EMT STATE EXAM NC QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (VERIFIED AND
WELL DETAILED ANSWERS) LATEST UPDATE 2025/2026
FIRST STAGE OF LABOR - CORRECT ANSWER- The first stage occurs from
onset of true labor contractions till dilation and effacement of the uterus.
2nd stage of labor - CORRECT ANSWER- The hallmark finding in the second
stage of labor is the complete delivery of the baby.
3rd stage of labor - CORRECT ANSWER- The third stage occurs when the
placenta delivers.
Ligaments connect.... - CORRECT ANSWER- Bone to Bone
Tendons connect - CORRECT ANSWER- Bone to Muscle
START Triage 1st Step - CORRECT ANSWER- START triage begins by asking
patients to get up and walk to a collection point
START Triage 2nd step - CORRECT ANSWER- respirations are assessed
START Triage 3rd Step - CORRECT ANSWER- if the patient is not breathing,
the airway is opened.
,START Triage 4th Step - CORRECT ANSWER- Pulse is then assessed
START Triage 5th Step - CORRECT ANSWER- Check mental status.
Rule of 9's:Child:BACK - CORRECT ANSWER- child's back represents 18% of
his body surface area
Rule of 9's:Child: Both Legs (Front & Back) - CORRECT ANSWER- the front
and back of both legs each represent 7%
Rule of 9's:Child:Torso (Front & Back) - CORRECT ANSWER- child's anterior
and posterior torso would represent 36%
Primary blast stage - CORRECT 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.
Secondary blast - CORRECT ANSWER- The secondary phase causes cause blunt
and penetration injuries from flying debris.
Tertiary phase of blast - CORRECT 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 -
CORRECT ANSWER- femur fracture
,"5 Rights" of medication administration. - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER- The vital signs are
an increased blood pressure, slowing pulse rate, and irregular respirations
(classically seen as Cheyne-Stokes).
Classes of hemorrhage - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER- The liver is
found primarily within the boundaries of the upper right quadrant.
Organs in Upper Left Quadrant of Abs - CORRECT ANSWER- The stomach and
spleen are typically found in the upper left quadrant.
Bladder location - CORRECT ANSWER- The bladder is found on the midline
between the lower two quadrants.
Communication "Reflection" - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER- The
minimum safe residual pressure in an oxygen tank is 200 psi.
Nasal cannula oxygen flow rate - CORRECT ANSWER- 1 to 6L/min
Nasal cannula oxygen concentration - CORRECT ANSWER- 24% to 44%
NRB Flow rate - CORRECT ANSWER- 12 to 15L/min
WELL DETAILED ANSWERS) LATEST UPDATE 2025/2026
FIRST STAGE OF LABOR - CORRECT ANSWER- The first stage occurs from
onset of true labor contractions till dilation and effacement of the uterus.
2nd stage of labor - CORRECT ANSWER- The hallmark finding in the second
stage of labor is the complete delivery of the baby.
3rd stage of labor - CORRECT ANSWER- The third stage occurs when the
placenta delivers.
Ligaments connect.... - CORRECT ANSWER- Bone to Bone
Tendons connect - CORRECT ANSWER- Bone to Muscle
START Triage 1st Step - CORRECT ANSWER- START triage begins by asking
patients to get up and walk to a collection point
START Triage 2nd step - CORRECT ANSWER- respirations are assessed
START Triage 3rd Step - CORRECT ANSWER- if the patient is not breathing,
the airway is opened.
,START Triage 4th Step - CORRECT ANSWER- Pulse is then assessed
START Triage 5th Step - CORRECT ANSWER- Check mental status.
Rule of 9's:Child:BACK - CORRECT ANSWER- child's back represents 18% of
his body surface area
Rule of 9's:Child: Both Legs (Front & Back) - CORRECT ANSWER- the front
and back of both legs each represent 7%
Rule of 9's:Child:Torso (Front & Back) - CORRECT ANSWER- child's anterior
and posterior torso would represent 36%
Primary blast stage - CORRECT 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.
Secondary blast - CORRECT ANSWER- The secondary phase causes cause blunt
and penetration injuries from flying debris.
Tertiary phase of blast - CORRECT 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 -
CORRECT ANSWER- femur fracture
,"5 Rights" of medication administration. - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER- The vital signs are
an increased blood pressure, slowing pulse rate, and irregular respirations
(classically seen as Cheyne-Stokes).
Classes of hemorrhage - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER- The liver is
found primarily within the boundaries of the upper right quadrant.
Organs in Upper Left Quadrant of Abs - CORRECT ANSWER- The stomach and
spleen are typically found in the upper left quadrant.
Bladder location - CORRECT ANSWER- The bladder is found on the midline
between the lower two quadrants.
Communication "Reflection" - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER- The
minimum safe residual pressure in an oxygen tank is 200 psi.
Nasal cannula oxygen flow rate - CORRECT ANSWER- 1 to 6L/min
Nasal cannula oxygen concentration - CORRECT ANSWER- 24% to 44%
NRB Flow rate - CORRECT ANSWER- 12 to 15L/min
