Medical Paramedic FISDAP Exam Questions &
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petite mal seizures are also known as
Correct Answer:
absence seizures
present with little or no movement
What type of seizure pertains a limited portion of the brain?
Correct Answer:
partial seizure can be localized to one side of the brain
What are the management of a seizure?
Correct Answer:
If trauma is noted c-spine precaution
Check blood sugar(treat it)
Provide ventilatory assistance(apnea)
Prepare to intubate, if difficult to bvm assistance
Benzodiazepine versed (midazalom)
A patient who is experiencing a seizure greater than 4-5 minutes or consecutive
seizures without return to consciousness is experiencing what kind of seizure ?
Correct Answer:
Status epilepticus prepare to give a benzodiazepines such as Midazolam, ask
bystanders if patient had taken anti seizure meds.
You respond to a home of a patient who is experiencing facial drooping to the left side
of his face with slurred speech patient is alert and oriented with equal grips and
pushes, what type of medical emergency is this patient experiencing?
Correct Answer:
Bells palsy Bell's palsy is a viral infection. Bell's palsy is a condition in which the
muscles on one side of the face become weak or paralyzed, may present with Stoke like
symptoms
,Treating a patient with internal bleeding patient may present with cool clammy skins
with a low blood pressure
Correct Answer:
Treat for hypovolemic shock.
O2, blanket, rapid transport, IV fluids 12 lead monitor (VOMIT)
s/s of upper GI bleed
Correct Answer:
Melena - black tarry sticky odorous stool and blood blended together into one
substance; blood cannot be distinguished from stool
s/s of lower GI bleed
Correct Answer:
hematochezia (bright red blood)- stool and blood are incorporated together into the
same substance, yet are easily distinguished from each other
portal hypertension causes pg (1183)
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esophageal varices
S/S of esophageal varices (pg, 1183-1184)
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signs of liver disease
fatigue
weight loss
jaundice
anorexia
edematous abdomen
pruritus(sever itching of the skin)
abdominal pain
nausea/vomiting
s/s of rupture of varices
Correct Answer:
pt will report of an abrupt onset of discomfort in the throat, may have severe dysphagia,
vomiting bright red blood (hematemesis),hypotension, and signs of shock. patients who
have liver disease.
General management for upper gi bleed of esophageal varices
, Correct Answer:
Fluid resuscitation
aggressive suctioning
s/s of peptic ulcer disease(upper gi bleed)
Correct Answer:
experience epigastrium that subsides or disminished immediately after eating
pain is described as:
burning or gnawing
Nausea/Vomiting
belching and heart burn are common
In peptic ulcer disease, If erosion is sever what other symptoms may be present?
Correct Answer:
Upper Gastric bleeding can occur w/ a result of vomiting bright red blood(hematemesis)
and Melena (dark tarry stools)
Management for peptic ulcer disease
Correct Answer:
Orthostatic vital signs
Transport
IV fluids
You respond to a home of a patient who's complains of heart burn and was experience
epigastrium that subsides or disminished immediately after eating. what is this patient
most experiencing?
Correct Answer:
peptic ulcer disease
You respond to a home of a female complains of the worst headache ever what is the
best appropriate treatment?
Correct Answer:
Pain management Morphine and Transport remember to treat immediately for stroke
like symptoms
Treatments for GI bleeds
Correct Answer:
Answers | Paramedic Study Guide| 100%
Verified and Updated| Graded A+
petite mal seizures are also known as
Correct Answer:
absence seizures
present with little or no movement
What type of seizure pertains a limited portion of the brain?
Correct Answer:
partial seizure can be localized to one side of the brain
What are the management of a seizure?
Correct Answer:
If trauma is noted c-spine precaution
Check blood sugar(treat it)
Provide ventilatory assistance(apnea)
Prepare to intubate, if difficult to bvm assistance
Benzodiazepine versed (midazalom)
A patient who is experiencing a seizure greater than 4-5 minutes or consecutive
seizures without return to consciousness is experiencing what kind of seizure ?
Correct Answer:
Status epilepticus prepare to give a benzodiazepines such as Midazolam, ask
bystanders if patient had taken anti seizure meds.
You respond to a home of a patient who is experiencing facial drooping to the left side
of his face with slurred speech patient is alert and oriented with equal grips and
pushes, what type of medical emergency is this patient experiencing?
Correct Answer:
Bells palsy Bell's palsy is a viral infection. Bell's palsy is a condition in which the
muscles on one side of the face become weak or paralyzed, may present with Stoke like
symptoms
,Treating a patient with internal bleeding patient may present with cool clammy skins
with a low blood pressure
Correct Answer:
Treat for hypovolemic shock.
O2, blanket, rapid transport, IV fluids 12 lead monitor (VOMIT)
s/s of upper GI bleed
Correct Answer:
Melena - black tarry sticky odorous stool and blood blended together into one
substance; blood cannot be distinguished from stool
s/s of lower GI bleed
Correct Answer:
hematochezia (bright red blood)- stool and blood are incorporated together into the
same substance, yet are easily distinguished from each other
portal hypertension causes pg (1183)
Correct Answer:
esophageal varices
S/S of esophageal varices (pg, 1183-1184)
Correct Answer:
signs of liver disease
fatigue
weight loss
jaundice
anorexia
edematous abdomen
pruritus(sever itching of the skin)
abdominal pain
nausea/vomiting
s/s of rupture of varices
Correct Answer:
pt will report of an abrupt onset of discomfort in the throat, may have severe dysphagia,
vomiting bright red blood (hematemesis),hypotension, and signs of shock. patients who
have liver disease.
General management for upper gi bleed of esophageal varices
, Correct Answer:
Fluid resuscitation
aggressive suctioning
s/s of peptic ulcer disease(upper gi bleed)
Correct Answer:
experience epigastrium that subsides or disminished immediately after eating
pain is described as:
burning or gnawing
Nausea/Vomiting
belching and heart burn are common
In peptic ulcer disease, If erosion is sever what other symptoms may be present?
Correct Answer:
Upper Gastric bleeding can occur w/ a result of vomiting bright red blood(hematemesis)
and Melena (dark tarry stools)
Management for peptic ulcer disease
Correct Answer:
Orthostatic vital signs
Transport
IV fluids
You respond to a home of a patient who's complains of heart burn and was experience
epigastrium that subsides or disminished immediately after eating. what is this patient
most experiencing?
Correct Answer:
peptic ulcer disease
You respond to a home of a female complains of the worst headache ever what is the
best appropriate treatment?
Correct Answer:
Pain management Morphine and Transport remember to treat immediately for stroke
like symptoms
Treatments for GI bleeds
Correct Answer:
