NYS EMT B STATE WRITTEN EXAM 2026
COMPLETE PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS WITH DETAILED
RATIONALES EMERGENCY MEDICAL
TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION STUDY
GUIDE
A single EMS provider finds a non breathing and pulseless victim of a mva
lying face down in the road, and suspects the victim has a spinal injury. The
EMS provider should - CORRECT ANSWER-turn the victim's body as a unit
and begin CPR
If slight gastric distention occurs in a victim as a result of positive-pressure
ventilation, the FIRST action the rescuer should take is to: - CORRECT
ANSWER-ensure proper tidal volume for visible chest rise
When it is necessary to perform CPR while transporting a patient on a
stretcher, the EMS provider should - CORRECT ANSWER-move the stretcher
slowly so that effective CPR can continue
The ratio of compressions to ventilations for one-rescuever CPR on an adult
without an advanced airway is: - CORRECT ANSWER-30 compression to 2
ventilations
To perform external cardiac compressions on a 4-yr old child, you should
use the - CORRECT ANSWER-heel of one hand
,When performing CPR on an infant, the MINIMUM rate of chest
compressions is at least - CORRECT ANSWER-120 per min
The preferred method of chest compressions on an infant by two healthcare
providers is the - CORRECT ANSWER-two thumb, encircling hands
technique
When performing adult two-rescuever CPR, when should the rescuer
palpate the carotid artery to check for the return of a spontaneous pulse? -
CORRECT ANSWER-After 5 cycles of CPR
When should ventilations be deliverd during 2 rescuer infant CPR with an
advanced airway in place? - CORRECT ANSWER-Any time during the
compressions cycle
The method of clearing a severe airway obstruction in an unconscious adult
patient is to: - CORRECT ANSWER-administer chest compressions
As you lift a patient into the rear of the ambulance, a reporter recognizes
the patient as a state senator. The press demands to be told what has
happened to the senator, you should - CORRECT ANSWER-Advise the press
that you are unable to comment
If the patient care protocols have been revised, it's the EMS providers
responsiiblity to - CORRECT ANSWER-Attend in-service training with the
agency medical director to become familiar w/ the new protocols
,The back surface of the body is known as the - CORRECT ANSWER-posterior
surface
The overall purpose of the Primary Assessment is to - CORRECT ANSWER-
Identify and correct life-threatening problems and set prioriities
Gaseous exchange in the lungs takes place in the - CORRECT ANSWER-
alveoli
which of the following is the BEST definition of the term" auscultation" -
CORRECT ANSWER-listening
In assessing a ped. trauma patient's capillary refill time, and abnormal
finding would be a refill time of - CORRECT ANSWER-Greater than 2
seconds
All of the following are part of the respiratory system EXCEPT the: -
CORRECT ANSWER-esophagus
Foreign matter is kept from entering the trachea by the - CORRECT
ANSWER-Epiglottis
An accident victim exhibits noisy breathing that resembles the sound of
snoring. What is the probable cause of this sound? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Partial airway obstruction by the tongue
, An adult patient has a foreign body obstruction and is able to forcefully
cough. THE EMS provider's MOST APPROPRIATE action is to - CORRECT
ANSWER-not interfere and monitor the patient
encourage them to cough
The management of airway obstruction in the conscious infant includes: -
CORRECT ANSWER-back blows & chest thrusts
In caring for a non-breathing pt with a stoma or tacheotomy tube; the EMS
provider must - CORRECT ANSWER-Ventilate through the neck opening
Keeping the heel of the hand lightly in contact w/ the chest during the
relaxation phase of chest compression is important b/c - CORRECT
ANSWER-Correct hand position can be maintained
Which of the following statements regarding nasopharyngeal airways is
true - CORRECT ANSWER-NPA's should be coated w/ water-soluble
lubricant prior to insertion
The use of a NPA is NOT indicated for a patient who - CORRECT ANSWER-
has cerebrospinal fluid leaking through the nose and/or ears
You have inserted an OPA into the mouth of an unconscious vicitm who
reacts by having a gag reflex. You should - CORRECT ANSWER-remove the
airway
COMPLETE PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS WITH DETAILED
RATIONALES EMERGENCY MEDICAL
TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION STUDY
GUIDE
A single EMS provider finds a non breathing and pulseless victim of a mva
lying face down in the road, and suspects the victim has a spinal injury. The
EMS provider should - CORRECT ANSWER-turn the victim's body as a unit
and begin CPR
If slight gastric distention occurs in a victim as a result of positive-pressure
ventilation, the FIRST action the rescuer should take is to: - CORRECT
ANSWER-ensure proper tidal volume for visible chest rise
When it is necessary to perform CPR while transporting a patient on a
stretcher, the EMS provider should - CORRECT ANSWER-move the stretcher
slowly so that effective CPR can continue
The ratio of compressions to ventilations for one-rescuever CPR on an adult
without an advanced airway is: - CORRECT ANSWER-30 compression to 2
ventilations
To perform external cardiac compressions on a 4-yr old child, you should
use the - CORRECT ANSWER-heel of one hand
,When performing CPR on an infant, the MINIMUM rate of chest
compressions is at least - CORRECT ANSWER-120 per min
The preferred method of chest compressions on an infant by two healthcare
providers is the - CORRECT ANSWER-two thumb, encircling hands
technique
When performing adult two-rescuever CPR, when should the rescuer
palpate the carotid artery to check for the return of a spontaneous pulse? -
CORRECT ANSWER-After 5 cycles of CPR
When should ventilations be deliverd during 2 rescuer infant CPR with an
advanced airway in place? - CORRECT ANSWER-Any time during the
compressions cycle
The method of clearing a severe airway obstruction in an unconscious adult
patient is to: - CORRECT ANSWER-administer chest compressions
As you lift a patient into the rear of the ambulance, a reporter recognizes
the patient as a state senator. The press demands to be told what has
happened to the senator, you should - CORRECT ANSWER-Advise the press
that you are unable to comment
If the patient care protocols have been revised, it's the EMS providers
responsiiblity to - CORRECT ANSWER-Attend in-service training with the
agency medical director to become familiar w/ the new protocols
,The back surface of the body is known as the - CORRECT ANSWER-posterior
surface
The overall purpose of the Primary Assessment is to - CORRECT ANSWER-
Identify and correct life-threatening problems and set prioriities
Gaseous exchange in the lungs takes place in the - CORRECT ANSWER-
alveoli
which of the following is the BEST definition of the term" auscultation" -
CORRECT ANSWER-listening
In assessing a ped. trauma patient's capillary refill time, and abnormal
finding would be a refill time of - CORRECT ANSWER-Greater than 2
seconds
All of the following are part of the respiratory system EXCEPT the: -
CORRECT ANSWER-esophagus
Foreign matter is kept from entering the trachea by the - CORRECT
ANSWER-Epiglottis
An accident victim exhibits noisy breathing that resembles the sound of
snoring. What is the probable cause of this sound? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Partial airway obstruction by the tongue
, An adult patient has a foreign body obstruction and is able to forcefully
cough. THE EMS provider's MOST APPROPRIATE action is to - CORRECT
ANSWER-not interfere and monitor the patient
encourage them to cough
The management of airway obstruction in the conscious infant includes: -
CORRECT ANSWER-back blows & chest thrusts
In caring for a non-breathing pt with a stoma or tacheotomy tube; the EMS
provider must - CORRECT ANSWER-Ventilate through the neck opening
Keeping the heel of the hand lightly in contact w/ the chest during the
relaxation phase of chest compression is important b/c - CORRECT
ANSWER-Correct hand position can be maintained
Which of the following statements regarding nasopharyngeal airways is
true - CORRECT ANSWER-NPA's should be coated w/ water-soluble
lubricant prior to insertion
The use of a NPA is NOT indicated for a patient who - CORRECT ANSWER-
has cerebrospinal fluid leaking through the nose and/or ears
You have inserted an OPA into the mouth of an unconscious vicitm who
reacts by having a gag reflex. You should - CORRECT ANSWER-remove the
airway
