EMS Certification Exam 2025 Questions and
Answers
What are the 5 stages of grief and who typically goes through them? - ANS - Denial, Anger,
Bargaining, Depression, and Acceptance
- Patients and Family
How do providers go through stress? - ANS - They may feel a sense of panic or fear.
What are the Signs and Symptoms of Meningitis? - ANS Inflammation of the brain and spinal
cord membranes.
Stiff Neck.
2 Types of Meningitis and What To Do? - ANS Bacterial - Give Medication.
Viral - Let it run its course.
When to stay away from a scene? - ANS Fire, gas, violence, electrical, water and ice hazards
means to stay away and wait for backup. If the scene is not safe for providers, stay away.
What organs are in the right upper quadrant? - ANS Liver, right kidney, gall bladder, colon,
pancreas.
What organs are in the right lower quadrant? - ANS Appendix.
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, What organs are in the left upper quadrant? - ANS Stomach, left kidney, spleen, colon,
pancreas
What organs are in the left lower quadrant? - ANS Left ovary and tube.
Trendelenburg Position - ANS - The body is laid flat on the back (supine position) with the
feet higher than the head.
- Body is in shock.
Cardiovascular System - ANS Heart and blood vessels.
Digestive System - ANS From mouth to butt.
Integumentary System - ANS Skin, hair, and nails.
Reproductive System - ANS Ovaries, vagina, testes, genitalia
Endocrine System - ANS Hormones
What is the HIPAA law? - ANS - Used for patient confidentiality.
- All about trust.
What is Hypertension and what does it lead to? - ANS - High blood pressure.
- Can cause heart attack and stroke.
What is the most common obstruction of the upper airway? - ANS The Tongue.
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Answers
What are the 5 stages of grief and who typically goes through them? - ANS - Denial, Anger,
Bargaining, Depression, and Acceptance
- Patients and Family
How do providers go through stress? - ANS - They may feel a sense of panic or fear.
What are the Signs and Symptoms of Meningitis? - ANS Inflammation of the brain and spinal
cord membranes.
Stiff Neck.
2 Types of Meningitis and What To Do? - ANS Bacterial - Give Medication.
Viral - Let it run its course.
When to stay away from a scene? - ANS Fire, gas, violence, electrical, water and ice hazards
means to stay away and wait for backup. If the scene is not safe for providers, stay away.
What organs are in the right upper quadrant? - ANS Liver, right kidney, gall bladder, colon,
pancreas.
What organs are in the right lower quadrant? - ANS Appendix.
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, What organs are in the left upper quadrant? - ANS Stomach, left kidney, spleen, colon,
pancreas
What organs are in the left lower quadrant? - ANS Left ovary and tube.
Trendelenburg Position - ANS - The body is laid flat on the back (supine position) with the
feet higher than the head.
- Body is in shock.
Cardiovascular System - ANS Heart and blood vessels.
Digestive System - ANS From mouth to butt.
Integumentary System - ANS Skin, hair, and nails.
Reproductive System - ANS Ovaries, vagina, testes, genitalia
Endocrine System - ANS Hormones
What is the HIPAA law? - ANS - Used for patient confidentiality.
- All about trust.
What is Hypertension and what does it lead to? - ANS - High blood pressure.
- Can cause heart attack and stroke.
What is the most common obstruction of the upper airway? - ANS The Tongue.
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