FISDAP Trauma, EMT FISDAP Cardiology Exam, FISDAP / NATIONAL
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53 yo F hit by car. Unresponsive w/ deformity to the left femur
and pelvic instability. Diminished lung sounds on L side. You
should? - ANSWER Immobilize long backboard
28 yo M, blunt trauma to R anterior chest. Pale, cool,
diaphoretic and responsive to verbal. R 38 and shallow with
paradoxical movement. What should you do? - ANSWER 02
with positive pressure ventilations
What is the most likely cause of periorbital echymosis? -
ANSWER Basilar skull fracture
30 yo M shot in mid thigh. Bleeding continues after partner
applies direct pressure. You should? - ANSWER Tourniqet
28 yo PT driver 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 appropiate? - ANSWER
Jaw thrust without head tilt
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M fell while water skiing. Unconsciouse. Suspect? - ANSWER
Head and spine injury
Appropriate care for amputated extremity? - ANSWER Wrap in
dry gauze, seal in plastic bag, and place in cool water
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? - ANSWER
Control bleeding
18 yo M holding right shin after sports related injury. Deformity
and swelling; pedal pulse present. You should? - ANSWER Apply
board splint in position found
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? - ANSWER BVM
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81 yo F helthcare facility fell out of bed. Nurse suspects hip
fracture. Which medication should concern you the most? -
ANSWER Coumadin
You are treating a patient with agonal respirations and gunshot
wound to the chest. You notice an open skull fracture leaking
brain matter. There is no radial pulse, you should? - ANSWER
Asses a carotid pulse and assist ventilations
a 45 year old male fell asleep outisde while doing yard work. His
face and lower legs are bright red with blisters and painful on
examination. You should suspect - ANSWER Both superficial and
partial thickness burns
a 35 year old patient has fallen and has a deformed right lower
leg. The distal extremity is pulsless and the skin is cool and
cyanotic. You should - ANSWER Realign the injured extremity
You arrive on scene of a car crash. The driver is alert and
complaining of severe chest and abdominal pain. His radial is
weak and rapid. Skin is cool, pale, and moist. The patient has a
history of cardiac problems. You should? - ANSWER Rapidly
extricate onto a long spinal board and transport
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47 male shot in back has cool and clammy skin with arm
weakness. BP 130/90, P 76, R 24. You should suspect - ANSWER
Spinal cord injury
Injury that is most likely to require routine assessment and
transport - ANSWER Deformed Wrist Injury
After securing pt on long board, you should immediately assess
- ANSWER PMS
23 yo soccer player was kicked in the chest. He is alert with
rapid, shallow R and complains of chest pain. Pale, cool, and
wet. You should? - ANSWER Non Rebreather
25 yo in R distress after being stabbed in the chest. Blood is
bubbling from 2 cm laceration to L chest wall. Lung sounds
diminished on L side. You should? - ANSWER Apply occlusive
dressing
Early signs of decompensated shock? - ANSWER Low blood
pressure