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EMT FISDAP READINESS EXAM 4 Questions and Answers (2022/2023) (Verified Answers) Questions and Correct Answers/ Latest Update / Already Graded

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In contrast to the assessment of a trauma patient, assessment of a medical patient: almost exclusively focuses on physical signs that indicate the patient is experiencing a problem. is focused on the nature of illness, the patient's chief complaint, and his or her symptoms. requires a thorough head-to-toe exam that involves a detailed assessment of all body systems. is not as complex for the EMT because most patients typically present with classic symptoms. Ans: b All rights reserved © 2025/ 2026 | Page | 2 Which of the following statements regarding medical emergencies is correct? Medical emergencies always take priority over traumatic injuries. Medical emergencies can appear to be trauma in nature. Medical emergencies and traumatic injuries always have distinctive presentations. Medical emergencies rarely precipitate traumatic injuries. Ans: b You and your EMT partner arrive at the residence of a 50-year-old man who complains of weakness. Your primary assessment reveals that he is critically ill and will require aggressive treatment. The closest hospital is 25 miles away. You should: All rights reserved © 2025/ 2026 | Page | 3 perform a detailed secondary assessment, assess his vital signs, and then transport rapidly. manage all threats to airway, breathing, and circulation and consider requesting an ALS unit. administer oxygen via nonrebreathing mask and obtain as much of his medical history as possible. load him into the ambulance, begin transport, and perform all treatment en route to the hospital. Ans: b ou have just completed your primary assessment of a 48-year-old man with crushing chest pain. The patient has been given 324 mg of aspirin and is receiving high-flow oxygen via nonrebreathing mask. As you begin your secondary assessment, you note that his mental status has deteriora

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EMT FISDAP Readiness Exam 4 Questions
and Correct Answers/ Latest Update /
Already Graded
56 y/o male complains of increasing shortness of breath. Confused,
speaks in 2 word sentences. JVD & pedal edema w productive cough.
V/S BP 168/94, P 88 irregular, R w crackles, SPO2 76%

Ans: apply 02 via NRM


32 y/o female, car crash. complains of tearing pain in back Upon
assessment, left radial pulse is stronger than right radial pulse. You
should suspect?

Ans: Aortic Dissection


A patient amputated her index finger in a table saw accident. You
should:

Ans: Wrap in gauze, put in plastic bag, and keep cool


A 24 y/o female complaints of RLQ abdominal pain that radiates to her
back w slight vaginal bleeding. Her last menstrual period was 2 weeks
ago, You should suspect?

Ans: Ruptured Ovarian Cyst



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29 y/o female, just delivered newborn, heavily bleeding, You should?

Ans: Massage Fundus


19 y/o female found by friend staring blankly at while, awake and slow
to answer questions. What was the cause?

Ans: Seizure


70 y/o male, complains of shortness of breath, he tells "I woke up and
feels like drowning", sleeping w extra pillows under head. V/S BP
166/80, P 98 and irregular, R 24. SPO2 86%. What should you suspect?

Ans: Left Sided Heart Failure


Just delivered an infant with pink torso and blue extremities, crying
and moving arms and legs what should you do?

Ans: vigorously dry off baby w towel


Newborn is apneic immediately after birth

Ans: Stimulate baby w dry towel




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62 y/o male with history of COPD, ran out of his home 02, shortness of
breath and has dry non productive cough w clear lung sounds

Ans: Emphysema


68 y/o male found unresponsive 5 min ago, no spontaneous respiratory
effort, you should:

Ans: Check carotid pulse


3 y/o female found unresponsive apeneic w carotid pulse of 30

Ans: assist ventilations


what is correct location for assessing a 2 y/o pulse

Ans: brachial
Radial


53 y/o male history of CAD, sudden onset of tearing abdominal pain
that radiates to back. ashen and diaphoretic, states he needs to use
toilet, V/S BP 110/70, P 100, R 20, what should you do?

Ans: explain need of immediate transport




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62 y/o male cardiac arrest at restaurant, after beginning chest
compressions, daughter tells he has terminal lung cancer and asks you
to stop resuscitation efforts, what should you do?

Ans: ask about dnr while continuing cpr


33 y/o female has been "down" for an unknown period of time and is
pulseless after contact w a portable welder

Ans: begin CPR


a 450 pound has a 6 inch laceration to his right upper arm and fractured
left ankle, on 3rd floor of apt building. You should?

Ans: apply pressure dressing


51 y/o male unresponsive w agonal respirations, you should?

Ans: Check Pulse


40 y/o male open ankle fracture thats actively bleeding, what PPE
should you use?

Ans: Gloves, goggles, and mask
Gloves, goggles, mask, and gown




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