AEMT FINAL EXAM STUDY 2026
COMPREHENSIVE EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
◉ What are the signs and symptoms of ovarian cyst? Answer: Pelvic
pain, bloating, swelling, painful bowel movements, pain during
intercourse, frequent urination
◉ What are the signs and symptoms of abruptio placenta? Answer:
Vaginal bleeding, abdominal pain, back pain, uterine tenderness,
rapid uterine contractions, fetal distress
◉ What is pre-term labor? Answer: Labor that begins before the
37th week of pregnancy
◉ What is the treatment for minor vaginal bleeding after delivery of
a newborn? Answer: External fundal massage
◉ What are the signs of imminent delivery? Answer: Baby
"dropping," increased back pain, contractions, water breaking,
cervical dilation, increased vaginal discharge
,◉ What is the treatment for an umbilical wrapped loosely around
the baby's neck? Answer: Gently slip the cord over the head
◉ What are the signs and symptoms of postpartum depression?
Answer: Severe mood swings, difficulty bonding with the baby,
withdrawal from family and friends, loss of appetite, overwhelming
fatigue, intense irritability and anger, feelings of hopelessness,
thoughts of harming oneself or the baby
◉ What are the signs and symptoms of postpartum eclampsia?
Answer: Seizures, headaches, vision changes, upper abdominal pain,
nausea, vomiting, decreased alertness, high blood pressure
◉ What are the signs and symptoms of hyperemesis gravidarum?
Answer: Severe nausea and vomiting, weight loss, dehydration,
electrolyte imbalance
◉ How should a pregnant patient be transported? Answer: On her
left side to relieve pressure on the vena cava
◉ What is a breech birth? Answer: A birth in which the baby is
positioned to deliver buttocks or feet first instead of head first
◉ What OB complication is most likely to result from trauma?
Answer: Abruptio placenta
, ◉ What are the signs and symptoms of an ectopic pregnancy?
Answer: Sharp or stabbing abdominal or pelvic pain, vaginal
bleeding, dizziness or fainting, gastrointestinal symptoms, shoulder
pain, weakness
◉ What are the signs and symptoms of renal calculi (kidney stones)?
Answer: Severe pain in the side and back, pain that radiates to the
lower abdomen and groin, painful urination, pink, red, or brown
urine, nausea, vomiting, persistent urge to urinate
◉ What are the signs and symptoms of eclampsia? Answer: Seizures,
headaches, blurred vision, upper abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting,
decreased alertness, high blood pressure
◉ What are the signs and symptoms of a second fetus about to be
born? Answer: Labor contractions resuming, pressure in the pelvis,
urge to push, dilation of the cervix
◉ What are the signs and symptoms of preeclampsia? Answer: High
blood pressure, protein in urine, swelling in the legs and hands,
severe headaches, changes in vision, shortness of breath, upper
abdominal pain
COMPREHENSIVE EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
◉ What are the signs and symptoms of ovarian cyst? Answer: Pelvic
pain, bloating, swelling, painful bowel movements, pain during
intercourse, frequent urination
◉ What are the signs and symptoms of abruptio placenta? Answer:
Vaginal bleeding, abdominal pain, back pain, uterine tenderness,
rapid uterine contractions, fetal distress
◉ What is pre-term labor? Answer: Labor that begins before the
37th week of pregnancy
◉ What is the treatment for minor vaginal bleeding after delivery of
a newborn? Answer: External fundal massage
◉ What are the signs of imminent delivery? Answer: Baby
"dropping," increased back pain, contractions, water breaking,
cervical dilation, increased vaginal discharge
,◉ What is the treatment for an umbilical wrapped loosely around
the baby's neck? Answer: Gently slip the cord over the head
◉ What are the signs and symptoms of postpartum depression?
Answer: Severe mood swings, difficulty bonding with the baby,
withdrawal from family and friends, loss of appetite, overwhelming
fatigue, intense irritability and anger, feelings of hopelessness,
thoughts of harming oneself or the baby
◉ What are the signs and symptoms of postpartum eclampsia?
Answer: Seizures, headaches, vision changes, upper abdominal pain,
nausea, vomiting, decreased alertness, high blood pressure
◉ What are the signs and symptoms of hyperemesis gravidarum?
Answer: Severe nausea and vomiting, weight loss, dehydration,
electrolyte imbalance
◉ How should a pregnant patient be transported? Answer: On her
left side to relieve pressure on the vena cava
◉ What is a breech birth? Answer: A birth in which the baby is
positioned to deliver buttocks or feet first instead of head first
◉ What OB complication is most likely to result from trauma?
Answer: Abruptio placenta
, ◉ What are the signs and symptoms of an ectopic pregnancy?
Answer: Sharp or stabbing abdominal or pelvic pain, vaginal
bleeding, dizziness or fainting, gastrointestinal symptoms, shoulder
pain, weakness
◉ What are the signs and symptoms of renal calculi (kidney stones)?
Answer: Severe pain in the side and back, pain that radiates to the
lower abdomen and groin, painful urination, pink, red, or brown
urine, nausea, vomiting, persistent urge to urinate
◉ What are the signs and symptoms of eclampsia? Answer: Seizures,
headaches, blurred vision, upper abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting,
decreased alertness, high blood pressure
◉ What are the signs and symptoms of a second fetus about to be
born? Answer: Labor contractions resuming, pressure in the pelvis,
urge to push, dilation of the cervix
◉ What are the signs and symptoms of preeclampsia? Answer: High
blood pressure, protein in urine, swelling in the legs and hands,
severe headaches, changes in vision, shortness of breath, upper
abdominal pain
