EMT FISDAP FINAL EXAM 2023 With Complete solution (Graded A+)

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 of respiratory distress resulting from 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