FISDAP EMT Medical Exam 122 Questions and Answers.
1. Which statement strongly indicates syncope? - Correct Answer I blacked out for a few
seconds
2. When assessing the patient for arm drift, you should ask the patient to - Correct Answer
hold their arms out palms up, eyes closed
3. 68 yo patient reports abdominal pain, vomiting, and a loss of appetite, as well as black,
tarry stools. you should suspect - Correct Answer upper gi bleed
4. You are called to an outdoor garden center on a hot, humid day. Your patient is pale,
wheezing, and has hives. you should suspect - Correct Answer bee sting
5. you have been dispatched to a behavioral emergency. The police are on the scene and
have asked you to evaluate the patient. you should - Correct Answer restrain the pt. to
your cot and transport to the nearest hospital
6. a pt. was cleaning a bathroom when he came out gagging and coughing. his eyes are
red and watering and he is complaining of dyspnea. you should - Correct Answer move
the pt to a well ventilated area
7. 38 yo pt. has a history of hypothyroidism. she is hypertensive, tachycardic, and
hyperthermic. you find an empty bottle of Synthroid nearby. You should - Correct Answer
contact the poison center or medical command.
8. a pt's family member reports a glucometer reading of 57 mg/dL. how should you
interpret this reading? - Correct Answer low
9. a worker at a fertilizer plant has spilled lye all over his upper body. you should - Correct
Answer brush the powder off the pt.
10. to assess a possible stroke pt for abnormal speech, you should - Correct Answer ask
the pt to repeat a common phrase
11. a pt was stung by a bee. you should - Correct Answer apply ice cold compress to the
affected area
, 12. 72 yo male has weak hand grips, blurred vision, and is unable to tell you the day of the
week. he is a type 2 diabetic. what should you do - Correct Answer evaluate for facial
droop
13. which of the following meds helps the body transport sugar into the cells - Correct
Answer insulin
14. an unconscious patient has one pupil that is significantly larger than the other and not
reactive to light. the most likely cause is - Correct Answer stroke
15. where would you expect to find pain in a pt with suspected appendicitis - Correct
Answer right lower quadrant
16. when assessing a pt for facial droop, you should - Correct Answer ask pt to smile or
show his teeth
17. which of the following assessment findings suggests a gi bleed - Correct Answer bright
red blood from the rectal area
18. you are assessing an unresponsive medical patient. what should be your primary
focus - Correct Answer chief complaint
19. a patient has a headache. how should you position him on the cot - Correct Answer 90
degree fowler
20. 50 yo male who recently completed renal dialysis is bleeding profusely from his shunt.
how should you classify this bleeding - Correct Answer a life-threatening problem that
requires immediate surgical intervention
21. a 28 yo pt is outside at a concert and appears confused. he is unable to answer your
questions. you should - Correct Answer look for a medical identification necklace or
bracelet
22. a car battery exploded in your pt's face. he denies any breathing difficulty. you should -
Correct Answer irrigate eyes with water
1. Which statement strongly indicates syncope? - Correct Answer I blacked out for a few
seconds
2. When assessing the patient for arm drift, you should ask the patient to - Correct Answer
hold their arms out palms up, eyes closed
3. 68 yo patient reports abdominal pain, vomiting, and a loss of appetite, as well as black,
tarry stools. you should suspect - Correct Answer upper gi bleed
4. You are called to an outdoor garden center on a hot, humid day. Your patient is pale,
wheezing, and has hives. you should suspect - Correct Answer bee sting
5. you have been dispatched to a behavioral emergency. The police are on the scene and
have asked you to evaluate the patient. you should - Correct Answer restrain the pt. to
your cot and transport to the nearest hospital
6. a pt. was cleaning a bathroom when he came out gagging and coughing. his eyes are
red and watering and he is complaining of dyspnea. you should - Correct Answer move
the pt to a well ventilated area
7. 38 yo pt. has a history of hypothyroidism. she is hypertensive, tachycardic, and
hyperthermic. you find an empty bottle of Synthroid nearby. You should - Correct Answer
contact the poison center or medical command.
8. a pt's family member reports a glucometer reading of 57 mg/dL. how should you
interpret this reading? - Correct Answer low
9. a worker at a fertilizer plant has spilled lye all over his upper body. you should - Correct
Answer brush the powder off the pt.
10. to assess a possible stroke pt for abnormal speech, you should - Correct Answer ask
the pt to repeat a common phrase
11. a pt was stung by a bee. you should - Correct Answer apply ice cold compress to the
affected area
, 12. 72 yo male has weak hand grips, blurred vision, and is unable to tell you the day of the
week. he is a type 2 diabetic. what should you do - Correct Answer evaluate for facial
droop
13. which of the following meds helps the body transport sugar into the cells - Correct
Answer insulin
14. an unconscious patient has one pupil that is significantly larger than the other and not
reactive to light. the most likely cause is - Correct Answer stroke
15. where would you expect to find pain in a pt with suspected appendicitis - Correct
Answer right lower quadrant
16. when assessing a pt for facial droop, you should - Correct Answer ask pt to smile or
show his teeth
17. which of the following assessment findings suggests a gi bleed - Correct Answer bright
red blood from the rectal area
18. you are assessing an unresponsive medical patient. what should be your primary
focus - Correct Answer chief complaint
19. a patient has a headache. how should you position him on the cot - Correct Answer 90
degree fowler
20. 50 yo male who recently completed renal dialysis is bleeding profusely from his shunt.
how should you classify this bleeding - Correct Answer a life-threatening problem that
requires immediate surgical intervention
21. a 28 yo pt is outside at a concert and appears confused. he is unable to answer your
questions. you should - Correct Answer look for a medical identification necklace or
bracelet
22. a car battery exploded in your pt's face. he denies any breathing difficulty. you should -
Correct Answer irrigate eyes with water
