EMT FISDAP READINESS EXAM 4
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
CORRECT
56 y/o male complains of increasing shortness of breath. Confused, speaks in 2
word sentences. JVD & pedal edema w productive cough. V/S BP 168/94, P 88
irregular, R w crackles, SPO2 76%
apply 02 via NRM
32 y/o female, car crash. complains of tearing pain in back Upon assessment, left
radial pulse is stronger than right radial pulse. You should suspect?
Aortic Dissection
A patient amputated her index finger in a table saw accident. You should:
Wrap in gauze, put in plastic bag, and keep cool
A 24 y/o female complaints of RLQ abdominal pain that radiates to her back w slight
vaginal bleeding. Her last menstrual period was 2 weeks ago, You should suspect?
Ruptured Ovarian Cyst
29 y/o female, just delivered newborn, heavily bleeding, You should?
Massage Fundus
19 y/o female found by friend staring blankly at while, awake and slow to answer
questions. What was the cause?
Seizure
70 y/o male, complains of shortness of breath, he tells "I woke up and feels like
drowning", sleeping w extra pillows under head. V/S BP 166/80, P 98 and irregular,
R 24. SPO2 86%. What should you suspect?
Left Sided Heart Failure
Just delivered an infant with pink torso and blue extremities, crying and moving arms
and legs what should you do?
vigorously dry off baby w towel
Newborn is apneic immediately after birth
Stimulate baby w dry towel
62 y/o male with history of COPD, ran out of his home 02, shortness of breath and
has dry non productive cough w clear lung sounds
Emphysema
68 y/o male found unresponsive 5 min ago, no spontaneous respiratory effort, you
should:
Check carotid pulse
3 y/o female found unresponsive apeneic w carotid pulse of 30
assist ventilations
what is correct location for assessing a 2 y/o pulse
radial pulse
, 15 y/o is 38 weeks pregnant, having strong contraction one minute apart, lying on
high school bathroom. you should?
prepare for delivery
82 y/o female mumbling and throwing clothes. History of diabetes, you should
admin oral glucose
2 y/o female vomiting for 12 hrs and decrease oral intake. does not track movements
and cries weakly when stimulated. P 150, R 24, skin is cool and mottling, what type
of shock?
hypvolemic
32 y/o female 20 weeks pregnant. which position should you transport?
left lateral recumbent
what is the first step in assessing responsive 35 y/o male w a possible obstructed
airway?
ask pt if he is choking
which vessels carry oxygenated blood to the heart?
pulmonary veins
1 year old dry bark like cough, hot to touch R is 40 you should suspect?
Croup
A 21 y/o female has an open femur fracture after falling off a horse. You should
stabilization
What are the recommended dimensions of a landing zone for air medical?
100 x 100 ft
A 55 year old female fell and struck her head. She now complains of a headache.
Which statement is most concerning?
:I am on daily blood thinners"-is concerning because when bleeding it takes longer
for blood to clot and causes more bleeding
What organ is responsible for the exchange of oxygen, food, and waste between a
mother and fetus?
placenta
A 28 y/o female is in active labor and tells you she needs to push. You see the
umbilical cord is protruding from her vagina. Which position should you place her in?
Knee Chest
While performing a primary survey on a suicidal 35 y/o male, he becomes verbally
abusive. You should
calmly attempt to deescalate him
When using the ambulance siren, you should
consider motorists will hear it
A 24 y/o male was hit in the chest with a metal pipe. He is having trouble breathing
and coughing up blood. Vital signs are BP 116/70, P
110, R 24 and shallow. You should suspect
pulmonary contusion
An unconscious 28 y/o male has a puncture wound in his left forearm. You also see
multiple scars on the backs of both his hands. What type of overdose should you
suspect?
Narcotics
A 6 y/o female is crying in the back seat of a vehicle after a car crash. A downed
utility line is on top of the vehicle. You should
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
CORRECT
56 y/o male complains of increasing shortness of breath. Confused, speaks in 2
word sentences. JVD & pedal edema w productive cough. V/S BP 168/94, P 88
irregular, R w crackles, SPO2 76%
apply 02 via NRM
32 y/o female, car crash. complains of tearing pain in back Upon assessment, left
radial pulse is stronger than right radial pulse. You should suspect?
Aortic Dissection
A patient amputated her index finger in a table saw accident. You should:
Wrap in gauze, put in plastic bag, and keep cool
A 24 y/o female complaints of RLQ abdominal pain that radiates to her back w slight
vaginal bleeding. Her last menstrual period was 2 weeks ago, You should suspect?
Ruptured Ovarian Cyst
29 y/o female, just delivered newborn, heavily bleeding, You should?
Massage Fundus
19 y/o female found by friend staring blankly at while, awake and slow to answer
questions. What was the cause?
Seizure
70 y/o male, complains of shortness of breath, he tells "I woke up and feels like
drowning", sleeping w extra pillows under head. V/S BP 166/80, P 98 and irregular,
R 24. SPO2 86%. What should you suspect?
Left Sided Heart Failure
Just delivered an infant with pink torso and blue extremities, crying and moving arms
and legs what should you do?
vigorously dry off baby w towel
Newborn is apneic immediately after birth
Stimulate baby w dry towel
62 y/o male with history of COPD, ran out of his home 02, shortness of breath and
has dry non productive cough w clear lung sounds
Emphysema
68 y/o male found unresponsive 5 min ago, no spontaneous respiratory effort, you
should:
Check carotid pulse
3 y/o female found unresponsive apeneic w carotid pulse of 30
assist ventilations
what is correct location for assessing a 2 y/o pulse
radial pulse
, 15 y/o is 38 weeks pregnant, having strong contraction one minute apart, lying on
high school bathroom. you should?
prepare for delivery
82 y/o female mumbling and throwing clothes. History of diabetes, you should
admin oral glucose
2 y/o female vomiting for 12 hrs and decrease oral intake. does not track movements
and cries weakly when stimulated. P 150, R 24, skin is cool and mottling, what type
of shock?
hypvolemic
32 y/o female 20 weeks pregnant. which position should you transport?
left lateral recumbent
what is the first step in assessing responsive 35 y/o male w a possible obstructed
airway?
ask pt if he is choking
which vessels carry oxygenated blood to the heart?
pulmonary veins
1 year old dry bark like cough, hot to touch R is 40 you should suspect?
Croup
A 21 y/o female has an open femur fracture after falling off a horse. You should
stabilization
What are the recommended dimensions of a landing zone for air medical?
100 x 100 ft
A 55 year old female fell and struck her head. She now complains of a headache.
Which statement is most concerning?
:I am on daily blood thinners"-is concerning because when bleeding it takes longer
for blood to clot and causes more bleeding
What organ is responsible for the exchange of oxygen, food, and waste between a
mother and fetus?
placenta
A 28 y/o female is in active labor and tells you she needs to push. You see the
umbilical cord is protruding from her vagina. Which position should you place her in?
Knee Chest
While performing a primary survey on a suicidal 35 y/o male, he becomes verbally
abusive. You should
calmly attempt to deescalate him
When using the ambulance siren, you should
consider motorists will hear it
A 24 y/o male was hit in the chest with a metal pipe. He is having trouble breathing
and coughing up blood. Vital signs are BP 116/70, P
110, R 24 and shallow. You should suspect
pulmonary contusion
An unconscious 28 y/o male has a puncture wound in his left forearm. You also see
multiple scars on the backs of both his hands. What type of overdose should you
suspect?
Narcotics
A 6 y/o female is crying in the back seat of a vehicle after a car crash. A downed
utility line is on top of the vehicle. You should
