NYS EMT CERTIFYING EXAM LATEST UPDATES 2023 WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

NYS EMT CERTIFYING EXAM LATEST UPDATES 2023 WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 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 1. Causes a spasm of the larynx 2. Pushes up on the diaphragm and increases the likelihood of vomiting 3. Produces a back pressure that pushes the epiglottis forward 4. Causes a displacement of the lungs, Resulting in deviation of the trachea Answer: - Pushes up on the diaphragm and increases the likelihood of vomiting For a single rescuer ventilating a non-breathing patient, the pocket mask with supplement oxygen is more effective then the Bag-Valve-Mask with supplemental oxygen, Because the 1. Rescuer can use two hands to maintain head extension and seal the mask 2. Pocket-mask cushion more readily conforms to all patients 3. Elastic headband maintains a tight deal 4. Pocket mask delivers a higher concentration of oxygen Answer: - Rescuer can us two hands to maintain head extension and seal the mask In using a bag-valve-mask, which of the following is the best way to determine if adequate volume is being delivered to a patient in respiratory arrest 1. Listen for air leaving the exhalation port of the bag-valve-mask 2. Observe for rising and falling of the patients chest 3. Monitor the patients breath sounds 4. Attach the oxygen reservoir and provide a flow of at least 10 liters/min of oxygen Answer: - Observe the rising and falling of the patients chest The most common problem encountered with the use of a bag-valve-mask device is the failure to 1. Seal the mask properly over the victim's mouth and nose 2. Connect the bag to oxygen 3. Control the transmission of communicable diseases 4. Squeeze the bag at the proper inflation rate Answer: - Seal the mask properly love the victims mouth and nose The proper techniques for suctioning a patient's mouth is to insert the catheter with the suction 1. On, and turn the suction unit off as you are withdrawing the catheter 2. Off, turn the suction on to remove foreign material, and then off as you withdraw the catheter 3. On, and suction while you insert and withdraw the catheter 4. Off, apply suction, and continue suction as you are withdrawing the catheter Answer: - Off, apply suction, and continue suction 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 patients's skin is red; vital signs are: BP= 110/70, R= 18. Oxygen should administered with which of the following devices? 1. Nasal Cannula 2. Simple Face Mask 3. Venturi Mask 4. Non-rebreathing mask Answer: - Non-rebreathing mask You are called to the home of a patient who is on physician-prescribed low-concentration oxygen, and who is NOT in acute respiratory distress. According to the NYS BLS Treatment Protocols, Which type of oxygen delivery device should you use during transport? 1. Non-rebreathing mask 2. Demand valve 3. Simple face mask 4. Nasal Cannula Answer: - Nasal Cannula You are suctioning a trauma patient who has large blood clots present in the mouth. You should 1. Use alcohol to clear blood clots from the suction tip 2. Insert the suction tip with a vacuum on 3. Sweep the clots out of the mouth before suctioning 4. Ensure that your suction unit does not exceed 200mm Hg negative pressure Answer: - Sweep the clots out of the mouth before suctioning A patient tells you that he was thrown against the dashboard of the car and complains of chest pain and shortness of breath. Vital Signs: BP: 96/60, P= 120, R= 22. He is cyanotic and has great difficulty talking to you. The immediate treatment for this patient t should be to 1. Immobilize the injured area with sandbags 2. Administered oxygen via nasal cannula 3. Administer high-concentration oxygen 4. Assist him in taking his nitroglycerin pill Answer: - Administer High-Concentration Oxygen Which liter flow is inappropriate for oxygen administration via a nasal cannula? 1. 0-2 liters/min 2. 2-4 liters/min 3. 4-6 liters/min 4. 8-10 liters/min Answer: - 8-10 liters/min