Emt Fisdap Readiness Exam #3 Questions And Answers 100% Correct

EMT FISDAP READINESS EXAM #3
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1. For which of the following conditions would you most likely encounter a
ventricular peritoneum shunt? A. Epidural hematoma
B. Hydrocephalus
C. cerebral palsy
D. subdural hematoma - ANSWER B. Hydrocephalus
Hydrocephalus involves excess cerebrospinal fluid accumulation. VP shunts
relieve this pressure by diverting fluid. EMS reasoning links devices to
underlying pathology.

2. An important aspect in the assessment of a patient who experienced a
previous brain injury involves: A. contacting the patient's physician to
determine the extent of the brain injury.
B. speaking with the patient and family to establish what is considered
normal for the patient.
C. presuming that he or she has cognitive impairment until proven
otherwise.
D. recalling that most patients with a brain injury have other organ
dysfunction. - ANSWER B. speaking with the patient and family to establish
what is considered normal for the patient.
Baseline neurologic status varies widely in brain-injured patients. EMS
reasoning emphasizes comparing current findings to the patient's normal
function. Family input is often the best reference.

3. Down syndrome is a genetic defect that occurs as the result of: A. a
separation of chromosome 21.
B. a sperm that contains 24 chromosomes.
C. an extra pair of chromosomes.
D. a triplication of chromosome 21. - ANSWER D. a triplication of
chromosome 21.



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, Down syndrome is caused by trisomy 21. EMS reasoning requires
understanding genetic conditions to anticipate associated medical issues
such as cardiac defects. This knowledge supports risk awareness.

4. Which of the following conditions would MOST likely lead to pelvic
inflammatory disease if left untreated?
A. ovarian cysts
B. chlamydia
C. ectopic pregnancy
D. genital herpes - ANSWER B. chlamydia
Untreated chlamydia is a leading cause of pelvic inflammatory disease.

5. During your assessment of a 30-year-old woman with abdominal pain, she
tells you that she has been experiencing vaginal bleeding. Her vital signs are
stable, and there are no signs of shock. What should you do?
A. visualize the vaginal area to assess the degree of bleeding
B. position her supine, elevate her legs, and keep her warm
C. defer the vaginal examination until she is at the hospital
D. carefully pack her vagina with a sterile multi-trauma dressing -
ANSWER C. defer the vaginal examination until she is at the hospital
Field vaginal examinations are contraindicated unless delivery is imminent.

6. Eclampsia is most accurately defined as:
A. a blood pressure greater than 140/90 mm Hg
B. hypertension in the 20th week of pregnancy
C. high levels of protein in the patient's urine
D. seizures that result from severe hypertension - ANSWER D. seizures
that result from severe hypertension
Eclampsia is the progression of preeclampsia to seizure activity.

7. In contrast to abruptio placenta, placenta previa:
A. might not present with heavy vaginal bleeding
B. is caused by hypertension or abdominal trauma
C. is typically associated with severe abdominal pain
D. might present without significant abdominal pain - ANSWER D.
might present without significant abdominal pain
Placenta previa typically causes painless vaginal bleeding.

8. Syncope in the older patient is:
A. generally of no concern unless the patient was injured
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, B. caused by an interruption of blood flow to the brain
C. rarely life-threatening but should be evaluated by a physician
D. most commonly caused by a silent myocardial infarction - ANSWER
B. caused by an interruption of blood flow to the brain
Syncope results from transient cerebral hypoperfusion.

9. When transporting a stable older patient to the hospital, the most effective
way to reduce his or her anxiety is to:
A. allow at least two family members to accompany the patient
B. transport him or her to a hospital that he or she is familiar with
C. avoid the use of a long backboard even if trauma is suspected
D. perform frequent detailed assessments to gain the patient's trust -
ANSWER B. transport him or her to a hospital that he or she is
familiar with
Familiar environments reduce anxiety in geriatric patients.

10.Which of the following statements regarding decreased level of
consciousness in the elderly patient is correct?
A. a decreased level of consciousness is not a normal part of the aging
process
B. it is most often the result of chronic dementia
C. most elderly patients have some deterioration in their level of
consciousness
D. the AVPU scale is ineffective when assessing an elderly patient's level
of consciousness - ANSWER A. a decreased level of consciousness is
not a normal part of the aging process
Any altered mental status in the elderly is abnormal and concerning.

11.An air embolism associated with diving occurs when:
A. high water pressure forces air into the mediastinum
B. the diver hyperventilates prior to entering the water
C. the diver holds his or her breath during a rapid ascent
D. the alveoli completely collapse due to high pressure - ANSWER C.
the diver holds his or her breath during a rapid ascent
Breath-holding during ascent can cause alveolar rupture, allowing air to
enter the bloodstream and form an embolism.

12.Common signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion include all of the
following, EXCEPT:
A. nausea
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, B. hot, dry skin
C. tachycardia
D. dry tongue and thirst - ANSWER B. hot, dry skin
Hot, dry skin is characteristic of heat stroke, not heat exhaustion.



13.Immediately after physically restraining a violent patient, the EMT should:
A. inform medical control of the situation.
B. document the time the restraints were applied.
C. reassess the patient's airway and breathing.
D. advise the patient why restraint was needed. - ANSWER C. reassess the
patient's airway and breathing.
Physical restraint significantly increases the risk of airway compromise,
hypoventilation, and positional asphyxia. EMS priorities always return to
ABCs, especially after any intervention that can restrict chest movement or
alter consciousness. Documentation and notification are important, but they
come after ensuring the patient can breathe adequately.

14.People at risk for suicide include all of the following, EXCEPT: A. married
males older than 30 years.
B. substance abusers.
C. children with parents addicted to alcohol.
D. those with a recent diagnosis of a serious illness. - ANSWER A. married
males older than 30 years.
Protective factors such as marriage and social support significantly reduce
suicide risk. Substance abuse, family instability, and serious illness are well-
documented risk factors that increase emotional distress and impulsivity.
EMS questions often test your ability to identify protective versus risk
factors.


15.The single most significant factor that contributes to suicide is: A.
depression.
B. drug abuse.
C. a chronic illness.
D. advanced age. - ANSWER A. depression.
Depression is the strongest and most consistent predictor of suicide across
all age groups. While substance abuse and illness increase risk, they most
often contribute by worsening underlying depression. EMS providers must

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