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New York State Emergency Medical Technician Exam 2024
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New York State Emergency MedicalTechnician Exam 2024,2025
Abandonment - ANSWER-The termination of the EMT-patient relationship without the
consent from the
patient and not transferring care to another healthcare professional who is of equal or
higher
training.
acute abdomen - ANSWER-sudden onset of abdominal pain
Hollow Organs - ANSWER-Stomach, intestines. Appendix, Gallbladder, bladder
hyperglycemia - ANSWER-elevated blood glucose level
Not enough insulin in circulation.
Presents with: Dry Warm Skin, Kussmaul Respirations, Dehydration, Acetone Breath,
Slow Breath
Hypoglycemia - ANSWER-low blood sugar
Wet Skin, Cool, Clammy, AMS, Rapid Onset,
Give glucose if alert enough.
Implied consent - ANSWER-Unconscious, mentally impaired, or child patient in a true
emergency, in
which there is a risk of death or disability. The law assumes that the patient would give
their
consent.
informed consent - ANSWER-Permission granted in the knowledge of the possible
consequences,
typically that which is given by a patient to an EMT for treatment with full knowledge of
the
possible risks and benefits.
Negligence Criteria - ANSWER-DUTY TO ACT, BREACH OF DUTY, INURY
OCCURRED, PROXIMATE CAUSE
Pronouncement of Death under - ANSWER-Rigor Mortis, Dependent Lividity,
Decapitation, Decomposition, or valid NYS DNR
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