Medical Exam Review FISDAP EMT

Medical Exam Review FISDAP EMT If a patient is unresponsive, what should you do? - correct answer ==Determine any history of illness from family or friends. Also, search for a medical bracelet or medical alert jewelry. What precautions should be taken during environmental emergencies? - correct answer ==- Scene safety - Remove patients from the elements. How long do you need to check for a pulse if a patient is hypothermic? - correct answer ==30 seconds S/S of TIA? - correct answer ==1. Weakness, numbness or paralysis in the face, arm or leg, typically on one side of the body. 2. Slurred or garbled speech or difficulty understanding others. 3. Blindness in one or both eyes or double vision. 4. Vertigo or loss of balance or coordination. Typical S/S of stroke? - correct answer ==1. Sudden onset headache 2. +stroke scale 3. Unequal pupils 4. "worst headache of their life What type of heart condition typically disappears within 24 hours? - correct answer ==Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) The following S/S are consistent with what? - All the muscles stiffen. - Air being forced past the vocal cords causes a cry or groan. - The person loses consciousness and falls to the floor. - A person may bite their tongue or inside of their cheek. If this happens, saliva may look a bit bloody. - correct answer ==Tonic-Clonic Stiffening phase - Tonic Jerking phase - Clonic The following S/S are consistent with what? - Fever - Vomiting. - Stiff neck. - Breathing problems. - Extreme sleepiness. - correct answer ==Febrile Seizure The following S/S are consistent with what? - jerking - loss of muscle tone - repeated movements - correct answer ==Focal Motor Seizure What do patients typically present prior to a seizure? - correct answer ==- Seeing colors - Different tastes and smells This is commonly known as fainting and is triggered by a temporal drop of blood flow to the brain. - correct answer ==Syncopal episode What PPE/BSI precautions should you take with a patient presenting the following: - Fever - Stiff neck - AMS - Blotches to skin - correct answer ==- Gloves - HEPA mask What PPE/BSI precautions should you take with a patient presenting the following: - Coughing up pink sputum - correct answer ==- N95 Mask Viruses and bacteria are examples of what? - correct answer ==Pathogens How does epinephrine affect the body? - correct answer ==- Vasoconstriction - Bronchodilator - Tachycardia The following S/S are consistent with what? - Facial droop - Arm drift - Slurred speech - Sudden onset headache (worst of their life) - Unequal pupils - correct answer ==Stroke The following S/S are consistent with what? - Hypoglycemic - Weakness - Altered Mental Status (AMS) - Shaky - Blurred Vision - Cold, clammy skin - correct answer ==Diabetes How to treat diabetes/hypoglycemia - correct answer ==- Oral glucose if conscious - If unconscious, ensure airway is open and transport The following S/S are consistent with what? - Hyperglycemic above 400 - Irregular respirations - Fruity breath - Agitattion - correct answer ==Diabetic Ketoacedosis (DKA) The following S/S are consistent with what? - Black tarry stool - Abdominal pain - Red emesis (vomit) - HYPOtension - correct answer ==GI Bleed The following S/S are consistent with what? - Photophobia (fear of light) - Headache - Nausea - Vomiting - correct answer ==Migraines - Tx (semi-fowlers, dim the lights, no siren) Treatment for Migraines? - correct answer ==- Semi-fowlers - Dim the lights - No Siren The follow