EMT FISDAP FINAL EXAM/150 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
what do you do for labored, contstriction, or lack of tidal volume - -assist
ventilations with BVM
-What do you do for acid in eyes - -irrigate, if contacts take them out
-Signs and Symptoms of tension pneumothorax - -progressive shortness of
breath
increased altered level of consciousness
neck vein distention
tracheal deviation
-What organ could be affected by trauma to the upper right quadrant - -liver
-flail chest is charcterized and defined by - -paradoxical motion
2 or more ribs broken in two or more places
-subcutaneous emphysema what is it and how to treat - -A characteristic
crackling sensation felt on palpation of the skin, caused by the presence of
air in soft tissues. treat by positive pressure ventilations
-Daughter is power of attourney and wants father to recieve care, father is
AxO x4 and does not want care - -Respect patient wishes because he is
concious without altered mental status
-Open fracture and bleeding PPE - -gloves, mask, goggles
-What EMS statistic is needed to reduce speed limit in given area - -
Fatalities and injuries that have happened on that stretch of road
-Triage color green - -ambulatory,
-yellow - -delayed
-red - -immediate
-black - -dead/ expectant
-you are treating a 300 pound male who cannot walk what should you do - -
call for assistance
-triage in the - -cold zone
, -Pedatric/ infant breath rate - -18-30
-Cardiac arrest in children is caused most likely by - -hypoxia, resp distress
or failure
-Croup is characterized by - -hoarseness, "barking" cough, inspiratory
stridor and varying degrees of respiratory distress resulting from swelling in
or obstruction in the region near the larynx.
-Steps to treating bleeding - -first direct pressure then tourniquet is direct
pressure does not stop the bleeding
-Signs and symptoms of meningitis - -fever, rash, stiff neck, altered mental
status
specifcally in infants: Swelling of fontanelles
-left lower quadrant - -Part of descending colon
Sigmoid colon
Left ovary and tube
Left ureter
Left spermatic cord
-right lower quadrant - -cecum, appendix, right ovary and tube, right ureter,
right spermatic cord
-Signs and symptoms of epiglottitis - -Sudden onset, high fever
"Hot-potato" voice
Dysphagia, drooling
No cough
Prefers to sit upright, lean forward (tripod position)
Appears toxic and stridulous
-when babies head appears out of vaginal canal check for - -nuhical cord
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