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HOSMERITEMT FISDAP READINESS EXAM #1
QUESTIONS & VERIFIED ANSWERS | LATEST |
GRADED A+
Manually stabilize the spine
➹➹➹: A female is unresponsive due to being hit in the head with a board. She has a large
hematoma on her forehead. You should
Watch for chest rise
➹➹➹: Which is the BEST way to assess breathing in an unconscious patient?
back blows and abdominal thrusts
➹➹➹: 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
Monitor vital signs and transport in position of comfort
➹➹➹: 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?
Ventricular fibrillation (V-fib)
➹➹➹: The most common electrical disturbance the result in cardiac arrest in adults is
,Leave the scene and request police assistance
➹➹➹: 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
Apply heat packs and handle gently
➹➹➹: 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
"How would you describe your pain"
➹➹➹: A pt complains of abdominal pain. Which of the following questions should you ask?
congestive heart failure (CHF)
➹➹➹: 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
Applying direct pressure to the arm, applying a long backboard, and administering oxygen
➹➹➹: 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
,Clear the building of all people
➹➹➹: 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
Begin CPR, starting with high-quality chest compressions.
➹➹➹: A 79 year old pt is in cardiac arrest. No one has started CPR. you should
Ask if she knows what the substance is
➹➹➹: 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
Increased respiratory effort
➹➹➹: Which of the following signs would you expect in a pt with a stab wound on the right
side of the chest
open the airway and suction
➹➹➹: 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
Administer oxygen via nasal cannula at 6 lpm
, ➹➹➹: A 68 year old pt complains of chest pain. Vital signs are BP 146/90, P 92, R 20. You
should
flail chest
➹➹➹: 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,
Extinguish burning clothing
➹➹➹: 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
Wrap the newborn in a blanket to keep her warm
➹➹➹: You have just assisted in the delivery of a healthy newborn girl. Which of the following
is the most important?
check responsiveness
➹➹➹: A 20 year old male collapsed while eating a hot dog. He appears cyanotic. You should
Assess the pts breathing and pulse
➹➹➹: Your patient is unconscious. The nurse on scene states: "the pt is bradycardic, please
attach your AED and transport." what should you do?
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