EMT NYS PSI EXAMINATION TEST 2026
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ which form of consent allows you to treat an unconscious patient?
Answer: implied
◉ Another name for the left lateral position is : Answer: recovery
position
◉ in anatomic terms, an injury midway down the left forearm would be
considered :
a) distal to the left elbow
b) proximal to the left elbow
c) superior to the left elbow
d) lateral to the left elbow. Answer: a
◉ If a life threatening problem is discovered during the initial
assessment, you should :
a) finish the initial assessment and then go back to correct the problem
b) complete both the initial assessment and the detailed physical
examination
,c) transport the patients to the hospital immediately
d) correct the problem before continuing with the initial assessment.
Answer: d
◉ which of the following is the best definition of the term auscultation?
a) the reaction of a normal pupil to light
b) evaluation the blood pressure in the sitting and supine positions
c) listening
d) testing of reflexes. Answer: c
◉ The A in the mnemonic AVPU as it relates to the patient assessment,
stands for : Answer: Alert
◉ An unconscious trauma victim responds to painful stimuli in both
extremities. The EMS provider should presume that:
a) there is no spinal injury
b) circulation to the extremities is defective
c) there is proper circulation to the extremities
d) there may still be a spinal injury. Answer: d
◉ The purpose of the first set of vital signs is to: Answer: establish a
base line for addition evaluations
, ◉ The alveoli of the lungs are in close contact with the:
a. diaphragm
b. mainstem bronchus
c. pulmonary capillaries
d. pulmonary arteries. Answer: c
◉ the tube like anatomical structure that carries air from the throat to the
lungs is the: Answer: trachea
◉ An unconscious patient with suspected spinal trauma has an
obstruction caused by his tongue. Which of the following procedures is
an accepted method for correcting this type of obstruction? Answer: jaw
thrust
◉ The patient who makes a croning noise (stridor) while attempting to
inhale has a:
A) severe airway obstruction with poor air- exchange
b) mild airway obstruction with good air exchange
c) mild airway obstruction with poor air exchange
d) sever airway obstruction with no air exchange. Answer: c
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ which form of consent allows you to treat an unconscious patient?
Answer: implied
◉ Another name for the left lateral position is : Answer: recovery
position
◉ in anatomic terms, an injury midway down the left forearm would be
considered :
a) distal to the left elbow
b) proximal to the left elbow
c) superior to the left elbow
d) lateral to the left elbow. Answer: a
◉ If a life threatening problem is discovered during the initial
assessment, you should :
a) finish the initial assessment and then go back to correct the problem
b) complete both the initial assessment and the detailed physical
examination
,c) transport the patients to the hospital immediately
d) correct the problem before continuing with the initial assessment.
Answer: d
◉ which of the following is the best definition of the term auscultation?
a) the reaction of a normal pupil to light
b) evaluation the blood pressure in the sitting and supine positions
c) listening
d) testing of reflexes. Answer: c
◉ The A in the mnemonic AVPU as it relates to the patient assessment,
stands for : Answer: Alert
◉ An unconscious trauma victim responds to painful stimuli in both
extremities. The EMS provider should presume that:
a) there is no spinal injury
b) circulation to the extremities is defective
c) there is proper circulation to the extremities
d) there may still be a spinal injury. Answer: d
◉ The purpose of the first set of vital signs is to: Answer: establish a
base line for addition evaluations
, ◉ The alveoli of the lungs are in close contact with the:
a. diaphragm
b. mainstem bronchus
c. pulmonary capillaries
d. pulmonary arteries. Answer: c
◉ the tube like anatomical structure that carries air from the throat to the
lungs is the: Answer: trachea
◉ An unconscious patient with suspected spinal trauma has an
obstruction caused by his tongue. Which of the following procedures is
an accepted method for correcting this type of obstruction? Answer: jaw
thrust
◉ The patient who makes a croning noise (stridor) while attempting to
inhale has a:
A) severe airway obstruction with poor air- exchange
b) mild airway obstruction with good air exchange
c) mild airway obstruction with poor air exchange
d) sever airway obstruction with no air exchange. Answer: c
