FISDAP Paramedic Final QUIZZES WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
102. A patient involved in a fist fight. He complains of point tenderness in the right upper
abdominal quadrant. You should suspect injury to the
liver
103. Successful intubation of a newborn is more successful by placing padding under the
shoulders
104. For the past 5 min you have been providing ventilations to an intubated patient and
performing CPR it is becoming progressively more difficult to ventilate and the chest is
moving less during inspiration. What should you suspect
tension pneumothorax
105. An elderly pt is complaining of dyspnea that woke her from sleep about an hour ago. She
denies chest pain. Auscultation reveals wheezing and crackles in both lower lobes of her
lungs. Vitals signs are 158/108 P 128 and irregular R 32 and slightly labored what should you
administer
albuterol
106. A 59 year old pt is lethargic with shallow respiration he has a valid DNR order during
transport his respiratory rate diminishes to 8 breaths a min you should
begin assisting with a bvm
107. a 89 year old nursing home pt is in respiratory distress. She is on 3 lpm of oxygen by
nasal
cannula. She has a history of COPD asthma and diabetic and you note wheezing in all lung
fields. Vitals BP 146/84 P 114 R 24 you should
A. increase the oxygen level to 6 lpm via nasal cannula
B. ventilate the patient to 10-12 bpm via bag-valve mask
,C. administer 40 mg furosemide intravenously
D. place her on 15 lpm of oxygen via nonrebreather mask
place her on 15 lpm or oxygen via nonrebreather mask
108. you are performing Orotracheal intubation with a mac blade. You can see the cords
when you notice the top of the blade is in the vellicula you should
pass an ET through the cords
109. A confused 34 year old male is ambulatory ofter crashing his car. Airbags were deployed
he complains of extreme wrist pain and double vision . You note deformity and superficial
burns on his writs what should you do
cspine
110 A patient with server closed head injury vitals 180/112 P 48 R 8 and irregular immediate
treatment should include
intubate and ventilate at 20 breaths per min
110 A 22 year old pregnant patient is experiencing a significant amount of painless bleeding
shorty after sexual intercourse. The most likely cause is
A. pelvic inflammatory disease
B. ruptured ovarian cyst
C. placenta previ
D. abruptio Placentae
placenta previa
111. An elderly patient has been ill for last few days and has been vomiting. He reports chest
discomfort and is now pale and diaphoretic. Vitals BP 130/70 R24. ECG shows (afib RVR) You
administer oxygen and now have an IV you should.
Fluid bolus
112. Signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia may mimic which of the following conditions
, CVA
113. A patient complains of server right upper quadrant pain. Right scapula pain and nausea
after eating a cheeseburger you should suspect
cholecystitis
114. Your patent is suffering from exacerbated emphysema which of the following
medications is least likely to be a part of his standard therapy
nitrates
115. A 7 year old has a suspected broken arm and numerous bruises what finding would lead
you to suspect that a mothers account of the injures may not be true.
You note purple yellow and green bruises ( indicates different stages of healing)
116. A 19 year old female collapsed in the top bleachers during a concert. She is unresponsive
and does not appear to be breathing. how should you asses her respiratory status?
A. Transport the patient to the ambulance then listen with a stethoscope
B. Apply a pulse oximeter
C. Insert an oral airway
D. Place your hands on the patient's chest
place a hand on the chest
117. Followng a cardioversion of a 72 year old female she coverts to the rhythm bellow ( 3
degree) you identity this as
third degree heart block
118. A 13 year old has been found unresponsive. Her mother proves you with a prescription
bottle of Oxycontin. What should you give?
narcan
119 A man was involved in a lateral impact auto accident that deformed the vehicle. The
patient could have sustained a?
SOLUTIONS
102. A patient involved in a fist fight. He complains of point tenderness in the right upper
abdominal quadrant. You should suspect injury to the
liver
103. Successful intubation of a newborn is more successful by placing padding under the
shoulders
104. For the past 5 min you have been providing ventilations to an intubated patient and
performing CPR it is becoming progressively more difficult to ventilate and the chest is
moving less during inspiration. What should you suspect
tension pneumothorax
105. An elderly pt is complaining of dyspnea that woke her from sleep about an hour ago. She
denies chest pain. Auscultation reveals wheezing and crackles in both lower lobes of her
lungs. Vitals signs are 158/108 P 128 and irregular R 32 and slightly labored what should you
administer
albuterol
106. A 59 year old pt is lethargic with shallow respiration he has a valid DNR order during
transport his respiratory rate diminishes to 8 breaths a min you should
begin assisting with a bvm
107. a 89 year old nursing home pt is in respiratory distress. She is on 3 lpm of oxygen by
nasal
cannula. She has a history of COPD asthma and diabetic and you note wheezing in all lung
fields. Vitals BP 146/84 P 114 R 24 you should
A. increase the oxygen level to 6 lpm via nasal cannula
B. ventilate the patient to 10-12 bpm via bag-valve mask
,C. administer 40 mg furosemide intravenously
D. place her on 15 lpm of oxygen via nonrebreather mask
place her on 15 lpm or oxygen via nonrebreather mask
108. you are performing Orotracheal intubation with a mac blade. You can see the cords
when you notice the top of the blade is in the vellicula you should
pass an ET through the cords
109. A confused 34 year old male is ambulatory ofter crashing his car. Airbags were deployed
he complains of extreme wrist pain and double vision . You note deformity and superficial
burns on his writs what should you do
cspine
110 A patient with server closed head injury vitals 180/112 P 48 R 8 and irregular immediate
treatment should include
intubate and ventilate at 20 breaths per min
110 A 22 year old pregnant patient is experiencing a significant amount of painless bleeding
shorty after sexual intercourse. The most likely cause is
A. pelvic inflammatory disease
B. ruptured ovarian cyst
C. placenta previ
D. abruptio Placentae
placenta previa
111. An elderly patient has been ill for last few days and has been vomiting. He reports chest
discomfort and is now pale and diaphoretic. Vitals BP 130/70 R24. ECG shows (afib RVR) You
administer oxygen and now have an IV you should.
Fluid bolus
112. Signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia may mimic which of the following conditions
, CVA
113. A patient complains of server right upper quadrant pain. Right scapula pain and nausea
after eating a cheeseburger you should suspect
cholecystitis
114. Your patent is suffering from exacerbated emphysema which of the following
medications is least likely to be a part of his standard therapy
nitrates
115. A 7 year old has a suspected broken arm and numerous bruises what finding would lead
you to suspect that a mothers account of the injures may not be true.
You note purple yellow and green bruises ( indicates different stages of healing)
116. A 19 year old female collapsed in the top bleachers during a concert. She is unresponsive
and does not appear to be breathing. how should you asses her respiratory status?
A. Transport the patient to the ambulance then listen with a stethoscope
B. Apply a pulse oximeter
C. Insert an oral airway
D. Place your hands on the patient's chest
place a hand on the chest
117. Followng a cardioversion of a 72 year old female she coverts to the rhythm bellow ( 3
degree) you identity this as
third degree heart block
118. A 13 year old has been found unresponsive. Her mother proves you with a prescription
bottle of Oxycontin. What should you give?
narcan
119 A man was involved in a lateral impact auto accident that deformed the vehicle. The
patient could have sustained a?
