NYS EMT-B State Written Exam – Emergency
Medical Technician Prep || VERIFIED FINAL
REVIEW <2025/2026 Edition>
Description:
Final written exam prep for New York State EMT-B certification. Covers trauma, airway, cardiac
emergencies, operations, OB/GYN, and patient assessment. Verified answers included for
guaranteed accuracy.
Keywords:
NYS EMT-B
emergency medical tech
EMT state exam
trauma care
verified EMT questions
airway management
cardiac emergency
1. What is the primary function of the EMT at a scene?
A. Diagnose the patient's condition
,B. Administer medications
C. Ensure scene safety and provide emergency care
D. Perform surgery
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The EMT's role includes scene safety and providing basic emergency care, not
diagnosis or advanced interventions.
2. What should you do first upon arriving at the scene of a motor vehicle crash?
A. Provide oxygen to the patient
B. Check for a pulse
C. Assess scene safety
D. Begin CPR
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Always assess scene safety first to ensure it's safe to proceed with patient care.
3. Which of the following is a sign of inadequate breathing?
A. Normal chest rise and fall
B. Speaking in full sentences
C. Use of accessory muscles
D. Respiratory rate of 16
, Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Use of accessory muscles suggests increased work of breathing and possible
respiratory distress.
4. What is the proper compression to ventilation ratio for an adult in cardiac arrest when
two rescuers are present?
A. 30:2
B. 15:2
C. 5:1
D. 20:2
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: The recommended CPR ratio for adults is 30 compressions to 2 breaths.
5. Which body system is primarily responsible for oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange?
A. Circulatory
B. Nervous
C. Digestive
D. Respiratory
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: The respiratory system handles gas exchange in the lungs.
, 6. What is the first step in controlling external bleeding?
A. Apply a tourniquet
B. Apply direct pressure
C. Elevate the limb
D. Apply cold compress
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Direct pressure is the initial and most effective method for controlling bleeding.
7. What does the acronym SAMPLE stand for in patient assessment?
A. Signs, Airway, Medications, Pulse, Lungs, Environment
B. Signs, Allergies, Medications, Past history, Last oral intake, Events
C. Symptoms, Airway, Muscles, Pain, Location, Edema
D. Seizure, Anxiety, Memory, Past, Last meal, Exam
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: SAMPLE is a mnemonic for history taking: Signs/Symptoms, Allergies,
Medications, Past medical history, Last oral intake, Events leading to illness/injury.
8. What is the normal respiratory rate for an adult?
A. 8–10 breaths per minute
B. 12–20 breaths per minute
Medical Technician Prep || VERIFIED FINAL
REVIEW <2025/2026 Edition>
Description:
Final written exam prep for New York State EMT-B certification. Covers trauma, airway, cardiac
emergencies, operations, OB/GYN, and patient assessment. Verified answers included for
guaranteed accuracy.
Keywords:
NYS EMT-B
emergency medical tech
EMT state exam
trauma care
verified EMT questions
airway management
cardiac emergency
1. What is the primary function of the EMT at a scene?
A. Diagnose the patient's condition
,B. Administer medications
C. Ensure scene safety and provide emergency care
D. Perform surgery
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The EMT's role includes scene safety and providing basic emergency care, not
diagnosis or advanced interventions.
2. What should you do first upon arriving at the scene of a motor vehicle crash?
A. Provide oxygen to the patient
B. Check for a pulse
C. Assess scene safety
D. Begin CPR
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Always assess scene safety first to ensure it's safe to proceed with patient care.
3. Which of the following is a sign of inadequate breathing?
A. Normal chest rise and fall
B. Speaking in full sentences
C. Use of accessory muscles
D. Respiratory rate of 16
, Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Use of accessory muscles suggests increased work of breathing and possible
respiratory distress.
4. What is the proper compression to ventilation ratio for an adult in cardiac arrest when
two rescuers are present?
A. 30:2
B. 15:2
C. 5:1
D. 20:2
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: The recommended CPR ratio for adults is 30 compressions to 2 breaths.
5. Which body system is primarily responsible for oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange?
A. Circulatory
B. Nervous
C. Digestive
D. Respiratory
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: The respiratory system handles gas exchange in the lungs.
, 6. What is the first step in controlling external bleeding?
A. Apply a tourniquet
B. Apply direct pressure
C. Elevate the limb
D. Apply cold compress
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Direct pressure is the initial and most effective method for controlling bleeding.
7. What does the acronym SAMPLE stand for in patient assessment?
A. Signs, Airway, Medications, Pulse, Lungs, Environment
B. Signs, Allergies, Medications, Past history, Last oral intake, Events
C. Symptoms, Airway, Muscles, Pain, Location, Edema
D. Seizure, Anxiety, Memory, Past, Last meal, Exam
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: SAMPLE is a mnemonic for history taking: Signs/Symptoms, Allergies,
Medications, Past medical history, Last oral intake, Events leading to illness/injury.
8. What is the normal respiratory rate for an adult?
A. 8–10 breaths per minute
B. 12–20 breaths per minute
