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EMT FISDAP READINESS EXAM 1
A 68 year old pt complains of chest pain. Vital signs are BP 146/90, P 92, R
20. You should ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Administer oxygen via
nasal cannula at 6 lpm
Your motorcycle accident victim is anxious, short of breath and tachycardic,
with unequal chest expansion. There are no wounds present. Your
administration of high flow oxygen does not seem to be helping. You
suspect, ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------flail chest
You arrive at a campsite where there has been an explosion. Your patients
clothing is still burning, and she is gasping for air. You should ------
CORRECT ANSWER---------------Extinguish burning clothing
You have just assisted in the delivery of a healthy newborn girl. Which of
the following is the most important? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------
Wrap the newborn in a blanket to keep her warm
A 20 year old male collapsed while eating a hot dog. He appears cyanotic.
You should ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------check responsiveness
,Your patient is unconscious. The nurse on scene states: "the pt is
bradycardic, please attach your AED and transport." what should you do? -
-----CORRECT ANSWER---------------Assess the pts breathing and pulse
A pt has sustained multiple traumatic injuries. In a "load and go: situation,
the fastest, most appropriate method of splinting would be securing ------
CORRECT ANSWER---------------To a backboard
When giving the hospital a radio report, you should ------CORRECT
ANSWER---------------Maintain a clear and steady tone
A three year old pt has been sick for several days. Her mother tells you that
she has been vomiting and has diarrhea. The child appears tired but
withdraws from you during your exam. She is breathing quickly and looks
pale. Vital signs are 90/50, P 133, R36. you should ------CORRECT
ANSWER---------------Apply high concentration oxygen and transport rapidly
A semi- conscious trauma pt with a suspected cervical spine injury has a
significant amount of blood in her mouth. You should ------CORRECT
ANSWER---------------Suction using a rigid catheter
The best treatment for a pt exposed to an absorbed poison is to ------
CORRECT ANSWER---------------Remove the poison from the skin
Signs and symptoms of early hypoperfusion can include ------CORRECT
ANSWER---------------decreased blood pressure
,The following pts are all complaining of shortness of breath. Which of the
following pts is MOST likely to be hypoxic ------CORRECT ANSWER---------
------23 year old asthmatic female exposed to cold temperature: SpO2 90%
A 27 year old female with a history of asthma complains of difficulty
breathing. She has used her prescribed inhaler multiple times in the last
nine hours. She has been in an argument with her boyfriend and is quite
upset. Vital signs are P 140, R 60, SpO2 100%, breath sounds clear with
no wheezing. You should suspect ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------
Hyperventilation
You just assisted a mother delivering a baby who is blue and flaccid. You
should ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Ventilate by BVM
Begin chest compressions and apply the automated external defibrillator ---
---CORRECT ANSWER---------------Begin chest compressions and apply
the automated external defibrillator
Which of the following diabetic patients should receive oral glucose? ------
CORRECT ANSWER---------------A 25 year old female who is acting
inappropriately
A 28 year old female pt with a history of asthma has stopped breathing.
You initiate positive pressure ventilations with BVM mask. Which ventilation
rate would be most appropriate? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------10
breaths per minute
, A 55 year old male has just self administered his epipen. He now
complains of chest tightness and shortness of breath. He believes that his
tongue is swelling. Vital signs are BP 136/80, p 130, r 22. What should you
do ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Transport rapidly and monitor vital
signs
A man inhaled poison. After opening his airway, you should ------
CORRECT ANSWER---------------Apply high concentrated oxygen
A 16 year old male walked up to you after falling while rollerblading. He is
agitated and states his hands and tongue are tingling. He takes fluoxetine.
The most likely cause of his symptoms is ------CORRECT ANSWER----------
-----an anxiety disorder
A 64 year old man suddenly became pulseless and apneic while watching
tv. His wife informs you that he recently had bypass surgery. You should ---
---CORRECT ANSWER---------------Perform CPR as with any other pt
A 45 year old male weighing 130 kg is having chest pain. He is on the fifth
floor of an apartment building and the elevator is too small for your
stretcher. You should move the pt by ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------
Using a Stair Chair
A patient has hives, watering eyes, and mild wheezing. Vital signs are BP
102/60 P 110 and r 22. Which treatment should you provide during the
initial assessment? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Manage airway
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