FISDAP PARAMEDIC FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE | FROM
QUESTION TO PERFECTION| STUDY WITH CONFIDENCE!
Course Code:
Course Title:
Programme:
Academic Year: 2026/2027.
Duration: 2 Hours.
Total Marks: 70%.
Candidate Instructions:
1) Write your Registration Number on every answer booklet used.
2) Answer ALL questions in Section A and ANY TWO (2) questions in Section B.
3) Read each question carefully before answering.
4) Begin each question on a new page.
5) The marks for each question are indicated in brackets.
6) This paper consists of several printed pages, including this page.
7) Ensure your copy is complete before the examination begins.
8) Unauthorized materials and communication with other candidates are not permitted.
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, what does positive pressure ventilation do? Answer: decreases preload
what are the differences of a pediatric airway compared to an adult? Answer: pediatric patients
have a more anterior airway, larger tongue, smaller jaw, and floppy epiglottis
what is the correct placement for the Macintosh blade (curved) during intubation? Answer:
vallecula
what effect does vasoconstriction have on the heart? Answer: increases afterload
what is a PVC on an ekg? Answer: premature ventricular contraction:
- an extra abnormal heartbeat coming from the ventricles
how do you recognize if a patient takes a beta-blocker medication? Answer: medication ends in
-lol
what is the treatment for a beta-blocker overdose? Answer: glucagon (IM)
3-10mg over 3-5 minutes
what is the number 1 priority to avoid and treat when your patient is a premature newborn?
Answer: hypothermia
your patient is vomiting red, coffee ground emesis. what does this indicate? Answer: ruptured
esophageal varices
what is the treatment for a patient with chest pain, low blood pressure, and is allergic to aspirin?
Answer: pain management:
fentanyl - 1mcg/kg (IV)
what is cushings triad? Answer: hypertension, irregular respirations, bradycardia
what is the treatment for seizing patient with eclampsia? Answer: 1- protect the patient
2- magnesium 2g 2-3 minutes (IV)
3- give a benzo if no change occurs with magnesium
what is the minimum survival/viability age for a preterm newborn? Answer: 23 weeks gestation
your patient has no pain response, is decorticate, and has bilateral dilated pupils. what does this
indicate? Answer: increased intra-cranial pressure (ICP)
what are the signs/symptoms of diabetic keto acidosis (DKA) ? Answer: kussmaul respirations,
dry skin, polyuria, nausea, vomiting, polydipsia, and polyphasic
your female patient has a fever, malaise, can't focus, abdominal pain, and bloody vaginal
discharge. what does this indicate? Answer: endometritis
what is the treatment for a neonate with low blood sugar? Answer: sugar below 45:
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QUESTION TO PERFECTION| STUDY WITH CONFIDENCE!
Course Code:
Course Title:
Programme:
Academic Year: 2026/2027.
Duration: 2 Hours.
Total Marks: 70%.
Candidate Instructions:
1) Write your Registration Number on every answer booklet used.
2) Answer ALL questions in Section A and ANY TWO (2) questions in Section B.
3) Read each question carefully before answering.
4) Begin each question on a new page.
5) The marks for each question are indicated in brackets.
6) This paper consists of several printed pages, including this page.
7) Ensure your copy is complete before the examination begins.
8) Unauthorized materials and communication with other candidates are not permitted.
Turn Over.
APPHIA – Crafted with Care and Precision for Academic Excellence.
1
, what does positive pressure ventilation do? Answer: decreases preload
what are the differences of a pediatric airway compared to an adult? Answer: pediatric patients
have a more anterior airway, larger tongue, smaller jaw, and floppy epiglottis
what is the correct placement for the Macintosh blade (curved) during intubation? Answer:
vallecula
what effect does vasoconstriction have on the heart? Answer: increases afterload
what is a PVC on an ekg? Answer: premature ventricular contraction:
- an extra abnormal heartbeat coming from the ventricles
how do you recognize if a patient takes a beta-blocker medication? Answer: medication ends in
-lol
what is the treatment for a beta-blocker overdose? Answer: glucagon (IM)
3-10mg over 3-5 minutes
what is the number 1 priority to avoid and treat when your patient is a premature newborn?
Answer: hypothermia
your patient is vomiting red, coffee ground emesis. what does this indicate? Answer: ruptured
esophageal varices
what is the treatment for a patient with chest pain, low blood pressure, and is allergic to aspirin?
Answer: pain management:
fentanyl - 1mcg/kg (IV)
what is cushings triad? Answer: hypertension, irregular respirations, bradycardia
what is the treatment for seizing patient with eclampsia? Answer: 1- protect the patient
2- magnesium 2g 2-3 minutes (IV)
3- give a benzo if no change occurs with magnesium
what is the minimum survival/viability age for a preterm newborn? Answer: 23 weeks gestation
your patient has no pain response, is decorticate, and has bilateral dilated pupils. what does this
indicate? Answer: increased intra-cranial pressure (ICP)
what are the signs/symptoms of diabetic keto acidosis (DKA) ? Answer: kussmaul respirations,
dry skin, polyuria, nausea, vomiting, polydipsia, and polyphasic
your female patient has a fever, malaise, can't focus, abdominal pain, and bloody vaginal
discharge. what does this indicate? Answer: endometritis
what is the treatment for a neonate with low blood sugar? Answer: sugar below 45:
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