Paramedic Entrance Exam with
Questions and Correct Answers 2025
What ,does ,Bell's ,Palsy ,affect? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-Cranial ,nerve ,VII
What ,are ,the ,three ,types ,of ,breech ,presentations? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-Complete,
,incomplete ,and ,front
What ,are ,the ,three ,patient ,positions? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-Trendelenburg, ,left
,lateral ,recumbent, ,semi ,Fowler
What ,is ,trendelenburg ,position, ,and ,what ,is ,it ,used ,to ,treat ,for? ,- ,CORRECT
,ANSWER-Patient ,lying ,flat ,on ,back ,with ,pelvis ,elevated. ,Shock
What ,is ,the ,left ,lateral ,recumbent ,position? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-Pregnant ,women
,lay ,on ,left ,side
What ,is ,semi ,Fowler's ,position? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-Patient ,lies ,with ,legs ,flat ,and
,head ,elevated
Croup ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-An ,upper ,airway ,infection ,that ,blocks ,breathing ,and
,has ,a ,distinctive ,barking ,cough
Bronchiolitis ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-inflammation ,of ,the ,bronchioles ,that ,causes
,coughing ,and ,wheezing
What ,does ,the ,Pediatric ,Assessment ,Triangle ,consist ,of? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-
Appearance, ,work ,of ,breathing, ,and ,circulation
Postpartum ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-The ,time ,period ,after ,birth
What ,happens ,to ,a ,woman's ,vitals ,during ,the ,first ,trimester ,of ,pregnancy? ,-
,CORRECT ,ANSWER-BP ,stays ,the ,same, ,pulse ,increases
What ,happens ,to ,a ,woman's ,vitals ,during ,the ,second ,trimester ,of ,pregnancy? ,-
,CORRECT ,ANSWER-BP ,drops ,10-15 ,points ,systolic ,and ,diastolic
What ,happens ,to ,a ,woman's ,vitals ,during ,the ,third ,trimester ,of ,pregnancy? ,-
,CORRECT ,ANSWER-BP ,returns ,to ,normal
,Preeclampsia ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-Hypotension ,and ,proteinuria
Eclampsia ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-Coma ,of ,pregnant ,women
What ,is ,the ,normal ,respiratory ,rate ,for ,a ,child? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-15-30
What ,is ,the ,normal ,respiratory ,rate ,for ,an ,adult? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-12-20
What ,is ,the ,normal ,respiratory ,rate ,for ,an ,infant? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-25-50
What ,is ,the ,normal ,pulse ,rate ,for ,a ,child? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-80-120
What ,is ,the ,normal ,pulse ,rate ,for ,an ,adult? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-60-100
What ,is ,the ,normal ,pulse ,rate ,for ,an ,infant? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-80-160
What ,is ,the ,normal ,blood ,pressure ,for ,children? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-90-110/60-80
What ,is ,the ,normal ,blood ,pressure ,for ,adults? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-90-120/60-80
What ,is ,the ,normal ,blood ,pressure ,for ,infants? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-60-80/45-55
What ,are ,the ,three ,stages ,of ,labor? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-1. ,Onset ,of ,labor ,to
,complete ,dilation ,of ,cervix
2. ,Baby ,is ,delivered
3. ,Placenta ,is ,delivered
Fistula ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-an ,abnormal ,connection ,between ,the ,vein ,and ,artery
DCAP-BTLS ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-deformities, ,contusions, ,abrasions, ,punctures,
,burns, ,tenderness, ,lacerations, ,swelling
AVPU ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-alert, ,verbal, ,pain, ,unresponsive
Abortion ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-within ,20 ,weeks ,of ,pregnancy
When ,should ,you ,start ,compressions ,in ,neonates? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-If ,pulse ,is
,below ,60
Where ,can ,the ,fundus ,be ,palpated? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-Near ,the ,xiphoid ,process
What ,is ,the ,name ,of ,the ,sac ,that ,surrounds ,the ,fetus? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-
Amniotic ,sac
What ,are ,the ,stages ,of ,the ,menstrual ,cycle? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-1. ,follicular ,-
,ovaries ,grow
, 2. ,ovulation ,- ,egg ,released
3. ,luteal ,- ,egg ,in ,Fallopian ,tube ,waiting ,for ,sperm
4. ,menstrual ,- ,bleeding
What ,is ,the ,point ,scale ,within ,the ,Eye ,portion ,of ,the ,GCS? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-4
,- ,open
3 ,- ,to ,voice
2 ,- ,to ,pain
1 ,- ,no ,response
What ,is ,the ,point ,scale ,within ,the ,verbal ,portion ,of ,the ,GCS? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-
5 ,- ,oriented/alert
4 ,- ,disoriented ,
3 ,- ,nonsense ,speech
2 ,- ,moans
1 ,- ,no ,response
What ,is ,the ,point ,scale ,within ,the ,motor ,portion ,of ,the ,GCS? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-
6 ,- ,follows ,commands
5 ,- ,localizes ,pain
4 ,- ,withdraws ,to ,pain
3 ,- ,flexion
2 ,- ,extension
1 ,- ,no ,response
What ,does ,AEIOU-TIPS ,stand ,for? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-alcohol, ,epilepsy,
,infection, ,overdose, ,underdose, ,trauma, ,infection, ,psychiatric, ,stroke/shock
What ,does ,APGAR ,stand ,for? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-appearance, ,pulse, ,grimace,
,activity, ,respiration
What ,is ,the ,point ,scale ,within ,the ,activity ,portion ,of ,APGAR? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-
0 ,- ,absent
1 ,- ,flexed ,arms
2 ,- ,active
What ,is ,the ,point ,scale ,within ,the ,pulse ,portion ,of ,APGAR? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-0
,- ,absent
1 ,- ,below ,100
2 ,- ,above ,100
What ,is ,the ,point ,scale ,within ,the ,grimace ,portion ,of ,APGAR? ,- ,CORRECT
,ANSWER-0 ,- ,floppy
1 ,- ,minimal ,response
2 ,- ,prompt ,response
Questions and Correct Answers 2025
What ,does ,Bell's ,Palsy ,affect? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-Cranial ,nerve ,VII
What ,are ,the ,three ,types ,of ,breech ,presentations? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-Complete,
,incomplete ,and ,front
What ,are ,the ,three ,patient ,positions? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-Trendelenburg, ,left
,lateral ,recumbent, ,semi ,Fowler
What ,is ,trendelenburg ,position, ,and ,what ,is ,it ,used ,to ,treat ,for? ,- ,CORRECT
,ANSWER-Patient ,lying ,flat ,on ,back ,with ,pelvis ,elevated. ,Shock
What ,is ,the ,left ,lateral ,recumbent ,position? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-Pregnant ,women
,lay ,on ,left ,side
What ,is ,semi ,Fowler's ,position? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-Patient ,lies ,with ,legs ,flat ,and
,head ,elevated
Croup ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-An ,upper ,airway ,infection ,that ,blocks ,breathing ,and
,has ,a ,distinctive ,barking ,cough
Bronchiolitis ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-inflammation ,of ,the ,bronchioles ,that ,causes
,coughing ,and ,wheezing
What ,does ,the ,Pediatric ,Assessment ,Triangle ,consist ,of? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-
Appearance, ,work ,of ,breathing, ,and ,circulation
Postpartum ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-The ,time ,period ,after ,birth
What ,happens ,to ,a ,woman's ,vitals ,during ,the ,first ,trimester ,of ,pregnancy? ,-
,CORRECT ,ANSWER-BP ,stays ,the ,same, ,pulse ,increases
What ,happens ,to ,a ,woman's ,vitals ,during ,the ,second ,trimester ,of ,pregnancy? ,-
,CORRECT ,ANSWER-BP ,drops ,10-15 ,points ,systolic ,and ,diastolic
What ,happens ,to ,a ,woman's ,vitals ,during ,the ,third ,trimester ,of ,pregnancy? ,-
,CORRECT ,ANSWER-BP ,returns ,to ,normal
,Preeclampsia ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-Hypotension ,and ,proteinuria
Eclampsia ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-Coma ,of ,pregnant ,women
What ,is ,the ,normal ,respiratory ,rate ,for ,a ,child? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-15-30
What ,is ,the ,normal ,respiratory ,rate ,for ,an ,adult? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-12-20
What ,is ,the ,normal ,respiratory ,rate ,for ,an ,infant? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-25-50
What ,is ,the ,normal ,pulse ,rate ,for ,a ,child? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-80-120
What ,is ,the ,normal ,pulse ,rate ,for ,an ,adult? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-60-100
What ,is ,the ,normal ,pulse ,rate ,for ,an ,infant? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-80-160
What ,is ,the ,normal ,blood ,pressure ,for ,children? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-90-110/60-80
What ,is ,the ,normal ,blood ,pressure ,for ,adults? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-90-120/60-80
What ,is ,the ,normal ,blood ,pressure ,for ,infants? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-60-80/45-55
What ,are ,the ,three ,stages ,of ,labor? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-1. ,Onset ,of ,labor ,to
,complete ,dilation ,of ,cervix
2. ,Baby ,is ,delivered
3. ,Placenta ,is ,delivered
Fistula ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-an ,abnormal ,connection ,between ,the ,vein ,and ,artery
DCAP-BTLS ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-deformities, ,contusions, ,abrasions, ,punctures,
,burns, ,tenderness, ,lacerations, ,swelling
AVPU ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-alert, ,verbal, ,pain, ,unresponsive
Abortion ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-within ,20 ,weeks ,of ,pregnancy
When ,should ,you ,start ,compressions ,in ,neonates? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-If ,pulse ,is
,below ,60
Where ,can ,the ,fundus ,be ,palpated? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-Near ,the ,xiphoid ,process
What ,is ,the ,name ,of ,the ,sac ,that ,surrounds ,the ,fetus? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-
Amniotic ,sac
What ,are ,the ,stages ,of ,the ,menstrual ,cycle? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-1. ,follicular ,-
,ovaries ,grow
, 2. ,ovulation ,- ,egg ,released
3. ,luteal ,- ,egg ,in ,Fallopian ,tube ,waiting ,for ,sperm
4. ,menstrual ,- ,bleeding
What ,is ,the ,point ,scale ,within ,the ,Eye ,portion ,of ,the ,GCS? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-4
,- ,open
3 ,- ,to ,voice
2 ,- ,to ,pain
1 ,- ,no ,response
What ,is ,the ,point ,scale ,within ,the ,verbal ,portion ,of ,the ,GCS? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-
5 ,- ,oriented/alert
4 ,- ,disoriented ,
3 ,- ,nonsense ,speech
2 ,- ,moans
1 ,- ,no ,response
What ,is ,the ,point ,scale ,within ,the ,motor ,portion ,of ,the ,GCS? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-
6 ,- ,follows ,commands
5 ,- ,localizes ,pain
4 ,- ,withdraws ,to ,pain
3 ,- ,flexion
2 ,- ,extension
1 ,- ,no ,response
What ,does ,AEIOU-TIPS ,stand ,for? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-alcohol, ,epilepsy,
,infection, ,overdose, ,underdose, ,trauma, ,infection, ,psychiatric, ,stroke/shock
What ,does ,APGAR ,stand ,for? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-appearance, ,pulse, ,grimace,
,activity, ,respiration
What ,is ,the ,point ,scale ,within ,the ,activity ,portion ,of ,APGAR? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-
0 ,- ,absent
1 ,- ,flexed ,arms
2 ,- ,active
What ,is ,the ,point ,scale ,within ,the ,pulse ,portion ,of ,APGAR? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-0
,- ,absent
1 ,- ,below ,100
2 ,- ,above ,100
What ,is ,the ,point ,scale ,within ,the ,grimace ,portion ,of ,APGAR? ,- ,CORRECT
,ANSWER-0 ,- ,floppy
1 ,- ,minimal ,response
2 ,- ,prompt ,response
