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EMT FISDAP Study guide Questions and Answers with 100%
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Assessment of respiratory distress - ANSWER -important to
perform early assessment of level of respiratory distress
1. is patient speaking in full sentences?
2. are they short of breath when they talk
-if yes, you need to manage sxms first and obtain HPI later
Classification of breath sounds - ANSWER Breath sounds are
classified into normal tracheal sound, normal lung sound or
vesicular breath sounds, and bronchial breath sound. Bronchial
breath sounds are further subdivided into three types: Tubular,
cavernous, and amphoric.
Signs and symptoms of emphysema - ANSWER barrel chest
pursed lip breathing
dyspnea on exertion
Signs and symptoms of epiglottitis - ANSWER Fever, drooling,
difficulty swallowing
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**tripod position - child leans over and jaw is thrust out to take
in air, child refuses to lie down**
enlarged round epiglottis on lateral neck x-ray
Signs and symptoms of pneumonia - ANSWER exertional
dyspnea, a productive cough, chest discomfort and pain,
wheezing, headache, nausea and vomiting, musculoskeletal
pain, weight loss, and confusion
Signs and symptoms of simple pneumothorax - ANSWER
shortness of breath.
chest pain, which may be more severe on one side of the chest.
sharp pain when inhaling.
pressure in the chest that gets worse over time.
blue discoloration of the skin or lips.
increased heart rate.
rapid breathing.
Treatment of an asthma patient - ANSWER open constricted
airways, dry secretions and reduce inflammation. Nebulized
albuterol, connected to oxygen at 6-8 LPM, is the first EMS
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treatment for asthma. Albuterol stimulates beta-2 receptor sites
to causes rapid bronchodilation.
Fundamentals of operating an AED - ANSWER 1). Turn on the
AED and follow the visual and/or audio prompts.
2). Open the person's shirt and wipe his or her bare chest dry. If
the person is wearing any medication patches, you should use a
gloved (if possible) hand to remove the patches before wiping
the person's chest.
3). Attach the AED pads, and plug in the connector (if
necessary).
4). Make sure no one is, including you, is touching the person.
Tell everyone to "stand clear."
5). Push the "analyze" button (if necessary) and allow the AED
to analyze the person's heart rhythm.
6). If the AED recommends that you deliver a shock to the
person, make sure that no one, including you, is touching the
person - and tell everyone to "stand clear." Once clear, press the
"shock" button.
7). Begin CPR after delivering the shock. Or, if no shock is
advised, begin CPR. Perform 2 minutes (about 5 cycles) of CPR
and continue to follow the AED's prompts. If you notice obvious
EMT FISDAP Study guide Questions and Answers with 100%
Complete Solutions UPDATED!!!
Assessment of respiratory distress - ANSWER -important to
perform early assessment of level of respiratory distress
1. is patient speaking in full sentences?
2. are they short of breath when they talk
-if yes, you need to manage sxms first and obtain HPI later
Classification of breath sounds - ANSWER Breath sounds are
classified into normal tracheal sound, normal lung sound or
vesicular breath sounds, and bronchial breath sound. Bronchial
breath sounds are further subdivided into three types: Tubular,
cavernous, and amphoric.
Signs and symptoms of emphysema - ANSWER barrel chest
pursed lip breathing
dyspnea on exertion
Signs and symptoms of epiglottitis - ANSWER Fever, drooling,
difficulty swallowing
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**tripod position - child leans over and jaw is thrust out to take
in air, child refuses to lie down**
enlarged round epiglottis on lateral neck x-ray
Signs and symptoms of pneumonia - ANSWER exertional
dyspnea, a productive cough, chest discomfort and pain,
wheezing, headache, nausea and vomiting, musculoskeletal
pain, weight loss, and confusion
Signs and symptoms of simple pneumothorax - ANSWER
shortness of breath.
chest pain, which may be more severe on one side of the chest.
sharp pain when inhaling.
pressure in the chest that gets worse over time.
blue discoloration of the skin or lips.
increased heart rate.
rapid breathing.
Treatment of an asthma patient - ANSWER open constricted
airways, dry secretions and reduce inflammation. Nebulized
albuterol, connected to oxygen at 6-8 LPM, is the first EMS
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treatment for asthma. Albuterol stimulates beta-2 receptor sites
to causes rapid bronchodilation.
Fundamentals of operating an AED - ANSWER 1). Turn on the
AED and follow the visual and/or audio prompts.
2). Open the person's shirt and wipe his or her bare chest dry. If
the person is wearing any medication patches, you should use a
gloved (if possible) hand to remove the patches before wiping
the person's chest.
3). Attach the AED pads, and plug in the connector (if
necessary).
4). Make sure no one is, including you, is touching the person.
Tell everyone to "stand clear."
5). Push the "analyze" button (if necessary) and allow the AED
to analyze the person's heart rhythm.
6). If the AED recommends that you deliver a shock to the
person, make sure that no one, including you, is touching the
person - and tell everyone to "stand clear." Once clear, press the
"shock" button.
7). Begin CPR after delivering the shock. Or, if no shock is
advised, begin CPR. Perform 2 minutes (about 5 cycles) of CPR
and continue to follow the AED's prompts. If you notice obvious
