NYS EMT Certifying Exam Review 2026 | Most Tested EMS
Concepts | Graded A+
1. In a scenario where a patient is unresponsive and requires mouth-to-mask
ventilation, how should you adjust your technique if you notice signs of
potential vomiting?
Change to a different ventilation method immediately.
Reduce the force applied during ventilation to prevent pushing up
on the diaphragm.
Ventilate at a faster rate to minimize the risk of vomiting.
Increase the force to ensure adequate lung inflation.
2. Describe the significance of checking the carotid pulse during two-rescuer
CPR and how it impacts patient care.
Checking the carotid pulse every 2 minutes helps assess the
effectiveness of CPR and determines if further interventions are
needed.
The pulse is checked to monitor the patient's breathing rate.
The carotid pulse is checked to ensure the airway is clear.
Checking the pulse is unnecessary during CPR.
3. In a scenario where a victim with a suspected spinal injury is found
unresponsive and requires ventilations, what steps should be taken to ensure
their neck is positioned correctly?
Flex the neck to improve ventilation efficiency.
Place the victim in a prone position for better access.
Stabilize the neck in a neutral position while providing ventilations.
, Tilt the head back to open the airway.
4. In a scenario where a bystander is performing CPR on an adult who has
collapsed, what should they prioritize in their technique?
Pump at a variable pace depending on the situation
Pump only when the patient shows signs of life
Pump hard and pump fast
Pump lightly and pump slowly
5. What is the recommended compression-to-ventilation ratio for adult CPR
according to current guidelines?
30:2
15:1
30:1
15:2
6. In a scenario where a conscious infant is showing signs of airway obstruction
but is still able to cough, what should be your immediate action?
Administer abdominal thrusts without delay.
Encourage the infant to cough while monitoring their condition.
Call for emergency services before taking any action.
Perform back slaps immediately.
7. Why is it important for an EMT to change the treatment approach when a
patient with a partial airway obstruction becomes unconscious?
Because the risk of complete airway obstruction increases when the
patient is unconscious.
, Because the EMT must administer oxygen immediately.
Because the patient will not respond to verbal commands.
Because the patient can still breathe on their own.
8. In a scenario where you are performing CPR on an adult and you notice that
your compressions are not reaching the recommended depth, what should
you do?
Increase the compression depth to 3 inches to compensate.
Continue with the same technique, as it is not critical.
Adjust your technique to ensure compressions are between 1 1/2-2
inches deep.
Switch to rescue breaths only and skip compressions.
9. Describe the significance of prioritizing life-threatening issues during the
initial assessment in EMS.
Prioritizing life-threatening issues is less important than treating minor
injuries first.
Prioritizing life-threatening issues ensures that critical problems are
addressed first, which can save a patient's life.
Prioritizing issues helps in documenting patient history more
effectively.
Prioritizing issues allows for a thorough examination of all injuries,
regardless of severity.
10. Why is it important for EMS providers to attend in-service training when
protocols are revised?
, To ensure they are knowledgeable about the latest procedures and
can provide safe and effective patient care.
To avoid any communication with the agency medical director.
To maintain their familiarity with outdated protocols.
To receive certification in CPR techniques.
11. In a scenario where a patient is found unresponsive but breathing normally,
what should be your next step after ensuring the scene is safe?
Check for breathing again
Check for a carotid pulse
Determine responsiveness
Open the airway
12. When opening the airway of a patient with a suspected spinal injury, you
should:
Use the same head-tilt, chin-lift maneuver as you would use on non-
trauma patients.
Use the jaw-thrust maneuver.
Tilt the patient's head back, but do not lift under the neck.
Position the patient's head so that it is slightly flexed or tilted forward.
13. In an unresponsive patient how long should you check for a pulse?
5 seconds
3 to 5 seconds
15 seconds
5 to 10 seconds
Concepts | Graded A+
1. In a scenario where a patient is unresponsive and requires mouth-to-mask
ventilation, how should you adjust your technique if you notice signs of
potential vomiting?
Change to a different ventilation method immediately.
Reduce the force applied during ventilation to prevent pushing up
on the diaphragm.
Ventilate at a faster rate to minimize the risk of vomiting.
Increase the force to ensure adequate lung inflation.
2. Describe the significance of checking the carotid pulse during two-rescuer
CPR and how it impacts patient care.
Checking the carotid pulse every 2 minutes helps assess the
effectiveness of CPR and determines if further interventions are
needed.
The pulse is checked to monitor the patient's breathing rate.
The carotid pulse is checked to ensure the airway is clear.
Checking the pulse is unnecessary during CPR.
3. In a scenario where a victim with a suspected spinal injury is found
unresponsive and requires ventilations, what steps should be taken to ensure
their neck is positioned correctly?
Flex the neck to improve ventilation efficiency.
Place the victim in a prone position for better access.
Stabilize the neck in a neutral position while providing ventilations.
, Tilt the head back to open the airway.
4. In a scenario where a bystander is performing CPR on an adult who has
collapsed, what should they prioritize in their technique?
Pump at a variable pace depending on the situation
Pump only when the patient shows signs of life
Pump hard and pump fast
Pump lightly and pump slowly
5. What is the recommended compression-to-ventilation ratio for adult CPR
according to current guidelines?
30:2
15:1
30:1
15:2
6. In a scenario where a conscious infant is showing signs of airway obstruction
but is still able to cough, what should be your immediate action?
Administer abdominal thrusts without delay.
Encourage the infant to cough while monitoring their condition.
Call for emergency services before taking any action.
Perform back slaps immediately.
7. Why is it important for an EMT to change the treatment approach when a
patient with a partial airway obstruction becomes unconscious?
Because the risk of complete airway obstruction increases when the
patient is unconscious.
, Because the EMT must administer oxygen immediately.
Because the patient will not respond to verbal commands.
Because the patient can still breathe on their own.
8. In a scenario where you are performing CPR on an adult and you notice that
your compressions are not reaching the recommended depth, what should
you do?
Increase the compression depth to 3 inches to compensate.
Continue with the same technique, as it is not critical.
Adjust your technique to ensure compressions are between 1 1/2-2
inches deep.
Switch to rescue breaths only and skip compressions.
9. Describe the significance of prioritizing life-threatening issues during the
initial assessment in EMS.
Prioritizing life-threatening issues is less important than treating minor
injuries first.
Prioritizing life-threatening issues ensures that critical problems are
addressed first, which can save a patient's life.
Prioritizing issues helps in documenting patient history more
effectively.
Prioritizing issues allows for a thorough examination of all injuries,
regardless of severity.
10. Why is it important for EMS providers to attend in-service training when
protocols are revised?
, To ensure they are knowledgeable about the latest procedures and
can provide safe and effective patient care.
To avoid any communication with the agency medical director.
To maintain their familiarity with outdated protocols.
To receive certification in CPR techniques.
11. In a scenario where a patient is found unresponsive but breathing normally,
what should be your next step after ensuring the scene is safe?
Check for breathing again
Check for a carotid pulse
Determine responsiveness
Open the airway
12. When opening the airway of a patient with a suspected spinal injury, you
should:
Use the same head-tilt, chin-lift maneuver as you would use on non-
trauma patients.
Use the jaw-thrust maneuver.
Tilt the patient's head back, but do not lift under the neck.
Position the patient's head so that it is slightly flexed or tilted forward.
13. In an unresponsive patient how long should you check for a pulse?
5 seconds
3 to 5 seconds
15 seconds
5 to 10 seconds
