FISDAP EMT READINESS EXAM Questions and Answers (2022/2023) (Verified Answers)

FISDAP EMT READINESS EXAM Questions and Answers (2022/2023) (Verified Answers) 36/yo female complains of fever, lower abdomen pain that moves to lower back when she walks. BP 144, p98, R 16. You should suspect? Pelvic inflammatory disease Are administering oral glucose to a known diabetic. What should you be most concerned about? The smell of acetone on breath 45 year old is 34 weeks complains of a severe headache, sensitivity to light, and swollen feet. Vitals signs are BP 130/88, P104, R 24 what should you suspect? Preeclampsia A 10 month old is choking, what should you do? Back blows First step with a sexually assaulted patient? Reassure patient 2 year old has been vomiting for 12 hours and has decreased oral intake. She does not track your movements. What type of shock should you suspect? P150 R 24. Cool skin w/ mottling. Hypovolemic 50 year old female states she has "the worst headache of her life". The onest was 20 minutes ago and it was abrupt. Vitals BP 180/90 P56 and R 20. You should suspect? Subarachnoid hemorrhage 32 y/o female. 18 weeks pregnant. Lower ab pain w/vaginal bleeding. You should suspect? Spontaneous abortion 70 y/o with SOB "I woke up and felt like i was drowning". He has been recently sleeping with extra pillows under his head. Bp 160/80 P 98 and irregular. R 24. Spo2 86%. Left heart failure Request additional resources for which victim? (couldnt find all the options Foot wedged in pedal 56 yo M with severe pain after eating greasy food Cholecystitis Newborn is apneic immediately after delivery Stimulate baby 3 yo F sitting on dads lap, drooling and won't eat or drink Epiglottis 56 yo F complains of chest pain that is unrelieved after 3 NTG's. Troubled breathing speaking in 2-3 word sentences. You should? Provide 02 What is a system of external/internal reviews called? Quality improvement EMS displays a "Free BP Check" sign on the window. This is a sign of? Community relations Which the following will only occur in the 1st trimester of pregnancy? Ectopic pregnancy 36 yo M complains of nausea, vomiting and ab pain. Homeless and admits to chronic alcohol use. VS Bp 92/54 P122 R8. You suspect? Pancreatitis 62 yo M with history of COPD ran out of Home O2. SOB and dry lung nonproductive cough, clear lung sounds. You suspect? Emphysema 28 yo F has severe pain after slipping in the shower. 31 wks pregnant has bright red vaginal bleeding. Suspect? Abruption placenta Previous ambulance crew failed to clean backboard properly. Dried blood under the edges. Wash board with disinfectant 24 yo F complains of right lower ab pain that radiates to the back with slight vaginal bleeding. Last period was 2 weeks prior. Suspect? Ruptured ovarian cyst When lifting a stretcher into the ambulance using power grip, you should? Position hands 10 apart Complications with precipitous delivery Perineum tearing 54 yo F tells you she drank bleach to kill herself. You should? Contact poison control 19 yr F is posticial following 10 mins seizures has snoring respirations. You should? Insert OPA You have been asked to audit prehospital care reports. Which requires review? pt sitting on supine with chest pain on a stretcher right 82 yo F mumbling and throwing clothes, nurse says she's diabetic. You should? Give oral glucose Unresponsive 3yo lying supine in a ditch. VS 60/40 P60 R8. you should? Assist ventilations Leading cause of bradycardia in pediatrics Hypoxia Delivery of newborn has central cyanosis covered in thick greenish fluid. You should? Inspect oropharynx 46 yo F. fever & lower ab pain that moves to lower back when she walks. Abnormal vaginal discharge for 2 days. VS 144/88 P98 R16. you should suspect? Pelvic inflammatory disease 12 yo M bleeding uncontrollably from deep laceration to palm. He is a hemophiliac Hemostatic agent Which body is responsible for protection, temp, excretion? Integumentary An unconscious male is cyanotic and actively vomiting you have been suctioning him for at least a minute. Open airway, check pulse 32 yo F was involved in a car crash and complains of a tearing pain in her back. Her left radial pulse is stronger than her right radial pulse. Aortic dissection 48 year old male in vehicle responsive to verbal only. You see smoke in the vehicle. Rapid extrication You are delivering a baby and the amniotic sac is still in place. You should? Tear amniotic sac 54 year old female tells you that she drank bleach to kill herself/. You should? Contact poison control Newborn infant with pink torso and blue extremities, you should? Dry him off 36 year old ventilator dependent, called 911 because the ventilator warning. What should you do? Look for rise and fall 22 year old fem is choking.She is in her 3rd trimester of pregnancy she is standing up leaning over a chair drooling unable to speak or cough. You should? Perform chest thrust 8 year old with ecchymosis to ULQ. you should suspect? Splenic injury 22 year old pregnant choking what do you do? Chest thrust 21 year old female alert and complains of weakness / dizziness following a syncopal episode. She tells you she has been working outside all day. What's the most likely cause? Dehydration 55 year old female fell and struck her head. She now complains of a headache. Which statement is most concerning? Im on blood thinners 36 year old female complains of left leg pain after car wreck, when you place her on long spine board, you see her left leg is shortened and rotated outward? Femur fracture You arrive at the factory and see lots of people coughing as they evaluate the building you should? Triage upwind 32 y/o complains of rapid heart. You should? Obtain Vitals 58 year old male complains of general weakness and tells you that he had severe chest pain/ SOB the day before. You head rales at both lungs. Cool, pale, clammy skin signs. BP 70/40 p110, and R28. suspect? Cardiogenic shock Which part of heart responsible for pulmonary edema? LV Unconscious 28 year old 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? Narcotic You have just assisted in the delivery of a newborn. She has central cyanosis and is covered in a thick greenish fluid. You should. Inspect the oropharynx 48yo M involved in a car crash is slumped over the steering wheel & unresponsive to loud stimuli. You smoke inside the vehicle & airbag deployed. You should? Perform emergency extrication Which vessels carries oxygenated blood back to the heart? Pulmonary veins Which part of the heart is responsible for causing pulmonary edema. Left ventricle A 59 year old male complains of distress and crushing chest. He is diaphoretic, pale cool. You should Assist with self administer Rex nitro immediately after the delivery of vigorous newborn, you should. Suction oropharynx with bulb 19 year old fem is found by her friend staring blankly at the wall. She is awake but slow to answer questions. What is most likely the cause? Seizure 23 year is 30 weeks pregnant and complains of abdominal cramps. She tells you that she has had normal prenatal health care and no vaginal discharge. Vitals signs are Bp 102/74, P 112, R22 and labored. You should? Administer oxygen You have just delivered an infant with a pink torso and blue extremities. He is crying and moving his arms and legs. You should. Vigorous dry off with towel Where in your PCR should you document that you placed the patient on o2 at 15lm by nrb? Plan Which conditions will only occur during the 1st trimester of pregnancy? Ectopic pregnancy A newborn head has just been delivered. You should? Inspect for meconium A 66 year old female has regained a pulse after shock with an AED? She is moving her extremities and has a R 8. You should? Assis her ventilations An 8 year old male was hit by a car and is unresponsive. He has ecchymosis to his left upper quadrant. You should suspect. Splenic injury What should you do to prevent the spread of this infection. Clean your stethoscope with a germicide