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EMT STATE EXAM NC APPROVED EXAM COMPLETE ACTUAL
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FIRST STAGE OF LABOR - ANSWER: The first stage occurs from onset of true labor
contractions till dilation and effacement of the uterus.
2nd stage of labor - ANSWER: The hallmark finding in the second stage of labor is the
complete delivery of the baby.
3rd stage of labor - ANSWER: The third stage occurs when the placenta delivers.
Ligaments connect.... - ANSWER: Bone to Bone
Tendons connect - ANSWER: Bone to Muscle
START Triage 1st Step - ANSWER: START triage begins by asking patients to get up
and walk to a collection point
START Triage 2nd step - ANSWER: respirations are assessed
START Triage 3rd Step - ANSWER: if the patient is not breathing, the airway is
opened.
START Triage 4th Step - ANSWER: Pulse is then assessed
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 Right Quadrant of Abs - ANSWER: The liver is found primarily within
the boundaries of the upper right quadrant.
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%
PERL: small eye signs - ANSWER: Narcotic, organophosphate
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