EMT Trauma Fisdap CORRECT QUESTIONS & ANSWERS(RATED A)
a man cut his wrist. It is bleeding very rapidly and spurting blood with each heartbeat.
The patient most likely severed an - ANSWER artery
an early indicator of shock includes - ANSWER tachycardia
decompensated shock can be recognized by - ANSWER decreasing blood pressure
a 30 year-old male was shot in the mid thigh. Bleeding continues after your partner
applies direct pressure. What should you do? - ANSWER apply tourniquet to the affected
leg
You arrive on scene of a major car crash. The driver is alert and complaining of severe
chest and abdominal pain. His radial pulse is weak and rapid and his skin is cool, pale,
, and moist. The patient has a history of cardiac problems. You should - ANSWER Rapidly
extricate onto a long spinal board and transport
an 81-year-old female in a healthcare facility fell out of bed last night and was placed
back into bed. This morning the nurse is suspecting a hip fracture. Which of her
medication should concern you the most? - ANSWER Coumadin (warfarin)
A man has a knife impaled at the 4th intercostal space, left sternal border. He is pulseless
and not breathing. You should - ANSWER pull the knife out
a 20-year-old male has received blunt trauma to the right anterior chest. He is pale, cool,
diaphoretic, and responsive to verbal stimuli. Respirations are 38 and shallow with
paradox movement. You should first - ANSWER oxygenate with positive pressure
ventilations because respirations are above 28
a man cut his wrist. It is bleeding very rapidly and spurting blood with each heartbeat.
The patient most likely severed an - ANSWER artery
an early indicator of shock includes - ANSWER tachycardia
decompensated shock can be recognized by - ANSWER decreasing blood pressure
a 30 year-old male was shot in the mid thigh. Bleeding continues after your partner
applies direct pressure. What should you do? - ANSWER apply tourniquet to the affected
leg
You arrive on scene of a major car crash. The driver is alert and complaining of severe
chest and abdominal pain. His radial pulse is weak and rapid and his skin is cool, pale,
, and moist. The patient has a history of cardiac problems. You should - ANSWER Rapidly
extricate onto a long spinal board and transport
an 81-year-old female in a healthcare facility fell out of bed last night and was placed
back into bed. This morning the nurse is suspecting a hip fracture. Which of her
medication should concern you the most? - ANSWER Coumadin (warfarin)
A man has a knife impaled at the 4th intercostal space, left sternal border. He is pulseless
and not breathing. You should - ANSWER pull the knife out
a 20-year-old male has received blunt trauma to the right anterior chest. He is pale, cool,
diaphoretic, and responsive to verbal stimuli. Respirations are 38 and shallow with
paradox movement. You should first - ANSWER oxygenate with positive pressure
ventilations because respirations are above 28
