NYS EMT-B UPDATED SCRIPT 2026
PRACTICE SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
● Cardiac Arrest--Adult. Answer: - 30 compressions to 2 breaths via
BVM (30:2)
-Switch w/ partner every 2 minutes
-Minimize interruptions of CPR
-Use airway adjuncts as indicated
-Apply AED, resume CPR after defibrillating
● Cardiac Arrest--Pediatric. Answer: 30:2 for single rescuer
15:2 for two rescuer
-Adult AED pads can be used if needed
● Foreign Body Airway Obstruction (FBAO)--Adults. Answer: - Rapid
transport
If conscious and can breathe, cough, speak:
-encourage pt. to cough
-transport in position of comfort/sitting
,-O2 administration
If conscious and cannot breathe, cough, speak:
-Airway maneuver
-Heimlich
Unconscious:
-Remove airway obstruction if visible
-Perform CPR
● FBAO--PEDS. Answer: -Rapid transport
If conscious and can breathe, cough, speak:
-encourage pt. to cough
-transport in position of comfort/sitting
-O2 administration
-Consider letting parent hold face mask 6-8in. from the child's face
If conscious and cannot breathe, cough, speak:
-Airway maneuver
-Perform 5 chest thrusts alternating with 5 back blows
, Unconscious:
-Remove airway obstruction if visible
-Perform CPR
● Signs of Ineffective Breathing. Answer: -Cyanosis
-Visible retractions
-Use of Accessory Muscles
-AMS
- RR < 10 bpm
-Signs of Poor Perfusion
● Respiratory Arrest/Failure--Adult. Answer: -Open airway and remove
any visible airway obstruction by hand; insert adjunct if necessary
-Suction if necessary
-PPV with BVM
-Ventilate every 5-6 seconds; each breath given over 1 second
-SPO2 goal: 94% >
● Respiratory Arrest/Failure--Pediatric. Answer: Open airway and
remove any visible airway obstruction by hand; insert adjunct if
necessary
-Suction if necessary
-PPV with BVM
PRACTICE SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
● Cardiac Arrest--Adult. Answer: - 30 compressions to 2 breaths via
BVM (30:2)
-Switch w/ partner every 2 minutes
-Minimize interruptions of CPR
-Use airway adjuncts as indicated
-Apply AED, resume CPR after defibrillating
● Cardiac Arrest--Pediatric. Answer: 30:2 for single rescuer
15:2 for two rescuer
-Adult AED pads can be used if needed
● Foreign Body Airway Obstruction (FBAO)--Adults. Answer: - Rapid
transport
If conscious and can breathe, cough, speak:
-encourage pt. to cough
-transport in position of comfort/sitting
,-O2 administration
If conscious and cannot breathe, cough, speak:
-Airway maneuver
-Heimlich
Unconscious:
-Remove airway obstruction if visible
-Perform CPR
● FBAO--PEDS. Answer: -Rapid transport
If conscious and can breathe, cough, speak:
-encourage pt. to cough
-transport in position of comfort/sitting
-O2 administration
-Consider letting parent hold face mask 6-8in. from the child's face
If conscious and cannot breathe, cough, speak:
-Airway maneuver
-Perform 5 chest thrusts alternating with 5 back blows
, Unconscious:
-Remove airway obstruction if visible
-Perform CPR
● Signs of Ineffective Breathing. Answer: -Cyanosis
-Visible retractions
-Use of Accessory Muscles
-AMS
- RR < 10 bpm
-Signs of Poor Perfusion
● Respiratory Arrest/Failure--Adult. Answer: -Open airway and remove
any visible airway obstruction by hand; insert adjunct if necessary
-Suction if necessary
-PPV with BVM
-Ventilate every 5-6 seconds; each breath given over 1 second
-SPO2 goal: 94% >
● Respiratory Arrest/Failure--Pediatric. Answer: Open airway and
remove any visible airway obstruction by hand; insert adjunct if
necessary
-Suction if necessary
-PPV with BVM
