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NYS EMT Certification Exam 2026/2027
| Updated Study Guide | Comprehensive
Practice Questions & Detailed Answer
Explanations | Bureau of EMS Exam
Review
American Heart Association protocols are based on __________.
Select one:
A.opinions from a core group of cardiologists
B.theories ready for field trial
C.trends in the EMS community
D.evidence-based research
D. Evidence based research
National guidelines for EMS care are intended to __________.
Select one:
A.provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States
B.unify EMS providers under a single medical director
C.reduce expenses at the local and state levels
D.facilitate a national EMS labor group
A.provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States
Common factors that influence how a patient reacts to the stress of an illness or injury include all
of the following, EXCEPT:
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Select one:
A.
history of chronic disease.
B.
assessment by the EMT.
C.
mental disorders.
D.
fear of medical personnel.
B.assessment by the EMT.
General adaptation syndrome is characterized by which of the following phases?
Select one:
A.Delayed reaction, alarm response, and physical recovery
B.Alarm response, reaction and resistance, and recovery
C.Reaction and resistance, euphoria, and physical exhaustion
D.Immediate reaction, psychological exhaustion, and recovery
B.Alarm response, reaction and resistance, and recovery
Gloves, a mask, eye protection, and a face shield should be used:
Select one:
A.whenever you touch nonintact skin.
B.when performing endotracheal intubation.
C.during routine cleaning of the ambulance.
D.while handling needles or other sharps.
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B. when performing endotracheal intubation.
The EMT's scope of practice within his or her local response area is defined by the:
Select one:
A.medical director.
B.local health district.
C.state EMS office.
D.EMS supervisor.
A.medical director.
To help protect patients, EMS agencies are required to have __________.
Select one:
A.a privacy officer to answer questions
B.public forums with their medical director
C.an anonymous reporting system
D.online access to patient records
A.a privacy officer to answer questions
During your assessment of a 20-year-old man with a severe headache and nausea, you ask him
when his headache began, but he does not answer your question immediately. You should:
Select one:
A.repeat your question because he probably did not hear you.
B.tell him that you cannot help him unless he answers your questions.
C.ask him if he frequently experiences severe headaches and nausea.
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D.allow him time to think about the question and respond to it.
D.allow him time to think about the question and respond to it.
When providing a patient report via radio, you should protect the patient's privacy by:
Select one:
A.not disclosing his or her name.
B.refraining from objective statements.
C.using coded medical language.
D.withholding medical history data.
A.not disclosing his or her name.
A diabetic patient has polydipsia. This means that she:
Select one:
A.is excessively thirsty.
B.has low blood sugar.
C.is unable to swallow.
D.urinates frequently.
A.
is excessively thirsty
An intoxicated 40-year-old male is found lying face down. How would you document his body's
position?
Select one:
A.Recumbent
NYS EMT Certification Exam 2026/2027
| Updated Study Guide | Comprehensive
Practice Questions & Detailed Answer
Explanations | Bureau of EMS Exam
Review
American Heart Association protocols are based on __________.
Select one:
A.opinions from a core group of cardiologists
B.theories ready for field trial
C.trends in the EMS community
D.evidence-based research
D. Evidence based research
National guidelines for EMS care are intended to __________.
Select one:
A.provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States
B.unify EMS providers under a single medical director
C.reduce expenses at the local and state levels
D.facilitate a national EMS labor group
A.provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States
Common factors that influence how a patient reacts to the stress of an illness or injury include all
of the following, EXCEPT:
,….,,,./.,./.,./../../../…./././././.,.,./.,./.,./.,./.,./.,./.,./.,./.,./.,./.,./.,./.,.,.,.
Select one:
A.
history of chronic disease.
B.
assessment by the EMT.
C.
mental disorders.
D.
fear of medical personnel.
B.assessment by the EMT.
General adaptation syndrome is characterized by which of the following phases?
Select one:
A.Delayed reaction, alarm response, and physical recovery
B.Alarm response, reaction and resistance, and recovery
C.Reaction and resistance, euphoria, and physical exhaustion
D.Immediate reaction, psychological exhaustion, and recovery
B.Alarm response, reaction and resistance, and recovery
Gloves, a mask, eye protection, and a face shield should be used:
Select one:
A.whenever you touch nonintact skin.
B.when performing endotracheal intubation.
C.during routine cleaning of the ambulance.
D.while handling needles or other sharps.
,….,,,./.,./.,./../../../…./././././.,.,./.,./.,./.,./.,./.,./.,./.,./.,./.,./.,./.,./.,.,.,.
B. when performing endotracheal intubation.
The EMT's scope of practice within his or her local response area is defined by the:
Select one:
A.medical director.
B.local health district.
C.state EMS office.
D.EMS supervisor.
A.medical director.
To help protect patients, EMS agencies are required to have __________.
Select one:
A.a privacy officer to answer questions
B.public forums with their medical director
C.an anonymous reporting system
D.online access to patient records
A.a privacy officer to answer questions
During your assessment of a 20-year-old man with a severe headache and nausea, you ask him
when his headache began, but he does not answer your question immediately. You should:
Select one:
A.repeat your question because he probably did not hear you.
B.tell him that you cannot help him unless he answers your questions.
C.ask him if he frequently experiences severe headaches and nausea.
, ….,,,./.,./.,./../../../…./././././.,.,./.,./.,./.,./.,./.,./.,./.,./.,./.,./.,./.,./.,.,.,.
D.allow him time to think about the question and respond to it.
D.allow him time to think about the question and respond to it.
When providing a patient report via radio, you should protect the patient's privacy by:
Select one:
A.not disclosing his or her name.
B.refraining from objective statements.
C.using coded medical language.
D.withholding medical history data.
A.not disclosing his or her name.
A diabetic patient has polydipsia. This means that she:
Select one:
A.is excessively thirsty.
B.has low blood sugar.
C.is unable to swallow.
D.urinates frequently.
A.
is excessively thirsty
An intoxicated 40-year-old male is found lying face down. How would you document his body's
position?
Select one:
A.Recumbent
