Emt Fisdap Trauma Exam 2026|
complete Questions And Answers
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What's the difference between capillary, venous and arterial bleeding? Which would
you treat first? - ANSWER-Capillary and venous is a dark, oozing bleeding, and
arterial is bright red and spurting. You would treat arterial first
What do you do if a wound is spurting blood? - ANSWER-Apply direct pressure
What are the early indicators of shock? - ANSWER-Tachycardia, cool, pale and
clammy skin (diaphoretic)
What is the difference between compensated and decompensated shock? -
ANSWER-The biggest difference is a decrease in blood pressure
What do you do with a patient that is critical after a MVA? - ANSWER-Rapidly
extricate and transport them
What medications are of concern when dealing with trauma patients? - ANSWER-
Blood thinners (Eliquis, Warfarin, Coumadin)
When should you remove an impaled object? - ANSWER-Only if it is obstructing the
airway or prevents CPR, otherwise you stabilize it and leave it in
How do you treat a patient with an impaled eye? - ANSWER-Cover the good eye up
first, then the bad one
How do you treat flail chest? - ANSWER-Positive pressure ventilations and rapid
transport
What is the difference between decrebrate and decorticate posturing (posturing:
results from pressure build up in head or a spinal injury)? - ANSWER-Decerebrate:
extremities extend outwards distally from the body (more severe)
Decorticate: extremities fold proximally in towards the body
What is Cushing's triad and when do you see it? - ANSWER-Increased BP,
decreased pulse rate and irregular respirations (Cheyne-Stokes or Biots), and it's
due to a TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury)
What kind of shock results from a patient with a neck or back injury? - ANSWER-
Neurogenic shock
What are the signs for a basilar skull fracture? - ANSWER-Raccoon eyes (bilateral
periorbital ecchymosis), battle sign (bruising behind ear)
complete Questions And Answers
100% Correct
What's the difference between capillary, venous and arterial bleeding? Which would
you treat first? - ANSWER-Capillary and venous is a dark, oozing bleeding, and
arterial is bright red and spurting. You would treat arterial first
What do you do if a wound is spurting blood? - ANSWER-Apply direct pressure
What are the early indicators of shock? - ANSWER-Tachycardia, cool, pale and
clammy skin (diaphoretic)
What is the difference between compensated and decompensated shock? -
ANSWER-The biggest difference is a decrease in blood pressure
What do you do with a patient that is critical after a MVA? - ANSWER-Rapidly
extricate and transport them
What medications are of concern when dealing with trauma patients? - ANSWER-
Blood thinners (Eliquis, Warfarin, Coumadin)
When should you remove an impaled object? - ANSWER-Only if it is obstructing the
airway or prevents CPR, otherwise you stabilize it and leave it in
How do you treat a patient with an impaled eye? - ANSWER-Cover the good eye up
first, then the bad one
How do you treat flail chest? - ANSWER-Positive pressure ventilations and rapid
transport
What is the difference between decrebrate and decorticate posturing (posturing:
results from pressure build up in head or a spinal injury)? - ANSWER-Decerebrate:
extremities extend outwards distally from the body (more severe)
Decorticate: extremities fold proximally in towards the body
What is Cushing's triad and when do you see it? - ANSWER-Increased BP,
decreased pulse rate and irregular respirations (Cheyne-Stokes or Biots), and it's
due to a TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury)
What kind of shock results from a patient with a neck or back injury? - ANSWER-
Neurogenic shock
What are the signs for a basilar skull fracture? - ANSWER-Raccoon eyes (bilateral
periorbital ecchymosis), battle sign (bruising behind ear)
