EMT STATE EXAM NC Questions And
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FIRST STAGE OF LABOR - answerThe first stage occurs from onset of true labor contractions till dilation
and effacement of the uterus.
2nd stage of labor - answerThe hallmark finding in the second stage of labor is the complete delivery
of the b...
Rule of 9's:Child:BACK - answer✔child's back represents 18% of his body surface area
Rule of 9's:Child: Both Legs (Front & Back) - answer✔the front and back of both legs each represent 7%
Rule of 9's:Child:Torso (Front & Back) - answer✔child's anterior and posterior torso would represent
36%
Primary blast stage - answer✔also known as the pressure wave), damages hollow, gas containing organs
of the body such as the lungs, GI system, inner ears, and sinuses.
Secondary blast - answer✔The secondary phase causes cause blunt and penetration injuries from flying
debris.
Tertiary phase of blast - answer✔tertiary phase are injuries sustained from the patient being thrown
back and impacting something (wall, ground, etc.).
A 71-year-old female has fallen and complains of left hip pain. On examination you note her left foot is
rotated laterally. This finding most likely indicates a - answer✔femur fracture
"5 Rights" of medication administration. - answer✔right patient, right medication, right route, right
dose, and right time.
If you are responsible for establishing the landing zone for the helicopter, what is the minimum size of
the LZ you should prepare assuming the rescue efforts are occurring at night? - answer✔The minimum
size of the landing zone at night is 100' by 100'. During daylight, the minimum LZ zone is 60' by 60'. In
either situation the LZ should be square, with a marker indicating the direction of wind travel
Which one of the following is a sign of Cushing's triad (Cushing's reflex) that occurs with traumatic brain
injury? - answer✔The vital signs are an increased blood pressure, slowing pulse rate, and irregular
respirations (classically seen as Cheyne-Stokes).
Classes of hemorrhage - answer✔A Class III hemorrhage is said to occur when the patient has lost 30-
40% of their circulating blood volume. This is a significant bleed due to the fact that the body's
compensatory mechanisms are maximized, and any additional blood loss will now create significant
disturbances in hemodynamic stability. In Class I and II hemorrhage, blood pressure remains acceptable,
in Class IV hemorrhage the blood pressure drops dangerously low.
Organs in Upper Left Quadrant of Abs - answer✔The stomach and spleen are typically found in the
upper left quadrant.
Bladder location - answer✔The bladder is found on the midline between the lower two quadrants.
Communication "Reflection" - answer✔Reflection is a technique where you paraphrase the patient's
words to encourage more information and to build trust
Minimum safe residual pressure in oxygen tank is? - answer✔The minimum safe residual pressure in an
oxygen tank is 200 psi.
Nasal cannula oxygen flow rate - answer✔1 to 6L/min
Nasal cannula oxygen concentration - answer✔24% to 44%
GCS (Best Motor Response) - answer✔Obeys Commands-6
Localizes Pain-5
Withdraws Pain-4
Abnormal Flexion-3
Abnormal Extension-2
None-1
GCS Scores Total Ratings: - answer✔13-15: mild dysfunction; 15 is considered a person with no
neurologic disabilities
A oxygen tank which holds 350 liters - answer✔D Cylinder (portable)
D Tank (PSI): - answer✔2000 psi
Severe allergic reaction signs: - answer✔urticaria, bronchosphasm, swelling of lips
Order of assessing a patient after scene size up: - answer✔1. Initial assessment
2. Focused Assessment
3. Complete assessment
4. Ongoing Assessment
Ethics: - answer✔Philosophy of right and wrong, of moral duties,
CQI - answer✔Circular System of continuous internal and external reviews and audits of all aspects of an
ems system
General Adaptation Syndrome (stress) - answer✔1. Alarm Response
2. Reaction and Resistance
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