FISDAP Operations EMT exam 2024 with 100% correct answers {GRADED A LATEST VERSION
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FISDAP Operations EMT exam 2024 with 100% correct answers
{GRADED A LATEST VERSION}
1. Which statement strongly indicates syncope? - CORRECT ANSWER I blacked out
for a few seconds
2. When assessing the patient for arm drift, you should ask the patient to -
CORRECT ANSWER hold their arms out...
FISDAP Operations EMT exam 2024 with 100% correct answers
{GRADED A LATEST VERSION}
1. Which statement strongly indicates syncope? - CORRECT ANSWER I blacked out
for a few seconds
2. When assessing the patient for arm drift, you should ask the patient to -
CORRECT ANSWER hold their arms out palms up, eyes closed
3. 68 yo patient reports abdominal pain, vomiting, and a loss of appetite, as well
as black, tarry stools. you should suspect - CORRECT ANSWER 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 - CORRECT ANSWER 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 - CORRECT ANSWER
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 - CORRECT
ANSWER 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 - CORRECT
ANSWER 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? - CORRECT ANSWER low
9. a worker at a fertilizer plant has spilled lye all over his upper body. you should -
CORRECT ANSWER brush the powder off the pt.
10. to assess a possible stroke pt for abnormal speech, you should - CORRECT
ANSWER ask the pt to repeat a common phrase
,11. a pt was stung by a bee. you should - CORRECT ANSWER apply ice cold
compress to the affected area
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 - CORRECT ANSWER
evaluate for facial droop
13. which of the following meds helps the body transport sugar into the cells -
CORRECT ANSWER 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 - CORRECT ANSWER stroke
15. where would you expect to find pain in a pt with suspected appendicitis -
CORRECT ANSWER right lower quadrant
16. when assessing a pt for facial droop, you should - CORRECT ANSWER ask pt to
smile or show his teeth
17. which of the following assessment findings suggests a gi bleed - CORRECT
ANSWER bright red blood from the rectal area
18. you are assessing an unresponsive medical patient. what should be your
primary focus - CORRECT ANSWER chief complaint
19. a patient has a headache. how should you position him on the cot - CORRECT
ANSWER 90 degree fowler
20. 50 yo male who recently completed renal dialysis is bleeding profusely from
his shunt. how should you classify this bleeding - CORRECT ANSWER 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 - CORRECT ANSWER look for a medical
identification necklace or bracelet
22. a car battery exploded in your pt's face. he denies any breathing difficulty.
you should - CORRECT ANSWER irrigate eyes with water
23. a patient is having a tonic-clonic seizure. he is not breathing. you should -
CORRECT ANSWER prevent the pt from further injury
,24. your first priority whe. dealing with a pt who is exhibiting behavior issues is to
- CORRECT ANSWER ensure the safety of yourself and your partner
26. 78 yo M alzheimers pt has bruising on his back, neck, and stomach. when you
ask the pt what happened, his caregiver insists "he fell getting out of bed" what
should you do
a. ask on of the family members to ride in the back with him
b. ask the caregiver why the pt required restraint
c. immediately notify law enforcement to take a report
d. move him into the ambulance so you can talk to him alone - CORRECT ANSWER
c. notify law enforcement to take a report
25. according to the Cincinnati prehospital stroke scale, which of the following
should be assessed - CORRECT ANSWER facial droop
27. A 32-year-old patient is found unconscious in the snow. You cannot detect a
pulse or respiration rate within 10 seconds. What should you do? - CORRECT
ANSWER assess her pulse for 30-45 seconds
28. An 80 y/o male complains of a headache and nausea. He is confused with hot,
dry skin. His house is hot and humid. VS are BP 90/55, P 96, R 18, SpO2 88% and
BGA 88 mg/dL. What should you do? - CORRECT ANSWER Begin active cooling
measures (signs of heat stroke, also think of fluid replacement due to
dehydration)
29. A 28 y/o female complains of sudden onset of dyspnea while eating in a
restaurant. Her tongue is swelling and she has urticaria on her neck. VS are BP
86/44, P 116, R 18 with wheezing. What should you administer? - CORRECT ANSWER
Epinephrine .3 to .5 IM 1:1000 (should suspect anaphylactic shock)
30. While spraying pesticide on his crops, a 51 y/o male started to feel
lightheaded and had trouble breathing with excessive saliva production. What
should you administer? - CORRECT ANSWER Atropine (cholinergic response with
the signs of SLUDGE, need to use a anticholinergic drug which is atropine, which
blocks the effects of the accumulating acetylcholine)
31. An adult male is sitting alone in a dark room, rocking back and forth. he
mutters to his sock puppet "are you feeling sad?" what should you do? - CORRECT
ANSWER introduce yourself and start an assessment
32. A mother of a 17 y/o male called EMS because her son has a depressed affect.
While assessing him, he states "I'm not sure if I can take this anymore." What
, should you do? - CORRECT ANSWER Inquire about his suicidal ideations (his
statement is a warning sign that he may be thinking of suicide)
33. A febrile 54 y/o female complains of nausea and vomiting with pain around her
umbilicus. Her abdominal tenderness increases on palpation. VS are BP 80/40 and
P 130. What should you suspect? - CORRECT ANSWER Ruptured appendix (rebound
tenderness and febrile)
34. a 42-year-old man complains of difficulty breathing and pain in his chest and
shoulders. he recalls feeling a sharp pinprick on his arm while cleaning out his
basement. what type of spider bite is this man most likely suffering from? -
CORRECT ANSWER black widow
35. a car battery exploded in your patient's face. he denies breathing difficulty.
you should? - CORRECT ANSWER begin irrigating eyes with clean water
36. a 19-year-old female is unresponsive after taking a whole bottle of her
sleeping medicine about 4 hours ago. you should? - CORRECT ANSWER apply high-
flow oxygen
37. a 32-year-old male complains of photophobia (sensitivity to light) and
vomiting. the most likely cause is? - CORRECT ANSWER migraine
38. a patient tells you he had anemia, you should expect him to present with? -
CORRECT ANSWER pallor
39. your epileptic patient complains of a persistent metallic taste in her mouth.
you should suspect: - CORRECT ANSWER a seizure may occur
40. A patient is having a tonic-clonic seizure and is not breathing. you should: -
CORRECT ANSWER prevent patient from further injury
41. a patient has severe groin pain radiating to the flank area and can't sit still -
CORRECT ANSWER kidney stones (renal calculi)
42. A nursing home patient, an older lady has various colors of bruising on her
cheek and wrist. what should you suspect? - CORRECT ANSWER abuse
43. a patient has flank pain, pain on urination, and diaphoretic with no fever. what
do you suspect? - CORRECT ANSWER kidney stones
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