EMT FISDAP READINESS EXAM Questions and Answers (2022/2023) (Ve ified Answers)

1. 36/yo female complains of fever, lower abdomen pain that moves to lower back when she walks. BP 144, p98, R 16. You should suspect?: Pelvic inflam- matory disease 2. Are administering oral glucose to a known diabetic. What should you be most concerned about?: The smell of acetone on breath 3. 45 year old is 34 weeks complains of a severe headache, sensitivity to light, and swollen feet. Vitals signs are BP 130/88, P104, R 24 what should you suspect?: Preeclampsia 4. A 10 month old is choking, what should you do?: Back blows 5. First step with a sexually assaulted patient?: Reassure patient 6. 2 year old has been vomiting for 12 hours and has decreased oral intake. She does not track your movements. What type of shock should you sus- pect? P150 R 24. Cool skin w/ mottling.: Hypovolemic 7. 50 year old female states she has "the worst headache of her life". The onest was 20 minutes ago and it was abrupt. Vitals BP 180/90 P56 and R 20. You should suspect?: Subarachnoid hemorrhage 8. 32 y/o female. 18 weeks pregnant. Lower ab pain w/vaginal bleeding. You should suspect?: Spontaneous abortion 9. 70 y/o with SOB "I woke up and felt like i was drowning". He has been recently sleeping with extra pillows under his head. Bp 160/80 P 98 and irregular. R 24. Spo2 86%.: Left heart failure 10. Request additional resources for which victim? (couldnt find all the options: Foot wedged in pedal 11. 56 yo M with severe pain after eating greasy food: Cholecystitis 12. Newborn is apneic immediately after delivery: Stimulate baby 13. 3 yo F sitting on dads lap, drooling and won't eat or drink: Epiglottis 14. 56 yo F complains of chest pain that is unrelieved after 3 NTG's. Troubled breathing speaking in 2-3 word sentences. You should?: Provide 02 15. What is a system of external/internal reviews called?: Quality improvement 16. EMS displays a "Free BP Check" sign on the window. This is a sign of?: Community relations 17. Which the following will only occur in the 1st trimester of pregnancy?: - Ectopic pregnancy 18. 36 yo M complains of nausea, vomiting and ab pain. Homeless and admits to chronic alcohol use. VS Bp 92/54 P122 R8. You suspect?: Pancreatitis 19. 62 yo M with history of COPD ran out of Home O2. SOB and dry lung nonproductive cough, clear lung sounds. You suspect?: Emphysema 20. 28 yo F has severe pain after slipping in the shower. 31 wks pregnant has bright red vaginal bleeding. Suspect?: Abruption placenta 21. Previous ambulance crew failed to clean backboard properly. Dried blood under the edges.: Wash board with disinfectant 22. 24 yo F complains of right lower ab pain that radiates to the back with slight vaginal bleeding. Last period was 2 weeks prior. Suspect?: Ruptured ovarian cyst 23. When lifting a stretcher into the ambulance using power grip, you should?: Position hands 10 apart 24. Complications with precipitous delivery: Perineum tearing 25. 54 yo F tells you she drank bleach to kill herself. You should?: Contact poison control 26. 19 yr F is posticial following 10 mins seizures has snoring respirations. You should?: Insert OPA 27. You have been asked to audit prehospital care reports. Which requires review?: pt sitting on supine with chest pain on a stretcher right 28. 82 yo F mumbling and throwing clothes, nurse says she's diabetic. You should?: Give oral glucose 29. Unresponsive 3yo lying supine in a ditch. VS 60/40 P60 R8. you should?- : Assist ventilations 30. Leading cause of bradycardia in pediatrics: Hypoxia 31. Delivery of newborn has central cyanosis covered in thick greenish fluid. You should?: Inspect oropharynx 32. 46 yo F. fever & lower ab pain that moves to lower back when she walks. Abnormal vaginal discharge for 2 days. VS 144/88 P98 R16. you should suspect?: Pelvic inflammatory disease 33. 12 yo M bleeding uncontrollably from deep laceration to palm. He is a hemophiliac: Hemostatic agent