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EMT FISDAP Final Exam (2 VERSIONS) ALL 500
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST
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EMT FISDAP Final Exam
QUESTION: A pt complains of abdominal pain. Which of the following questions should you ask?
"Have you had recent constipation"
"Does the pain change when you take a deep breath"
"Is your pain sharp"
"How would you describe your pain" - ANSWER-"How would you describe your pain"
QUESTION: A 90 year old female complains of shortness of breath which has been ongoing for
the past few days. It gets worse at night when she lies down. Vital signs BP 180/100. P 106, R24.
breath sounds reveal crackles bilaterally. Her most likely problem is
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)
Pulseless electrical activity (PEA)
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
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Congestive heart failure (CHF) - ANSWER-Congestive heart failure (CHF)
QUESTION: A 7 year old child was struck by an automobile. You note a contusion to the right
chest and right lower arm fracture with arterial bleeding. Your treatment should include
Gathering info from the driver, applying a c-collar, and performing a detailed physical exam
Administering oxygen, splinting to the right arm, and obtaining parental consent
Stabilizing the vehicle, inserting a nasal cannula, and listening to lung sounds
Applying direct pressure to the arm, applying a long backboard, and administering oxygen -
ANSWER-Applying direct pressure to the arm, applying a long backboard, and administering
oxygen
QUESTION: Your are called to an office building for a pt with an altered mental status. When
you arrive, several people in the parking lot tell you that a few of their coworkers began to feel
ill with headaches, nausea, and vomiting. Concerned, they left the building but think that there
may still be a dozen people inside. You should
Request a hazmat team on scene
Clear the building of all people
Begin triaging patients in the parking lot
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Set up a decontamination area - ANSWER-Clear the building of all people
QUESTION: A 79 year old pt is in cardiac arrest. No one has started CPR. you should
Apply and AED and analyze the rhythm
Call the hospital for medial direction
Perform several quick rescue breaths - ANSWER-Begin CPR
QUESTION: A pt has a black substance around her mouth, but says that she has not been
exposed to any burning material. After initial assessment, you should
Take a sample of the substance
Ask if she knows what the substance is
Apply an N95 mask to the pt
Take the pt blood pressure - ANSWER-Ask if she knows what the substance is
QUESTION: Which of the following signs would you expect in a pt with a stab wound on the
right side of the chest
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Increased respiratory effort
Spontaneous pneumothorax
Decreased heart rate
Paradoxical chest movement - ANSWER-Increased respiratory effort
Q; A female is unresponsive due to being hit in the head with a board. She has a large
hematoma on her forehead. You should
Assess her airway
Check for a pulse
Obtain consent to treat
Manually stabilize the spine - ANSWER-Manually stabilize the spine
QUESTION: Which is the BEST way to assess breathing in an unconscious patient?
Watch for chest rise
Apply a pulse oximeter
Check for capillary refill
Examine the skin color - ANSWER-Watch for chest rise
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EMT FISDAP Final Exam (2 VERSIONS) ALL 500
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST
UPDATE THIS YEAR
EMT FISDAP Final Exam
QUESTION: A pt complains of abdominal pain. Which of the following questions should you ask?
"Have you had recent constipation"
"Does the pain change when you take a deep breath"
"Is your pain sharp"
"How would you describe your pain" - ANSWER-"How would you describe your pain"
QUESTION: A 90 year old female complains of shortness of breath which has been ongoing for
the past few days. It gets worse at night when she lies down. Vital signs BP 180/100. P 106, R24.
breath sounds reveal crackles bilaterally. Her most likely problem is
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)
Pulseless electrical activity (PEA)
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
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Congestive heart failure (CHF) - ANSWER-Congestive heart failure (CHF)
QUESTION: A 7 year old child was struck by an automobile. You note a contusion to the right
chest and right lower arm fracture with arterial bleeding. Your treatment should include
Gathering info from the driver, applying a c-collar, and performing a detailed physical exam
Administering oxygen, splinting to the right arm, and obtaining parental consent
Stabilizing the vehicle, inserting a nasal cannula, and listening to lung sounds
Applying direct pressure to the arm, applying a long backboard, and administering oxygen -
ANSWER-Applying direct pressure to the arm, applying a long backboard, and administering
oxygen
QUESTION: Your are called to an office building for a pt with an altered mental status. When
you arrive, several people in the parking lot tell you that a few of their coworkers began to feel
ill with headaches, nausea, and vomiting. Concerned, they left the building but think that there
may still be a dozen people inside. You should
Request a hazmat team on scene
Clear the building of all people
Begin triaging patients in the parking lot
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Set up a decontamination area - ANSWER-Clear the building of all people
QUESTION: A 79 year old pt is in cardiac arrest. No one has started CPR. you should
Apply and AED and analyze the rhythm
Call the hospital for medial direction
Perform several quick rescue breaths - ANSWER-Begin CPR
QUESTION: A pt has a black substance around her mouth, but says that she has not been
exposed to any burning material. After initial assessment, you should
Take a sample of the substance
Ask if she knows what the substance is
Apply an N95 mask to the pt
Take the pt blood pressure - ANSWER-Ask if she knows what the substance is
QUESTION: Which of the following signs would you expect in a pt with a stab wound on the
right side of the chest
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Increased respiratory effort
Spontaneous pneumothorax
Decreased heart rate
Paradoxical chest movement - ANSWER-Increased respiratory effort
Q; A female is unresponsive due to being hit in the head with a board. She has a large
hematoma on her forehead. You should
Assess her airway
Check for a pulse
Obtain consent to treat
Manually stabilize the spine - ANSWER-Manually stabilize the spine
QUESTION: Which is the BEST way to assess breathing in an unconscious patient?
Watch for chest rise
Apply a pulse oximeter
Check for capillary refill
Examine the skin color - ANSWER-Watch for chest rise
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