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NYS EMT EXAM|| ACTUAL EXAM ALL QUESTIONS AND
100% CORRECT ANSWERS|| LATEST UPDATE 2024 WITH
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS ALREADY GRADED A+||
ASSURED PASS!!!
The method of quickly removing a patient who is in respiratory arrest or
is extremely unstable from a car is called: -ANSWER Rapid extrication
Pregnant trauma patients showing signs of hypovolemic shock (without
suspected spinal injury) should be placed in what position? -ANSWER
Left lateral recumbent
Before lifting or carrying a patient, the EMT should do all of the
following except: -ANSWER Flex at the waist during the process
During exhalation, relaxation of the diaphragm causes pressure within
the thoracic cavity to -ANSWER Increase
The accessory muscles of expiration are primarily noted by observing
the: -ANSWER Neck
During positive-pressure ventilation, effective tidal volume is evaluated
primarily on the basis of: -ANSWER Chest excursion
Gastric distention is a common complication of: -ANSWER Forceful
ventilation
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Which of the following administration devices can provide
approximately 90% oxygen delivery to the patient? -ANSWER Non-
rebreather mask
The jaw thrust without head tilt is the primary airway maneuver used
for: -ANSWER Suspected spinal injury patients
To ensure proper sizing, an oropharyngeal airway is measured from the
angle of the jaw to the: -ANSWER Corner of the patient's mouth
A pressure compensated flowmeter measures liter flow with a: -ANSWER
Gravity-fed ball
A cyanotic patient who cannot speak or cough is most likely suffering a:
-ANSWER Complete airway obstruction
On removing a 4-year-old child from a pool, you note respirations 3 per
minute. What breathing rate would you use on this patient? -ANSWER 1
breath every 3 seconds
A typical adult bag-valve-mask consists of all of the following except. -
ANSWER A pop-off vale
When ventilating a patient using the bag-valve-mask:. -ANSWER
Supplemental oxygen at 15 L/min should be used
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Which of the following is not a component of scene size-up? -ANSWER
Taking the vital signs of the patient
What is the formal name of traffic cones, ambulance lights, and flares
used at the scene of a crash? -ANSWER Traffic delineation devices
What is an ideal location to first evaluate a motor vehicle collision? -
ANSWER 100 feet away, uphill and upwind
What is the rule of thumb for placing traffic delineation devices on the
highway at the scene of a crash? -ANSWER Three times the speed limit, in
feet
A series of initial questions and observations regarding the patient's
condition, including age, sex, and chief complaint, describes which of
the following? -ANSWER The general impression
What is the mnemonic AVPU used to evaluate? -ANSWER Level of
responsiveness
Which of the following best describes the head tilt/chin lift procedure for
opening the airway? -ANSWER Tilting the head back with one hand while
lifting the lower margin of the jaw
with the index and middle fingers of the other hand
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Which of the following statements best explains the reason for
performing a rapid trauma examination? -ANSWER To determine whether
life-threatening injuries are present
When assessing a patient for injury, which mnemonic assists in the
evaluation of each body part? -ANSWER DCAP/BTLS
Active use of accessory muscles suggests: -ANSWER Respiratory distress
Subcutaneous emphysema is characterized by which of the following9 -
ANSWER A crackling sensation found when palpating the neck and upper
chest
Where is the tibia palpated? -ANSWER The anterior surface of the lower
leg
Which of the following problems is most likely to result from an
obstruction of an artery by
a bone end? -ANSWER An absent pulse in one arm
Which of the following may be found in a patient with an injury to the
lumbar spine? -ANSWER Paralysis in lower, but not upper, extremities
Which of the following is not a component of a SAMPLE history? -
ANSWER Mental state
NYS EMT EXAM|| ACTUAL EXAM ALL QUESTIONS AND
100% CORRECT ANSWERS|| LATEST UPDATE 2024 WITH
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS ALREADY GRADED A+||
ASSURED PASS!!!
The method of quickly removing a patient who is in respiratory arrest or
is extremely unstable from a car is called: -ANSWER Rapid extrication
Pregnant trauma patients showing signs of hypovolemic shock (without
suspected spinal injury) should be placed in what position? -ANSWER
Left lateral recumbent
Before lifting or carrying a patient, the EMT should do all of the
following except: -ANSWER Flex at the waist during the process
During exhalation, relaxation of the diaphragm causes pressure within
the thoracic cavity to -ANSWER Increase
The accessory muscles of expiration are primarily noted by observing
the: -ANSWER Neck
During positive-pressure ventilation, effective tidal volume is evaluated
primarily on the basis of: -ANSWER Chest excursion
Gastric distention is a common complication of: -ANSWER Forceful
ventilation
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Which of the following administration devices can provide
approximately 90% oxygen delivery to the patient? -ANSWER Non-
rebreather mask
The jaw thrust without head tilt is the primary airway maneuver used
for: -ANSWER Suspected spinal injury patients
To ensure proper sizing, an oropharyngeal airway is measured from the
angle of the jaw to the: -ANSWER Corner of the patient's mouth
A pressure compensated flowmeter measures liter flow with a: -ANSWER
Gravity-fed ball
A cyanotic patient who cannot speak or cough is most likely suffering a:
-ANSWER Complete airway obstruction
On removing a 4-year-old child from a pool, you note respirations 3 per
minute. What breathing rate would you use on this patient? -ANSWER 1
breath every 3 seconds
A typical adult bag-valve-mask consists of all of the following except. -
ANSWER A pop-off vale
When ventilating a patient using the bag-valve-mask:. -ANSWER
Supplemental oxygen at 15 L/min should be used
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Which of the following is not a component of scene size-up? -ANSWER
Taking the vital signs of the patient
What is the formal name of traffic cones, ambulance lights, and flares
used at the scene of a crash? -ANSWER Traffic delineation devices
What is an ideal location to first evaluate a motor vehicle collision? -
ANSWER 100 feet away, uphill and upwind
What is the rule of thumb for placing traffic delineation devices on the
highway at the scene of a crash? -ANSWER Three times the speed limit, in
feet
A series of initial questions and observations regarding the patient's
condition, including age, sex, and chief complaint, describes which of
the following? -ANSWER The general impression
What is the mnemonic AVPU used to evaluate? -ANSWER Level of
responsiveness
Which of the following best describes the head tilt/chin lift procedure for
opening the airway? -ANSWER Tilting the head back with one hand while
lifting the lower margin of the jaw
with the index and middle fingers of the other hand
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Which of the following statements best explains the reason for
performing a rapid trauma examination? -ANSWER To determine whether
life-threatening injuries are present
When assessing a patient for injury, which mnemonic assists in the
evaluation of each body part? -ANSWER DCAP/BTLS
Active use of accessory muscles suggests: -ANSWER Respiratory distress
Subcutaneous emphysema is characterized by which of the following9 -
ANSWER A crackling sensation found when palpating the neck and upper
chest
Where is the tibia palpated? -ANSWER The anterior surface of the lower
leg
Which of the following problems is most likely to result from an
obstruction of an artery by
a bone end? -ANSWER An absent pulse in one arm
Which of the following may be found in a patient with an injury to the
lumbar spine? -ANSWER Paralysis in lower, but not upper, extremities
Which of the following is not a component of a SAMPLE history? -
ANSWER Mental state
