NYS EMT-B State Exam Written 2026 | Latest Update | Exam
Prep Questions & Answers | Graded A+
1. What is the primary focus of the Primary Assessment in emergency care?
Administering medications
Assessing vital signs
Taking patient history
Identifying life-threatening conditions
2. What action should an EMS provider take if they find that the airbag has been
deployed during a motor vehicle crash assessment?
Remove the airbag
Decontaminate the patient
Lift the airbag and check underneath for damage
Disconnect the battery
3. Why is it important for an EMS provider to check the expiration date of
nitroglycerin before administration?
To check if the patient is allergic to the medication.
To ensure the medication is effective and safe for use.
To confirm the physician's authorization for the medication.
To determine the correct dosage for the patient.
4. When you take the pulse of a patient, you are really
Feeling the vibrations of the heart muscles as they push the blood
through
, Counting pressure waves of blood that the heart sends through an
artery
Noting the heartbeats in the column of blood in a large vein
Feeling the swelling of the vein as each wave of blood passes back to
the heart
5. In a scenario where a patient with a complete laryngectomy is unresponsive
and requires ventilation, what steps should be taken to ensure effective
mask-to-stoma ventilation?
Ensure that neither the nose nor mouth is sealed off during
ventilation.
Perform the head tilt neck lift maneuver to open the airway.
Seal the mouth and perform CPR instead.
Seal the nose to prevent air from escaping.
6. A patient with acute respiratory distress requiring oxygen therapy is least
likely to exhibit:
Anxiety
Nasal flaring and intercostal muscle retractions
A slow pulse rate
7. If a diabetic patient presents with a drunken appearance and a blood glucose
level of 40 mg/dL, what should be your immediate action?
Provide oxygen
Call for advanced medical support
Administer glucose
Monitor vital signs only
,8. What should be done with a nitroglycerin patch found on a patient in cardiac
arrest?
Left in place
Monitored for effectiveness
Removed immediately
Covered with a bandage
9. What is the recommended site for administering autoinjectors?
The chest
The upper arm
The abdomen
The outer thigh
10. What is the first step you should take when assessing a conscious trauma
patient?
Assess the injured area immediately
Obtain the patient's history
Start the Detailed Physical Examination
Continue with your Primary Assessment
11. A 64-year-old with a complete laryngectomy is in respiratory arrest. You
should:
Suction the stoma completely
Initiate mouth-to-mouth ventilations
Begin bag-valve mask ventilations
, Begin mask-to-stoma ventilations
12. In a scenario where a patient is experiencing anaphylaxis, which action
should be taken regarding autoinjector administration?
Administer the autoinjector into the outer thigh immediately.
Wait for the patient to show signs of improvement before
administering.
Administer the autoinjector into the upper arm to reduce pain.
Inject the autoinjector into the abdomen for faster effect.
13. Which of the following are the signs of anaphylactic shock?
decreased blood pressure; rapid, strong pulse; heavy breathing
rapid, strong pulse; increased blood pressure; pallor; sweating
pain in the chest; rapid, strong pulse; pallor; sweating
decreased blood pressure; itching or burning; edema; dyspnea
14. What is the primary intervention for a patient with shallow respirations and
altered mental status?
assist patient's respiratory efforts with high concentration oxygen
using a BVM
ask family members of the patient if there's a history of COPD
assess the use of accessory muscles while breathing
watch patient carefully and obtain vital signs
15. If an EMT is faced with a situation where an emotionally disturbed patient is
restrained and begins to show signs of rational thinking, what is the best
course of action regarding the restraints?
Prep Questions & Answers | Graded A+
1. What is the primary focus of the Primary Assessment in emergency care?
Administering medications
Assessing vital signs
Taking patient history
Identifying life-threatening conditions
2. What action should an EMS provider take if they find that the airbag has been
deployed during a motor vehicle crash assessment?
Remove the airbag
Decontaminate the patient
Lift the airbag and check underneath for damage
Disconnect the battery
3. Why is it important for an EMS provider to check the expiration date of
nitroglycerin before administration?
To check if the patient is allergic to the medication.
To ensure the medication is effective and safe for use.
To confirm the physician's authorization for the medication.
To determine the correct dosage for the patient.
4. When you take the pulse of a patient, you are really
Feeling the vibrations of the heart muscles as they push the blood
through
, Counting pressure waves of blood that the heart sends through an
artery
Noting the heartbeats in the column of blood in a large vein
Feeling the swelling of the vein as each wave of blood passes back to
the heart
5. In a scenario where a patient with a complete laryngectomy is unresponsive
and requires ventilation, what steps should be taken to ensure effective
mask-to-stoma ventilation?
Ensure that neither the nose nor mouth is sealed off during
ventilation.
Perform the head tilt neck lift maneuver to open the airway.
Seal the mouth and perform CPR instead.
Seal the nose to prevent air from escaping.
6. A patient with acute respiratory distress requiring oxygen therapy is least
likely to exhibit:
Anxiety
Nasal flaring and intercostal muscle retractions
A slow pulse rate
7. If a diabetic patient presents with a drunken appearance and a blood glucose
level of 40 mg/dL, what should be your immediate action?
Provide oxygen
Call for advanced medical support
Administer glucose
Monitor vital signs only
,8. What should be done with a nitroglycerin patch found on a patient in cardiac
arrest?
Left in place
Monitored for effectiveness
Removed immediately
Covered with a bandage
9. What is the recommended site for administering autoinjectors?
The chest
The upper arm
The abdomen
The outer thigh
10. What is the first step you should take when assessing a conscious trauma
patient?
Assess the injured area immediately
Obtain the patient's history
Start the Detailed Physical Examination
Continue with your Primary Assessment
11. A 64-year-old with a complete laryngectomy is in respiratory arrest. You
should:
Suction the stoma completely
Initiate mouth-to-mouth ventilations
Begin bag-valve mask ventilations
, Begin mask-to-stoma ventilations
12. In a scenario where a patient is experiencing anaphylaxis, which action
should be taken regarding autoinjector administration?
Administer the autoinjector into the outer thigh immediately.
Wait for the patient to show signs of improvement before
administering.
Administer the autoinjector into the upper arm to reduce pain.
Inject the autoinjector into the abdomen for faster effect.
13. Which of the following are the signs of anaphylactic shock?
decreased blood pressure; rapid, strong pulse; heavy breathing
rapid, strong pulse; increased blood pressure; pallor; sweating
pain in the chest; rapid, strong pulse; pallor; sweating
decreased blood pressure; itching or burning; edema; dyspnea
14. What is the primary intervention for a patient with shallow respirations and
altered mental status?
assist patient's respiratory efforts with high concentration oxygen
using a BVM
ask family members of the patient if there's a history of COPD
assess the use of accessory muscles while breathing
watch patient carefully and obtain vital signs
15. If an EMT is faced with a situation where an emotionally disturbed patient is
restrained and begins to show signs of rational thinking, what is the best
course of action regarding the restraints?
