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EMT FISDAP Final Exam: Practice Questions and Answers for EMT Certification, Exams of Nursing

California State University (CSU) - Dominguez HillsNursing

A comprehensive set of practice questions and verified answers for the emt fisdap final exam. it covers a wide range of emergency medical scenarios and assesses knowledge of critical procedures and patient assessment. Ideal for emt students preparing for their certification exam, this resource offers valuable self-assessment and review opportunities to reinforce learning and identify areas needing further study. The questions cover various topics including trauma, medical emergencies, and patient care.

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EMT FISDAP FINAL EXAM | Prep
Questions and Verified Answers| Newly
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A. Prevent tissue swelling
B. Facilitate easy transferiofipt to the hospital
C. Decrease pain by preventing bone movement
D. Reduce further nerve and blood vessel damage
~ Answer:iReduce further nerve and blood vessel damage
2. A 40 y/o male complains ofiabdominal pain after being assaulted. His abdomen is rigid
and tender on assessment. Vital signs are BP 108/68, P 116, R 26. You should suspect
A. Compensated shock
B. A ruptured diaphragm
C. Decompensated shock
D. Pneumothorax
~ Answer:iCompensated shock
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d. A. Apply a board splint
B. Immediately stabilize the C-spine
C. Apply a long spine board and rapidly transport
D. Apply a traction splint to injured leg
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  1. The use ofia traction splint forifemurifractures is important in orderito A. Prevent tissue swelling B. Facilitate easy transferiofipt to the hospital C. Decrease pain by preventing bone movement D. Reduce further nerve and blood vessel damage ~ Answer: iReduce further nerve and blood vessel damage
  2. A 40 y/o male complains ofiabdominal pain after being assaulted. His abdomen is rigid and tender on assessment. Vital signs are BP 108/68, P 116, R 26. You should suspect A. Compensated shock B. A ruptured diaphragm C. Decompensated shock D. Pneumothorax ~ Answer: iCompensated shock
  3. A 16 y/o football player received a blow to his left femur. You can see deformity and th e patient is in extreme pain. He does not remember how the injury happened. You shoul d. A. Apply a board splint B. Immediately stabilize the C-spine C. Apply a long spine board and rapidly transport D. Apply a traction splint to injured leg

~ Answer: iImmediately stabilize the C-spine

  1. You respond to a conscious thirty- four y/o male burned in a fire with full thickness burns to both hands and forearms and p artial thickness burns to his chest. You should A. Apply cool water to burned areas B. Soak the burned areas in saline and wrap with sterile dressing C. Apply an antiseptic ointment to the burned areas D. Carefully wrap the burned areas with dry sterile dressing ~ Answer: iCarefully wrap the burned areas with dry sterile dressing
  2. A 24 year old female has been stabbed and the police state she is deceased. You note blo od all over her clothing. You should A. do not disturb the crime scene B. assess the airway and check for a pulse C. remove her clothing and determine the extent ofithe wounds ~ Answer: iassess the airway and check foria pulse *
  3. You respond to a 22 y/o male with altered mental status. His skin is warm and diaphoret ic and has a known seizure history. It is likely your pt is A. Postictal B. Clonic C. Hypovolemic D. Hypothermic ~ Answer: iPostictal

~ Answer: iMove the pt somewhere cool and assess vitals

  1. A malfunction ofithe heart's electrical system may result in A. Atherosclerosis B. Pericarditis C. Aneurysm D. Arrhythmia ~ Answer: iArrhythmia
  2. You are called to an elderly patient who had a syncopal episode. The patient has had blo od-tinged vomiting and general fatigue for the last few days. You suspect A. An abdominal aneurysm B. Gastrointestinal bleed C. CHF D. Cerebrovascular accident ~ Answer: iGastrointestinal bleed
  3. A 10 - year- old male complains ofia stiffineck and a fever. He is very confused and complains ofiext reme fatigue and headache. You should suspect A. Febrile seizure B. Epilepsy C. Meningitis D. Diabetic reaction ~ Answer: iMeningitis
  1. A seventeen y/o pt has ingested sleeping pills and alcohol. They are responsive only to p ainful stimuli. Vitals are BP 100/60, P 58, Ri8. You should A. Administered activated charcoal B. Contact the parents for consent to transport C. Place in recovery position D. Ventilate with BVM ~ Answer: iVentilate with BVM
  2. According to family members, your patient has been seizing for 10 minutes, You should A. Hold the pt's arms and legs securely B. Administerione tube ofioral glucose C. Place the pt in the shock position D. Open the airway and provide O ~ Answer: iOpen the airway and provide O
  3. You are evaluating a disoriented 27 y/o female who is 32 weeks pregnant. Her husband states "heriarms and legs just got stiffiand she had a blank stare" she has no priorimedica l history you should suspect A. Eclampsia B. Ectopic pregnancy C. Epilepsy D. Placental abruption ~ Answer: iEclampsia

A. Assess the respirations and ventilate ifiappropriate B. Begin taking spinal immobilization precautions C. Perform head-tilt chin lift D. Coverithe woundiwith a gloved hand ~ Answer: iCover the wound with a gloved hand

  1. You are using a BVM and oral airway on a 72 yr old apneic female. Suddenly it become s difficult to ventilate. What should you suspect? A. her diaphragm has contracted B. her lungs have collapsed C. she is becoming more responsive D. she has an airway obstruction ~ Answer: ishe has an airway obstruction
  2. Ofithe following communicable diseases, which one is MOST likely to be transmitted th rough airborne droplets A. Salmonella B. HIV/AIDS C. Hepatitis D. German measles (rubella) ~ Answer: iGerman measles (rubella)
  3. An 18 y/o hiker has been bitten by a rattle snake. Vitals BP 140/90 P 130 R 24. You sho uld A. Make an incision on the site and suction the venom out B. Calm the pt and coach him not to move C. Apply a tourniquet to the limb above the bite D. Vigorously scrub the area with soap and water

~ Answer: iCalm the pt and coach him not to move

  1. Your pt has the following signs and symptoms: increased HR, narrowing pulse pressure, rapid respirations, weak peripheral pulses, thirst, cool, clammy skin. The patient also stat es a feeling ofiimpending doom. This pt is most likely exhibiting which type ofishock? A. Irreversible B. Compensated C. Decompensated D. Controlled ~ Answer: iDecompensated
  2. Your pt's pulse returns after the use ofithe AED. You should first A. Reanalyze the rhythm B. Continue performing compressions ifiBP is too low C. Turn offithe AED and remove the defibrillator pads D. Continue ventilations ~ Answer: iContinue ventilations
  3. You are at the scene ofia car crash. Which ofithe following would require rapid extricati on? A. your patient complains ofiblurred vision B. you patient complains ofiarm tingling C. there are multiple patients at the scene D. your patient blocks access to a critical patient ~ Answer: iyour patient blocks access to a critical patient *

C. lean forward toward the stretcher ~ Answer: ikeep the weight as close to your body as possible

  1. An unresponsive 10 year old male was hit by a car and is bleeding heavily from an open leg fracture. Afterisecuring his airway and manually stabilizing c-spine, you should: A. place the patient in Tredelenburg position B. perform a rapid trauma assessment C. control bleeding from the leg wound D. immobilize the extremity using a ladder splint ~ Answer: icontrol bleeding from the leg wound *
  2. The strongest portion ofithe heart that is responsible for circulating blood to the entire bo dy is the A. Left atrium B. Right atrium C. Left ventricle D. Right ventricle ~ Answer: iLeft ventricle
  3. A 46 y/o female was involved in a bar fight and has an obvious open neck wound. You s hould dress this wound with a/ an A. Occlusive dressing B. Sterile gauze dressing C. Pressure dressing D. Moist gauze dressing ~ Answer: iOcclusive dressing *
  1. When assessing a pulse, you are feeling the: A. relaxation ofithe atria B. contraction ofithe left ventricle C. contraction ofithe left atrium D. relaxation ofiboth ventricles ~ Answer: icontraction ofithe left ventricle*
  2. A 60 y/o female has chest pain. She has not taken her prescribed nitro you should A. Determine what type oficardiac problem the pt has, and assist her with taking the nitro B. Immediately attached the AED and begin transport to hospital C. Administer aspirin only and withhold the nitro D. Consult medical direction with regard to assisting the pt in taking the nitro ~ Answer: iDetermine what type oficardiac problem the pt has, and assist her with taking the nitro
  3. Which ofithe following is the best definition ofihypoperfusion? A. Less blood reaching capillary beds B. Inadequate oxygen delivery to cells C. Lowered heart rate and BP D. Blood vessel dilation causing distal pooling ~ Answer: iInadequate oxygen delivery to cells
  4. You are ventilating an apneic asthmatic patient with a BVM, but notice there is inadequa te chest rise. What should you do?

~ Answer: iSpeak calmly to him and convince him to accept transpo rt

  1. Your 12 yr old patient has a penetrating wound to the abdomen. You may provide care b ased on A. informed consent B. expressed consent C. implied consent ~ Answer: iimplied consent
  2. A victim ofismoke inhalation has developed difficulty breathing. He does not like the sm ell ofithe mask you are using to deliver O2. You should A. Switch to a NC set to deliver O2 @ 6 LPM B. Restrain the pt and continue administering O2 via NRB C. Explain that the mask is very important and continue its use D. Administer blow-by O2 via Simple mask ~ Answer: iExplain that the mask is very important and continue its use
  3. A 23 y/o construction worker twisted his foot climbing up a ladder. He has an obvious d eformity on the right leg just below the knee. The lower leg and foot are cyanotic and pu lseless. You should A. Apply an air splint and transport B. Apply spinal immobilization and elevate the leg C. Pull gentle traction and apply a splint D. Apply a traction splint and transport ~ Answer: iPull gentle traction and apply a splint
  1. Which ofithe following is TRUE about the insertion ofian OPA? A. the OPA is always rotated 360 degrees as it is inserted B. ifiproperly inserted, the OPA will keep the tongue out ofithe way C. the OPA should be inserted until the flange rests below the patient's teeth ~ Answer: ithe OPA should be inserted until the flange rests below t he patient's teeth*
  2. While ventilating a near drowning pt, you suddenly feel increased resistance in the airwa y. You should A. Perform abdominal thrust B. Place pt in lateral recovery position C. Attempt to reposition the head D. Apply firm pressure to the abdomen ~ Answer: iAttempt to reposition the head
  3. A 28 y/o female who is 12 weeks pregnant has twisted her left knee while walking. She states the pain is 10/10 in severity. You should A. Apply a traction splint and immobilize with a long spine board B. Transport on her left side and hold manual stabilization until she gets the hospital C. Splint with the stretcher and straps and transport her on her left side D. Splint using board splints and cravats and transport sitting ~ Answer: iSplint using board splints and cravats and transport sittin g

C. Initiate PPV D. Place a sandbag on the injury ~ Answer: iInitiate PPV

  1. A 56 y/o male is complaining of severe CP. He took Viagra two hours ago and has been physically active. You should A. Assist the pt in taking his nitro and apply O B. Administer O2 and request an ALS intercept C. Monitor vitals, ifiBP is above 100 systolic, administer nitro and apply oxygen D. Assure an open airway and continue gathering history ~ Answer: iAssure an open airway and continue gathering history
  2. You're transporting a 62 yr old patient complaining ofichest pain. Vital signs are: BP 88/ 40, P 90, R 12. Online medical control orders you to assist the patient in taking his presc ribed nitro. You should A. check the expiration date then administer the nitro B. assist the patient w/administering his nitro C. repeat the vital signs and confirm the order ~ Answer: irepeat the vital signs and confirm the order *
  3. Which ofithe following is the build-up ofifatty deposits on the inner walls ofian artery? A. Coronary artery disease B. Thrombus C. Aneurysm D. Atherosclerosis ~ Answer: iAtherosclerosis
  1. A 60 - year- old pt with stoma is apneic. You have been suctioning pink frothy sputum for 10 second s and you continue to get more material. You should A. continue suctioning and have a partner ventilate through the pt's mouth B. suction until airway is clear C. stop suctioning and give a breath D. use a saline solution to moisten secretions and continue suctioning ~ Answer: istop suctioning and give a breath
  2. A pulseless and apneic 68 year old male has an implanted pacemaker in his right should eriWithout delaying defibrillation, where should you apply the AED pads? A. anteriorichest and back (between shoulder blades) B. nipple line under the left and right armpits C. left shoulder (to avoid pacemaker) and lower right chest D. right shoulder (directly over the pacemaker) and the left lower chest ~ Answer: ianterior chest and back (between shoulder blades)
  3. You are transporting a patient who has been restrained due to hostile behavior. He is co mplaining that he has no feeling in his hands and is threatening to sue you ifiyou don't re move the restraints. You should: A. place padding between the restraint and the patient's skin B. loosen the restraints C. assess the patient's distal circulation frequently D. remove the restraints ~ Answer: iassess the patient's distal circulation frequently*

C. place mom on O2 to prevent fetal distress D. have mom pant ~ Answer: iuse your gloved finger to puncture the membrane

  1. A conscious 7 year old patient has chemical burns around her mouth from ingesting drai n cleaner. Heribreathing is adequate. You should: A. evaluate the patient's airway B. flush burns with water C. contact medical control D. administer activated charcoal ~ Answer: iContact medical control
  2. Your patient is allergic to bee stings. She suddenly began having watery eyes and itchin g in her arms. She does not remember being stung. Vital signs: BP 130/80, P 110, R 16. You should: A. apply O2 and transport B. monitoriairway, encourage family to transport C. attempt to find the stingeriand remove it immediately D. assist the patient in self-administering her Epi-pen ~ Answer: iapply O2 and transport*
  3. A 45 year old male farmer has been working with dry lime. The patient has large amoun ts ofithis powder on both legs. You should: A. gently brush offiexcess powder and transport B. use vinegar to dilute and transport C. wash offithe powder with water and transport D. use milk to dilute

~ Answer: igently brush offiexcess powder and transport

  1. An unbelted driver struck a tree with his vehicle. Upon examination ofithe chest you see bruising to the right side. Your initial vitals are BP 88/76, P 128, Ri20. You should susp ect: A. liver laceration B. cardiac tamponade C. neurogenic shock D. multiple rib fractures ~ Answer: icardiac tamponade
  2. Five minutes after delivery ofia newborn, your patient is moving all extremities, has pin k sin, a weak cry, is grimacing and has a pulse ofi96. The APGAR score is A. 10 B. 6 C. 8 D. 4 ~ Answer: i
  3. When responding to an incident involving an unidentified hazardous material, the most a ppropriate place to position the ambulance is: A. downwind and uphill B. downwind and downhill C. upwind and uphill D. upwind and at the level ofithe incident ~ Answer: iupwind and uphill