FISDAP Trauma EMT Real Exam
Questions and Answers
1. 53 yo F hit by car. Unresponsive w/ deformity to the left
femur and pelvic instability. Diminished lung sounds on L
side. You should?: Immobilize long backboard
2. 28 yo M, blunt trauma to R anterior chest. Pale, cool,
diaphoretic and respon- sive to verbal. R 38 and shallow with
paradoxical movement. What should you do?: 02 with positive
pressure ventilations
3. What is the most likely cause of periorbital echymosis?:
Basilar skull fracture
4. 30 yo M shot in mid thigh. Bleeding continues after partner
applies direct pressure. You should?: Tourniqet
5. 28 yo PT driver motorcycle traveling 45 mph hit parked car.
Not wearing a helmet. Supine with copious amount of blood
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, around face. Gurgling and R 4 per min. ANOTHER most
appropriate action?: Jaw thrust without head tilt
6. M fell while water skiing. Unconsciouse. Suspect?: Head and
spine injury
7. Appropriate care for amputated extremity?: Wrap in dry
gauze, seal in plastic bag, and place in cool water
8. 28 yo pt driving motorcycle traveling 45 mph hit parked car.
Not wearing a helmet. Supine with copious amount of blood
around face. Gurgling and R 4 per min. Most appropriate?:
Control bleeding
9. 18 yo M holding right shin after sports related injury.
Deformity and swelling;
pedal pulse present. You should?: Apply board splint in position
found
10. Pedestrian hit by car. Pale, cool, and diaphoretic. Oriented
to name only and has difficulty breathing. BP 80/40, P 120, R
28 and shallow. 90% SP02.You should?: BVM
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Questions and Answers
1. 53 yo F hit by car. Unresponsive w/ deformity to the left
femur and pelvic instability. Diminished lung sounds on L
side. You should?: Immobilize long backboard
2. 28 yo M, blunt trauma to R anterior chest. Pale, cool,
diaphoretic and respon- sive to verbal. R 38 and shallow with
paradoxical movement. What should you do?: 02 with positive
pressure ventilations
3. What is the most likely cause of periorbital echymosis?:
Basilar skull fracture
4. 30 yo M shot in mid thigh. Bleeding continues after partner
applies direct pressure. You should?: Tourniqet
5. 28 yo PT driver motorcycle traveling 45 mph hit parked car.
Not wearing a helmet. Supine with copious amount of blood
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, around face. Gurgling and R 4 per min. ANOTHER most
appropriate action?: Jaw thrust without head tilt
6. M fell while water skiing. Unconsciouse. Suspect?: Head and
spine injury
7. Appropriate care for amputated extremity?: Wrap in dry
gauze, seal in plastic bag, and place in cool water
8. 28 yo pt driving motorcycle traveling 45 mph hit parked car.
Not wearing a helmet. Supine with copious amount of blood
around face. Gurgling and R 4 per min. Most appropriate?:
Control bleeding
9. 18 yo M holding right shin after sports related injury.
Deformity and swelling;
pedal pulse present. You should?: Apply board splint in position
found
10. Pedestrian hit by car. Pale, cool, and diaphoretic. Oriented
to name only and has difficulty breathing. BP 80/40, P 120, R
28 and shallow. 90% SP02.You should?: BVM
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