EMT FISDAP TRAUMA ACTUAL EXAM LATEST 2024/2025
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS/ ALREADY
GRADED A++
Anatomy and physiology of the abdomen: RUQ -ANSWER Liver, Pancreas,
Gall Bladder, Pancreas
Anatomy and physiology of the abdomen: RLQ -ANSWER Appendix, Small
intestine, ureter
Anatomy and physiology of the abdomen: LUQ -ANSWER Stomach,
Spleen, Pancreas
Anatomy and physiology of the abdomen: LLQ -ANSWER Colon, small
intestine, ureter
Signs and symptoms of a GI bleed -ANSWER Black/Tarry stool
Bright red blood in stool
Cramps
Tired
Pale
Shortness of breath
Signs and symptoms of a splenic injury -ANSWER Upper left quadrant pain
Confusion
Signs and symptoms of an infection -ANSWER Redness and swelling of a
body part
fever
increased pulse and respiratory rates
diarrhea
vomiting
nausea
Treating a distracting injury -ANSWER Follow the NEXUS protocol
Use a backboard with significant mechanism
Anatomy and physiology of hemorrhagic shock -ANSWER Reduced tissue
perfusion resulting in inadequate delivery of oxygen and nutrients to tissue
,Signs and symptoms hemorrhagic shock -ANSWER Anxiety
Blue lips and fingernails
low or no urine output
Shallow breathing
dizziness
confusion
Signs and symptoms of an anti coagulation emergency -ANSWER
Coughing up/vomiting blood
bleeding that wont stop
bright red blood in stool
Becks triad -ANSWER Cardiac Tamponade
hypotension
JVD
muffled heart sounds
Cushings Triad -ANSWER Intracranial Pressure
Hypertension
bradycardia
widening pulse pressure
Signs and symptoms of a cardiac contusion -ANSWER Extreme pain
above ribs
Increased heart rate
weakness
fatigue
nausea
Treating an open chest wound -ANSWER Seal the wound with an
occlusive dressing
assess for underlying cervical, thoracic, or abdominal injuries
Pathophysiology of a traumatic brain injury -ANSWER Focal brain damage
due to contact injuries.
Signs and symptoms of a traumatic brain injury -ANSWER Nausea
Vominting
,Headache
inability to wake up
Clear fluids from ear
Anatomy and physiology of the Lefort Fracture -ANSWER Anterior face, I,
II, III depending on severity
Complication of an open neck wound -ANSWER Subcutaneous
Emphysema
Continued blood loss
expanding hematoma
hypovolemic shock
pulse deficit
Signs and symptoms of traumatic asphyxiation -ANSWER Also known as
Perte's syndrome
Swelling of the face and neck
bluish discoloration of the head and neck
subconjunctival bleeding in the eyes, small spot like hemmorages on the
sking of the face, neck, and upper chest.
Calculating mechanism of injury -ANSWER Long falls are significant, refers
to damaged tissues
Identify and treat supine hypotensive syndrome -ANSWER For pregnant
women, wedge under the right side, reduces pressure on vena cava
Pathophysiology of shock -ANSWER Decreased Blood Volume
Decreased Venous Return
Decreased Stroke Volume
Decreased Cardiac Output
Decreased Tissue Perfusion
Treatment of an amputated extremity -ANSWER Wrap with a sterile
dressing, apply pressure
Identifying the appropriate trauma center for a patient -ANSWER Trauma 1:
controlled safety
Trauma 3: for stabilization
Life Flight: stabilization and rapid transport
, Signs and symptoms of a thermal burn -ANSWER Scalds are most
common
First degree burn -ANSWER Superficial burns through only the epidermis.
Second Degree burn -ANSWER A burn marked by pain, blistering, and
superficial destruction of dermis with edema and hyperemia of the tissues
beneath the burn.
Partial Thickness burn -ANSWER a burn involving the epidermis and
dermis that usually involves blisters; commonly called a second-degree
burn
full thickness burn -ANSWER a burn in which all the layers of the skin are
damaged. There are usually areas that are charred black or areas that are
dry and white. Also called a third-degree burn.
third degree burn -ANSWER a burn involving all layers of the skin;
characterized by the destruction of the epidermis and dermis, with damage
or destruction of subcutaneous tissue
Late Stage Hypothermia -ANSWER Impaired mental status
Treatment of an open neck wound -ANSWER C Spine
Direct pressure
clear airway
35 yo driver collided into telephone pole and is unconscious and
unresponsive with severe bleeding in the mouth. You should? -ANSWER
rapid extrication to long spine board
Most important factor with person struck in chest with baseball -ANSWER
Speed of the ball
75 yo is involved in motor vehicle collision and can't feel legs. BP is 80/40,
P 60, R 24, you should suspect? -ANSWER Neurogenic Shock
Pt was stabbed in chest and knife was removed prior to arrival. You notice
blood and bubbles leaking from the wound. You cannot find occlusive
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS/ ALREADY
GRADED A++
Anatomy and physiology of the abdomen: RUQ -ANSWER Liver, Pancreas,
Gall Bladder, Pancreas
Anatomy and physiology of the abdomen: RLQ -ANSWER Appendix, Small
intestine, ureter
Anatomy and physiology of the abdomen: LUQ -ANSWER Stomach,
Spleen, Pancreas
Anatomy and physiology of the abdomen: LLQ -ANSWER Colon, small
intestine, ureter
Signs and symptoms of a GI bleed -ANSWER Black/Tarry stool
Bright red blood in stool
Cramps
Tired
Pale
Shortness of breath
Signs and symptoms of a splenic injury -ANSWER Upper left quadrant pain
Confusion
Signs and symptoms of an infection -ANSWER Redness and swelling of a
body part
fever
increased pulse and respiratory rates
diarrhea
vomiting
nausea
Treating a distracting injury -ANSWER Follow the NEXUS protocol
Use a backboard with significant mechanism
Anatomy and physiology of hemorrhagic shock -ANSWER Reduced tissue
perfusion resulting in inadequate delivery of oxygen and nutrients to tissue
,Signs and symptoms hemorrhagic shock -ANSWER Anxiety
Blue lips and fingernails
low or no urine output
Shallow breathing
dizziness
confusion
Signs and symptoms of an anti coagulation emergency -ANSWER
Coughing up/vomiting blood
bleeding that wont stop
bright red blood in stool
Becks triad -ANSWER Cardiac Tamponade
hypotension
JVD
muffled heart sounds
Cushings Triad -ANSWER Intracranial Pressure
Hypertension
bradycardia
widening pulse pressure
Signs and symptoms of a cardiac contusion -ANSWER Extreme pain
above ribs
Increased heart rate
weakness
fatigue
nausea
Treating an open chest wound -ANSWER Seal the wound with an
occlusive dressing
assess for underlying cervical, thoracic, or abdominal injuries
Pathophysiology of a traumatic brain injury -ANSWER Focal brain damage
due to contact injuries.
Signs and symptoms of a traumatic brain injury -ANSWER Nausea
Vominting
,Headache
inability to wake up
Clear fluids from ear
Anatomy and physiology of the Lefort Fracture -ANSWER Anterior face, I,
II, III depending on severity
Complication of an open neck wound -ANSWER Subcutaneous
Emphysema
Continued blood loss
expanding hematoma
hypovolemic shock
pulse deficit
Signs and symptoms of traumatic asphyxiation -ANSWER Also known as
Perte's syndrome
Swelling of the face and neck
bluish discoloration of the head and neck
subconjunctival bleeding in the eyes, small spot like hemmorages on the
sking of the face, neck, and upper chest.
Calculating mechanism of injury -ANSWER Long falls are significant, refers
to damaged tissues
Identify and treat supine hypotensive syndrome -ANSWER For pregnant
women, wedge under the right side, reduces pressure on vena cava
Pathophysiology of shock -ANSWER Decreased Blood Volume
Decreased Venous Return
Decreased Stroke Volume
Decreased Cardiac Output
Decreased Tissue Perfusion
Treatment of an amputated extremity -ANSWER Wrap with a sterile
dressing, apply pressure
Identifying the appropriate trauma center for a patient -ANSWER Trauma 1:
controlled safety
Trauma 3: for stabilization
Life Flight: stabilization and rapid transport
, Signs and symptoms of a thermal burn -ANSWER Scalds are most
common
First degree burn -ANSWER Superficial burns through only the epidermis.
Second Degree burn -ANSWER A burn marked by pain, blistering, and
superficial destruction of dermis with edema and hyperemia of the tissues
beneath the burn.
Partial Thickness burn -ANSWER a burn involving the epidermis and
dermis that usually involves blisters; commonly called a second-degree
burn
full thickness burn -ANSWER a burn in which all the layers of the skin are
damaged. There are usually areas that are charred black or areas that are
dry and white. Also called a third-degree burn.
third degree burn -ANSWER a burn involving all layers of the skin;
characterized by the destruction of the epidermis and dermis, with damage
or destruction of subcutaneous tissue
Late Stage Hypothermia -ANSWER Impaired mental status
Treatment of an open neck wound -ANSWER C Spine
Direct pressure
clear airway
35 yo driver collided into telephone pole and is unconscious and
unresponsive with severe bleeding in the mouth. You should? -ANSWER
rapid extrication to long spine board
Most important factor with person struck in chest with baseball -ANSWER
Speed of the ball
75 yo is involved in motor vehicle collision and can't feel legs. BP is 80/40,
P 60, R 24, you should suspect? -ANSWER Neurogenic Shock
Pt was stabbed in chest and knife was removed prior to arrival. You notice
blood and bubbles leaking from the wound. You cannot find occlusive
