EMT TRAUMA EXAM FISDAP
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(DETAILED ANSWERS)
A 16 year old male complains of extreme pain to his chest. You note his shirt is splashed with battery
acid. Vitals are bp 150/100, p 100, r 24. You should:
p
Remove his shirt and flush skin with water
What is the most important factor when a person is struck in the chest with a baseball? The
speed of the ball at impact
A pedestrian was struck by an automobile. His skin is pale, cool, and diaphoretic. He is oriented to name
only and complaining of difficulty breathing. Vital signs are bp 80/40 (low), p 120, r 28 (bordering high)
and shallow, spo2 90% (bordering low) you should:
Administer oxygen with bag valve mask
A 25 year old assault victim is splitting up light pink sputum. He has bright, red blood spurting from a 2
inch laceration to his left forearm, what should you do?
Apply direct pressure to the wound
A 21 year old football player was hit from the side and landed head first onto the ground. He was
ambulatory on scene and is now oriented to name only. He refuses care and transport. You should: Ask
the team coach for assistance
EMT Trauma Exam Fisdap Questions and Correct Answers (Detailed Answers)
, A trauma patient has several wounds oozing blood. After completing the scene size up, you should:
Immediately dress and bandage all wounds
A patient was stabbed in the chest, and the knife was removed prior to your arrival. You noticed blood
and bubbles leaking from the wound. You cannot find an occlusive dressing. You should: Apply a dry,
sterile dressing and tape down on three sides
A 24 year old male sustained burns to his eyes, nose, and mouth when the radiator cap on his car blew
off. You should treat for:
Respiratory swelling
A patient has a chemical burn on her eye and is wearing contact lenses. You should: Remove
her contact lens and administer an irrigating solution
A patient present with pain and bruising to the right upper quadrant following a motor vehicle collision.
You should suspect injury to which of the following organ?
Liver
When treating an abdominal evisceration, you should:
Cover with a moist sterile dressing
An 18 year old male fell off his skateboard, struck his head on the concrete, and immediately started
screaming. He is alert and oriented to name only. You should
EMT Trauma Exam Fisdap Questions and Correct Answers (Detailed Answers)
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(DETAILED ANSWERS)
A 16 year old male complains of extreme pain to his chest. You note his shirt is splashed with battery
acid. Vitals are bp 150/100, p 100, r 24. You should:
p
Remove his shirt and flush skin with water
What is the most important factor when a person is struck in the chest with a baseball? The
speed of the ball at impact
A pedestrian was struck by an automobile. His skin is pale, cool, and diaphoretic. He is oriented to name
only and complaining of difficulty breathing. Vital signs are bp 80/40 (low), p 120, r 28 (bordering high)
and shallow, spo2 90% (bordering low) you should:
Administer oxygen with bag valve mask
A 25 year old assault victim is splitting up light pink sputum. He has bright, red blood spurting from a 2
inch laceration to his left forearm, what should you do?
Apply direct pressure to the wound
A 21 year old football player was hit from the side and landed head first onto the ground. He was
ambulatory on scene and is now oriented to name only. He refuses care and transport. You should: Ask
the team coach for assistance
EMT Trauma Exam Fisdap Questions and Correct Answers (Detailed Answers)
, A trauma patient has several wounds oozing blood. After completing the scene size up, you should:
Immediately dress and bandage all wounds
A patient was stabbed in the chest, and the knife was removed prior to your arrival. You noticed blood
and bubbles leaking from the wound. You cannot find an occlusive dressing. You should: Apply a dry,
sterile dressing and tape down on three sides
A 24 year old male sustained burns to his eyes, nose, and mouth when the radiator cap on his car blew
off. You should treat for:
Respiratory swelling
A patient has a chemical burn on her eye and is wearing contact lenses. You should: Remove
her contact lens and administer an irrigating solution
A patient present with pain and bruising to the right upper quadrant following a motor vehicle collision.
You should suspect injury to which of the following organ?
Liver
When treating an abdominal evisceration, you should:
Cover with a moist sterile dressing
An 18 year old male fell off his skateboard, struck his head on the concrete, and immediately started
screaming. He is alert and oriented to name only. You should
EMT Trauma Exam Fisdap Questions and Correct Answers (Detailed Answers)
