NYS EMT EXAM 2025
NYS EMT EXAM 2025 INCLUDES 350 ACCURATE AND VERIFIED
QUESTIONS COVERING EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE, AIRWAY
MANAGEMENT, TRAUMA, MEDICAL EMERGENCIES, CPR, PATIENT
ASSESSMENT, AND STATE-SPECIFIC PROTOCOLS.
You are transporting a 32-year-old man, who was involved in a high-speed motor vehicle
accident, to the hospital. His initial vital signs were blood pressure 124/72; pulse 104, strong
and regular; and respiratory rate 14 and normal. Five minutes after you obtain this set of vital
signs, you repeat the vital signs and determine that the blood pressure is now 104/70; pulse is
120, weak and regular; and his respiratory rate is 18 and normal. The change in vital signs is
probably due to: - ANSWER-A worsening in the patient's condition
When lifting a patient, you should use the muscles in your: - ANSWER-Legs
An effective method for lifting a very heavy device such as a stretcher is called a: - ANSWER-
Power lift
The length of the scoop stretcher should be adjusted to a length longer than the patient: -
ANSWER-Before sliding the stretcher under the patient
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
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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
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
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When ventilating a patient using the bag-valve-mask:. - ANSWER-Supplemental oxygen at 15
L/min should be used
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
Which of the following statements best explains the reason for performing a rapid trauma
examination? - ANSWER-To determine whether life-threatening injuries are present
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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
For which of the following conditions would a patient be questioned about vomiting, dizziness,
and the use of antacids? - ANSWER-Abdominal pain
You are assessing a small child who cut her index finger on the sharp edge of a toy. The most
appropriate physical examination would consist of: - ANSWER-An examination of the finger and
hand
You note blood drainage from the ear during your detailed physical examination. What actions
should you take? - ANSWER-Cover the ear with a loose dressing
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NYS EMT EXAM 2025 INCLUDES 350 ACCURATE AND VERIFIED
QUESTIONS COVERING EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE, AIRWAY
MANAGEMENT, TRAUMA, MEDICAL EMERGENCIES, CPR, PATIENT
ASSESSMENT, AND STATE-SPECIFIC PROTOCOLS.
You are transporting a 32-year-old man, who was involved in a high-speed motor vehicle
accident, to the hospital. His initial vital signs were blood pressure 124/72; pulse 104, strong
and regular; and respiratory rate 14 and normal. Five minutes after you obtain this set of vital
signs, you repeat the vital signs and determine that the blood pressure is now 104/70; pulse is
120, weak and regular; and his respiratory rate is 18 and normal. The change in vital signs is
probably due to: - ANSWER-A worsening in the patient's condition
When lifting a patient, you should use the muscles in your: - ANSWER-Legs
An effective method for lifting a very heavy device such as a stretcher is called a: - ANSWER-
Power lift
The length of the scoop stretcher should be adjusted to a length longer than the patient: -
ANSWER-Before sliding the stretcher under the patient
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
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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
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
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When ventilating a patient using the bag-valve-mask:. - ANSWER-Supplemental oxygen at 15
L/min should be used
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
Which of the following statements best explains the reason for performing a rapid trauma
examination? - ANSWER-To determine whether life-threatening injuries are present
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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
For which of the following conditions would a patient be questioned about vomiting, dizziness,
and the use of antacids? - ANSWER-Abdominal pain
You are assessing a small child who cut her index finger on the sharp edge of a toy. The most
appropriate physical examination would consist of: - ANSWER-An examination of the finger and
hand
You note blood drainage from the ear during your detailed physical examination. What actions
should you take? - ANSWER-Cover the ear with a loose dressing
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