NYS EMT WRITTEN EXAM PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
Question 1
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
Correct Answer
D. Evidence based research
Question 2
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
Correct Answer
A.provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States
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,Question 3
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.
Correct Answer
B.assessment by the EMT.
Question 4
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
Correct Answer
B.Alarm response, reaction and resistance, and recovery
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,Question 5
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.
Correct Answer
B. when performing endotracheal intubation.
Question 6
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.
Correct Answer
A.medical director.
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, Question 7
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
Correct Answer
A.a privacy officer to answer questions
Question 8
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.
Correct Answer
D.allow him time to think about the question and respond to it.
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CORRECT ANSWERS
Question 1
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
Correct Answer
D. Evidence based research
Question 2
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
Correct Answer
A.provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States
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,Question 3
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.
Correct Answer
B.assessment by the EMT.
Question 4
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
Correct Answer
B.Alarm response, reaction and resistance, and recovery
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,Question 5
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.
Correct Answer
B. when performing endotracheal intubation.
Question 6
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.
Correct Answer
A.medical director.
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, Question 7
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
Correct Answer
A.a privacy officer to answer questions
Question 8
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.
Correct Answer
D.allow him time to think about the question and respond to it.
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