NYS written Exam EMT-basic Questions and Answers
Question 1
which of the following is widely considered to mark the beginning of modern EMS system?
Correct Answer
a paper titled accidental death and disability:the neglected disease of modern society
Question 2
EMS care today is based on
Correct Answer
evidence-based medicine
Question 3
which of the following describes the EMT level of training ?
Correct Answer
includes oxygen and ventilation skills, pulse oximetry, and administration of certain medications
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,Question 4
EMT roles and responsibilities include
Correct Answer
strong written and verbal communication skills
Question 5
which of the following EMT activities is considered high risk for the patient ?
Correct Answer
transferring patient care
Question 6
you are called to a business for a patient with dizziness, headache and nausea. as you enter the business you detect a
strong odor and your eyes begin to water. you should immediately
Correct Answer
leave the area and call for additional resources
Question 7
which of the following statements regarding stress is correct?
Correct Answer
stress is an inevitable consequence of the profession
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,Question 8
which of the following is a formalized process to help emergency workers deal with stress?
Correct Answer
critical incident stress management
Question 9
which of the following provides the best protection from exposures to an airborne disease?
Correct Answer
HEPA mask
Question 10
which of the following moves is used when the scene is dangerous and the patient must be moved before providing care?
Correct Answer
emergency move
Question 11
which of the following terms refers to the actions an EMS provider is legally allowed to perform based on his or her license
or certification level?
Correct Answer
scope of practice
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, Question 12
which of the following terms refers to the degree of care a reasonable person with similar training should provide in a
similar situation?
Correct Answer
standard of care
Question 13
which of the following are specific to resuscitation efforts and do not affect treatment prior to the patient entering cardiac
arrest?
Correct Answer
DNR order
Question 14
during a negligence lawsuit, it is shown that the injury to the plaintiff was, at least in part, directly due to the EMTs action or
inaction. which component of negligence is the EMT guilty of ?
Correct Answer
proximate cause
Question 15
which of the following is a definitive sign of death ?
Correct Answer
decapitation
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Question 1
which of the following is widely considered to mark the beginning of modern EMS system?
Correct Answer
a paper titled accidental death and disability:the neglected disease of modern society
Question 2
EMS care today is based on
Correct Answer
evidence-based medicine
Question 3
which of the following describes the EMT level of training ?
Correct Answer
includes oxygen and ventilation skills, pulse oximetry, and administration of certain medications
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,Question 4
EMT roles and responsibilities include
Correct Answer
strong written and verbal communication skills
Question 5
which of the following EMT activities is considered high risk for the patient ?
Correct Answer
transferring patient care
Question 6
you are called to a business for a patient with dizziness, headache and nausea. as you enter the business you detect a
strong odor and your eyes begin to water. you should immediately
Correct Answer
leave the area and call for additional resources
Question 7
which of the following statements regarding stress is correct?
Correct Answer
stress is an inevitable consequence of the profession
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,Question 8
which of the following is a formalized process to help emergency workers deal with stress?
Correct Answer
critical incident stress management
Question 9
which of the following provides the best protection from exposures to an airborne disease?
Correct Answer
HEPA mask
Question 10
which of the following moves is used when the scene is dangerous and the patient must be moved before providing care?
Correct Answer
emergency move
Question 11
which of the following terms refers to the actions an EMS provider is legally allowed to perform based on his or her license
or certification level?
Correct Answer
scope of practice
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, Question 12
which of the following terms refers to the degree of care a reasonable person with similar training should provide in a
similar situation?
Correct Answer
standard of care
Question 13
which of the following are specific to resuscitation efforts and do not affect treatment prior to the patient entering cardiac
arrest?
Correct Answer
DNR order
Question 14
during a negligence lawsuit, it is shown that the injury to the plaintiff was, at least in part, directly due to the EMTs action or
inaction. which component of negligence is the EMT guilty of ?
Correct Answer
proximate cause
Question 15
which of the following is a definitive sign of death ?
Correct Answer
decapitation
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