NYS EMT STATE EXAM WRITTEN LATEST ACTUAL EXAM
250 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
WITH RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |AGRADE
septic shock - ANSWER: A condition sometimes occurring in severe sepsis in which
the blood pressure fails and the organs of the body fail to receive sufficient oxygen
Anaphylactic shock - ANSWER: A severe reaction that occurs when an allergen is
introduced to the bloodstream of an allergic individual. Characterized by
bronchoconstriction, labored breathing, widespread vasodilation, circulatory shock,
and sometimes sudden death.
neurogenic shock - ANSWER: Circulatory failure caused by paralysis of the nerves
that control the size of the blood vessels, leading to widespread dilation; seen in
patients with spinal cord injuries.
Endocrine shock - ANSWER: Caused by endocrine disturbances
hypovolemic shock - ANSWER: A condition in which low blood volume, due to
massive internal or external bleeding or extensive loss of body water, results in
inadequate perfusion.
cardiogenic shock - ANSWER: A state in which not enough oxygen is delivered to the
tissues of the body, caused by low output of blood from the heart. It can be a severe
complication of a large acute myocardial infarction, as well as other conditions.
obstructive shock - ANSWER: Shock that occurs when there is a block to blood flow
in the heart or great vessels, causing an insufficient blood supply to the body's
tissues.
upper right quadrant - ANSWER: Liver(majority), pancreas( small portion), kidney,
small intestine,colon
upper left quadrant - ANSWER: stomach, pancreas(majority), spleen, liver(small
portion), colon, small intestine
lower right quadrant - ANSWER: appendix, ureter, bladder, colon, gonads
lower left quadrant - ANSWER: ureter, bladder, colon, gonads
Halo test - ANSWER: drop of blood on gauze- csf will form halo ring around blood
Indications of CPAP - ANSWER: For patients experiencing respiratory distress in
which their own compensatory mechanisms are not enough to keep up with their
oxygen demand.
250 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
WITH RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |AGRADE
septic shock - ANSWER: A condition sometimes occurring in severe sepsis in which
the blood pressure fails and the organs of the body fail to receive sufficient oxygen
Anaphylactic shock - ANSWER: A severe reaction that occurs when an allergen is
introduced to the bloodstream of an allergic individual. Characterized by
bronchoconstriction, labored breathing, widespread vasodilation, circulatory shock,
and sometimes sudden death.
neurogenic shock - ANSWER: Circulatory failure caused by paralysis of the nerves
that control the size of the blood vessels, leading to widespread dilation; seen in
patients with spinal cord injuries.
Endocrine shock - ANSWER: Caused by endocrine disturbances
hypovolemic shock - ANSWER: A condition in which low blood volume, due to
massive internal or external bleeding or extensive loss of body water, results in
inadequate perfusion.
cardiogenic shock - ANSWER: A state in which not enough oxygen is delivered to the
tissues of the body, caused by low output of blood from the heart. It can be a severe
complication of a large acute myocardial infarction, as well as other conditions.
obstructive shock - ANSWER: Shock that occurs when there is a block to blood flow
in the heart or great vessels, causing an insufficient blood supply to the body's
tissues.
upper right quadrant - ANSWER: Liver(majority), pancreas( small portion), kidney,
small intestine,colon
upper left quadrant - ANSWER: stomach, pancreas(majority), spleen, liver(small
portion), colon, small intestine
lower right quadrant - ANSWER: appendix, ureter, bladder, colon, gonads
lower left quadrant - ANSWER: ureter, bladder, colon, gonads
Halo test - ANSWER: drop of blood on gauze- csf will form halo ring around blood
Indications of CPAP - ANSWER: For patients experiencing respiratory distress in
which their own compensatory mechanisms are not enough to keep up with their
oxygen demand.
