NC Paramedic State Test Exam Study
Guide 2023 Questions with Accurate
Answers
Stroke Volume - ANSWERSVolume of blood pumped out of left ventricle per heartbeat
Asystole/diastole - ANSWERSHeart in resting phase
Drug after 4th defib - ANSWERSLidocaine or epinephrine
Neonate/ped with small area of exposed spinal cord - ANSWERSCover with moist
dressing
Neonate/ped with large area of exposed spinal cord - ANSWERSCover with occlusive
dressing
Parkland Formula - ANSWERS4 mL x BSA (%) x Kg = Total fluid for 24 hours
Cincinnati Stroke Screen - ANSWERSAssesses facial droop, arm drift, and speech
Sub Q injection technique - ANSWERSAdminister at 45-degree angle into fat tissue
IM injection technique - ANSWERSAdminister at 90-degree angle into muscle
ETCO2 in hyperventilation - ANSWERSETCO2 level above 35 mmHg
Causes of Hyperventilation - ANSWERSHyperventilation syndrome, High BVM rate
Causes of Hypoventilation - ANSWERSNarcotic OD, CNS dysfunction, Heavy sedation
Symptoms of Cardiac Tamponade - ANSWERSChest tenderness, dyspnea, JVD, Clear
LS, Tachycardia, Hypotension
Management of Trauma Patient with Paradoxical Chest Wall Motion - ANSWERSInitiate
BVM ventilations
Managing Elevated CO2 Levels in Ventilator-Dependent Patient - ANSWERSIncrease
the rate of ventilation
Visceral Pain Definition - ANSWERSDamage/injury of internal organs, Dull unorganized
pain
Guide 2023 Questions with Accurate
Answers
Stroke Volume - ANSWERSVolume of blood pumped out of left ventricle per heartbeat
Asystole/diastole - ANSWERSHeart in resting phase
Drug after 4th defib - ANSWERSLidocaine or epinephrine
Neonate/ped with small area of exposed spinal cord - ANSWERSCover with moist
dressing
Neonate/ped with large area of exposed spinal cord - ANSWERSCover with occlusive
dressing
Parkland Formula - ANSWERS4 mL x BSA (%) x Kg = Total fluid for 24 hours
Cincinnati Stroke Screen - ANSWERSAssesses facial droop, arm drift, and speech
Sub Q injection technique - ANSWERSAdminister at 45-degree angle into fat tissue
IM injection technique - ANSWERSAdminister at 90-degree angle into muscle
ETCO2 in hyperventilation - ANSWERSETCO2 level above 35 mmHg
Causes of Hyperventilation - ANSWERSHyperventilation syndrome, High BVM rate
Causes of Hypoventilation - ANSWERSNarcotic OD, CNS dysfunction, Heavy sedation
Symptoms of Cardiac Tamponade - ANSWERSChest tenderness, dyspnea, JVD, Clear
LS, Tachycardia, Hypotension
Management of Trauma Patient with Paradoxical Chest Wall Motion - ANSWERSInitiate
BVM ventilations
Managing Elevated CO2 Levels in Ventilator-Dependent Patient - ANSWERSIncrease
the rate of ventilation
Visceral Pain Definition - ANSWERSDamage/injury of internal organs, Dull unorganized
pain
