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NYS EMT-B State Exam Written An EMS Provider responds to a call and finds an 8- yr old female with no pulse or respirations. The patient has a history of terminal brain cancer. The family states the last time she as seen alive was 5 mins prior to EMS being called. They also state patient has a DNR oder. In NYS, EMS personnel may accept which of the following DNR instruments as valid? Verbal request from family A. Written non-hospital B. DNR or MOLST form C. Written healthcare proxy D. W...

NYS EMT EXAM 2023/2024|Multiple Choices |With Complete Solutions / Verified Answers What is the recommended procedure for the transportation of a severed limb to the hospital? a) Wrap the limb in sterile gauze, seal in a plastic bag, and keep the limb cool b) Place the limb in sterile gauze, seal in a plastic bag, and keep the limb warm c) Place the limb on ice, wrap in sterile gauze, then seal both in a plastic bag d) Wrap the limb in sterile gauze, place on ice, then seal both in a pl...

West Coast EMT - Block 4 Exam 2023/2024 A 12-year-old male jumped approximately 12 feet from a tree and landed on his feet. He complains of pain to his lower back. What injury mechanism is MOST likely responsible for his back pain? Select one: A. Lateral impact to the spine B. Secondary fall after the initial impact C. Direct trauma to the spinal column D. Energy transmission to the spine - ANSWER D. Energy transmission to the spine ...

Prehospital Emergency Care, 11e (Mistovich et al.) Chapter 1 Emergency Care Systems, Research, and Public Health 1) What is a primary purpose of the modern-day EMS system? A) Provide a means of transport to and from the hospital B) Ensure that all members of society have equal access to hospitals C) Decrease the incidence of death and disability related to injury and illness D) Provide emergency health care services to medically underserved areas Answer: C Diff: 2 Page Ref: 7 Objective:...

West Coast EMT Block #4 Exam Questions and Answers, A+ Guide-A 12-year-old male jumped approximately 12 feet from a tree and landed on his feet. He complains of pain to his lower back. What injury mechanism is MOST likely responsible for his back pain? Select one: A. Lateral impact to the spine B. Secondary fall after the initial impact C. Direct trauma to the spinal column D. Energy transmission to the spine - D. Energy transmission to the spine A 15-year-old female was struck by a smal...

WEST COAST EMT BLOCK #2 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (2023/2024) (VERIFIED ANSWERS) A 60-year-old man is found to be unresponsive, pulseless, and apneic. You should: Select one: A. start CPR and transport immediately. B. begin CPR until an AED is available. C. withhold CPR until he is defibrillated. D. determine if he has a valid living will. - ANSWER B. begin CPR until an AED is available. Basic life support (BLS) is defined as: Select one: A. basic lifesaving treatment that is perfor...

EMT AAOS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ALREADY PASSED advanced EMT (AEMT) An individual who has training in specific aspects of advanced life support, such as intravenous therapy, and the administration of certain emergency medications advanced life support (ALS) Advanced lifesaving procedures, some of which are now being provided by the EMT Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Comprehensive legislation that is designed to protect individuals with disabilities against discrimination automated extern...

American Heart Association protocols are based on _________ - ANSWER-A. Evidence- Based Research As an EMT, you may be authorized to administer aspirin to a patient with chest pain based on: - ANSWER-B. Medical director approval National guidelines for EMS care are intended to __________. - ANSWER-D.provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States Online medical control requires __________. - ANSWER-A. phone or radio contact with the medical director Prehospital pat...

EMT FISDAP READINESS EXAM 4 (2022/2023) WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION In contrast to the assessment of a trauma patient, assessment of a medical patient: almost exclusively focuses on physical signs that indicate the patient is experiencing a problem. is focused on the nature of illness, the patient's chief complaint, and his or her symptoms. requires a thorough head-to-toe exam that involves a detailed assessment of all body systems. is not as complex for the EMT because most p...

A type_________ambulance features a conventional, truck cab-chassis with a modular ambulance body that can be transferred to a newer chassis as needed. A. I B. II C. IV D. IlI correct answer: A. I Characteristics of a safe ambulance operator include. A. a positive attitude about the ability to tolerate other drivers. B. the ability to operate an ambulance at a high rate of speed. C. realizing that lights and siren will be effective traffic tools. D. an offensive attitude abou...