FISDAP EMT Medical Exam Questions and Answers well Explained Latest 2024/2025 Update 100% Correct.
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FISDAP EMT Medical
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FISDAP EMT Medical
1. a pt was stung by a bee. you should - apply ice cold compress to the affected area
2. a car battery exploded in your pt's face. he denies any breathing difficulty. you should - irrigate
eyes with water
3. 68 yo patient reports abdominal pain, vomiting, and a loss of appetite, as well as black...
FISDAP EMT Medical Exam
1. a pt was stung by a bee. you should - apply ice cold compress to the affected area
2. a car battery exploded in your pt's face. he denies any breathing difficulty. you should - irrigate
eyes with water
3. 68 yo patient reports abdominal pain, vomiting, and a loss of appetite, as well as black, tarry stools.
you should suspect - upper gi bleed
4. You are called to an outdoor garden center on a hot, humid day. Your patient is pale, wheezing, and
has hives. you should suspect - bee sting
5. you have been dispatched to a behavioral emergency. The police are on the scene and have asked you
to evaluate the patient. you should - restrain the pt. to your cot and transport to the nearest
hospital
6. a pt. was cleaning a bathroom when he came out gagging and coughing. his eyes are red and watering
and he is complaining of dyspnea. you should - move the pt to a well ventilated area
7. 38 yo pt. has a history of hypothyroidism. she is hypertensive, tachycardic, and hyperthermic. you find
an empty bottle of Synthroid nearby. You should - contact the poison center or medical command.
8. a pt's family member reports a glucometer reading of 57 mg/dL. how should you interpret this
reading? - low
9. a worker at a fertilizer plant has spilled lye all over his upper body. you should - brush the
powder off the pt.
10. to assess a possible stroke pt for abnormal speech, you should - ask the pt to repeat a
common phrase
, 11. Which statement strongly indicates syncope? - I blacked out for a few seconds
12. 72 yo male has weak hand grips, blurred vision, and is unable to tell you the day of the week. he is a
type 2 diabetic. what should you do - evaluate for facial droop
13. which of the following meds helps the body transport sugar into the cells - insulin
14. an unconscious patient has one pupil that is significantly larger than the other and not reactive to
light. the most likely cause is - stroke
15. where would you expect to find pain in a pt with suspected appendicitis - right lower quadrant
16. when assessing a pt for facial droop, you should - ask pt to smile or show his teeth
17. which of the following assessment findings suggests a gi bleed - bright red blood from the
rectal area
18. you are assessing an unresponsive medical patient. what should be your primary focus - chief
complaint
19. a patient has a headache. how should you position him on the cot - 90 degree fowler
20. 50 yo male who recently completed renal dialysis is bleeding profusely from his shunt. how should
you classify this bleeding - a life-threatening problem that requires immediate surgical
intervention
21. a 28 yo pt is outside at a concert and appears confused. he is unable to answer your questions. you
should - look for a medical identification necklace or bracelet
22. When assessing the patient for arm drift, you should ask the patient to - hold their arms out
palms up, eyes closed
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