NYS EMT-B Practical Skills Assessment with Complete Solutions

NYS EMT-B Practical Skills Assessment with Complete Solutions
The six components of a scene size-up are: - ANSWER-BSI/PPE
Scene safety
MOI/NOI
Number of patients
Additional help
Spinal considerations
The seven components of a primary assessment are: - ANSWER-General impression
AVPU
Chief complaint/Life threats
Airway/Breathing
Circulation
Decision to transport
EMS update
The seven components of a secondary assessment for a medical patient are: - ANSWER-Vitals
OPQRST
SAMPLE
General impression
Interventions
Reassessment
Radio report
The seven components of a secondary assessment for a trauma patient are: - ANSWER-SAMPLE
Rapid head-to-toe exam
Vitals
Injury management
Interventions
Reassessment
Radio report
During the primary assessment, airway/breathing is evaluated by assessing: - ANSWER-airway patency and ventilatory adequacy.
Assess airway patency by examining for the presence/absence of ____ symptoms such
as abnormal ____ ____ or injuries of the ____ and ____. - ANSWER-obstructive; breath
sounds; face; neck