100% satisfaction guarantee Immediately available after payment Both online and in PDF No strings attached
logo-home
EMT STATE EXAM NC NEWEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETED QUESTIONS AND DETIALED ANSWERS (WELL VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+ $17.99   Add to cart

Exam (elaborations)

EMT STATE EXAM NC NEWEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETED QUESTIONS AND DETIALED ANSWERS (WELL VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+

1 review
 7 views  0 purchase
  • Course
  • EMT STATE EX\\M NC NEWEST 2024 ACTUAL E WITH COM
  • Institution
  • EMT STATE EX\\M NC NEWEST 2024 ACTUAL E WITH COM

EMT STATE EXAM NC NEWEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETED QUESTIONS AND DETIALED ANSWERS (WELL VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+

Preview 4 out of 48  pages

  • June 7, 2024
  • 48
  • 2023/2024
  • Exam (elaborations)
  • Questions & answers
  • EMT STATE EXM NC NEWEST 2024 ACTUAL E WITH COM
  • EMT STATE EXM NC NEWEST 2024 ACTUAL E WITH COM

1  review

review-writer-avatar

By: WORLDNURSE • 3 months ago

avatar-seller
perfectnurse
EMT STATE EXAM NC NEWEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLET ED QUESTIONS AND DETIALED ANSWERS (WELL VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+ 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 p atient is not breathing, the airway is opened. START Triage 4th Step - ANSWER - Pulse is then assessed START Triage 5th Step - ANSWER - Check mental status. 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 pressur e 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 - ANSW ER- 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 fin ding 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, slow ing 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 blo od pressure drops dangerously low. APGAR SCORE - ANSWER - Appearance: 0=blue/pale; 1=blue & pink; 2=no cyanosis -all pink Pulse Rate: 0=Absent; 1=<100; 2=>100 Reflex: 0=no response to stimuli; 1=grimace; 2=cry or pull away Activity: 0=None; 1=some flexio n,2=flexed arms/legs resisting extension Respiratory: 0=Absent; 1=weak, irregular; 2=strong, lusty cry 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 Q uadrant 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 - ANSWE R- 1 to 6L/min Nasal cannula oxygen concentration - ANSWER - 24% to 44% NRB Flow rate - ANSWER - 12 to 15L/min NRB oxygen delivered - ANSWER - 90% to 100% Venturi mask oxygen delivery - ANSWER - 24, 28, 35, 40 percent BVM flow rate and oxygen delivery - ANSWER - 15L /min and nearly 100% Cheyne -Stokes Respirations - ANSWER - Shows irregular respirations followed by a period of apnea Ataxic Respirations - ANSWER - irregular, ineffective respirations that may or may not have an identifiable pattern. ICP (intr acranial Pressure) Signs/symptoms - ANSWER - decreased pulse (Bradycardia), increased B/P (Hypertension), irregular respirations. ICP Defined - ANSWER - Accumulations of blood within the skull or swelling of the brain. Triad of signs (Cushing's Reflex) are : (Usually seen with ICP) - ANSWER - 1. Increased systolic B/P 2. Decreased pulse rate 3. Irregular respirations. Glascow Comas Scale (GCS) Components; - ANSWER - Eye opening, Verbal Response Motor Response GCS (Eye Opening) Ratings - ANSWER - Spontaneous -4 Verbal response -3 Response to pain -2 None -1

The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:

Guaranteed quality through customer reviews

Guaranteed quality through customer reviews

Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.

Quick and easy check-out

Quick and easy check-out

You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.

Focus on what matters

Focus on what matters

Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!

Frequently asked questions

What do I get when I buy this document?

You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.

Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?

Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.

Who am I buying these notes from?

Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller perfectnurse. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.

Will I be stuck with a subscription?

No, you only buy these notes for $17.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.

Can Stuvia be trusted?

4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)

79223 documents were sold in the last 30 days

Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now

Start selling
$17.99
  • (1)
  Add to cart