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EMT FISDAP FINALwhat do you do for laboured, constriction, or lack of tidal volume - correct answer-assist
ventilations with BVM
What do you do for acid in eyes - correct answer-irrigate, if contacts take them out
Signs and Symptoms of tension pneumothorax - correct answer-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 - correct answer-liver
flail chest is charcterized and defined by - correct answer-paradoxical motion
2 or more ribs broken in two or more places
subcutaneous emphysema what is it and how to treat - correct answer-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 - correct answer-Respect patient wishes because he is concious without
altered mental status
Open fracture and bleeding PPE - correct answer-gloves, mask, goggles
What EMS statistic is needed to reduce speed limit in given area - correct answer-Fatalities
and injuries that have happened on that stretch of road
Triage color green - correct answer-ambulatory,
yellow - correct answer-delayed
red - correct answer-immediate
black - correct answer-dead/ expectant
you are treating a 300 pound male who cannot walk what should you do - correct answer-call
for assistance
triage in the - correct answer-cold zone
Pedatric/ infant breath rate - correct answer-18-30
, Cardiac arrest in children is caused most likely by - correct answer-hypoxia, resp distress or
failure
Croup is characterized by - correct answer-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 - correct answer-first direct pressure then tourniquet is direct
pressure does not stop the bleeding
Signs and symptoms of meningitis - correct answer-fever, rash, stiff neck, altered mental
status
specifcally in infants: Swelling of fontanelles
Apgar scale - correct answer-appearance, pulse, grimace, activity, respiration
when treating allergy primary concern is - correct answer-AIRWAY
when to start chest compression on newborn - correct answer-pluse under 60
ruptured spleen in child - correct answer-bleeding and pain
right upper quadrant - correct answer-Liver, Right Kidney, Colon, Pancreas, Gallbladder
left upper quadrant - correct answer-liver, spleen, left kidney, stomach, colon, pancreas
left lower quadrant - correct answer-Part of descending colon
Sigmoid colon
Left ovary and tube
Left ureter
Left spermatic cord
right lower quadrant - correct answer-cecum, appendix, right ovary and tube, right ureter,
right spermatic cord
Signs and symptoms of epiglottitis - correct answer-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 - correct answer-nuhical cord
place baby where until umbillical cord is done pulsating - correct answer-at the height of the
vaginal canal
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