FISDAP EMT Medical Exam With Complete
Solutions
1). 1. which statement strongly indicates syncope?
Ans: I blacked out for a few seconds
2). 2. when assessing the patient for arm drift, you should ask the patient to
Ans: hold their arms out palms up, eyes closed
3). 3. 68 yo patient reports abdominal pain, vomiting, and a loss of appetite, as well as black,
tarry stools. you should suspect
Ans: upper gi bleed
4). 4. you are called to an outdoor garden center on a hot, humid day. your patient is pale,
wheezing, and has hives. you should suspect
Ans: bee sting
5). 5. you have been dispatched to a behavioral emergency. the police are on the scene and
have asked you to evaluate the patient. you should
Ans: restrain the pt. to your cot and transport to the nearest hospital
6). 6. a pt. was cleaning a bathroom when he came out gagging and coughing. his eyes are
red and watering and he is complaining of dyspnea. you should
Ans: move the pt to a well ventilated area
7). 7. 38 yo pt. has a history of hypothyroidism. she is hypertensive, tachycardic, and
hyperthermic. you find an empty bottle of synthroid nearby. you should
Ans: contact the poison center or medical command.
8).
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, 8. a pt's family member reports a glucometer reading of 57 mg/dl. how should you
interpret this reading?
Ans: low
9). 9. a worker at a fertilizer plant has spilled lye all over his upper body. you should
Ans: brush the powder off the pt.
10). 10. to assess a possible stroke pt for abnormal speech, you should
Ans: ask the pt to repeat a common phrase
11). 11. a pt was stung by a bee. you should
Ans: apply ice cold compress to the affected area
12). 12. 72 yo male has weak hand grips, blurred vision, and is unable to tell you the day of the
week. he is a type 2 diabetic. what should you do
Ans: evaluate for facial droop
13). 13. which of the following meds helps the body transport sugar into the cells
Ans: insulin
14). 14. an unconscious patient has one pupil that is significantly larger than the other and not
reactive to light. the most likely cause is
Ans: stroke
15). 15. where would you expect to find pain in a pt with suspected appendicitis
Ans: right lower quadrant
16). 16. when assessing a pt for facial droop, you should
Ans: ask pt to smile or show his teeth
17). 17. which of the following assessment findings suggests a gi bleed
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, Ans: bright red blood from the rectal area
18). 18. you are assessing an unresponsive medical patient. what should be your primary focus
Ans: chief complaint
19). 19. a patient has a headache. how should you position him on the cot
Ans: 90 degree fowler
20). 20. 50 yo male who recently completed renal dialysis is bleeding profusely from his shunt.
how should you classify this bleeding
Ans: a life-threatening problem that requires immediate surgical intervention
21). 21. a 28 yo pt is outside at a concert and appears confused. he is unable to answer your
questions. you should
Ans: look for a medical identification necklace or bracelet
22). 22. a car battery exploded in your pt's face. he denies any breathing difficulty. you should
Ans: irrigate eyes with water
23). 23. a patient is having a tonic-clonic seizure. he is not breathing. you should
Ans: prevent the pt from further injury
24). 24. your first priority whe. dealing with a pt who is exhibiting behavior issues is to
Ans: ensure the safety of yourself and your partner
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Solutions
1). 1. which statement strongly indicates syncope?
Ans: I blacked out for a few seconds
2). 2. when assessing the patient for arm drift, you should ask the patient to
Ans: hold their arms out palms up, eyes closed
3). 3. 68 yo patient reports abdominal pain, vomiting, and a loss of appetite, as well as black,
tarry stools. you should suspect
Ans: upper gi bleed
4). 4. you are called to an outdoor garden center on a hot, humid day. your patient is pale,
wheezing, and has hives. you should suspect
Ans: bee sting
5). 5. you have been dispatched to a behavioral emergency. the police are on the scene and
have asked you to evaluate the patient. you should
Ans: restrain the pt. to your cot and transport to the nearest hospital
6). 6. a pt. was cleaning a bathroom when he came out gagging and coughing. his eyes are
red and watering and he is complaining of dyspnea. you should
Ans: move the pt to a well ventilated area
7). 7. 38 yo pt. has a history of hypothyroidism. she is hypertensive, tachycardic, and
hyperthermic. you find an empty bottle of synthroid nearby. you should
Ans: contact the poison center or medical command.
8).
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, 8. a pt's family member reports a glucometer reading of 57 mg/dl. how should you
interpret this reading?
Ans: low
9). 9. a worker at a fertilizer plant has spilled lye all over his upper body. you should
Ans: brush the powder off the pt.
10). 10. to assess a possible stroke pt for abnormal speech, you should
Ans: ask the pt to repeat a common phrase
11). 11. a pt was stung by a bee. you should
Ans: apply ice cold compress to the affected area
12). 12. 72 yo male has weak hand grips, blurred vision, and is unable to tell you the day of the
week. he is a type 2 diabetic. what should you do
Ans: evaluate for facial droop
13). 13. which of the following meds helps the body transport sugar into the cells
Ans: insulin
14). 14. an unconscious patient has one pupil that is significantly larger than the other and not
reactive to light. the most likely cause is
Ans: stroke
15). 15. where would you expect to find pain in a pt with suspected appendicitis
Ans: right lower quadrant
16). 16. when assessing a pt for facial droop, you should
Ans: ask pt to smile or show his teeth
17). 17. which of the following assessment findings suggests a gi bleed
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, Ans: bright red blood from the rectal area
18). 18. you are assessing an unresponsive medical patient. what should be your primary focus
Ans: chief complaint
19). 19. a patient has a headache. how should you position him on the cot
Ans: 90 degree fowler
20). 20. 50 yo male who recently completed renal dialysis is bleeding profusely from his shunt.
how should you classify this bleeding
Ans: a life-threatening problem that requires immediate surgical intervention
21). 21. a 28 yo pt is outside at a concert and appears confused. he is unable to answer your
questions. you should
Ans: look for a medical identification necklace or bracelet
22). 22. a car battery exploded in your pt's face. he denies any breathing difficulty. you should
Ans: irrigate eyes with water
23). 23. a patient is having a tonic-clonic seizure. he is not breathing. you should
Ans: prevent the pt from further injury
24). 24. your first priority whe. dealing with a pt who is exhibiting behavior issues is to
Ans: ensure the safety of yourself and your partner
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