safety Protocol -ANSWER 1. Yourself
2. Partner
3. Crew
4. Patient
DRIVING SAFETY -ANSWER 1. Obey ALL traffic laws
2. Always look LEFT first at intersections
3. Drive in LEFT LANE so others can pull right
Mass Casualty Incident/Hazardous Materials=MUTUAL AID? -ANSWER
Agreement among departments to assist
Mass Casualty Incident=Most important aspect is? -ANSWER Pre-planning and
communication
Reactions to MCI (Mass Casualty Incident)? -ANSWER 1. Stress
2. Release catecholamine
