NYS EMT B STATE FINAL STUDY GUIDE 2026 COMPLETE ANSWERS GRADED A+

NYS EMT B STATE FINAL STUDY GUIDE
2026 COMPLETE ANSWERS GRADED A+

⩥ Cardiac Arrest--Adult. Answer: - 30 compressions to 2 breaths via
BVM (30:2)
-Switch w/ partner every 2 minutes
-Minimize interruptions of CPR


-Use airway adjuncts as indicated
-Apply AED, resume CPR after defibrillating


⩥ Cardiac Arrest--Pediatric. Answer: 30:2 for single rescuer
15:2 for two rescuer


-Adult AED pads can be used if needed


⩥ Foreign Body Airway Obstruction (FBAO)--Adults. Answer: - Rapid
transport


If conscious and can breathe, cough, speak:
-encourage pt. to cough
-transport in position of comfort/sitting

,-O2 administration


If conscious and cannot breathe, cough, speak:
-Airway maneuver
-Heimlich


Unconscious:
-Remove airway obstruction if visible
-Perform CPR


⩥ FBAO--PEDS. Answer: -Rapid transport


If conscious and can breathe, cough, speak:
-encourage pt. to cough
-transport in position of comfort/sitting
-O2 administration
-Consider letting parent hold face mask 6-8in. from the child's face


If conscious and cannot breathe, cough, speak:
-Airway maneuver
-Perform 5 chest thrusts alternating with 5 back blows

, Unconscious:
-Remove airway obstruction if visible
-Perform CPR


⩥ Signs of Ineffective Breathing. Answer: -Cyanosis
-Visible retractions
-Use of Accessory Muscles
-AMS
- RR < 10 bpm
-Signs of Poor Perfusion


⩥ Respiratory Arrest/Failure--Adult. Answer: -Open airway and remove
any visible airway obstruction by hand; insert adjunct if necessary
-Suction if necessary
-PPV with BVM
-Ventilate every 5-6 seconds; each breath given over 1 second
-SPO2 goal: 94% >


⩥ Respiratory Arrest/Failure--Pediatric. Answer: Open airway and
remove any visible airway obstruction by hand; insert adjunct if
necessary
-Suction if necessary
-PPV with BVM