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A female is unresponsive due to being hit in the head with a board. She has a large hematoma on her
forehead. You should - (answer) Manually stabilize the spine
Which is the BEST way to assess breathing in an unconscious patient? - (answer) Watch for chest rise
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 - (answer) back blows and abdominal
thrusts
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? - (answer)
Monitor vital signs and transport in position of comfort
The most common electrical disturbance the result in cardiac arrest in adults is - (answer) Ventricular
fibrillation (V-fib)
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 - (answer) Leave the scene and request police
assistance
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 -
(answer) Apply heat packs and handle gently
A pt complains of abdominal pain. Which of the following questions should you ask? - (answer) "How
would you describe your pain"
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 - (answer) congestive heart failure (CHF)
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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 - (answer) Applying direct pressure
to the arm, applying a long backboard, and administering oxygen
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 - (answer) Clear the building of all people
A 79 year old pt is in cardiac arrest. No one has started CPR. you should - (answer) Begin CPR, starting
with high-quality chest compressions.
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 - (answer) Ask if she knows what the substance is
Which of the following signs would you expect in a pt with a stab wound on the right side of the chest -
(answer) Increased respiratory effort
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 - (answer) open the airway and
suction
A 68 year old pt complains of chest pain. Vital signs are BP 146/90, P 92, R 20. You should - (answer)
Administer oxygen via nasal cannula at 6 lpm
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, - (answer) flail chest
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 - (answer) Extinguish burning clothing
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You have just assisted in the delivery of a healthy newborn girl. Which of the following is the most
important? - (answer) Wrap the newborn in a blanket to keep her warm
A 20 year old male collapsed while eating a hot dog. He appears cyanotic. You should - (answer) check
responsiveness
Your patient is unconscious. The nurse on scene states: "the pt is bradycardic, please attach your AED
and transport." what should you do? - (answer) Assess the pts breathing and pulse
A pt has sustained multiple traumatic injuries. In a "load and go: situation, the fastest, most appropriate
method of splinting would be securing - (answer) To a backboard
When giving the hospital a radio report, you should - (answer) Maintain a clear and steady tone
A three year old pt has been sick for several days. Her mother tells you that she has been vomiting and
has diarrhea. The child appears tired but withdraws from you during your exam. She is breathing quickly
and looks pale. Vital signs are 90/50, P 133, R36. you should - (answer) Apply high concentration
oxygen and transport rapidly
A semi- conscious trauma pt with a suspected cervical spine injury has a significant amount of blood in
her mouth. You should - (answer) Suction using a rigid catheter
The best treatment for a pt exposed to an absorbed poison is to - (answer) Remove the poison from
the skin
Signs and symptoms of early hypoperfusion can include - (answer) decreased blood pressure
The following pts are all complaining of shortness of breath. Which of the following pts is MOST likely to
be hypoxic - (answer) 23 year old asthmatic female exposed to cold temperature: SpO2 90%
A 27 year old female with a history of asthma complains of difficulty breathing. She has used her
prescribed inhaler multiple times in the last nine hours. She has been in an argument with her boyfriend
EMT FISDAP EXAM
A female is unresponsive due to being hit in the head with a board. She has a large hematoma on her
forehead. You should - (answer) Manually stabilize the spine
Which is the BEST way to assess breathing in an unconscious patient? - (answer) Watch for chest rise
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 - (answer) back blows and abdominal
thrusts
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? - (answer)
Monitor vital signs and transport in position of comfort
The most common electrical disturbance the result in cardiac arrest in adults is - (answer) Ventricular
fibrillation (V-fib)
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 - (answer) Leave the scene and request police
assistance
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 -
(answer) Apply heat packs and handle gently
A pt complains of abdominal pain. Which of the following questions should you ask? - (answer) "How
would you describe your pain"
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 - (answer) congestive heart failure (CHF)
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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 - (answer) Applying direct pressure
to the arm, applying a long backboard, and administering oxygen
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 - (answer) Clear the building of all people
A 79 year old pt is in cardiac arrest. No one has started CPR. you should - (answer) Begin CPR, starting
with high-quality chest compressions.
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 - (answer) Ask if she knows what the substance is
Which of the following signs would you expect in a pt with a stab wound on the right side of the chest -
(answer) Increased respiratory effort
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 - (answer) open the airway and
suction
A 68 year old pt complains of chest pain. Vital signs are BP 146/90, P 92, R 20. You should - (answer)
Administer oxygen via nasal cannula at 6 lpm
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, - (answer) flail chest
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 - (answer) Extinguish burning clothing
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EMT FISDAP EXAM
You have just assisted in the delivery of a healthy newborn girl. Which of the following is the most
important? - (answer) Wrap the newborn in a blanket to keep her warm
A 20 year old male collapsed while eating a hot dog. He appears cyanotic. You should - (answer) check
responsiveness
Your patient is unconscious. The nurse on scene states: "the pt is bradycardic, please attach your AED
and transport." what should you do? - (answer) Assess the pts breathing and pulse
A pt has sustained multiple traumatic injuries. In a "load and go: situation, the fastest, most appropriate
method of splinting would be securing - (answer) To a backboard
When giving the hospital a radio report, you should - (answer) Maintain a clear and steady tone
A three year old pt has been sick for several days. Her mother tells you that she has been vomiting and
has diarrhea. The child appears tired but withdraws from you during your exam. She is breathing quickly
and looks pale. Vital signs are 90/50, P 133, R36. you should - (answer) Apply high concentration
oxygen and transport rapidly
A semi- conscious trauma pt with a suspected cervical spine injury has a significant amount of blood in
her mouth. You should - (answer) Suction using a rigid catheter
The best treatment for a pt exposed to an absorbed poison is to - (answer) Remove the poison from
the skin
Signs and symptoms of early hypoperfusion can include - (answer) decreased blood pressure
The following pts are all complaining of shortness of breath. Which of the following pts is MOST likely to
be hypoxic - (answer) 23 year old asthmatic female exposed to cold temperature: SpO2 90%
A 27 year old female with a history of asthma complains of difficulty breathing. She has used her
prescribed inhaler multiple times in the last nine hours. She has been in an argument with her boyfriend
