PATHOPHYSI D236 EMT FISDAP Final Test Questions and
Answers 100% Correct 2022-2023
what do you do for labored, contstriction, or lack of tidal volume Correct
ans - assist ventilations with BVM
What do you do for acid in eyes Correct ans - irrigate, if contacts take
them out
Signs and Symptoms of tension pneumothorax Correct ans -
progressive shortness of breath
increased altered level of consciousness
neck vein distention
tracheal deviation
What organ could be affected by trauma to the upper right quadrant
Correct ans - liver
flail chest is charcterized and defined by Correct ans - paradoxical
motion
2 or more ribs broken in two or more places
subcutaneous emphysema what is it and how to treat Correct ans - A
characteristic crackling sensation felt on palpation of the skin, caused by the
presence of air in soft tissues. treat by positive pressure ventilations
Daughter is power of attourney and wants father to recieve care, father is
AxO x4 and does not want care Correct ans - Respect patient wishes
because he is concious without altered mental status
Open fracture and bleeding PPE Correct ans - gloves, mask, goggles
What EMS statistic is needed to reduce speed limit in given area Correct
ans - Fatalities and injuries that have happened on that stretch of road
Triage color green Correct ans - ambulatory,
yellow Correct ans - delayed
red Correct ans - immediate
black Correct ans - dead/ expectant
you are treating a 300 pound male who cannot walk what should you do
Correct ans - call for assistance
, triage in the Correct ans - cold zone
Pedatric/ infant breath rate Correct ans - 18-30
Cardiac arrest in children is caused most likely by Correct ans -
hypoxia, resp distress or failure
Croup is characterized by Correct ans - hoarseness, "barking" cough,
inspiratory stridor and varying degrees o f respirato ry distress resulting fro m
swelling in or obstruction in the region near the larynx.
Steps to treating bleeding Correct ans - first direct pressure then
tourniquet is direct pressure does not stop the bleeding
Signs and symptoms of meningitis Correct ans - fever, rash, stiff neck,
altered mental status
specifcally in infants: Swelling of fontanelles
Apgar scale Correct ans - appearance, pulse, grimace, activity,
respiration
when treating allergy primary concern is Correct ans - AIRWAY
when to start chest compression on newborn Correct ans - pluse
under 60
ruptured spleen in child Correct ans - bleeding and pain
right upper quadrant Correct ans - Liver, Right Kidney, Colon,
Pancreas, Gallbladder
left upper quadrant Correct ans - liver, spleen, left kidney, stomach,
colon, pancreas
left lower quadrant Correct ans - Part of descending colon
Sigmoid colon
Left ovary and tube
Left ureter
Left spermatic cord
right lo wer quadrant Correct ans - cecum, appendix, right ovary and
tube, right ureter, right spermatic cord
Signs and symptoms of epiglottitis Correct ans - Sudden onset, high
fever
"Hot-potato" voice
Answers 100% Correct 2022-2023
what do you do for labored, contstriction, or lack of tidal volume Correct
ans - assist ventilations with BVM
What do you do for acid in eyes Correct ans - irrigate, if contacts take
them out
Signs and Symptoms of tension pneumothorax Correct ans -
progressive shortness of breath
increased altered level of consciousness
neck vein distention
tracheal deviation
What organ could be affected by trauma to the upper right quadrant
Correct ans - liver
flail chest is charcterized and defined by Correct ans - paradoxical
motion
2 or more ribs broken in two or more places
subcutaneous emphysema what is it and how to treat Correct ans - A
characteristic crackling sensation felt on palpation of the skin, caused by the
presence of air in soft tissues. treat by positive pressure ventilations
Daughter is power of attourney and wants father to recieve care, father is
AxO x4 and does not want care Correct ans - Respect patient wishes
because he is concious without altered mental status
Open fracture and bleeding PPE Correct ans - gloves, mask, goggles
What EMS statistic is needed to reduce speed limit in given area Correct
ans - Fatalities and injuries that have happened on that stretch of road
Triage color green Correct ans - ambulatory,
yellow Correct ans - delayed
red Correct ans - immediate
black Correct ans - dead/ expectant
you are treating a 300 pound male who cannot walk what should you do
Correct ans - call for assistance
, triage in the Correct ans - cold zone
Pedatric/ infant breath rate Correct ans - 18-30
Cardiac arrest in children is caused most likely by Correct ans -
hypoxia, resp distress or failure
Croup is characterized by Correct ans - hoarseness, "barking" cough,
inspiratory stridor and varying degrees o f respirato ry distress resulting fro m
swelling in or obstruction in the region near the larynx.
Steps to treating bleeding Correct ans - first direct pressure then
tourniquet is direct pressure does not stop the bleeding
Signs and symptoms of meningitis Correct ans - fever, rash, stiff neck,
altered mental status
specifcally in infants: Swelling of fontanelles
Apgar scale Correct ans - appearance, pulse, grimace, activity,
respiration
when treating allergy primary concern is Correct ans - AIRWAY
when to start chest compression on newborn Correct ans - pluse
under 60
ruptured spleen in child Correct ans - bleeding and pain
right upper quadrant Correct ans - Liver, Right Kidney, Colon,
Pancreas, Gallbladder
left upper quadrant Correct ans - liver, spleen, left kidney, stomach,
colon, pancreas
left lower quadrant Correct ans - Part of descending colon
Sigmoid colon
Left ovary and tube
Left ureter
Left spermatic cord
right lo wer quadrant Correct ans - cecum, appendix, right ovary and
tube, right ureter, right spermatic cord
Signs and symptoms of epiglottitis Correct ans - Sudden onset, high
fever
"Hot-potato" voice
