FISDAP EMT Medical Exam Latest Updated 2024
Questions With Verified answers
72 yo male has weak hand grips, blurred vision, and is unable to tell you the day of
the week. he is a type 2 diabetic. what should you do - ANSWER-evaluate for facial
droop
. which of the following meds helps the body transport sugar into the cells -
ANSWER-insulin
. an unconscious patient has one pupil that is significantly larger than the other
and not reactive to light. the most likely cause is - ANSWER-stroke
. where would you expect to find pain in a pt with suspected appendicitis -
ANSWER-right lower quadrant
. when assessing a pt for facial droop, you should - ANSWER-ask pt to smile or
show his teeth
,. which of the following assessment findings suggests a gi bleed - ANSWER-bright
red blood from the rectal area
. you are assessing an unresponsive medical patient. what should be your primary
focus - ANSWER-chief complaint
. a patient has a headache. how should you position him on the cot - ANSWER-90
degree fowler
. 50 yo male who recently completed renal dialysis is bleeding profusely from his
shunt. how should you classify this bleeding - ANSWER-a life-threatening problem
that requires immediate surgical intervention
1. Which statement strongly indicates syncope? - ANSWER-I blacked out for a few
seconds
2. When assessing the patient for arm drift, you should ask the patient to -
ANSWER-hold their arms out palms up, eyes closed
3. 68 yo patient reports abdominal pain, vomiting, and a loss of appetite, as well
as black, tarry stools. you should suspect - ANSWER-upper gi bleed
, 4. You are called to an outdoor garden center on a hot, humid day. Your patient is
pale, wheezing, and has hives. you should suspect - ANSWER-bee sting
5. you have been dispatched to a behavioral emergency. The police are on the
scene and have asked you to evaluate the patient. you should - ANSWER-restrain
the pt. to your cot and transport to the nearest hospital
6. a pt. was cleaning a bathroom when he came out gagging and coughing. his eyes
are red and watering and he is complaining of dyspnea. you should - ANSWER-
move the pt to a well ventilated area
7. 38 yo pt. has a history of hypothyroidism. she is hypertensive, tachycardic, and
hyperthermic. you find an empty bottle of Synthroid nearby. You should - ANSWER-
contact the poison center or medical command.
8. a pt's family member reports a glucometer reading of 57 mg/dL. how should
you interpret this reading? - ANSWER-low
9. a worker at a fertilizer plant has spilled lye all over his upper body. you should -
ANSWER-brush the powder off the pt.
10. to assess a possible stroke pt for abnormal speech, you should - ANSWER-ask
the pt to repeat a common phrase
Questions With Verified answers
72 yo male has weak hand grips, blurred vision, and is unable to tell you the day of
the week. he is a type 2 diabetic. what should you do - ANSWER-evaluate for facial
droop
. which of the following meds helps the body transport sugar into the cells -
ANSWER-insulin
. an unconscious patient has one pupil that is significantly larger than the other
and not reactive to light. the most likely cause is - ANSWER-stroke
. where would you expect to find pain in a pt with suspected appendicitis -
ANSWER-right lower quadrant
. when assessing a pt for facial droop, you should - ANSWER-ask pt to smile or
show his teeth
,. which of the following assessment findings suggests a gi bleed - ANSWER-bright
red blood from the rectal area
. you are assessing an unresponsive medical patient. what should be your primary
focus - ANSWER-chief complaint
. a patient has a headache. how should you position him on the cot - ANSWER-90
degree fowler
. 50 yo male who recently completed renal dialysis is bleeding profusely from his
shunt. how should you classify this bleeding - ANSWER-a life-threatening problem
that requires immediate surgical intervention
1. Which statement strongly indicates syncope? - ANSWER-I blacked out for a few
seconds
2. When assessing the patient for arm drift, you should ask the patient to -
ANSWER-hold their arms out palms up, eyes closed
3. 68 yo patient reports abdominal pain, vomiting, and a loss of appetite, as well
as black, tarry stools. you should suspect - ANSWER-upper gi bleed
, 4. You are called to an outdoor garden center on a hot, humid day. Your patient is
pale, wheezing, and has hives. you should suspect - ANSWER-bee sting
5. you have been dispatched to a behavioral emergency. The police are on the
scene and have asked you to evaluate the patient. you should - ANSWER-restrain
the pt. to your cot and transport to the nearest hospital
6. a pt. was cleaning a bathroom when he came out gagging and coughing. his eyes
are red and watering and he is complaining of dyspnea. you should - ANSWER-
move the pt to a well ventilated area
7. 38 yo pt. has a history of hypothyroidism. she is hypertensive, tachycardic, and
hyperthermic. you find an empty bottle of Synthroid nearby. You should - ANSWER-
contact the poison center or medical command.
8. a pt's family member reports a glucometer reading of 57 mg/dL. how should
you interpret this reading? - ANSWER-low
9. a worker at a fertilizer plant has spilled lye all over his upper body. you should -
ANSWER-brush the powder off the pt.
10. to assess a possible stroke pt for abnormal speech, you should - ANSWER-ask
the pt to repeat a common phrase
