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EMT STATE EXAM NC Questions And Answers 100% Pass 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...

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EMT STATE EXAM NC Questions And
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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

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 the lungs, GI system, inner ears, and sinuses.

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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.

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 flexion,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.

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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%

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 (intracranial 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

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Response to pain-2

None-1

GCS (Verbal Response) Ratings - answer✔Oriented Conversation-5

Confused Conversation-4

Inappropriate Words-3

Incomprehensible sounds-2

None-1

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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