EMT FISDAP Paramedic Entrance Exam
EMT FISDAP Paramedic Entrance Exam 1 -
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When assessing a patient with an infectious disease, what is the first action you
should perform?
A. Size up the scene and take standard precautions.
Rationale: Correct answer
B. Obtain a SAMPLE history.
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Rationale: You must always ensure your own safety before assessing the
patient.
C. Hand the patient off to a paramedic.
Rationale: EMTs are qualified to assess patients with infectious diseases.
D. Cover your mouth and nose.
Rationale: This action is not necessary; most diseases are transmitted via blood
or body fluids. Remain calm and be respectful. - Correct Answer :Size up the
scene and take standard precautions.
Your patient believes he has hepatitis and is now exhibiting signs of cirrhosis of
the liver. He most likely has:
A. hepatitis A.
Rationale: Cirrhosis of the liver is not an indication.
B. hepatitis B.
Rationale: Cirrhosis of the liver is not an indication.
C. hepatitis C.
Rationale: Correct answer
D. hepatitis D.
Rationale: Cirrhosis of the liver is not an indication. - Correct Answer :hepatitis C
Your patient is complaining of fever, headache, stiffness of the neck, and red
blotches on his skin. He most likely has:
A. tuberculosis.
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Rationale: These are not indications of tuberculosis.
B. hepatitis B.
Rationale: These are not indications of hepatitis B.
C. SARS.'
Rationale: These are not indications of SARS.
D. meningitis.
Rationale: Correct answer - Correct Answer :meningitis
What should you do if you are exposed to a patient who is found to have
pulmonary tuberculosis?
A. Get the BCG vaccine.
Rationale: The BCG vaccine is only rarely used in the United States. A tuberculin
skin test should be sufficient.
B. Get a tuberculin skin test.
Rationale: Correct answer
C. Undergo serious therapy.
Rationale: Serious therapy is not necessary; a tuberculin skin test should be
sufficient.
D. No precautions need to be taken.
Rationale: A tuberculin skin test is recommended. - Correct Answer :Get a
tuberculin skin test.
What is the first step in the assessment process for this patient?
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A. Manage the airway.
B. Obtain vital signs.
C. Determine scene safety.
D. Perform a secondary assessment. - Correct Answer :Determine scene safety
What is the general impression of this patient?
A. The patient is experiencing mild dyspnea.
B. The patient appears stable.
C. The patient appears well.
D. The patient needs immediate intervention. - Correct Answer :The patient
needs immediate intervention.
Your transport decision should be based on the:
A. secondary assessment.
B. past medical history.
C. physical examination.
D. primary assessment. - Correct Answer :primary assessment.
What mnemonic is used to gather a patient's health information?
A. AVPU
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EMT FISDAP Paramedic Entrance Exam 1 -
Questions and Revised Correct Answers, 100%
Guarantee Pass GRADED A+
When assessing a patient with an infectious disease, what is the first action you
should perform?
A. Size up the scene and take standard precautions.
Rationale: Correct answer
B. Obtain a SAMPLE history.
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, EMT FISDAP Paramedic Entrance Exam
Rationale: You must always ensure your own safety before assessing the
patient.
C. Hand the patient off to a paramedic.
Rationale: EMTs are qualified to assess patients with infectious diseases.
D. Cover your mouth and nose.
Rationale: This action is not necessary; most diseases are transmitted via blood
or body fluids. Remain calm and be respectful. - Correct Answer :Size up the
scene and take standard precautions.
Your patient believes he has hepatitis and is now exhibiting signs of cirrhosis of
the liver. He most likely has:
A. hepatitis A.
Rationale: Cirrhosis of the liver is not an indication.
B. hepatitis B.
Rationale: Cirrhosis of the liver is not an indication.
C. hepatitis C.
Rationale: Correct answer
D. hepatitis D.
Rationale: Cirrhosis of the liver is not an indication. - Correct Answer :hepatitis C
Your patient is complaining of fever, headache, stiffness of the neck, and red
blotches on his skin. He most likely has:
A. tuberculosis.
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Rationale: These are not indications of tuberculosis.
B. hepatitis B.
Rationale: These are not indications of hepatitis B.
C. SARS.'
Rationale: These are not indications of SARS.
D. meningitis.
Rationale: Correct answer - Correct Answer :meningitis
What should you do if you are exposed to a patient who is found to have
pulmonary tuberculosis?
A. Get the BCG vaccine.
Rationale: The BCG vaccine is only rarely used in the United States. A tuberculin
skin test should be sufficient.
B. Get a tuberculin skin test.
Rationale: Correct answer
C. Undergo serious therapy.
Rationale: Serious therapy is not necessary; a tuberculin skin test should be
sufficient.
D. No precautions need to be taken.
Rationale: A tuberculin skin test is recommended. - Correct Answer :Get a
tuberculin skin test.
What is the first step in the assessment process for this patient?
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A. Manage the airway.
B. Obtain vital signs.
C. Determine scene safety.
D. Perform a secondary assessment. - Correct Answer :Determine scene safety
What is the general impression of this patient?
A. The patient is experiencing mild dyspnea.
B. The patient appears stable.
C. The patient appears well.
D. The patient needs immediate intervention. - Correct Answer :The patient
needs immediate intervention.
Your transport decision should be based on the:
A. secondary assessment.
B. past medical history.
C. physical examination.
D. primary assessment. - Correct Answer :primary assessment.
What mnemonic is used to gather a patient's health information?
A. AVPU
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