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EMT FISDAP READINESS PREP EXAM Questions and Answers Latest Versions 2024 GRADED A+.
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36/yo female complains of fever, lower abdomen pain that moves to lower back when she walks. BP 144, p98, R 16. You should suspect? Pelvic inflammatory disease Are administering oral glucose to a known diabetic. What should you be most concerned about? 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? Preeclampsia A 10 month old is choking, what should you do? Back blows First step with a sexually assaulted patient? 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. 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? Subarachnoid hemorrhage 32 y/o female. 18 weeks pregnant. Lower ab pain w/vaginal bleeding. You should suspect? 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%. Left heart failure Request additional resources for which victim? (couldnt find all the options Foot wedged in pedal 56 yo M with severe pain after eating greasy food
Cholecystitis Newborn is apneic immediately after delivery Stimulate baby
3 yo F sitting on dads lap, drooling and won't eat or drink 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? Provide 02 What is a system of external/internal reviews called? Quality improvement EMS displays a "Free BP Check" sign on the window. This is a sign of? Community relations Which the following will only occur in the 1st trimester of pregnancy? 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? Pancreatitis 62 yo M with history of COPD ran out of Home O2. SOB and dry lung nonproductive cough, clear lung sounds. You suspect? Emphysema 28 yo F has severe pain after slipping in the shower. 31 wks pregnant has bright red vaginal bleeding. Suspect? Abruption placenta Previous ambulance crew failed to clean backboard properly. Dried blood under the edges. 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? Ruptured ovarian cyst When lifting a stretcher into the ambulance using power grip, you should? Position hands 10 apart Complications with precipitous delivery Perineum tearing 54 yo F tells you she drank bleach to kill herself. You should? Contact poison control 19 yr F is posticial following 10 mins seizures has snoring respirations. You should? Insert OPA
You have been asked to audit prehospital care reports. Which requires review? 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? Give oral glucose Unresponsive 3yo lying supine in a ditch. VS 60/40 P60 R8. you should? Assist ventilations Leading cause of bradycardia in pediatrics Hypoxia Delivery of newborn has central cyanosis covered in thick greenish fluid. You should? Inspect oropharynx 46 yo F. fever & lower ab pain that moves to lower back when she walks. Abnormal vaginal discharge for 2 days. VS 144/88 P98 R16. you should suspect? Pelvic inflammatory disease 12 yo M bleeding uncontrollably from deep laceration to palm. He is a hemophiliac Hemostatic agent Which body is responsible for protection, temp, excretion? Integumentary An unconscious male is cyanotic and actively vomiting you have been suctioning him for at least a minute. Open airway, check pulse 32 yo F was involved in a car crash and complains of a tearing pain in her back. Her left radial pulse is stronger than her right radial pulse. Aortic dissection 48 year old male in vehicle responsive to verbal only. You see smoke in the vehicle. Rapid extrication You are delivering a baby and the amniotic sac is still in place. You should? Tear amniotic sac 54 year old female tells you that she drank bleach to kill herself/. You should? Contact poison control Newborn infant with pink torso and blue extremities, you should? Dry him off
36 year old ventilator dependent, called 911 because the ventilator warning. What should you do? Look for rise and fall 22 year old fem is choking.She is in her 3rd trimester of pregnancy she is standing up leaning over a chair drooling unable to speak or cough. You should? Perform chest thrust 8 year old with ecchymosis to ULQ. you should suspect? Splenic injury 22 year old pregnant choking what do you do? Chest thrust 21 year old female alert and complains of weakness / dizziness following a syncopal episode. She tells you she has been working outside all day. What's the most likely cause? Dehydration 55 year old female fell and struck her head. She now complains of a headache. Which statement is most concerning? Im on blood thinners 36 year old female complains of left leg pain after car wreck, when you place her on long spine board, you see her left leg is shortened and rotated outward? Femur fracture You arrive at the factory and see lots of people coughing as they evaluate the building you should? Triage upwind 32 y/o complains of rapid heart. You should? Obtain Vitals 58 year old male complains of general weakness and tells you that he had severe chest pain/ SOB the day before. You head rales at both lungs. Cool, pale, clammy skin signs. BP 70/40 p110, and R28. suspect? Cardiogenic shock Which part of heart responsible for pulmonary edema? LV Unconscious 28 year old male has a puncture wound in his left forearm. You also see multiple scars on the backs of both his hands. What type of overdose should you suspect? Narcotic
You have just assisted in the delivery of a newborn. She has central cyanosis and is covered in a thick greenish fluid. You should. Inspect the oropharynx 48yo M involved in a car crash is slumped over the steering wheel & unresponsive to loud stimuli. You smoke inside the vehicle & airbag deployed. You should? Perform emergency extrication Which vessels carries oxygenated blood back to the heart? Pulmonary veins Which part of the heart is responsible for causing pulmonary edema. Left ventricle A 59 year old male complains of distress and crushing chest. He is diaphoretic, pale cool. You should Assist with self administer Rex nitro immediately after the delivery of vigorous newborn, you should. Suction oropharynx with bulb 19 year old fem is found by her friend staring blankly at the wall. She is awake but slow to answer questions. What is most likely the cause? Seizure 23 year is 30 weeks pregnant and complains of abdominal cramps. She tells you that she has had normal prenatal health care and no vaginal discharge. Vitals signs are Bp 102/74, P 112, R22 and labored. You should? Administer oxygen You have just delivered an infant with a pink torso and blue extremities. He is crying and moving his arms and legs. You should. Vigorous dry off with towel Where in your PCR should you document that you placed the patient on o2 at 15lm by nrb? Plan Which conditions will only occur during the 1st trimester of pregnancy? Ectopic pregnancy A newborn head has just been delivered. You should? Inspect for meconium A 66 year old female has regained a pulse after shock with an AED? She is moving her extremities and has a R 8. You should? Assis her ventilations
An 8 year old male was hit by a car and is unresponsive. He has ecchymosis to his left upper quadrant. You should suspect. Splenic injury What should you do to prevent the spread of this infection. Clean your stethoscope with a germicide 67 yo female is unconscious and her family members are performing poor CPR. You should 2 min CPR While performing a primary assessment on a Suicidal 35 year old M he becomes verbally abusive. You should Calmly attempt to de escalate him 62 Year old complains of chest pain & shortness of breath with a long history of Angina. Vital signs are BP 90/50 P 100 R22 SPO2 90% what should you do? Administer 02 Securing pregnant patient to long spine board, you should tilt the board to the left to prevent Hypotension 78 yo male tells you "I feel sick & can't walk" bed is dirty w/ urine and feces. He request transport, but daughter does not want him to be transported to the hospital. What should you do? Transport him to hospital 42 year old is apneic. Suddenly grabbed throat while eating and collapsed Start compressions A 10 month old F withdraws to painful stimuli. She had an ear infection and fever the passed three days, and she has a bulging fontanelle. Meningitis Which of the following patients have a right to refuse transport. A 52 year old man with tightness in the chest and wheezing Family members poor cpr. You should Perform 2 minutes of CPR Bleeding from dialysis shunt you should Apply direct pressure to the shunt A 12 year old male was kicked in the chest by a horse. He has distended neck veins and tracheal deviations. What should you suspect?
Tension pneumothorax 58 Year old with fever and chills. Lung sounds reveals rales and rhonchi in lower right lung Pneumonia 24 y F is 23 weeks pregnant and she tells you that she feels weak and been vomiting for the passed 3 days she also tells you that she is scared to go to the hospital in the ambulance. V/S 84/52 P 110 R SPO2 98% on room air temp. You should. Monitor her vitals signs and transport A 72 - year-old female's family member tells you she had a brief period of slurred speech and left sided arm weakness prior to EMS arrival. What is the most likely cause Transient ischemic attack 18 yo M OD'd on unknown medication. RR is 8. Insert OPA, has gag reflex you should? Insert NPA Circumferential burn from elbow to wrist is what % 4. 28 year old is in active labor. You see umbilical cord protruding from her vagina. Which position should you place her in? Knee-chest A 35 year old male spilled corrosive chemicals on his legs while cleaning an indoor swimming pool. He is dyspneic and has thickness burns to his legs you should? Remove him from pool area Which of the following is an audible, high pitched sound usually results from a blockage of the smaller air passages Stidor Left ankle fracture with tingling sensation in foot. Foot is cool swollen with a faint pulse. You should Splint in position of comfort 45 year old is 34 weeks prego. Severe headache and severity to light, swollen feet Pre-eclampsia Daughter of 82yo M called 911 because she thought her father was acting strangely. He has no complaints and refusing to go to the hospital. Daughter has proof of Medical Power of Attorney. She tells you to take him to the hospital. You should? Tell her daughter that she is only legally allowed to make decisions when her father is incapacitated What is the leading cause of bradycardia for pediatric patients
Hypoxia A 36 - year-old female complains of fever and lower abdominal pain that moves to the lower back when she walks. She also mentions that she has had a domino vaginal discharge for the past two days. Vitals signs are blood pressure 144/88 pulse 98 respirations 16 you should suspect? Pelvic inflammatory disease/ 53 year old male with a history of coronary artery disease had a sudden onset of tearing abdominal pain that radiates to back he is ashen and diaphoretic states that he needs to use the bathroom vs bp 110/76 p 100 R20 you should Explain the need for immediate transport 92 year old female complains of a headache and trouble breathing. She is on home O2. What is the most important question you should ask When did SOB Start A 16 y/o male tripped and landed on his elbow. It is swollen with obvious deformities and he is screaming in pain. You should: Splint in position found A 58 year old male complains of general weakness and tells you that he had severe chest pain and shortness of breath the day before. You hear rales at the base of both lungs. His skin is pale, cool, and clammy. Vital signs are BP 70/40, P 110, R 28. You should suspect: Cardiogenic SK 24 year old female complains of right lower quadrant abdominal pain that radiates to her back with slight vaginal bleeding Ruptured ovarian cyst Cough producing thick mucus in tripod w/barrel chest Chronic Bronchitis An alert 62 yo male complains of chest pain, short of breath and long history of angina. Vital signs are BP 90/50, P100, R22, SP02 90%. What should you do? Administer o A 450 lb patient has a 6 inch lacerating to the right upper arm & a fracture left ankles. He is on the 3rd floor. You should: Apply a pressure dressing to the arm A 22 fem was in a bicycle accident and struck her chest on the handlebar. She is short of breath and you notice small section of her chest move asymmetrically. You should suspect? Flail segment
What organ is responsible for the exchange of oxygen, food, and waste between the mother and fetus? Placenta After delivering a shock with an AED to an unresponsive 49 year old male you should Resume chest compressions Periumbilical pain radiates to Right Lower Quadrant Appendicitis 2 year old male had a seizure following the onset of a high fever what should you recommend to the parent? Transport to hospital Your EMS base displays a free blood pressure check sing on the door this is an example of? Community relaxations In which zone would you triage patients during a hazardous materials emergency? Cold A 58 year old female has a fever with chills. Lung sounds reveal rales and rhonchi in the lower right lung field. What should you suspect Pneumonia A 45 year old female 34 weeks pregnant she complains of severe headache sensitive to light and swollen feet vs are blood pressure 130/88 pulse 104 and respirations 24 would you suspect? Preeclampsia 20 year old male has supraclavicular retractions and is slow to respond to questions. He has expiratory wheezes in all lung fields with minimal chest wall movement. You should Assist pt. In taking prescribed (MDI) meter dose inhaler 21 year old female has an open femur fracture after falling off horse, you should check distal pulse An unresponsive 19yo F is supine on the bed next to several empty beer cans, her 3yo son is running around the house. Vital signs are BP 80/40, P 110, R 6 & shallow. You should Transport. Her & her son to the hospital A 66 year old female complains of shortness of breath. You notice several tissues beside her that contain bloody sputum. You should Don an N95 mask and ask her if she has experienced night sweats or cough An unresponsive 67 year old male is lying supine with a weak carotid pulse. He has emesis in his oropharynx and gasping respirations of 6 you should Suction Airway
Baby/infant Grunting & Intercostal Retractions & Nasal Flaring Respiratory Distress What is a system of internal/external reviews called? Quality improvement A 52 year old female complains of severe abdominal pain, distention, and black stools. Vital signs are BP 92/40, P 115, R 20. What should you suspect? Upper intestinal bleed What is responsible for exchange of oxygen, food and waste between mother and fetus? Placenta 55 year old female tells you "It feels like something is stuck in my throat and my voice sounds different." She is hot to the touch. Inspect her throat for a foreign body A 24-year-old female is 32 weeks pregnant she tells you that she feels weak and has been vomiting for the past three days she also tells you that she is scared to go to the hospital in the ambulance. Vital signs are 84/82 pulse is 110 respirations 16 SPO2 98 you should Monitor her vital signs and transport A 23 year old male has a penetrating wound to his right upper chest with a small amount of bubbling blood. He is alert, plae, and diaphoretic. Vital signs are BP 122/82, P 112, R 24. You should? Apply an occlusive dressing Which patient has the right to refuse treatment and transport? 52 year old male with tightness in chest with wheezes A 42 year old was stung by a bee on his left hand and finger are red and swollen, he tells you that he is allergic to bee stings. Vitals are Bp 112/76 P90 R16 you should? Scrape stinger A 12 year old male is prone in a shallow bathtub of water. He is pulseless and apneic. What should you do? Dry the patient Appropriate to say to suicidal patient Let's bring you to the hospital 36 year old complains of the fever abdominal pain moves to lower back bp 114/88 p 98 R Kidney stones
An unconscious 28 year old male has a puncture wound in his left forearm. You also see multiple scars on the backs of both his hands. What type of overdose should you suspect? Narcotic What is a system of internal and external reviews called? Quality improvement Which part of the heart is responsible for causing pulmonary edema? Left ventricle 51 Year old male is unresponsive with agonal respirations. You should Check for pulse what is the normal breathing rate for a 6 year old? 18 - 30 A 70 year old male complains of shortness of breath he tells you "I woke up and felt like I was drowning." He has recently been sleeping with extra pillows under his head. Vital signs are BP 166/80, P 98 and irregular, R 24, SpO2 86%. What should you suspect? Left side heart failure Sexually assaulted and bleeding from vagina. Place sanitary pad over vaginal opening Which cardiac rhythm prompts you to shock? V-tach A 35 year old has shortness of breath after being shot in abdomen and legs. Vital signs are P 122 R 24 and labored Apply 02 by non rebreather 45 year old male hypothermic after night camping. You should? Move him to warm environment Patient has been shot in the chest after cutting off the patient's blood soaked shirt you should place it in Biohazards disposal bag Which statistic about EMS calls would support a community's request to reduce the speed limit in the neighborhood? 15% of calls for car crashes have at least one victim dead on scene A 72 y/o female has a nose bleed after a fall. You should. Lean forward
54 year old female drank bleach to kill herself. Psychiatric history/ poison control/activated charcoal/drink milk Poison control Lifting a 26 year old male out of crash onto long board. Complaints shortness of breath and anxious. You should Apply 02 A confused 22 - year-old male weak pulse of 122 distended abdomen pale and clammy Internal bleeding Unresponsive 22 year old is breathing 6/min after motorcycle crash Begin ventilation with BVM / 76 Year old female with fever, cough w/green sputum for 3 days. Lung sounds Rhonchi Pneumonia 28 year old 31 weeks prego falls in shower. Severe abdominal pain, bright red vaginal bleeding. Suspect Abruption placenta A 25 - year-old stabbed in the chest occlusive dressing was applied prior to arrival Vital signs are 90/62 pulse 122 respiration 28 and labor you should Lift one side of the occlusive dressing 42 yo is apneic suddenly grabbed throat while eating and collapse. You should Compressions 40 year old with open ankle fracture with blood. Standard Precautions Gloves and goggle and surgical mask An 88 y/o female in hospice care is pulseless and apneic with dependent lividity. Her son says "she died 2 hours ago after I gave her a large dose of pain medication" What should you do? Notify law enforcement When using sirens? Consider motorist can hear it an unconscious pt has a partially amputated foot. You should Control bleeding