New York State EMT exam prep QUESTIONS & ANSWERS(GRADED A)
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NYS EMT STATE WRITTEN 2024
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NYS EMT STATE WRITTEN 2024
First Stage of Labor - ANSWER the first stage of labor occurs from the onset of the onset of the true labor contractions until 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...
New York State EMT exam prep
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS(GRADED A)
First Stage of Labor - ANSWER the first stage of labor occurs from the
onset of the onset of the true labor contractions until 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 of labor occurs when the
placenta is delivered.
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
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 pressure wave,
damages hollow, gas containing organs of the body such as lungs, GI
system, inner ears and sinuses.
secondary blast stage - ANSWER the secondary phase causes blunt and
penetration injuries from flying debris.
,tertiary blast stage - ANSWER tertiary phase are injuries sustained from
the patient being thrown back and impacted something like wall or
ground.
A 71- year-old female has fallen and complains of left hip pain. on the
examination you note her left foot is rotated laterally. This finding most
likely indicates to: - ANSWER femur fracture.
"5 rights" of medication administration - ANSWER 1. right patient
2. right drug
3. right route
4. right dose
5. 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 is 60'by60'. in either situation the LZ should be
square, with a marker indicating the direction of wind travel.
Which of the following is a sign of Cushing's triad (Cushing's reflex) that
occurs with a 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 Class I and II: blood pressure remains
acceptable.
Class IV: the blood pressure drops dangerously low.
Class III: 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.
BVM flow rate and oxygen delivery - ANSWER 15 L/min and nearly
100%
Cheyne Stokes- respirations - ANSWER shows irregular respirations
followed by a period of apnea.
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