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FINAL EMT FISDAP ACTUAL
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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 Gathering info from the driver, applying a c-collar, and performing a detailed physical exam Administering oxygen, splinting to the right arm, and obtaining parental consent Stabilizing the vehicle, inserting a nasal cannula, and listening to lung sounds Applying direct pressure to the arm, applying a long backboard, and administering oxygen - CORRECT 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 Request a hazmat team on scene Clear the building of all people Begin triaging patients in the parking lot
Set up a decontamination area - CORRECT ANSWER=> Clear the building of all people" "A 79 year old pt is in cardiac arrest. No one has started CPR. you should Apply and AED and analyze the rhythm Call the hospital for medial direction Perform several quick rescue breaths - CORRECT ANSWER=> Begin CPR" "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 Take a sample of the substance Ask if she knows what the substance is Apply an N95 mask to the pt Take the pt blood pressure - CORRECT 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 Increased respiratory effort Spontaneous pneumothorax Decreased heart rate Paradoxical chest movement - CORRECT 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 Apply direct pressure to the wound Perform rapid sweep of the mouth
"You have just assisted in the delivery of a healthy newborn girl. Which of the following is the most important? Wrap the newborn in a blanket to keep her warm Note the exact time and location of birth Give the newborn high concentrated oxygen via non rebreather mask Give the newborn to her mother to begin binding - CORRECT 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 Begin abdominal thrusts Open his airway Begin chest compressions Check responsiveness - CORRECT 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? Explain that use of an AED is not appropriate at this time Assess the pts breathing and pulse Obtain vital signs and request the nurses order in writing Apply the AED and transport immediately - CORRECT 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
The entire body to a spine board The injured limb to an uninjured limb Pulse oximetry readings after splinting A KED - CORRECT ANSWER=> The injured limb to an uninjured limb" "When giving the hospital a radio report, you should Provide a complete medical history Speak quickly and be brief Only report life threatening conditions Maintain a clear and steady tone - CORRECT 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 Encourage active rehydration Observe the pt and transport routine to the hospital Apply high concentration oxygen and transport rapidly Ask if she could have ingested a poison - CORRECT 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 Perform jaw thrust Fully immobilize the pt
"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 and is quite upset. Vital signs are P 140, R 60, SpO2 100%, breath sounds clear with no wheezing. You should suspect COPD An acute asthma attack Hyperventilation A medication overdose - CORRECT ANSWER=> Hyperventilation" "You just assisted a mother delivering a baby who is blue and flaccid. You should Position and warm him Apply blow by oxygen Perform tactile stimulation Ventilate by BVM - CORRECT ANSWER=> Ventilate by BVM" "A pt is pulseless and apneic. You should Contact medical control for permission to assist nitroglycerine Begin chest compressions and apply the automated external defibrillator Immediately apply the automated external defibrillator Open the airway, insert an OPA, begin ventilations - CORRECT ANSWER=> Begin chest compressions and apply the automated external defibrillator" "Which of the following diabetic patients should receive oral glucose? A 73 year old male who is unresponsive
A 25 year old female who is acting inappropriately A 12 year old male who responds to pain by moaning A 34 year old female who is alert and complains of abdominal pain - CORRECT ANSWER=> A 25 year old female who is acting inappropriately" "A 28 year old female pt with a history of asthma has stopped breathing. You initiate positive pressure ventilations with BVM mask. Which ventilation rate would be most appropriate? 24 breaths per min 10 breaths per min 20 breaths per min 30 breaths per min - CORRECT ANSWER=> 10 breaths per min" "An immobilization trauma patient starts vomiting en route to hospital. You should Use a yankauer catheter to suction vigorously Have your partner pull over and help you Turn the long spine board on its side Rapidly suction with a 12 french catheter - CORRECT ANSWER=> Use a yankauer catheter to suction vigorously" "A trauma patient's injured limb is pale and pulseless. You should suspect An acute hypoxemia Hypothermia Muscular alkalosis Compromised circulation - CORRECT ANSWER=> Compromised circulation"
Reanalyze in two min Administer the shock Continue chest compressions - CORRECT ANSWER=> Administer the shock" "An adult is suffering a cardiac arrest. What should you do to restore circulation? Defibrillation Administer oxygen Ventilate artificially Begin chest compressions - CORRECT ANSWER=> Begin chest compressions" "A 42 year old male was in a house fire. The anterior portion of his lower legs has been burned. The area is charred black but your states he has a little pain. This burn would be classified as Superficial Circumferential Partial thickness Full thickness - CORRECT ANSWER=> Full thickness" "You are entering a controlled intersection with emergency lights and siren activated. The signal light is red. Your emergency vehicle Has the right of way againsts vehicles entering from the right Should come to a complete stop prior to proceeding Has the right of way against all vehicles entering the intersection May proceed through the intersection as long as cross traffic is slowing down - CORRECT ANSWER=> Should come to a complete stop prior to proceeding"
"A 24 year old trauma patient is holding pressure on a laceration to his right leg. He keeps complaining: "i just can't get it to stop". His respirations are 10 times per min, amd he has no radial pulses. You should Open his airway Initiate high flow oxygen Apply a tourniquet Take over manual stabilization of his leg - CORRECT ANSWER=> Apply a tourniquet" "Your patient is in cardiac arrest. After administering a shock and two min of cpr, you detect a faint pulse. Vital signs are BP 90/50, P58, R6, Spo2 88%. What should you do? Assist respirations via bvm Resume chest compressions Apply oxygen via non-rebreather mask Press the analyze button on the AED - CORRECT ANSWER=> Assist respirations via bvm" "A 19 year old has swallowed lighter fluid. You should Administer syrup of ipecac Contact a poison control center Administer activated charcoal Contact the closest hospital - CORRECT ANSWER=> Contact a poison control center" "You should rapidly extricate a motor vehicle collision patient who is awake and complains of: Pain to both thighs with obvious deformity to his left ankle
Moist gauze - CORRECT ANSWER=> Plastic bag" "An unresponsive pt is lying on the ground next to the ladder. You notice a bone sticking out of his left arm. You should Apply direct pressure to the arm Open his airway with a jaw thrust Give high flow oxygen Check for pulse in his left arm - CORRECT ANSWER=> Open his airway with a jaw thrust" "A pt develops a sudden onset of chest discomfort and shortness of breath while working in his garden. Skin is pale and covered in a red rash. You should Assist the pt with his epinephrine auto injector Provide high flow oxygen and transport Assist the pt taking his nitro Move the patient into the shade and begid cooling measures - CORRECT ANSWER=> Assist the pt with his epinephrine auto injector" "You are transporting a pt with chest discomfort. En route he becomes unresponsive. What is the most appropriate action? Confirm pulselessness, start cpr, apply AED, stop vehicle and shock if necessary Stop vehicle, confirm pulselessness, apply an AED and shock if necessary Confirm pulselessness, apply an AED, advise partner to drive vehicle Start CPR while you assess for pulselessness, then apply AED and shock necessary - CORRECT ANSWER=> Confirm pulselessness, start cpr, apply AED, stop vehicle and shock if necessary"
"A 64 year old pt is pale, complains of shortness of breath, and has pedal edema. You should Transport pt sitting up, obtain baseline vitals, and assist pt with prescribed nitro Transport patient with feet elevated, obtain baseline vitals, and contact medical control Listen to the lung sounds, transport pt sitting up, and contact medical control Obtain baseline vitals and assist pt with prescribed nitro - CORRECT ANSWER=> Listen to the lung sounds, transport pt sitting up, and contact medical control" "As you arrive on the scene of a water treatment plant, you notice a large cloud coming from the building. Your primary concern is to Decontaminate patients. Move bystanders from the scene Maintain a safe distance Locate the Hazmat classification sign - CORRECT ANSWER=> Maintain a safe distance" "You have repeatedly attempted to ventilate an infant who is choking on a penny. The chest is not rising. You should: Administer chest compressions Insert an oral airway and reattempt Apply an automatic external defibrillator Perform abdominal thrust - CORRECT ANSWER=> Perform abdominal thrust" "A four year old male with complete foreign body airway obstruction becomes unconscious as you are treating him. You place him supine on the ground and attempt ventilations, but the child's chest does not rise. You should:
Induced hypothermia Transport Chest compressions - CORRECT ANSWER=> Chest compressions" "25 year old male asthmatic is short of breath. He has audible wheezes. Vital signs are BP 132/80, P 132, R 24, SpO2 96%. You should: Ventilate using the bag-valve mask Administer high-flow oxygen Assist with a prescribed bronchodilator Administer an Epipen - CORRECT ANSWER=> Assist with a prescribed bronchodilator" "You are treating a patient for heat exposure. She is sweating profusely and complaining of abdominal cramps. En route to the hospital. She begins to shiver. You should: Turn off the air conditioning in the ambulance Discontinue high concentration oxygen Wrap the patient in blankets Transport the patient with lights and sirens - CORRECT ANSWER=> Turn off the air conditioning in the ambulance" "40 year old male was found confused and wandering around. Vital signs are BP 90/60, P 140, R 30 and shallow skin is hot and dry. You should suspect Alcohol abuse Heat exhaustion Heat stroke
Drug abuse - CORRECT ANSWER=> Heat stroke" "30 year old female was in a car crash and has a severely angulated left lower leg. She has just been extricated after entrapment. The limb is cool and pulseless. Vital signs BP 100/40, P 90, R
- You should: Apply manual traction and reassess the patient Administer high flow oxygen and transport rapidly Apply cold packs, elevate the limb, and transport Splint the extremity in the position found and transport rapidly - CORRECT ANSWER=> Splint the extremity in the position found and transport rapidly" "An 11 year old male has been injured. He is crying, sucking his thumb, and acting fearful. You should: Speak calmly and explain all treatment beforehand Reassure the child that you can relieve his pain. Ask the parent if they can get the child to stop crying Ask the parent to hold the child during the exam - CORRECT ANSWER=> Speak calmly and explain all treatment beforehand" "Which of the following is TRUE regarding the use of the flow-restricted, oxygen-powered ventilation device? It should have a standard 10/20 millimeter coupling It can be used on children or adults It rarely causes gastric distention It can cause significant lung injury when used improperly - CORRECT ANSWER=> It can be used on children or adults"
Clamp the cord in two places and transport Delay delivery by gently pushing on the baby's head Clamp the cord in two places, and cut the cord between the clamps - CORRECT ANSWER=> Clamp the cord in two places, and cut the cord between the clamps" "After administering nitroglycerin, your patient might experience Headache An increase blood pressure Drowsiness Tremors - CORRECT ANSWER=> Headache" "74 year old female may be having a stroke. Which of the following would support this? Her temperature is below normal limits She has equal, bilateral arm strength She presents with left-sided facial droop Pulses in her right foot are diminished - CORRECT ANSWER=> She presents with left-sided facial droop" "How often should you trend a stable patient's condition? Every 10 minutes Every 5 minutes Every 15 minutes Every 20 minutes - CORRECT ANSWER=> Every 15 minutes"
"What should you do before defibrillating a patient who has a nitroglycerin patch? Remove the patch Contact medical control Defibrillate directly on top of the patch Place medical tape over the patch - CORRECT ANSWER=> Remove the patch" "A patient is experiencing labor pains. She states she needs to move her bowels. You should suspect that? The bowel movement would slow labor The placenta has separated from the uterus Delivery will be delayed Delivery will occur soon - CORRECT ANSWER=> Delivery will occur soon" "A mother is holding her one year old baby. His eyes are open and he looks at you when you approach. His eyes are sunken and he appears to be breathing rapidly. His mom tells you that he has been sick for a few days, and she has not had to change his diaper very often. You should suspect: Child abuse Meningitis Dehydration Blood loss - CORRECT ANSWER=> Dehydration" "How should you preserve potential crime scene evidence on clothing that is removed from a patient?
