NYS EMT state exam
Exam Coverage
Exam coverage for the NYS EMT State Exam includes foundational
and clinical emergency medical care concepts required for
certification as an Emergency Medical Technician in New York State. It
focuses on patient assessment, airway management, breathing and
circulation support, trauma care, medical emergencies, obstetric and
pediatric emergencies, and EMS operations. The exam also evaluates
understanding of vital signs, shock management, CPR, spinal
immobilization, pharmacology basics (such as oxygen and
epinephrine protocols where applicable), and
communication/documentation procedures.
Emphasis is placed on applying New York State EMS protocols, rapid
,patient assessment, safe and effective prehospital interventions,
prioritization of care, teamwork, and ensuring patient safety in
emergency situations. 🚑📘
Which of the following is a typical sign or symptom in a heat
emergency patient with normal or cool moist, pale skin?
A. Rapid pulse
B. Seizures
c.Little or no perspiration
d.Muscle cramps
D.
,If a patient has a tooth knocked completely out of their mouth, you
should do all of the following EXCEPT:
a.Make sure no other signs of injury are present.
b.Rinse the tooth off, and then place it in milk or normal saline.
c.Assess the possibility of replanting the tooth into its socket.
d.Hold the tooth by its root, rinse it off, and then place it in water
D.
, Which of the following would be most important when attempting to
ventilate a patient with facial trauma?
a.Tilt the head back to properly ventilate the patient.
b.Establish a nasal airway immediately.
c.Have a suctioning device close by in case significant blood or vomit
needs to be suctioned out of the airway.
d.Consider a tracheotomy in the field if facial trauma is excessive and
bleeding and swelling are present.
C.
Exam Coverage
Exam coverage for the NYS EMT State Exam includes foundational
and clinical emergency medical care concepts required for
certification as an Emergency Medical Technician in New York State. It
focuses on patient assessment, airway management, breathing and
circulation support, trauma care, medical emergencies, obstetric and
pediatric emergencies, and EMS operations. The exam also evaluates
understanding of vital signs, shock management, CPR, spinal
immobilization, pharmacology basics (such as oxygen and
epinephrine protocols where applicable), and
communication/documentation procedures.
Emphasis is placed on applying New York State EMS protocols, rapid
,patient assessment, safe and effective prehospital interventions,
prioritization of care, teamwork, and ensuring patient safety in
emergency situations. 🚑📘
Which of the following is a typical sign or symptom in a heat
emergency patient with normal or cool moist, pale skin?
A. Rapid pulse
B. Seizures
c.Little or no perspiration
d.Muscle cramps
D.
,If a patient has a tooth knocked completely out of their mouth, you
should do all of the following EXCEPT:
a.Make sure no other signs of injury are present.
b.Rinse the tooth off, and then place it in milk or normal saline.
c.Assess the possibility of replanting the tooth into its socket.
d.Hold the tooth by its root, rinse it off, and then place it in water
D.
, Which of the following would be most important when attempting to
ventilate a patient with facial trauma?
a.Tilt the head back to properly ventilate the patient.
b.Establish a nasal airway immediately.
c.Have a suctioning device close by in case significant blood or vomit
needs to be suctioned out of the airway.
d.Consider a tracheotomy in the field if facial trauma is excessive and
bleeding and swelling are present.
C.
