NYS EMT Practice Test #2 Prep 2026/2027 | Verified Q&A |
Latest Update | Graded A+
1. In a scenario where a patient has damaged alveoli due to a respiratory
condition, what impact would this have on pulmonary capillaries?
Oxygen levels in the alveoli would rise significantly.
Pulmonary capillaries would become inflamed.
Blood flow through the pulmonary capillaries would increase.
Gas exchange efficiency would be reduced.
2. In a scenario where two rescuers are performing CPR on an adult patient, if
one rescuer becomes fatigued after 2 minutes, what should the other rescuer
do?
Continue compressions without a break.
Stop CPR to assess the patient's condition.
Switch roles and take over ventilation instead.
Change compressors immediately to maintain effective CPR.
3. Which of the following outlines the proper sequence of steps when
retrieving an amputated body part?
Place in Ice , Wrap in Sterile Gauze, Place in Bag
Wrap in Sterile Gauze, Place in Ice, Place in Bag
Place in Bag, Wrap in Sterile Gauze, Place in Ice
Wrap in Sterile Gauze, Place in Bag, Place in Ice
4. When performing an abdominal thrust on a conscious patient, place the
thumb of the fist against the patient halfway between the ____ and the ____.
, pelvis; navel
navel; pharynx
pelvis; rib cage
navel; rib cage
5. What is the medical term for a crowing noise made during inhalation?
Rhonchi
Wheezing
Crackles
Stridor
6. Why is it important to use a lubricant on a nasopharyngeal airway before
insertion?
Using a lubricant helps facilitate smoother insertion and reduces
trauma to the nasal passages.
Lubricant is necessary to prevent the airway from becoming blocked.
Lubricant is used to sterilize the airway before use.
Lubricant is only needed for oropharyngeal airways.
7. In a scenario where a trauma victim has a hip joint injury and is also showing
signs of shock, what additional step should be taken alongside applying
padded board splints and a long spine board?
Apply a traction splint to the opposite leg
Administer oxygen and monitor vital signs
Attempt to reduce the dislocation before splinting
Immediately transport the patient without splinting
,8. Describe the role of the central nervous system in the human body.
The central nervous system regulates blood circulation and
respiration.
The central nervous system processes information and coordinates
responses throughout the body.
The central nervous system controls muscle movement only.
The central nervous system is responsible for digestion and
metabolism.
9. What type of consent is used when a patient is unable to give explicit
permission for treatment?
Express consent
Informed consent
Written consent
Implied consent
10. For which of the following fractures would a pillow be an appropriate
splinting device
Radius/ulna
Tib/fib
Ankle
Femur
11. If a bleeding wound has a piece of glass embedded in it, you would:
Carefully remove the glass to avoid further damage.
, Carefully remove the glass to avoid further damage and apply
pressure on top of the wound to control bleeding.
Apply pressure on top of the wound to control bleeding.
Apply pressure around the glass to control bleeding.
12. The type of shock most commonly caused by profound blood or fluid loss is
_ _ shock.
hypovolemic
cardiogenic
irreversible
vasogenic
13. What term describes a location that is further away from the point of
attachment of a limb?
Medial
Lateral
Proximal
Distal
14. What maneuver should be used to open the airway of an unresponsive
patient with suspected trauma?
Tongue-jaw lift
Jaw-thrust maneuver
Head tilt-chin lift
Head tilt-neck lift
Latest Update | Graded A+
1. In a scenario where a patient has damaged alveoli due to a respiratory
condition, what impact would this have on pulmonary capillaries?
Oxygen levels in the alveoli would rise significantly.
Pulmonary capillaries would become inflamed.
Blood flow through the pulmonary capillaries would increase.
Gas exchange efficiency would be reduced.
2. In a scenario where two rescuers are performing CPR on an adult patient, if
one rescuer becomes fatigued after 2 minutes, what should the other rescuer
do?
Continue compressions without a break.
Stop CPR to assess the patient's condition.
Switch roles and take over ventilation instead.
Change compressors immediately to maintain effective CPR.
3. Which of the following outlines the proper sequence of steps when
retrieving an amputated body part?
Place in Ice , Wrap in Sterile Gauze, Place in Bag
Wrap in Sterile Gauze, Place in Ice, Place in Bag
Place in Bag, Wrap in Sterile Gauze, Place in Ice
Wrap in Sterile Gauze, Place in Bag, Place in Ice
4. When performing an abdominal thrust on a conscious patient, place the
thumb of the fist against the patient halfway between the ____ and the ____.
, pelvis; navel
navel; pharynx
pelvis; rib cage
navel; rib cage
5. What is the medical term for a crowing noise made during inhalation?
Rhonchi
Wheezing
Crackles
Stridor
6. Why is it important to use a lubricant on a nasopharyngeal airway before
insertion?
Using a lubricant helps facilitate smoother insertion and reduces
trauma to the nasal passages.
Lubricant is necessary to prevent the airway from becoming blocked.
Lubricant is used to sterilize the airway before use.
Lubricant is only needed for oropharyngeal airways.
7. In a scenario where a trauma victim has a hip joint injury and is also showing
signs of shock, what additional step should be taken alongside applying
padded board splints and a long spine board?
Apply a traction splint to the opposite leg
Administer oxygen and monitor vital signs
Attempt to reduce the dislocation before splinting
Immediately transport the patient without splinting
,8. Describe the role of the central nervous system in the human body.
The central nervous system regulates blood circulation and
respiration.
The central nervous system processes information and coordinates
responses throughout the body.
The central nervous system controls muscle movement only.
The central nervous system is responsible for digestion and
metabolism.
9. What type of consent is used when a patient is unable to give explicit
permission for treatment?
Express consent
Informed consent
Written consent
Implied consent
10. For which of the following fractures would a pillow be an appropriate
splinting device
Radius/ulna
Tib/fib
Ankle
Femur
11. If a bleeding wound has a piece of glass embedded in it, you would:
Carefully remove the glass to avoid further damage.
, Carefully remove the glass to avoid further damage and apply
pressure on top of the wound to control bleeding.
Apply pressure on top of the wound to control bleeding.
Apply pressure around the glass to control bleeding.
12. The type of shock most commonly caused by profound blood or fluid loss is
_ _ shock.
hypovolemic
cardiogenic
irreversible
vasogenic
13. What term describes a location that is further away from the point of
attachment of a limb?
Medial
Lateral
Proximal
Distal
14. What maneuver should be used to open the airway of an unresponsive
patient with suspected trauma?
Tongue-jaw lift
Jaw-thrust maneuver
Head tilt-chin lift
Head tilt-neck lift
