EMT FISDAP READINESS EXAM 2
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS17
Are administering oral glucose to a known diabetic. What should you be most concerned about?
- ANSWERS-The smell of acetone on breath
45 year old is 34 weeks pregnant.she complains of a severe headache, sensitivity to light, and
swollen feet. Vitals signs are BP 130/88, P104, R 24 what should you suspect? - ANSWERS-
Preeclampsia
A 10 month old is choking, what should you do? - ANSWERS-Back blows
First step with a sexually assaulted patient? - ANSWERS-Reassure patient
2 year old has been vomiting for 12 hours and has decreased oral intake. She does not track
your movements. What type of shock should you suspect? P150 R 24. Cool skin w/ mottling. -
ANSWERS-Hypovolemic
50 year old female states she has "the worst headache of her life". The onest was 20 minutes
ago and it was abrupt. Vitals BP 180/90 P56 and R 20. You should suspect? - ANSWERS-
Subarachnoid hemorrhage
32 y/o female. 18 weeks pregnant. Lower ab pain w/vaginal bleeding. You should suspect? -
ANSWERS-Spontaneous abortion
70 y/o with SOB "I woke up and felt like i was drowning". He has been recently sleeping with
extra pillows under his head. Bp 160/80 P 98 and irregular. R 24. Spo2 86%. - ANSWERS-Left
heart failure
,Request additional resources for which victim? (couldnt find all the options - ANSWERS-Foot
wedged in pedal
56 yo M with severe pain after eating greasy food - ANSWERS-Cholecystitis
Newborn is apneic immediately after delivery - ANSWERS-Stimulate baby
3 yo F sitting on dads lap, drooling and won't eat or drink - ANSWERS-Epiglottis
56 yo F complains of chest pain that is unrelieved after 3 NTG's. Troubled breathing speaking in
2-3 word sentences. You should? - ANSWERS-Provide 02
EMS displays a "Free BP Check" sign on the window. This is a sign of? - ANSWERS-Community
relations
Which the following will only occur in the 1st trimester of pregnancy? - ANSWERS-Ectopic
pregnancy
36 yo M complains of nausea, vomiting and ab pain. Homeless and admits to chronic alcohol
use. VS Bp 92/54 P122 R8. You suspect? - ANSWERS-Pancreatitis
62 yo M with history of COPD ran out of Home O2. SOB and dry lung nonproductive cough, clear
lung sounds. You suspect? - ANSWERS-Emphysema
28 yo F has severe pain after slipping in the shower. 31 wks pregnant has bright red vaginal
bleeding. Suspect? - ANSWERS-Abruption placenta
, Previous ambulance crew failed to clean backboard properly. Dried blood under the edges. -
ANSWERS-Wash board with disinfectant
24 yo F complains of right lower ab pain that radiates to the back with slight vaginal bleeding.
Last period was 2 weeks prior. Suspect? - ANSWERS-Ruptured ovarian cyst
When lifting a stretcher into the ambulance using power grip, you should? - ANSWERS-Position
hands 10 apart
Complications with precipitous delivery - ANSWERS-Perineum tearing
54 yo F tells you she drank bleach to kill herself. You should? - ANSWERS-Contact poison control
19 yr F is posticial following 10 mins seizures has snoring respirations. You should? - ANSWERS-
Insert OPA
You have been asked to audit prehospital care reports. Which requires review? - ANSWERS-pt
sitting on supine with chest pain on a stretcher right
82 yo F mumbling and throwing clothes, nurse says she's diabetic. You should? - ANSWERS-Give
oral glucose
Unresponsive 3yo lying supine in a ditch. VS 60/40 P60 R8. you should? - ANSWERS-Assist
ventilations
Leading cause of bradycardia in pediatrics - ANSWERS-Hypoxia
Delivery of newborn has central cyanosis covered in thick greenish fluid. You should? -
ANSWERS-Inspect oropharynx
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS17
Are administering oral glucose to a known diabetic. What should you be most concerned about?
- ANSWERS-The smell of acetone on breath
45 year old is 34 weeks pregnant.she complains of a severe headache, sensitivity to light, and
swollen feet. Vitals signs are BP 130/88, P104, R 24 what should you suspect? - ANSWERS-
Preeclampsia
A 10 month old is choking, what should you do? - ANSWERS-Back blows
First step with a sexually assaulted patient? - ANSWERS-Reassure patient
2 year old has been vomiting for 12 hours and has decreased oral intake. She does not track
your movements. What type of shock should you suspect? P150 R 24. Cool skin w/ mottling. -
ANSWERS-Hypovolemic
50 year old female states she has "the worst headache of her life". The onest was 20 minutes
ago and it was abrupt. Vitals BP 180/90 P56 and R 20. You should suspect? - ANSWERS-
Subarachnoid hemorrhage
32 y/o female. 18 weeks pregnant. Lower ab pain w/vaginal bleeding. You should suspect? -
ANSWERS-Spontaneous abortion
70 y/o with SOB "I woke up and felt like i was drowning". He has been recently sleeping with
extra pillows under his head. Bp 160/80 P 98 and irregular. R 24. Spo2 86%. - ANSWERS-Left
heart failure
,Request additional resources for which victim? (couldnt find all the options - ANSWERS-Foot
wedged in pedal
56 yo M with severe pain after eating greasy food - ANSWERS-Cholecystitis
Newborn is apneic immediately after delivery - ANSWERS-Stimulate baby
3 yo F sitting on dads lap, drooling and won't eat or drink - ANSWERS-Epiglottis
56 yo F complains of chest pain that is unrelieved after 3 NTG's. Troubled breathing speaking in
2-3 word sentences. You should? - ANSWERS-Provide 02
EMS displays a "Free BP Check" sign on the window. This is a sign of? - ANSWERS-Community
relations
Which the following will only occur in the 1st trimester of pregnancy? - ANSWERS-Ectopic
pregnancy
36 yo M complains of nausea, vomiting and ab pain. Homeless and admits to chronic alcohol
use. VS Bp 92/54 P122 R8. You suspect? - ANSWERS-Pancreatitis
62 yo M with history of COPD ran out of Home O2. SOB and dry lung nonproductive cough, clear
lung sounds. You suspect? - ANSWERS-Emphysema
28 yo F has severe pain after slipping in the shower. 31 wks pregnant has bright red vaginal
bleeding. Suspect? - ANSWERS-Abruption placenta
, Previous ambulance crew failed to clean backboard properly. Dried blood under the edges. -
ANSWERS-Wash board with disinfectant
24 yo F complains of right lower ab pain that radiates to the back with slight vaginal bleeding.
Last period was 2 weeks prior. Suspect? - ANSWERS-Ruptured ovarian cyst
When lifting a stretcher into the ambulance using power grip, you should? - ANSWERS-Position
hands 10 apart
Complications with precipitous delivery - ANSWERS-Perineum tearing
54 yo F tells you she drank bleach to kill herself. You should? - ANSWERS-Contact poison control
19 yr F is posticial following 10 mins seizures has snoring respirations. You should? - ANSWERS-
Insert OPA
You have been asked to audit prehospital care reports. Which requires review? - ANSWERS-pt
sitting on supine with chest pain on a stretcher right
82 yo F mumbling and throwing clothes, nurse says she's diabetic. You should? - ANSWERS-Give
oral glucose
Unresponsive 3yo lying supine in a ditch. VS 60/40 P60 R8. you should? - ANSWERS-Assist
ventilations
Leading cause of bradycardia in pediatrics - ANSWERS-Hypoxia
Delivery of newborn has central cyanosis covered in thick greenish fluid. You should? -
ANSWERS-Inspect oropharynx
