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2024 EMT FISDAP TRAUMA EXAM WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
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2024 EMT FISDAP TRAUMA EXAMWITH CORRECT ANSWERS
What's the difference between capillary, venous and arterial bleeding? Which
would you treat first? - CORRECT-ANSWERSCapillary and venous is a dark,
oozing bleeding, and arterial is bright red and spurting. You would treat
arterial first
What are the rules for removing a helmet on a trauma patient? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSOnly do so if it's blocking the airway, and have at least 2 people
What is the difference between decrebrate and decorticate posturing
(posturing: results from pressure build up in head or a spinal injury)? -
CORRECT-ANSWERSDecerebrate: extremities extend outwards distally from
the body (more severe)
Decorticate: extremities fold proximally in towards the body
What do you do if a wound is spurting blood? - CORRECT-ANSWERSApply
direct pressure
What are the early indicators of shock? - CORRECT-ANSWERSTachycardia,
cool, pale and clammy skin (diaphoretic)
What is the difference between compensated and decompensated shock? -
CORRECT-ANSWERSThe biggest difference is a decrease in blood pressure
What is Cushing's triad and when do you see it? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSIncreased BP, decreased pulse rate and irregular respirations
(Cheyne-Stokes or Biots), and it's due to a TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury)
What kind of shock results from a patient with a neck or back injury? -
CORRECT-ANSWERSNeurogenic shock
What are the signs for a basilar skull fracture? - CORRECT-ANSWERSRaccoon
eyes (bilateral periorbital ecchymosis), battle sign (bruising behind ear)
What is subcutaneous emphysema? - CORRECT-ANSWERScrackling under
the skin due to air in the tissue
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