NYS EMT--OPERATIONS Practice Test
Questions and Answers
1.The safest ambulance driver is one who
A. is physically fit
B. has a positive attitude
C. drives with due regard
D. drives with lights and siren
Answer drives with due regard
2.You are called to treat a 25-year-old man who is alert and having
difficulty breathing. After making contact with your patient, he extends his
arm out to allow you to take his blood pressure. This is an example of
A. actual consent
B. informed consent
C. implied consent
D. formal consent
Answer actual consent
3.You are providing care to a male patient at the scene of a shooting. the
police are at the scene collecting evidence Your actions should include
A. limiting your care to the initial assessment.
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, B. beginning care when the police authorize you to
C. beginning immediate care as you would with any other patient
D. providing care to the patient while manipulating the scene minimally.
Answer pro- viding care to the patient while manipulating the scene
minimally.
4.Which of the following statements regarding the use of an escort
vehicle when en route to an emergency call is true?
A. an escort vehicle will allow you to arrive at the scene quicker.
B. To avoid getting separated from the escort vehicle, you should
closely follow it.
C. An escort vehicle should be used only if you are unfamiliar with the
patients location.
D. With an escort vehicle, the risk of an accident at an intersection is
reduced significantly.
Answer An escort vehicle should be used only if you are unfamiliar with
the patients location.
5.You arrive at the scene of a fall where you encounter a male patient who
fell approximately 30' and landed on his head. He is unconscious with an
open head injury and exposed brain matter. Upon identifying this patient
as an organ-donor, you should
A. request authorization from medical control not to initiate care.
B. manage the patient aggressively and provide rapid transport
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Questions and Answers
1.The safest ambulance driver is one who
A. is physically fit
B. has a positive attitude
C. drives with due regard
D. drives with lights and siren
Answer drives with due regard
2.You are called to treat a 25-year-old man who is alert and having
difficulty breathing. After making contact with your patient, he extends his
arm out to allow you to take his blood pressure. This is an example of
A. actual consent
B. informed consent
C. implied consent
D. formal consent
Answer actual consent
3.You are providing care to a male patient at the scene of a shooting. the
police are at the scene collecting evidence Your actions should include
A. limiting your care to the initial assessment.
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, B. beginning care when the police authorize you to
C. beginning immediate care as you would with any other patient
D. providing care to the patient while manipulating the scene minimally.
Answer pro- viding care to the patient while manipulating the scene
minimally.
4.Which of the following statements regarding the use of an escort
vehicle when en route to an emergency call is true?
A. an escort vehicle will allow you to arrive at the scene quicker.
B. To avoid getting separated from the escort vehicle, you should
closely follow it.
C. An escort vehicle should be used only if you are unfamiliar with the
patients location.
D. With an escort vehicle, the risk of an accident at an intersection is
reduced significantly.
Answer An escort vehicle should be used only if you are unfamiliar with
the patients location.
5.You arrive at the scene of a fall where you encounter a male patient who
fell approximately 30' and landed on his head. He is unconscious with an
open head injury and exposed brain matter. Upon identifying this patient
as an organ-donor, you should
A. request authorization from medical control not to initiate care.
B. manage the patient aggressively and provide rapid transport
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