Nys Emt Exam Practice Test #2

If difficulties arise during delivery of the baby's upper shoulder, the EMS Provider should assist by gently: a) Pulling at the baby's shoulders b) Guiding the baby's bead downward c) Guiding the baby's head upward d) Pushing a glove hand into the vagina {Ans: b) Guiding the baby's bead downward}Proper rewarming of a late or deep local cold injury to the hand is accomplished by: a) Using a heating pad b) Rubbing the part c) Immersion in warm water d) Using a chemical hot pack {Ans: c) Immersion in warm water}How would you describe bleeding from a vein? a) Bright red; flowing steadily b) Bright red; spurting c) Dark red; flowing steadily d) Dark red; spurting {Ans: c) Dark red; flowing steadily}In rescuing a diving accident victim from a swimming pool, the EMS Provider's FIRST action is to: a) Lay the victim on a flat surface immediately b) Immobilize the victim's entire spine before removing him/her from the water c) Immobilize the victim's entire spine as soon as he/she is removed from the water d) Be sure that the victim's neck is hyperextended. {Ans: b) Immobilize the victim's entire spine before removing him/her from the water}A