EMT FISDAP READINESS EXAM #4
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS A+ GRADED
1. Where in your patient care report should you document that you placed the
patient on oxygen at 15 LPM by non-rebreather mask? - ANSWER plan
2. An 88 year old female in hospice care is pulseless and apneic with
dependent lividity. Her son says "she died 2 hours ago after I gave her a
large dose of pain medication." What should you do? - ANSWER notify law
enforcement
3. A confused 22 year old male has a weak pulse of 122 and a distended
abdomen. His skin is pale, cool, and clammy. What is the most likely cause?
- ANSWER internal bleeding
4. A 50 year old female with a history of chronic bronchitis is breathing at a
rate of 6. You should - ANSWER provide positive pressure ventilations with
a BVM
Oxygen by NRM or assist with her perscribed bronchidilator
- A 56 year old female complains of chest pain that is unrelieved with 3
of her own nitroglycerin tablets. She is having trouble breathing and is
speaking in only 2-3 word sentences. You should - ANSWER provide
supplemental 02
- A circumferential burn from the elbow to the wrist is approximately
what percent of total body surface area? - ANSWER 4.5 %
- A 3 year old female is sitting very still on her father's lap. She is
drooling and her father states that she will not eat or drink. What
should you suspect? - ANSWER epiglottitis
5. A 19 year old female is postictal following a 10 minute tonic-clonic seizure.
She has snoring reparations. What should you do? - ANSWER insert OPA
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,6. An unconscious 58 year old male is cyanotic and actively vomiting. You
have been suctioning him for the last minute. You should - ANSWER open
his airway and check his pulse
- A 28 year old female complains of severe abdominal pain after
slipping and falling in the shower. She is 31 weeks pregnant and has
bright red vaginal bleeding. What should you suspect? - ANSWER
spontaneous abortion
7. The daughter of an 82 year old male called 911 because she thought her
father was acting strangely. He tells you that he has no complaints and
refuses to go to the hospital. His daughter has proof of medical power of
attorney and tells you to take him to the hospital. You should - ANSWER
tell the daughter that she is only legally allowed to make decisions when her
father is incapacitated
8. When the baby's head is delivered, you see the umbilical cord is wrapped
around the baby's neck. You should - ANSWER attempt to remove the cord
from around the baby's neck
9. 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% - ANSWER apply 02 via
NRM
10.32 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? -
ANSWER Aortic Dissection
11.A patient amputated her index finger in a table saw accident. You should: -
ANSWER Wrap in gauze, put in plastic bag, and keep cool
12.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? - ANSWER Ruptured Ovarian Cyst
13.29 y/o female, just delivered newborn, heavily bleeding, You should? -
ANSWER Massage Fundus
14.19 y/o female found by friend staring blankly at while, awake and slow to
answer questions. What was the cause? - ANSWER Seizure
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,15.70 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? - ANSWER Left
Sided Heart Failure
16.Just delivered an infant with pink torso and blue extremities, crying and
moving arms and legs what should you do? - ANSWER vigorously dry off
baby w towel
17.Newborn is apneic immediately after birth - ANSWER Stimulate baby w dry
towel
18.62 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 - ANSWER
Emphysema
19.68 y/o male found unresponsive 5 min ago, no spontaneous respiratory
effort, you should: - ANSWER Check carotid pulse
20.3 y/o female found unresponsive apeneic w carotid pulse of 30 - ANSWER
assist ventilations
21.what is correct location for assessing a 2 y/o pulse - ANSWER brachial
Radial
22.53 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? - ANSWER explain need of
immediate transport
23.62 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? - ANSWER ask about dnr while continuing cpr
24.33 y/o female has been "down" for an unknown period of time and is
pulseless after contact w a portable welder - ANSWER begin CPR
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, 25.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? - ANSWER apply pressure
dressing
26.51 y/o male unresponsive w agonal respirations, you should? - ANSWER
Check Pulse
27.40 y/o male open ankle fracture thats actively bleeding, what PPE should
you use? - ANSWER Gloves, goggles, and mask
Gloves, goggles, mask, and gown
28.what is the leading cause of bradycardia in peds - ANSWER hypoxia
29.15 y/o is 38 weeks pregnant, having strong contraction one minute apart,
lying on high school bathroom. you should? - ANSWER prepare for
delivery
30.82 y/o female mumbling and throwing clothes. History of diabetes, you
should - ANSWER admin oral glucose
31.2 y/o female vomiting for 12 hrs and decrease oral intake. does not track
movements and cries weakly when stimulated. P 150, R 24, skin is cool and
mottling, what type of shock? - ANSWER hypvolemic
32.32 y/o female 20 weeks pregnant. which position should you transport? -
ANSWER left lateral recumbent
33.what is the first step in assessing responsive 35 y/o male w a possible
obstructed airway? - ANSWER ask pt if he is choking
34.which vessels carry oxygenated blood to the heart? - ANSWER pulmonary
veins
35.1 year old dry bark like cough, hot to touch R is 40 you should suspect? -
ANSWER Croup
36.52 y/o female severe abdominal pain, distension and black stools -
ANSWER upper GI bleeding
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS A+ GRADED
1. Where in your patient care report should you document that you placed the
patient on oxygen at 15 LPM by non-rebreather mask? - ANSWER plan
2. An 88 year old female in hospice care is pulseless and apneic with
dependent lividity. Her son says "she died 2 hours ago after I gave her a
large dose of pain medication." What should you do? - ANSWER notify law
enforcement
3. A confused 22 year old male has a weak pulse of 122 and a distended
abdomen. His skin is pale, cool, and clammy. What is the most likely cause?
- ANSWER internal bleeding
4. A 50 year old female with a history of chronic bronchitis is breathing at a
rate of 6. You should - ANSWER provide positive pressure ventilations with
a BVM
Oxygen by NRM or assist with her perscribed bronchidilator
- A 56 year old female complains of chest pain that is unrelieved with 3
of her own nitroglycerin tablets. She is having trouble breathing and is
speaking in only 2-3 word sentences. You should - ANSWER provide
supplemental 02
- A circumferential burn from the elbow to the wrist is approximately
what percent of total body surface area? - ANSWER 4.5 %
- A 3 year old female is sitting very still on her father's lap. She is
drooling and her father states that she will not eat or drink. What
should you suspect? - ANSWER epiglottitis
5. A 19 year old female is postictal following a 10 minute tonic-clonic seizure.
She has snoring reparations. What should you do? - ANSWER insert OPA
1
,6. An unconscious 58 year old male is cyanotic and actively vomiting. You
have been suctioning him for the last minute. You should - ANSWER open
his airway and check his pulse
- A 28 year old female complains of severe abdominal pain after
slipping and falling in the shower. She is 31 weeks pregnant and has
bright red vaginal bleeding. What should you suspect? - ANSWER
spontaneous abortion
7. The daughter of an 82 year old male called 911 because she thought her
father was acting strangely. He tells you that he has no complaints and
refuses to go to the hospital. His daughter has proof of medical power of
attorney and tells you to take him to the hospital. You should - ANSWER
tell the daughter that she is only legally allowed to make decisions when her
father is incapacitated
8. When the baby's head is delivered, you see the umbilical cord is wrapped
around the baby's neck. You should - ANSWER attempt to remove the cord
from around the baby's neck
9. 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% - ANSWER apply 02 via
NRM
10.32 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? -
ANSWER Aortic Dissection
11.A patient amputated her index finger in a table saw accident. You should: -
ANSWER Wrap in gauze, put in plastic bag, and keep cool
12.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? - ANSWER Ruptured Ovarian Cyst
13.29 y/o female, just delivered newborn, heavily bleeding, You should? -
ANSWER Massage Fundus
14.19 y/o female found by friend staring blankly at while, awake and slow to
answer questions. What was the cause? - ANSWER Seizure
2
,15.70 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? - ANSWER Left
Sided Heart Failure
16.Just delivered an infant with pink torso and blue extremities, crying and
moving arms and legs what should you do? - ANSWER vigorously dry off
baby w towel
17.Newborn is apneic immediately after birth - ANSWER Stimulate baby w dry
towel
18.62 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 - ANSWER
Emphysema
19.68 y/o male found unresponsive 5 min ago, no spontaneous respiratory
effort, you should: - ANSWER Check carotid pulse
20.3 y/o female found unresponsive apeneic w carotid pulse of 30 - ANSWER
assist ventilations
21.what is correct location for assessing a 2 y/o pulse - ANSWER brachial
Radial
22.53 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? - ANSWER explain need of
immediate transport
23.62 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? - ANSWER ask about dnr while continuing cpr
24.33 y/o female has been "down" for an unknown period of time and is
pulseless after contact w a portable welder - ANSWER begin CPR
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, 25.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? - ANSWER apply pressure
dressing
26.51 y/o male unresponsive w agonal respirations, you should? - ANSWER
Check Pulse
27.40 y/o male open ankle fracture thats actively bleeding, what PPE should
you use? - ANSWER Gloves, goggles, and mask
Gloves, goggles, mask, and gown
28.what is the leading cause of bradycardia in peds - ANSWER hypoxia
29.15 y/o is 38 weeks pregnant, having strong contraction one minute apart,
lying on high school bathroom. you should? - ANSWER prepare for
delivery
30.82 y/o female mumbling and throwing clothes. History of diabetes, you
should - ANSWER admin oral glucose
31.2 y/o female vomiting for 12 hrs and decrease oral intake. does not track
movements and cries weakly when stimulated. P 150, R 24, skin is cool and
mottling, what type of shock? - ANSWER hypvolemic
32.32 y/o female 20 weeks pregnant. which position should you transport? -
ANSWER left lateral recumbent
33.what is the first step in assessing responsive 35 y/o male w a possible
obstructed airway? - ANSWER ask pt if he is choking
34.which vessels carry oxygenated blood to the heart? - ANSWER pulmonary
veins
35.1 year old dry bark like cough, hot to touch R is 40 you should suspect? -
ANSWER Croup
36.52 y/o female severe abdominal pain, distension and black stools -
ANSWER upper GI bleeding
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