EMT FISDAP FINAL Exam Answered Questions 2022

what do you do for labored, constriction, or lack of tidal volume - ANSWER assist ventilations with BVM What do you do for acid in eyes - ANSWER irrigate, if contacts take them out Signs and Symptoms of tension pneumothorax - ANSWER progressive shortness of breath increased altered level of consciousness neck vein distention tracheal deviation What organ could be affected by trauma to the upper right quadrant - ANSWER liver flail chest is characterized and defined by - ANSWER paradoxical motion 2 or more ribs broken in two or more places subcutaneous emphysema what is it and how to treat - ANSWER A characteristic crackling sensation felt on palpation of the skin, caused by the presence of air in soft tissues. treat by positive pressure ventilations Daughter is power of attorney and wants father to receive care, father is AxO x4 and does not want care - ANSWER Respect patient wishes because he is conscious without altered mental status Open fracture and bleeding PPE - ANSWER gloves, mask, goggles What EMS statistic is needed to reduce speed limit in given area - ANSWER Fatalities and injuries that have happened on that stretch of road Triage color green - ANSWER ambulatory, yellow - ANSWER delayed red - ANSWER immediate black - ANSWER dead/ expectant you are treating a 300-pound male who cannot walk what should you do - ANSWER call for assistance triage in the - ANSWER cold zone Pediatric/ infant breath rate - ANSWER 18-30 Cardiac arrest in children is caused most likely by - ANSWER hypoxia, resp distress or failure Croup is characterized by - ANSWER hoarseness, "barking" cough, inspiratory stridor and varying degrees of respiratory distress resulting from swelling in or obstruction in the region near the larynx. Steps to treating bleeding - ANSWER first direct pressure then tourniquet is direct pressure does not stop the bleeding Signs and symptoms of meningitis - ANSWER fever, rash, stiff neck, altered mental status specifically in infants: Swelling of fontanelles Apgar scale - ANSWER appearance, pulse, grimace, activity, respiration when treating allergy primary concern is - ANSWER AIRWAY when to start chest compression on newborn - ANSWER pluse under 60 ruptured spleen in child - ANSWER bleeding and pain right upper quadrant - ANSWER Liver, Right Kidney, Colon, Pancreas, Gallbladder left upper quadrant - ANSWER liver, spleen, left kidney, stomach, colon, pancreas left lower quadrant - ANSWER Part of descending colon Sigmoid colon Left ovary and tube Left ureter Left spermatic cord right lower quadrant - ANSWER cecum, appendix, right ovary and tube, right ureter, right spermatic cord Signs and symptoms of epiglottitis - ANSWER Sudden onset, high fever "Hot-potato" voice Dysphagia, drooling No cough Prefers to sit upright, lean forward (tripod position) Appears toxic and stridulously when babies head appears out of vaginal canal check for - ANSWER nuhical cord place baby where until umbilical cord is done pulsating - ANSWER at the height of the vaginal canal transport pregnant women in what position and why - ANSWER left lateral recumbent to take pressure of the heart and vena cava questions for pregnant mom - ANSWER how many weeks along are you how far apart are contractions