NEW YORK STATE EMT BASIC
WRITTEN EXAM
When the spinal cord is severed above the fifth cervical vertebrae,
paralysis is likely to occur in
a. All extremities
b. The upper extremities
c. Lower extremities - ANSWERS-A. all extremities
Severing of spinal cord above 5th vs below 5th vertebrae -
ANSWERS-ABOVE 5TH = ALL paralyzed
BELOW 5TH= LOWER paralysis
In rescuing a diving accident victim from a swimming pool, the EMS
provider's FIRST action is to:
a. Lay victim on flat surface
b. Stabilize entire spine before removing from water
c. Take patient out of water and then stabilize pt - ANSWERS-b.
Stabilize/immobilize entire spine before removing from water
To extricate a PT from an automobile w/ a suspected cervical spine
injury, which of the following mechanical aids should be employed
fIRST?
a) soft cervical collar
b) long backboard
,c) extrication collar
d) short backboard - ANSWERS-C. extrication collar
The treatment for a trauma victim who has sustained a hip joint injury
is to: - ANSWERS-apply padded board splints and a long spine
backboard
You are assessing a 55 yr old male who has tripped and hit his head
on the sidewalk. You find a large hematoma on his forehead, normal
vital signs, and no other visible injuries. He complains of tingling in
both hands. You should treat this patient for:
a) hypoperfusion
b) hyperventilation
c) angina pectoris
d) cervical spine injury - ANSWERS-D. cervical spine injury
Infants are obligate nose breathers until approx. 6 months of age,
which means that they
a) should never be given 02 by a nasal cannula
b) should never be placed on their stomachs fro breathing
c) may suffer respiratory distress if their noses become obstructed
d) are at a high risk for dying of SIDS - ANSWERS-C. may suffer
respiratory distress if their noses become obstructed
In a child, all of the following are signs of respiratory failure except?
a) limp muscle tone
,b) cyanosis
c) slow HR
d) crying - ANSWERS-D. CRYING
All of the following statements concerning SIDS are true except:
a) it is preventable if parents are more attentive to their children
b) if EMS provider arrives shortly after infants arrest, should
administer CPR
c) it is defined as the death of an infant that is sudden, unsuspected,
and unexplainable
d) if the infant shows very obvious signs of death, the EMS provider
should hep the family deal wit htheir grief and guilt - ANSWERS-a- it
is preventable are more attentitive to their children
Which of the following is a condition commonly found in children
and is characterized by fever, diarrhea, vomiting and sunken eyes?
a. Dehydration
b. Seizures
c. Hypoglycemia
d. Croup - ANSWERS-A. DEHYDRATION
Sunken fontanelle vs bulging - ANSWERS-sunken: dehydration
bulging fontanelle: inter cranial pressure
, Which of the following is an effective method of quickly assessing
the circulatory status of a pediatric trauma victim? - ANSWERS-
Squeezing patient's finger to check capilary refill
THE MOST COMMON CAUSE OF SEIZURES IN CHILDREN IS
a. Fever
b. Airway obstruction
c. Epilepsy - ANSWERS-FEVER
(febrile seizure- contracts illness/infection, fever results)
rapid rise in temp
Because of the relatively large size of the head, spinal immobilization
for infants and children should include padding of the
a) hips
b) head
c) neck
d) shoudlers - ANSWERS-D. shoulder
If you suspect that a patient is a victim of child abuse, you should -
ANSWERS-notify your local child protective agency and complete
the DSS form
When treating an injured child suspected of being a victim of child
abuse, your PRIMARY responsibility is to
a. Asses and provide appropriate care for child
WRITTEN EXAM
When the spinal cord is severed above the fifth cervical vertebrae,
paralysis is likely to occur in
a. All extremities
b. The upper extremities
c. Lower extremities - ANSWERS-A. all extremities
Severing of spinal cord above 5th vs below 5th vertebrae -
ANSWERS-ABOVE 5TH = ALL paralyzed
BELOW 5TH= LOWER paralysis
In rescuing a diving accident victim from a swimming pool, the EMS
provider's FIRST action is to:
a. Lay victim on flat surface
b. Stabilize entire spine before removing from water
c. Take patient out of water and then stabilize pt - ANSWERS-b.
Stabilize/immobilize entire spine before removing from water
To extricate a PT from an automobile w/ a suspected cervical spine
injury, which of the following mechanical aids should be employed
fIRST?
a) soft cervical collar
b) long backboard
,c) extrication collar
d) short backboard - ANSWERS-C. extrication collar
The treatment for a trauma victim who has sustained a hip joint injury
is to: - ANSWERS-apply padded board splints and a long spine
backboard
You are assessing a 55 yr old male who has tripped and hit his head
on the sidewalk. You find a large hematoma on his forehead, normal
vital signs, and no other visible injuries. He complains of tingling in
both hands. You should treat this patient for:
a) hypoperfusion
b) hyperventilation
c) angina pectoris
d) cervical spine injury - ANSWERS-D. cervical spine injury
Infants are obligate nose breathers until approx. 6 months of age,
which means that they
a) should never be given 02 by a nasal cannula
b) should never be placed on their stomachs fro breathing
c) may suffer respiratory distress if their noses become obstructed
d) are at a high risk for dying of SIDS - ANSWERS-C. may suffer
respiratory distress if their noses become obstructed
In a child, all of the following are signs of respiratory failure except?
a) limp muscle tone
,b) cyanosis
c) slow HR
d) crying - ANSWERS-D. CRYING
All of the following statements concerning SIDS are true except:
a) it is preventable if parents are more attentive to their children
b) if EMS provider arrives shortly after infants arrest, should
administer CPR
c) it is defined as the death of an infant that is sudden, unsuspected,
and unexplainable
d) if the infant shows very obvious signs of death, the EMS provider
should hep the family deal wit htheir grief and guilt - ANSWERS-a- it
is preventable are more attentitive to their children
Which of the following is a condition commonly found in children
and is characterized by fever, diarrhea, vomiting and sunken eyes?
a. Dehydration
b. Seizures
c. Hypoglycemia
d. Croup - ANSWERS-A. DEHYDRATION
Sunken fontanelle vs bulging - ANSWERS-sunken: dehydration
bulging fontanelle: inter cranial pressure
, Which of the following is an effective method of quickly assessing
the circulatory status of a pediatric trauma victim? - ANSWERS-
Squeezing patient's finger to check capilary refill
THE MOST COMMON CAUSE OF SEIZURES IN CHILDREN IS
a. Fever
b. Airway obstruction
c. Epilepsy - ANSWERS-FEVER
(febrile seizure- contracts illness/infection, fever results)
rapid rise in temp
Because of the relatively large size of the head, spinal immobilization
for infants and children should include padding of the
a) hips
b) head
c) neck
d) shoudlers - ANSWERS-D. shoulder
If you suspect that a patient is a victim of child abuse, you should -
ANSWERS-notify your local child protective agency and complete
the DSS form
When treating an injured child suspected of being a victim of child
abuse, your PRIMARY responsibility is to
a. Asses and provide appropriate care for child
