EMT FISDAP FINAL EXAM Questions and Answers (2022/2023) (Verified Answers)

EMT FISDAP FINAL EXAM Questions and Answers (2022/2023) (Verified Answers) what do you do for labored, contstriction, or lack of tidal volume assist ventilations with BVM What do you do for acid in eyes irrigate, if contacts take them out Signs and Symptoms of tension pneumothorax 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 liver flail chest is charcterized and defined by paradoxical motion 2 or more ribs broken in two or more places subcutaneous emphysema what is it and how to treat 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 Respect patient wishes because he is concious without altered mental status Open fracture and bleeding PPE gloves, mask, goggles What EMS statistic is needed to reduce speed limit in given area Fatalities and injuries that have happened on that stretch of road Triage color green ambulatory, yellow delayed red immediate black dead/ expectant you are treating a 300 pound male who cannot walk what should you do call for assistance triage in the cold zone Pedatric/ infant breath rate 18-30 Cardiac arrest in children is caused most likely by hypoxia, resp distress or failure Croup is characterized by 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 first direct pressure then tourniquet is direct pressure does not stop the bleeding Signs and symptoms of meningitis fever, rash, stiff neck, altered mental status specifcally in infants: Swelling of fontanelles Apgar scale appearance, pulse, grimace, activity, respiration when treating allergy primary concern is AIRWAY when to start chest compression on newborn pluse under 60 ruptured spleen in child bleeding and pain right upper quadrant Liver, Right Kidney, Colon, Pancreas, Gallbladder left upper quadrant liver, spleen, left kidney, stomach, colon, pancreas left lower quadrant Part of descending colon Sigmoid colon Left ovary and tube Left ureter Left spermatic cord right lower quadrant cecum, appendix, right ovary and tube, right ureter, right spermatic cord Signs and symptoms of epiglottitis Sudden onset, high fever "Hot-potato" voice Dysphagia, drooling No cough Prefers to sit upright, lean forward (tripod position) Appears toxic and stridulous when babies head appears out of vaginal canal check for nuhical cord place baby where until umbillical cord is done pulsating at the height of the vaginal canal transport pregnant women in what position and why left lateral recumbant to take pressure of the heart and vena cava questions for pregnant mom how many weeks along are you how far apart are contractions Signs of imminent delivery Crowning, Urge to bear down or go to the bathroom, "It's Coming", and Contractions of increased frequency & intensity. preclampsia abnormal condition associated with pregnancy marked by high blood pressure proteinuria, and edema. eclampsia true toxemia of pregnancy characterized by high blood pressure, albuminuria, edema of the legs and feet, severe headaches, dizziness, convulsions, and coma ovarian cyst signs and symptoms lower pain on either side, nausea, bleeding, ask when last menstrutal cycle was PID signs and symptoms -onset is usually after menses -sudden pelvic pain, profuse vaginal exudate, fever, metrorrhagia, discharge When to massage fundus stops bleeding and cramping after delivery woman is bleeding after sexual assualt use pad or sterile gauze and put under her to collect the blood breech birth Baby is delivered feet or buttocks first when can you insert a gloved finger into the vaginal canal if umbillical cord is around the babies neck perineum tearing tearing from vagina to anus after delivery preciptitous delivery perineum tearing and emergency delivery bleeding from shunt don't let this question confuse you hold pressure at place of bleeding Pancreatitis symptoms upper abdominal pain, swollen and tender abdomen, nausea, vomiting, fever, increased heart rate, weight loss, and diabetes. important to note if they are chronic drinkers petite mal seizure blank out for 3-5 seconds, still conscious, eyes may flutter zone out Focal Motor Seizure Starts in a group of muscles a "focus" May progress to include the whole entire arm May progress to a Grand Mal Seizure grand mal seizure They may have an "aura" Tonic-Clonic phase Loss of consciousness clenched teeth, biting the cheek or tongue, incontinence post-itcal phase status epilepticus A condition in which seizures recur every few minutes or last more than 5 minutes.