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