FISDAP EMT Medical Exam Questions & Answers Solved 100%

1. Which statement strongly indicates syncope? - Answer I blacked out for a few seconds 2. When assessing the patient for arm drift, you should ask the patient to - Answer hold their arms out palms up, eyes closed 3. 68 yo patient reports abdominal pain, vomiting, and a loss of appetite, as well as black, tarry stools. you should suspect - Answer upper gi bleed 4. You are called to an outdoor garden center on a hot, humid day. Your patient is pale, wheezing, and has hives. you should suspect - Answer bee sting 5. you have been dispatched to a behavioral emergency. The police are on the scene and have asked you to evaluate the patient. you should - Answer restrain the pt. to your cot and transport to the nearest hospital 6. a pt. was cleaning a bathroom when he came out gagging and coughing. his eyes are red and watering and he is complaining of dyspnea. you should - Answer move the pt to a well ventilated area 7. 38 yo pt. has a history of hypothyroidism. she is hypertensive, tachycardic, and hyperthermic. you find an empty bottle of Synthroid nearby. You should - Answer contact the poison center or medical command. 8. a pt's family member reports a glucometer reading of 57 mg/dL. how should you interpret this reading? - Answer low 9. a worker at a fertilizer plant has spilled lye all over his upper body. you should - Answer brush the powder off the pt. 10. to assess a possible stroke pt for abnormal speech, you should - Answer ask the pt to repeat a common phrase 11. a pt was stung by a bee. you should - Answer apply ice cold compress to the affected area 12. 72 yo male has weak hand grips, blurred vision, and is unable to tell you the day of the week. he is a type 2 diabetic. what should you do - Answer evaluate for facial droop 13. which of the following meds helps the body transport sugar into the cells - Answer insulin 14. an unconscious patient has one pupil that is significantly larger than the other and not reactive to light. the most likely cause is - Answer stroke 15. where would you expect to find pain in a pt with suspected appendicitis - Answer right lower quadrant 16. when assessing a pt for facial droop, you should - Answer ask pt to smile or show his teeth 17. which of the following assessment findings suggests a gi bleed - Answer bright red blood from the rectal area 18. you are assessing an unresponsive medical patient. what should be your primary focus - Answer chief complaint 19. a patient has a headache. how should you position him on the cot - Answer 90 degree fowler 20. 50 yo male who recently completed renal dialysis is bleeding profusely from his shunt. how should you classify this bleeding - Answer a life-threatening problem that requires immediate surgical intervention 21. a 28 yo pt is outside at a concert and appears confused. he is unable to answer your questions. you should - Answer look for a medical identification necklace or bracelet 22. a car battery exploded in your pt's face. he denies any breathing difficulty. you should - Answer irrigate eyes with water 23. a patient is having a tonic-clonic seizure. he is not breathing. you should - Answer prevent the pt from further injury 24. your first priority whe. dealing with a pt who is exhibiting behavior issues is to - Answer ensure the safety of yourself and your partner 26. 78 yo M alzheimers pt has bruising on his back, neck, and stomach. when you ask the pt what happened, his caregiver insists "he fell getting out of bed" what should you do a. ask on of the family members to ride in the back with him b. ask the caregiver why the pt required restraint c. immediately notify law enforcement to take a report d. move him into the ambulance so you can talk to him alone - Answer c. notify law enforcement to take a report