EMT FISDAP READINESS EXAM 1 AND 2 ACTUAL
EXAM NEWEST COMPLETE AND ACCURATE 400
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS
(100% CORRECT ANSWERS)/ALREADY GRADED A
A female is unresponsive due to being hit in the head with a board. She has a large
hematoma on her forehead. You should - ANSWERManually stabilize the spine
Which is the BEST way to assess breathing in an unconscious patient? -
ANSWERWatch for chest rise
A 10 month old pt has a partial foreign body obstruction due to a piece of hot dog. She
is cyanotic and has minimal air movement. Your treatment should include -
ANSWERback blows and abdominal thrusts
54 year old female is complaining of chest pain. The patient would like you to assist her
in taking one of her husband's nitro tablets. Vital signs are BP 140/100, P 96, R 18.
What should you do? - ANSWERMonitor vital signs and transport in position of comfort
The most common electrical disturbance the result in cardiac arrest in adults is -
ANSWERVentricular fibrillation (V-fib)
A 35 year old female claims to have fallen. As you assess her injuries, her husband
enters the room tells you to leave. He is holding a baseball bat. You should -
ANSWERLeave the scene and request police assistance
A 91 year old male was found lying on the floor in his home. He is staring blankly and is
rigid and cool to the touch. Vital signs are BP 100/74, Temp 88F, and SPo2 93%. As
you prepare for transport, you should - ANSWERApply heat packs and handle gently
A pt complains of abdominal pain. Which of the following questions should you ask? -
ANSWER"How would you describe your pain"
A 90 year old female complains of shortness of breath which has been ongoing for the
past few days. It gets worse at night when she lies down. Vital signs BP 180/100. P 106,
R24. breath sounds reveal crackles bilaterally. Her most likely problem is -
ANSWERcongestive heart failure (CHF)
A 7 year old child was struck by an automobile. You note a contusion to the right chest
and right lower arm fracture with arterial bleeding. Your treatment should include -
,ANSWERApplying direct pressure to the arm, applying a long backboard, and
administering oxygen
Your are called to an office building for a pt with an altered mental status. When you
arrive, several people in the parking lot tell you that a few of their coworkers began to
feel ill with headaches, nausea, and vomiting. Concerned, they left the building but think
that there may still be a dozen people inside. You should - ANSWERClear the building
of all people
A 79 year old pt is in cardiac arrest. No one has started CPR. you should -
ANSWERBegin CPR, starting with high-quality chest compressions.
A pt has a black substance around her mouth, but says that she has not been exposed
to any burning material. After initial assessment, you should - ANSWERAsk if she
knows what the substance is
Which of the following signs would you expect in a pt with a stab wound on the right
side of the chest - ANSWERIncreased respiratory effort
A seven year old boy was struck by a car. He is unresponsive and apneic, bleeding
from the head, nose, and mouth, with obvious deformity to his right mid-femur. You
should - ANSWERopen the airway and suction
A 68 year old pt complains of chest pain. Vital signs are BP 146/90, P 92, R 20. You
should - ANSWERAdminister oxygen via nasal cannula at 6 lpm
Your motorcycle accident victim is anxious, short of breath and tachycardic, with
unequal chest expansion. There are no wounds present. Your administration of high
flow oxygen does not seem to be helping. You suspect, - ANSWERflail chest
You arrive at a campsite where there has been an explosion. Your patients clothing is
still burning, and she is gasping for air. You should - ANSWERExtinguish burning
clothing
You have just assisted in the delivery of a healthy newborn girl. Which of the following is
the most important? - ANSWERWrap the newborn in a blanket to keep her warm
A 20 year old male collapsed while eating a hot dog. He appears cyanotic. You should -
ANSWERcheck responsiveness
Your patient is unconscious. The nurse on scene states: "the pt is bradycardic, please
attach your AED and transport." what should you do? - ANSWERAssess the pts
breathing and pulse
A pt has sustained multiple traumatic injuries. In a "load and go: situation, the fastest,
most appropriate method of splinting would be securing - ANSWERTo a backboard
,When giving the hospital a radio report, you should - ANSWERMaintain a clear and
steady tone
A three year old pt has been sick for several days. Her mother tells you that she has
been vomiting and has diarrhea. The child appears tired but withdraws from you during
your exam. She is breathing quickly and looks pale. Vital signs are 90/50, P 133, R36.
you should - ANSWERApply high concentration oxygen and transport rapidly
A semi- conscious trauma pt with a suspected cervical spine injury has a significant
amount of blood in her mouth. You should - ANSWERSuction using a rigid catheter
The best treatment for a pt exposed to an absorbed poison is to - ANSWERRemove the
poison from the skin
Signs and symptoms of early hypoperfusion can include - ANSWERdecreased blood
pressure
The following pts are all complaining of shortness of breath. Which of the following pts is
MOST likely to be hypoxic - ANSWER23 year old asthmatic female exposed to cold
temperature: SpO2 90%
A 27 year old female with a history of asthma complains of difficulty breathing. She has
used her prescribed inhaler multiple times in the last nine hours. She has been in an
argument with her boyfriend and is quite upset. Vital signs are P 140, R 60, SpO2
100%, breath sounds clear with no wheezing. You should suspect -
ANSWERHyperventilation
You just assisted a mother delivering a baby who is blue and flaccid. You should -
ANSWERVentilate by BVM
Begin chest compressions and apply the automated external defibrillator -
ANSWERBegin chest compressions and apply the automated external defibrillator
Which of the following diabetic patients should receive oral glucose? - ANSWERA 25
year old female who is acting inappropriately
A 28 year old female pt with a history of asthma has stopped breathing. You initiate
positive pressure ventilations with BVM mask. Which ventilation rate would be most
appropriate? - ANSWER10 breaths per minute
An immobilization trauma patient starts vomiting en route to hospital. You should -
ANSWERUse a yankauer catheter to suction vigorously
A trauma patient's injured limb is pale and pulseless. You should suspect -
ANSWERcompromised circulation
, A pt becomes unresponsive after administration of oral glucose. You should -
ANSWEROpen and inspect the airway
A 34 year old male was found unconscious at the bottom of a flight of stairs. You note
dark blue, purple, and yellowish brown bruising across his back and a minor laceration
of his chest. You should first be concerned with - ANSWERinjury to neck
What of the following is the leading causes of death in infants and children? -
ANSWERrespiratory problems
You are treating a pt in cardiac arrest at a loud outdoor concert. You are awaiting
transport and have shocked your pt five times. The AED is recommending another
shock, you should - ANSWERAdminister the shock
An adult is suffering a cardiac arrest. What should you do to restore circulation? -
ANSWERBegin chest compressions.
A 42 year old male was in a house fire. The anterior portion of his lower legs has been
burned. The area is charred black but your states he has a little pain. This burn would
be classified as - ANSWERfull thickness
You are entering a controlled intersection with emergency lights and siren activated.
The signal light is red. Your emergency vehicle
Has the right of way againsts vehicles entering from the right - ANSWERShould come
to a complete stop prior to proceeding
A 24 year old trauma patient is holding pressure on a laceration to his right leg. He
keeps complaining: "i just can't get it to stop". His respirations are 10 times per min,
amd he has no radial pulses. You should - ANSWERApply tourniquet
Your patient is in cardiac arrest. After administering a shock and two min of cpr, you
detect a faint pulse. Vital signs are BP 90/50, P58, R6, Spo2 88%. What should you do?
- ANSWERAssist respirations via bvm
A 19 year old has swallowed lighter fluid. You should - ANSWERContact Poison Control
Center
You should rapidly extricate a motor vehicle collision patient who is awake and
complains of: - ANSWERNumbness to lower extremities and abnormal respirations
A three year old exhibits inspiratory stridor, fever, and agitation. You should -
ANSWERtransport immediately
