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FISDAP EMT Medical Exam questions with correct
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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

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