Paramedic Trauma FISDAP Exam Questions with Complete Solutions

Paramedic Trauma FISDAP Exam Questions with Complete Solutions Compensated Shock (Phase 1) - Answer-Tachycardia, NORMAL BP, thirst, anxiety, clammy/cool skin. Decompensated Shock (Phase 2) - Answer-AMS, DROP IN BP, thready/absent peripheral pulse, labored or irregular breathing. Wet Dressing - Answer-Used for small, superficial burns. Rhabdomyolysis - Answer-The destruction of muscle tissue leading to a release of potassium and myoglobin. Chemical Burns - Answer-Flush the area off with water, remove pt's clothing & jewelry. Hydrofluoric Acid (HF) - Answer-Is found in drain cleaner, and for etching glass, and in industrial settings. Pt will complain of burning, and will not stop with copious amounts of flushing. Calcium chloride will work to relieve the pain/burning. How to assess a electrical injury...? - Answer-The first thing is to protect yourself and bystanders. If powerlines are down on a car, you tell your pt to remain in the car and do not go near it. Le Fort 1 Fracture - Answer-From the bottom of the nose down. Involves the mandible and the maxilla. Le Fort 2 Fracture - Answer-Involving the nasal bone and the maxilla. Le Fort 3 Fracture - Answer-A fracture of all midfacial bones, seperating the entire midface from the cranium. Includes the eyes.