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The first stage occurs from onset of true labor contractions till
FIRST STAGE OF LABOR
dilation and effacement of the uterus.
The hallmark finding in the second stage of labor is the complete
2nd stage of labor
delivery of the baby.
3rd stage of labor The third stage occurs when the placenta delivers.
Ligaments connect.... Bone to Bone
Tendons connect Bone to Muscle
START triage begins by asking patients to get up and walk to a
START Triage 1st Step
collection point
START Triage 2nd step respirations are assessed
START Triage 3rd Step if the patient is not breathing, the airway is opened.
START Triage 4th Step Pulse is then assessed
START Triage 5th Step Check mental status.
Rule of 9's:Child:BACK child's back represents 18% of his body surface area
Rule of 9's:Child: Both Legs the front and back of both legs each represent 7%
(Front & Back)
Rule of 9's:Child:Torso (Front & child's anterior and posterior torso would represent 36%
Back)
also known as the pressure wave), damages hollow, gas
Primary blast stage containing organs of the body such as the lungs, GI system, inner
ears, and sinuses.
The secondary phase causes cause blunt and penetration injuries
Secondary blast
from flying debris.
tertiary phase are injuries sustained from the patient being
Tertiary phase of blast
thrown back and impacting something (wall, ground, etc.).
, A 71-year-old female has fallen femur fracture
and complains of left hip pain.
On examination you note her
left foot is rotated laterally. This
finding most likely indicates a
"5 Rights" of medication right patient, right medication, right route, right dose, and right
administration. time.
If you are responsible for The minimum size of the landing zone at night is 100' by 100'.
establishing the landing zone for During daylight, the minimum LZ zone is 60' by 60'. In either
the helicopter, what is the situation the LZ should be square, with a marker indicating the
minimum size of the LZ you direction of wind travel
should prepare assuming the
rescue efforts are occurring at
night?
Which one of the following is a The vital signs are an increased blood pressure, slowing pulse
sign of Cushing's triad (Cushing's rate, and irregular respirations (classically seen as Cheyne-
reflex) that occurs with traumatic Stokes).
brain injury?
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
Classes of hemorrhage 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.
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
APGAR SCORE
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 The liver is found primarily within the boundaries of the upper
of Abs right quadrant.
Organs in Upper Left Quadrant The stomach and spleen are typically found in the upper left
of Abs quadrant.
The bladder is found on the midline between the lower two
Bladder location
quadrants.
Reflection is a technique where you paraphrase the patient's
Communication "Reflection"
words to encourage more information and to build trust
Minimum safe residual pressure The minimum safe residual pressure in an oxygen tank is 200 psi.
in oxygen tank is?
Nasal cannula oxygen flow rate 1 to 6L/min
Nasal cannula oxygen 24% to 44%
concentration
NRB Flow rate 12 to 15L/min
EMT STATE EXAM NC
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NC EMT STATE PRACTICE QUESTIO... NREMT Practice Questions AEMT Chapter 14
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The first stage occurs from onset of true labor contractions till
FIRST STAGE OF LABOR
dilation and effacement of the uterus.
The hallmark finding in the second stage of labor is the complete
2nd stage of labor
delivery of the baby.
3rd stage of labor The third stage occurs when the placenta delivers.
Ligaments connect.... Bone to Bone
Tendons connect Bone to Muscle
START triage begins by asking patients to get up and walk to a
START Triage 1st Step
collection point
START Triage 2nd step respirations are assessed
START Triage 3rd Step if the patient is not breathing, the airway is opened.
START Triage 4th Step Pulse is then assessed
START Triage 5th Step Check mental status.
Rule of 9's:Child:BACK child's back represents 18% of his body surface area
Rule of 9's:Child: Both Legs the front and back of both legs each represent 7%
(Front & Back)
Rule of 9's:Child:Torso (Front & child's anterior and posterior torso would represent 36%
Back)
also known as the pressure wave), damages hollow, gas
Primary blast stage containing organs of the body such as the lungs, GI system, inner
ears, and sinuses.
The secondary phase causes cause blunt and penetration injuries
Secondary blast
from flying debris.
tertiary phase are injuries sustained from the patient being
Tertiary phase of blast
thrown back and impacting something (wall, ground, etc.).
, A 71-year-old female has fallen femur fracture
and complains of left hip pain.
On examination you note her
left foot is rotated laterally. This
finding most likely indicates a
"5 Rights" of medication right patient, right medication, right route, right dose, and right
administration. time.
If you are responsible for The minimum size of the landing zone at night is 100' by 100'.
establishing the landing zone for During daylight, the minimum LZ zone is 60' by 60'. In either
the helicopter, what is the situation the LZ should be square, with a marker indicating the
minimum size of the LZ you direction of wind travel
should prepare assuming the
rescue efforts are occurring at
night?
Which one of the following is a The vital signs are an increased blood pressure, slowing pulse
sign of Cushing's triad (Cushing's rate, and irregular respirations (classically seen as Cheyne-
reflex) that occurs with traumatic Stokes).
brain injury?
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
Classes of hemorrhage 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.
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
APGAR SCORE
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 The liver is found primarily within the boundaries of the upper
of Abs right quadrant.
Organs in Upper Left Quadrant The stomach and spleen are typically found in the upper left
of Abs quadrant.
The bladder is found on the midline between the lower two
Bladder location
quadrants.
Reflection is a technique where you paraphrase the patient's
Communication "Reflection"
words to encourage more information and to build trust
Minimum safe residual pressure The minimum safe residual pressure in an oxygen tank is 200 psi.
in oxygen tank is?
Nasal cannula oxygen flow rate 1 to 6L/min
Nasal cannula oxygen 24% to 44%
concentration
NRB Flow rate 12 to 15L/min
