NC EMT STATE TEST CORRECT
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS|| LATEST
UPDATE 2025|| VERIFIED A+
weight for Epi Junior - ANSWER 66 lbs
Diastolic BP - ANSWER Pressure during relaxation and dilatation of the ventricles of the
heart when the ventricles fill with blood
Systolic BP - ANSWER When the heart contracts, it pushes the blood out of the heart
and into the large blood vessels of the circulatory system.
Nitro - ANSWER Vasodilator, opens up the blood vessels to improve blood flow
If a patient has chest pain and dyspnea what position should they be placed in? -
ANSWER Comfort
Aspirin AKA - ANSWER acetylsalicylic acid
Signs of shock - ANSWER Cool, clammy skin
Pale or ashen skin
Rapid pulse
Rapid breathing
Nausea or vomiting
Cap refill - ANSWER - finger or toenail
- >2-3sec suggest peripheral vascular disease, arterial blockage, heart failure, or shock
prolonged capillary refill. - ANSWER could show signs of shock
Nitro lowers the ... - ANSWER BP
Maxilla - ANSWER upper jaw
respiratory rates - ANSWER Adult: 12-20
Child: 15-30
Infant: 25-50
Artificial ventilation rates - ANSWER One breath every 5-6 seconds or 10-12/min
20 for infants and children
CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) - ANSWER used for CHF and COPD
, COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) - ANSWER A group of lung diseases
that block airflow and make it difficult to breathe.
pulmonary edema (CHF) - ANSWER abnormal accumulation of fluid in the lungs
Treatment for CHF - ANSWER high concentrated O2 by mask unless patient is
breathing inadequate, then you will have to artificially ventilate
hemostatic agents - ANSWER substances applied as powders, dressings, gauze, or
bandages to open wounds to stop bleeding
Vertebrae - ANSWER consist of 33 bones split into 5 sections
Cervical - ANSWER 7 (neck)
Thoracic - ANSWER 12 (chest)
Lumbar - ANSWER 5 (lower back)
Sacral - ANSWER 4 (between hips)
Coccyx - ANSWER 4 (tailbone)
concussion - ANSWER a bruise like injury of the brain
contusion - ANSWER bruise
laceration - ANSWER a cut, tear
Hematoma - ANSWER a solid swelling of clotted blood within the tissues.
rebound tenderness - ANSWER pain that increases when pressure (as from a hand) is
removed
Age to check BP on Peds - ANSWER 3
Nitroglycerin Contraindications - ANSWER 1. Patient has hypotension, or a systolic
blood pressure below 90 to 100.
2. Patient has a head injury.
3. Patient is an infant or child.
4. Patient has already taken the maximum prescribed dose.
5. Patient has recently taken Viagra, Cialis, Levitra, or another drug for erectile
dysfunction.
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS|| LATEST
UPDATE 2025|| VERIFIED A+
weight for Epi Junior - ANSWER 66 lbs
Diastolic BP - ANSWER Pressure during relaxation and dilatation of the ventricles of the
heart when the ventricles fill with blood
Systolic BP - ANSWER When the heart contracts, it pushes the blood out of the heart
and into the large blood vessels of the circulatory system.
Nitro - ANSWER Vasodilator, opens up the blood vessels to improve blood flow
If a patient has chest pain and dyspnea what position should they be placed in? -
ANSWER Comfort
Aspirin AKA - ANSWER acetylsalicylic acid
Signs of shock - ANSWER Cool, clammy skin
Pale or ashen skin
Rapid pulse
Rapid breathing
Nausea or vomiting
Cap refill - ANSWER - finger or toenail
- >2-3sec suggest peripheral vascular disease, arterial blockage, heart failure, or shock
prolonged capillary refill. - ANSWER could show signs of shock
Nitro lowers the ... - ANSWER BP
Maxilla - ANSWER upper jaw
respiratory rates - ANSWER Adult: 12-20
Child: 15-30
Infant: 25-50
Artificial ventilation rates - ANSWER One breath every 5-6 seconds or 10-12/min
20 for infants and children
CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) - ANSWER used for CHF and COPD
, COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) - ANSWER A group of lung diseases
that block airflow and make it difficult to breathe.
pulmonary edema (CHF) - ANSWER abnormal accumulation of fluid in the lungs
Treatment for CHF - ANSWER high concentrated O2 by mask unless patient is
breathing inadequate, then you will have to artificially ventilate
hemostatic agents - ANSWER substances applied as powders, dressings, gauze, or
bandages to open wounds to stop bleeding
Vertebrae - ANSWER consist of 33 bones split into 5 sections
Cervical - ANSWER 7 (neck)
Thoracic - ANSWER 12 (chest)
Lumbar - ANSWER 5 (lower back)
Sacral - ANSWER 4 (between hips)
Coccyx - ANSWER 4 (tailbone)
concussion - ANSWER a bruise like injury of the brain
contusion - ANSWER bruise
laceration - ANSWER a cut, tear
Hematoma - ANSWER a solid swelling of clotted blood within the tissues.
rebound tenderness - ANSWER pain that increases when pressure (as from a hand) is
removed
Age to check BP on Peds - ANSWER 3
Nitroglycerin Contraindications - ANSWER 1. Patient has hypotension, or a systolic
blood pressure below 90 to 100.
2. Patient has a head injury.
3. Patient is an infant or child.
4. Patient has already taken the maximum prescribed dose.
5. Patient has recently taken Viagra, Cialis, Levitra, or another drug for erectile
dysfunction.
