EMT FISDAP FINAL
the elbow is a __ joint -
- ANSWER - ball and socket
what happens when blood volume is lost from the body
- ANSWER - arteries contract to increase the bp
the anterior fontanelle fuses together between the ages of
- ANSWER - 9 and 18 months
what is a physical change that typically occurs in the adolescent age
- ANSWER - secondary sexual development
abnormalities in metabolism are most likely due to the dysfunction of the
- ANSWER - pancreas
a bp cuff that is too small for a patient’s arm will give a
- ANSWER - falsely high systolic and diastolic reading
which of the following statements regarding middle adults is correct
- ANSWER - cardiovascular health becomes an issue and increased risk of
cancer
in relation to the wrist the elbow is
- ANSWER - proximal
a decrease in bp may indicate
- ANSWER - loss of vascular tone
medication that has the slowest rate of absorption
- ANSWER - oral
,the primary function of the right atrium is to
- ANSWER - receive blood from the vena cava
the vocal cords are located in
- ANSWER - the larynx
the human body is at the optimal level at ages
- ANSWER - 19-25
LUQ - ANSWER - Spleen stomach and a portion of the colon
RUQ - ANSWER - Liver gallbladder and portion of the colon
RLQ - ANSWER - Two portions of the large and small intestine, appendix
LLQ - ANSWER - The descending and sigmoid portions of the colon
A critical incident stress debriefing should be conducted no longer than
________ hours following the incident.
- ANSWER - 72
Which of the following skills or interventions is included at every level of
prehospital .emergency training
- ANSWER - AED
As an EMT, it is important to remember that the signs and symptoms of
cumulative stress:
- ANSWER - may not be present or obvious at all times
The patient care report (PCR) ensures:
- ANSWER - continuity of care
Which of the following scenarios does NOT involve the administration of ALS?
A. a 53-year-old patient who is given glucagon for significant hypoglycemia Incorrect
B. a 64-year-old cardiac arrest patient who is defibrillated with an automated external
defibrillator (AED) Correct
C. a 48-year-old patient whose airway is secured with a multilumen device Incorrect
D. a 61-year-old trauma patient whose chest is decompressed with a needle Incorrect
, - ANSWER - B. a 64-year-old cardiac arrest patient who is defibrillated with an
automated external defibrillator (AED)
A patient's refusal for EMS treatment and/or transport must be:
- ANSWER - an informed refusal
Which of the following MOST accurately defines negligence?
- ANSWER - deviation from the standard of care that may result in further injury
Which of the following scenarios MOST accurately depicts abandonment?
- ANSWER - A paramedic transfers patient care to an EMT
While assisting an advanced life support (ALS) ambulance crew, you are
accidentally stuck with an IV needle. You should:
- ANSWER - report the incident to your supervisor after the call
A positive TB skin test indicates that:
- ANSWER - . you have been exposed to the disease.
Communicating with hearing-impaired patients can be facilitated by doing all of
the following, EXCEPT:
- ANSWER - . elevating the tone of your voice and exaggerating word
pronunciation.
When relaying patient information via radio, communications should be:
- ANSWER - . brief and easily understood
.
f an action or procedure that was performed on a patient is not recorded on the
written report:
- ANSWER - it was not performed in the eyes of the law.
Maintaining the chain of evidence at the scene of a crime should include:
- ANSWER - not cutting through holes in clothing that were caused by weapons
When you begin an oral report, you should state the patient's age, sex, and:
- ANSWER - chief complaint.
the elbow is a __ joint -
- ANSWER - ball and socket
what happens when blood volume is lost from the body
- ANSWER - arteries contract to increase the bp
the anterior fontanelle fuses together between the ages of
- ANSWER - 9 and 18 months
what is a physical change that typically occurs in the adolescent age
- ANSWER - secondary sexual development
abnormalities in metabolism are most likely due to the dysfunction of the
- ANSWER - pancreas
a bp cuff that is too small for a patient’s arm will give a
- ANSWER - falsely high systolic and diastolic reading
which of the following statements regarding middle adults is correct
- ANSWER - cardiovascular health becomes an issue and increased risk of
cancer
in relation to the wrist the elbow is
- ANSWER - proximal
a decrease in bp may indicate
- ANSWER - loss of vascular tone
medication that has the slowest rate of absorption
- ANSWER - oral
,the primary function of the right atrium is to
- ANSWER - receive blood from the vena cava
the vocal cords are located in
- ANSWER - the larynx
the human body is at the optimal level at ages
- ANSWER - 19-25
LUQ - ANSWER - Spleen stomach and a portion of the colon
RUQ - ANSWER - Liver gallbladder and portion of the colon
RLQ - ANSWER - Two portions of the large and small intestine, appendix
LLQ - ANSWER - The descending and sigmoid portions of the colon
A critical incident stress debriefing should be conducted no longer than
________ hours following the incident.
- ANSWER - 72
Which of the following skills or interventions is included at every level of
prehospital .emergency training
- ANSWER - AED
As an EMT, it is important to remember that the signs and symptoms of
cumulative stress:
- ANSWER - may not be present or obvious at all times
The patient care report (PCR) ensures:
- ANSWER - continuity of care
Which of the following scenarios does NOT involve the administration of ALS?
A. a 53-year-old patient who is given glucagon for significant hypoglycemia Incorrect
B. a 64-year-old cardiac arrest patient who is defibrillated with an automated external
defibrillator (AED) Correct
C. a 48-year-old patient whose airway is secured with a multilumen device Incorrect
D. a 61-year-old trauma patient whose chest is decompressed with a needle Incorrect
, - ANSWER - B. a 64-year-old cardiac arrest patient who is defibrillated with an
automated external defibrillator (AED)
A patient's refusal for EMS treatment and/or transport must be:
- ANSWER - an informed refusal
Which of the following MOST accurately defines negligence?
- ANSWER - deviation from the standard of care that may result in further injury
Which of the following scenarios MOST accurately depicts abandonment?
- ANSWER - A paramedic transfers patient care to an EMT
While assisting an advanced life support (ALS) ambulance crew, you are
accidentally stuck with an IV needle. You should:
- ANSWER - report the incident to your supervisor after the call
A positive TB skin test indicates that:
- ANSWER - . you have been exposed to the disease.
Communicating with hearing-impaired patients can be facilitated by doing all of
the following, EXCEPT:
- ANSWER - . elevating the tone of your voice and exaggerating word
pronunciation.
When relaying patient information via radio, communications should be:
- ANSWER - . brief and easily understood
.
f an action or procedure that was performed on a patient is not recorded on the
written report:
- ANSWER - it was not performed in the eyes of the law.
Maintaining the chain of evidence at the scene of a crime should include:
- ANSWER - not cutting through holes in clothing that were caused by weapons
When you begin an oral report, you should state the patient's age, sex, and:
- ANSWER - chief complaint.
