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NYS EMT EXAM PRACTICE TEST
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After an EMS call, some crew members begin discussing a recent case with some non- EMS personnel. This is unacceptable behavior because it is: a) A breach of the patient's right to know b) A breach of the patient's privacy and is unethical c) Against the New York State Good Samaritan Law d) Against the principles of patient consent Correct Answer: b) A breach of the patient's privacy and is unethical Which form of consent allows you to treat an unconscious patient? a) Actual consent b) Implied consent c) Informed consent d) Legislated consent Correct Answer: b) Implied consent
- Another name for the left lateral position is:
a) Semi-Fowler's b) Trendelenburg c) Recovery position d) dorsal recumbent Correct Answer: c) 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 Correct Answer: a) Distal to the left elbow 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 patient to the hospital immediately d) Correct the problem before continuing with the Initial Assessment Correct Answer: d) Correct the problem before continuing with the Initial Assessment Which of the following is the BEST definition of the term "auscultation"? a) The reaction of a normal pupil to light b) Evaluating the blood pressure in the sitting and supine positions
d) Fully assess the patient's condition Correct Answer: a) Establish a baseline for additional evaluations The alveoli of the lungs are in close contact with the: a) Diaphragm b) main-stem bronchus c) Pulmonary capillaries d) Pulmonary arteries Correct Answer: c) Pulmonary capillaries The tubelike anatomical structure that carries air from the throat to the lungs is the: a) Pharynx b) Larynx c) Trachea d) Esophagus Correct Answer: c) 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? a) Slightly lifting the patient's neck b) Slightly tilting the patient's head back c) Tilting the patient's head forward
d) Thrusting the patient's jaw forward Correct Answer: d) Thrusting the patient's jaw forward The patient who makes a crowing noise (strider) 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) Severe airway obstruction with no air exchange Correct Answer: c) Mild airway obstruction with poor air exchange When performing abdominal thrusts on a conscious adult patient with a severe airway obstruction, the EMS Provider should place the thumb side of his/her hand against the patient's abdomen: a) Between the midportion of the sternum and the xiphoid process b) Directly on the umbilicus c) Directly on the xiphoid process d) Between the navel and the xiphoid process in the midline Correct Answer: d) Between the navel and the xiphoid process in the midline You are attempting to ventilate a patient through a stoma and you notice that the patient's chest does not rise completely. You feel an escaping from the patient's mouth and nose. Your next step should be to: a) Perform abdominal thrusts
Correct Answer: b) 4 seconds Which of the following organs is MOST SUSCEPTIBLE to damage if you place your hands on the xiphoid process during chest compression? a) Kidney b) Liver c) Spleen d) Appendix Correct Answer: b) Liver You are called to the scene of a drowning. The patient is still in the water and is pulseless and apneic. When should you begin CPR? a) Immediately upon reaching the patient in the water b) After removing the patient from the water c) When a second rescuer reaches the patient in the water d) While in the water and supporting the patient's thorax Correct Answer: b) After removing the patient from the water During two-rescuer CPR, at what point is it appropriate to change compressors? a) After each cycle b) After 2 minutes c) After 2 cycles d) After 5 minutes
Correct Answer: b) After 2 minutes All of the following are criteria for effective chest compressions in an adult EXCEPT: a) Compress the chest hard and fast b) minimize interruptions during compressions c) Allow for full chest recoil d) Pause chest compressions to check the pulse each minute Correct Answer: d) Pause chest compressions to check the pulse each minute When it is necessary to perform CPR, while transporting a patient on a stretcher, the EMS Provider should: a) Move the stretcher as rapidly as possible to get the victim to a hospital promptly b) Move the stretcher slowly so that effective CPR can continue c) Keep the stretcher in a high position, especially when going down stairs d) Keep the patient's head raised in order to make ventilation easier Correct Answer: b) Move the stretcher slowly so that effective CPR can continue When you are palpating pulse in an infant, the American Heart Association standards recommend that you palpate a/an: a) Radial pulse b) apical pulse c) brachial pulse d) carotid pulse
d) lf an obstruction is encountered as a nasopharyngeal airway is first introduced, you should immediately switch to an oropharyngeal airway Correct Answer: b) Nasopharyngeal airways should be coated with a water-soluble lubricant prior to insertion In mouth-to-mask ventilation, the stomach is likely to be distended if too great a force is used to inflate the lungs. Lung ventilation may become more difficult because stomach inflation: a) Causes a spasm of the larynx b) Pushes up on the diaphragm and increases the likelihood of vomiting c) Produces a back pressure that pushes the epiglottis forward d) Causes a displacement of the lungs, resulting in deviation of the trachea Correct Answer: b) Pushes up on the diaphragm and increases the likelihood of vomiting You have inserted an oropharyngeal airway into the mouth of an unconscious victim who reacts by having a gag reflex. You should: a) Remove the airway b) remove the airway, then reinsert it c) Pull the airway out slightly d) Use a smaller-sized airway Correct Answer: a) Remove the airway
The proper technique for suctioning a patient's mouth is to suction: a) As you are withdrawing the catheter b) As you are inserting the catheter c) While you insert and withdraw the catheter d) While ventilating with high-concentration oxygen Correct Answer: a) As you are withdrawing the catheter An unconscious, breathing 18-year-old patient has been rescued from a car that had the engine running. The patient's skin is red; vital signs are: BP = 110/70; P = 110; R = 18. Oxygen should, be administered with which of the following devices? a) Nasal cannula b) Simple face mask c) Venturi mask d) Non-rebreathing mask Correct Answer: d) Non-rebreathing mask You have attempted to insert a nasopharyngeal airway into the right nostril of a patient, but have encountered resistance, You should: a) Insert an oropharyngeal airway instead b) Insert the nasopharyngeal airway despite the resistance c) Remove the tube and try a larger size d) Relubricate the tube and try the other nostril. Correct Answer: d) Relubricate the tube and try the other nostril.
The type of hypoperfusion (shock) that results from a considerable loss of blood or fluid is: a) Hypovolemic b) Anaphylactic c) Cardiogenic d) Psychogenic Correct Answer: a) Hypovolemic Sudden dilation of the blood vessels causing the blood pressure to fall is called: a) Hypovolemic shock b) Metabolic shock c) Distributive shock d) Cardiogenic shock Correct Answer: c) Distributive shock Which of the following is a LATE sign of hypoperfusion (shock)? a) Thready pulse b) Loss of body fluid c) Trembling d) Falling blood pressure Correct Answer: d) Falling blood pressure
Which of the following are the signs of an allergic reaction? a) Pain in the chest, rapid strong pulse, pallor, sweating b) Decreased blood pressure, rapid strong pulse, heavy breathing c) Decreased blood pressure, itching, swelling, difficulty breathing d) Rapid strong pulse, increased blood pressure, pallor, sweating Correct Answer: c) Decreased blood pressure, itching, swelling, difficulty breathing
- Treatment for the patient in hypovolemic shock includes: a) Keeping the patient in a sitting position with the head bent back b) Giving the patient a liquid stimulant immediately c) Bathing the patient with towels wrung in cold water d) Keeping the patient warm and on his/her back with the legs elevated Correct Answer: d) Keeping the patient warm and on his/her back with the legs elevated What is the recommended procedure for the transportation of a severed limb to the hospital? a) Wrap the limb in sterile gauze, seal in a plastic bag, and keep the limb cool b) Place the limb in sterile gauze, seal in a plastic bag, and keep the limb warm c) Place the limb on ice, wrap in sterile gauze, then seal both in a plastic bag d) Wrap the limb in sterile gauze, place on ice, then seal both in a plastic bag Correct Answer: a) Wrap the limb in sterile gauze, seal in a plastic bag, and keep the limb cool
Correct Answer: b) In which there is no break in the continuity of the skin After immobilizing a painful, swollen, deformed collarbone, your NEXT priority would be to: a) Check to see that the bone ends are approximated b) Ask the patient if the splint is comfortable c) Check the radial Pulse d) Check the airway Correct Answer: c) Check the radial Pulse The MOST SERIOUS problem associated with an injury to a joint is that this type of injury: a) Is frequently accompanied by nerve and vascular damage b) Often produces grotesque deformity c) Is very difficult to assess d) Is extremely painful Correct Answer: a) Is frequently accompanied by nerve and vascular damage The recommended treatment for a painful, swollen deformity of the forearm is to immobilize the: a) Elbow b) Elbow and wrist c) Wrist
d) Wrist and hand Correct Answer: b) Elbow and wrist A machine shop operator injured his hand while using a drill press. If the injured hand is to be splinted, the EMS Provider should splint it: a) In the position in which it is found b) In the position of function c) With the hand open d) With a pressure dressing Correct Answer: b) In the position of function In the presence of good circulation, the EMS Provider should NOT straighten a dislocated joint before splinting because: a) It may break the bones of the joint b) It will cause significant pain c) There is danger of impairing nerve function and blood supply d) It is only a medical controlled option in the field Correct Answer: c) There is danger of impairing nerve function and blood supply The treatment for a trauma victim who has sustained a hip joint injury is to: a) Apply a traction splint to the injured leg b) Apply an air splint c) Apply padded board splints and a long spine board
a) Straighten the elbow to relieve pain b) Splint the elbow in the position found c) Administer oxygen at 6 liters/minute via nasal cannula d) check the proximal pulse Correct Answer: c) Administer oxygen at 6 liters/minute via nasal cannula A patient was struck in the head with a pipe during a fight. The patient is unresponsive and bleeding from within the ear. You should: a) Transport immediately and do nothing with the ear b) Apply direct pressure to the ear c) Place your finger in the bleeding ear to prevent fluid loss d) Apply a loose sterile dressing to the ear Correct Answer: d) Apply a loose sterile dressing to the ear To control a nosebleed in a patient WITHOUT suspected spinal trauma, the EMS Provider should: a) Have the patient sit upright with the head tilted backward b) Apply tepid compresses to the patient's face and nose c) Have the patient, positioned forward with the head between the legs d) Pinch the patient's nostrils together and sit the patient leaning forward to allow drainage Correct Answer: d) Pinch the patient's nostrils together and sit the patient leaning forward to allow drainage
The central nervous system consists of the: a) Brain and peripheral nerves b) Brain and spinal cord c) Spinal cord and autonomic functions d) Spinal cord and peripheral nerves Correct Answer: b) Brain and spinal cord A patient with a severe head injury and increasing pressure within the skull will often present with: a) Decreased blood pressure and rapid pulse b) Normal blood pressure and rapid pulse c) Normal blood pressure and normal pulse d) Elevated blood pressure and slow pulse Correct Answer: d) Elevated blood pressure and slow pulse When treating a patient with a brain injury, it is important to record changes in the patient's: a) Mental status b) Pupil reaction c) Respiratory rate d) Blood pressure Correct Answer: a) Mental status
