Emt Fisdap Final Exam

1. what do you do for labored, contstriction, or lack of tidal volume(ANSWER) assistventilations with BVM 2. What do you do for acid in eyes(ANSWER) irrigate, if contacts take them out 3. Signs and Symptoms of tension pneumothorax(ANSWER) progressive shortness ofbreath increased altered level of consciousness neck vein distention tracheal deviation 4. What organ could be affected by trauma to the upper right quadrant(ANSWER) liver 5. flail chest is charcterized and defined by(ANSWER) paradoxical motion2 or more ribs broken in two or more places 6. subcutaneous emphysema what is it and how to treat(ANSWER) A characteristic crackling sensation felt on palpation of the skin, caused by the presence of air insoft tissues. treat by positive pressure ventilations 7. Daughter is power of attourney and wants father to recieve care, father is AxO x4 and does not want care(ANSWER) Respect patient wishes because he is conciouswithout altered mental status 8. Open fracture and bleeding PPE(ANSWER) gloves, mask, goggles 9. What EMS statistic is needed to reduce speed limit in givenarea(ANSWER) Fatalitiesand injuries that have happened on that stretch of road 10. Triage color green(ANSWER) ambulatory, 11. yellow(ANSWER) delayed 12. red(ANSWER) immediate 13. black(ANSWER) dead/ expectant 14. you are treating a 300 pound male who cannot walk what should you do(ANSWER) call for assistance 15. triage in the(ANSWER) cold zone 16. Pedatric/ infant breath rate(ANSWER) 18-30 17. Cardiac arrest in children is caused most likely by(ANSWER) hypoxia, resp distressor failure 18. Croup is characterized by(ANSWER) hoarseness, "barking" cough, inspiratory stridor and varying degrees of respiratory distress resulting from swelling in or obstructionin the region near the larynx.19. Steps to treating bleeding(ANSWER) first direct pressure then tourniquet is directpressure does not stop the bleeding 20. Signs and symptoms of meningitis(ANSWER) fever, rash, stiff neck, altered mentalstatus specifcally in infants Swelling of fontane