EMT FISDAP Final Exam ALL 350 QUESTIONS AND
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FISDAP EMT FINAL
A 40yo sweating and complaining of mild chest discomfort and SOB 15 after exercising. You
should suspect?
acute myocardial infarction
An occlusive dressing should be used to quickly seal any open wound to the?
abdomen
A 54yo male was involved in a car crash and has a large open neck wound. You should dress
this wound with an?
occlusive dressing
Which of the following signs would you expect in a patient with a stab wound on the right
side of the chest?
increased respiratory effort
An unresponsive male has a weak and rapid pulse with deep, rapid respirations. His skin is
warm and dry and his breath smells like nail polish remover, you should suspect?
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diabetic emergency
Your patient is unconscious. The nurse states on scene “the patient is bradycardic, please
attach your AED and transfer rapidly. What should you do?
assess the patients breathing and pulse
You have delivered 2 shocks with the defibrillator. Your patients now has a pulse and BP is
80/40. He remains apneic. What should you do?
continue ventilation and transport
A 34 year old was found unconscious at the bottom of stairs, you note dark purple, blue, and
yellowish bruising across his back and minor laceration, you should first be concerned about
a/an
injury to neck
A 23yo has been getting more disoriented and nauseous, he is thirsty and complaining of ab
pain. Vital signs are BP 130/90 P110, R24. You should expect:
hyperglycemia
Which of the following marks the difference between preeclampsia and eclampsia?
the onset of seizure
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A belted patient was involved in a rollover vehicle crash. She is responsive to pain. Vital signs
are BP 95/70, P60, R23, and an uninjured passenger tells you that she had her appendix taken
out 3 months ago, which leads to suspected internal bleeding?
mechanism of injury
You respond to a cardiac call by and find a bystander performing CPR on a 5yo, confirming the
patient is pulseless and apneic and your partner continues CPR. NO PEDIATRIC PADS only
adult...
perform CPR apply adult follow prompt
You are treating a patient in cardiac arrest at a loud outdoor concert, you are waiting
transport and have shocked your patient five times. The AED is recommending another shock
you shoud?
administer the shock
A 6 year old reportedly fell off the bed, you note burns and bruises on the back of diff colors
what should you do?
Interview, the child, asking the location of the parents during the event.
A CPR patient has a tracheostomy. You should?
Ventilate through tracheostomy through via BVM.
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A 7 year old child was struck by an automobile, you note contusion to the right chest and a
right lower fracture with arterial bleeding, your treatment should include?
apply direct pressure to the arm, apply long Backboard, o2
while transporting an oxygen dependent patient on 4lpm, his respiratory decreases to 8 BPM,
you should?
ventilate via-BVM
What should you do before defibrillating a patient who has a nitroglycerin patch?
remove patch
a 54yo male was playing basketball when he developed a crushing pain with associated
shortness of breath. He sat down and his symptoms went away five minutes later. These
symptoms best described?
Angina pectoris
a 40 year old male was found confused wandering around. Vital signs are B/P 90/60,
P140,R30 and shallow, skin hot and dry. You should suspect?
heat stroke
Which of the following is TRUE regarding the use of a flow restricted oxygen powered device?
It can cause significant lung damage if used improperly
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