EMT FISDAP READINESS EXAM 4 LATEST 2023 ACTUAL EXAM
92 year old female complains of a headache and trouble breathing. She is on home
oxygen. She speaks in 2-3 word sentences. What is the most important question you
should ask her?
a. How many liters of home oxygen are you normally on?
b. which medications do you take?
c. are you allergic to any medications?
d. when did you become short of breath - ANSWER: d. when did you become short
of breath
You have attached an AED to a 42 year old female who is apneic and pulseless. The
AED prompts you. "No shock advised." You should - ANSWER: start chest
compressions
Which cardiac rhythm will an AED most likely prompt you to shock?
a. atrial fibrillation
b. asystole
c. pulseless electrical activity
d. ventricular tachycardia - ANSWER: d. ventricular tachycardia
A 22 year old female tells you she is weak and complains of steady vaginal bleeding
that started 2 hours ago. She denies any pain and tells you that she had her
menstrual cycle 2 weeks ago. Vital signs are BP 100/68, P 110, R 16, and skin is warm
and dry. You should - ANSWER: place a sanitary pad over the vaginal opening
When securing a pregnant patient to a long spine board, you should tilt the board to
the left to prevent
a. hypotension
b. hypertension
c. eclampsia
d. toxemia - ANSWER: a. hypotension
A 10 month old female is choking. You should perform - ANSWER: 5 back blows
A 53 year old male complains of nausea and a headache. Which of the following
statements is most significant? - ANSWER: just turned the furnace on last night."
A 72 year old female's family member tells you that she had a brief period of slurred
speech and left arm weakness prior to EMS arrival. What is the most likely cause?
a. narcotic overdose
b. stroke
c. hypoglycemia
d. transient ischemic attack - ANSWER: d. transient ischemic attack
,A 58 year old male complains of general weakness and tells you that he had severe
chest pain and shortness of breath the day before. You hear takes at the bases of
both lungs. His skin is pale, cool, and clammy. Vital signs are BP 70/40, P 110 and
weak, R 28. You should suspect
a. cardiogenic shock
b. hypovolemic shock
c. angina pectoris
d. pulmonary embolism - ANSWER: a. cardiogenic shock
An unresponsive 52 year old females in respiratory failure after being struck in the
chest with a metal pipe. With each breath only one side of her chest rises. She has
subcutaneous emphysema and absent radial pulses. What should you do?
a. begin chest compressions
b. apply blow-by oxygen
c. apply bulky dressings to the chest
d. provide positive pressure ventilations - ANSWER: d. provide positive pressure
ventilations
A 48 year old male who was involved in a car crash is slumped over the steering
wheel and unresponsive to loud verbal stimuli. You see smoke inside the vehicle and
that the airbag deployed. You should
a. perform an emergency extrication
b. perform a primary survey
c. administer high flow oxygen by nonrebreather mask
d. tell the fire department to stand by for extrication - ANSWER: a. perform an
emergency extrication
A 23 year old female is 30 weeks pregnant and complains of abdominal cramps. She
tells you that she has had normal prenatal health care and no vaginal discharge. Vital
signs are BP 102/74, P 112, R 22 and labored. You should - ANSWER: administer
oxygen
Your EMS base displays a " Free Blood Pressure Check" sign on the window. This is an
example ofa. community - ANSWER: community relations
A 19 year old female was sexually assaulted and is bleeding from her vagina. You
should - ANSWER: place a sanitary pad over the vaginal opening
While ventilating a 12 year old female with a pocket mask, you are unable to see
chest rise. You should
a. start chest compressions
b. suction the airway
c. perform a finger sweep
d. reopen the airway - ANSWER: d. reopen the airway
A confused 22 year old male has a weak pulse of 122 and distended abdomen. His
skin is pale, cool, and clammy. What is the most likely cause?
, a. acute cholecystitis
b. internal bleeding
c. bowel obstruction
d. insulin shock - ANSWER: b. internal bleeding
A 45 year old female is 34 weeks pregnant. She complains of a severe headache,
sensitivity to light, and swollen feet. Vital signs are BP 130/88, P 104, R 24. What
should you suspect? - ANSWER: pre-eclampsia
While triaging during a mass casualty incident you find an unresponsive and apenic
female wiath an open head injury. What color triage tag should you assign her?
a. black
b. red
c. green.
d. yellow - ANSWER: a. black
A 15 day old female neonate is unresponsive. Vital signs are P 55 and R 58. You
should - ANSWER: chest compressions
You are ventilating a 30 year old male with a BVM. After several minutes of
ventilation, he becomes cyanotic and there is no chest rise. You should - ANSWER:
reposition the airway and ventilate again
A 53 year old male with a history of coronary artery disease had a sudden onset of
tearing abdominal pain that radiated to his back. he is ashen and diaphoretic. He
states that he needs to use the toilet. Vital signs are BP 110/70, P 100, R 20. You
should - ANSWER: explain the need for immediate transport
A newborn is apneic immediately after delivery. You should
a. provide 5 back blows and 5 chest compressions
b. start chest compressions
c. stimulate the baby by rubbing vigorously with a dry towel
d. assist ventilations - ANSWER: c. stimulate the baby by rubbing vigorously with a
dry towel
An unresponsive42 year old male is not breathing. He has a medical alert bracelet
that identifies him as diabetic. You should
a. determine the blood glucose
b. check for a pulse
c. assess his airway
d. administer oral glucose - ANSWER: b. check for a pulse
A 62 year old male with a history of COPD ran out of his home oxygen. He is short of
breath and has a dry, nonreproductive cough with clear lung sounds. What should
you suspect?
a. emphysema
b. chronic bronchitis
92 year old female complains of a headache and trouble breathing. She is on home
oxygen. She speaks in 2-3 word sentences. What is the most important question you
should ask her?
a. How many liters of home oxygen are you normally on?
b. which medications do you take?
c. are you allergic to any medications?
d. when did you become short of breath - ANSWER: d. when did you become short
of breath
You have attached an AED to a 42 year old female who is apneic and pulseless. The
AED prompts you. "No shock advised." You should - ANSWER: start chest
compressions
Which cardiac rhythm will an AED most likely prompt you to shock?
a. atrial fibrillation
b. asystole
c. pulseless electrical activity
d. ventricular tachycardia - ANSWER: d. ventricular tachycardia
A 22 year old female tells you she is weak and complains of steady vaginal bleeding
that started 2 hours ago. She denies any pain and tells you that she had her
menstrual cycle 2 weeks ago. Vital signs are BP 100/68, P 110, R 16, and skin is warm
and dry. You should - ANSWER: place a sanitary pad over the vaginal opening
When securing a pregnant patient to a long spine board, you should tilt the board to
the left to prevent
a. hypotension
b. hypertension
c. eclampsia
d. toxemia - ANSWER: a. hypotension
A 10 month old female is choking. You should perform - ANSWER: 5 back blows
A 53 year old male complains of nausea and a headache. Which of the following
statements is most significant? - ANSWER: just turned the furnace on last night."
A 72 year old female's family member tells you that she had a brief period of slurred
speech and left arm weakness prior to EMS arrival. What is the most likely cause?
a. narcotic overdose
b. stroke
c. hypoglycemia
d. transient ischemic attack - ANSWER: d. transient ischemic attack
,A 58 year old male complains of general weakness and tells you that he had severe
chest pain and shortness of breath the day before. You hear takes at the bases of
both lungs. His skin is pale, cool, and clammy. Vital signs are BP 70/40, P 110 and
weak, R 28. You should suspect
a. cardiogenic shock
b. hypovolemic shock
c. angina pectoris
d. pulmonary embolism - ANSWER: a. cardiogenic shock
An unresponsive 52 year old females in respiratory failure after being struck in the
chest with a metal pipe. With each breath only one side of her chest rises. She has
subcutaneous emphysema and absent radial pulses. What should you do?
a. begin chest compressions
b. apply blow-by oxygen
c. apply bulky dressings to the chest
d. provide positive pressure ventilations - ANSWER: d. provide positive pressure
ventilations
A 48 year old male who was involved in a car crash is slumped over the steering
wheel and unresponsive to loud verbal stimuli. You see smoke inside the vehicle and
that the airbag deployed. You should
a. perform an emergency extrication
b. perform a primary survey
c. administer high flow oxygen by nonrebreather mask
d. tell the fire department to stand by for extrication - ANSWER: a. perform an
emergency extrication
A 23 year old female is 30 weeks pregnant and complains of abdominal cramps. She
tells you that she has had normal prenatal health care and no vaginal discharge. Vital
signs are BP 102/74, P 112, R 22 and labored. You should - ANSWER: administer
oxygen
Your EMS base displays a " Free Blood Pressure Check" sign on the window. This is an
example ofa. community - ANSWER: community relations
A 19 year old female was sexually assaulted and is bleeding from her vagina. You
should - ANSWER: place a sanitary pad over the vaginal opening
While ventilating a 12 year old female with a pocket mask, you are unable to see
chest rise. You should
a. start chest compressions
b. suction the airway
c. perform a finger sweep
d. reopen the airway - ANSWER: d. reopen the airway
A confused 22 year old male has a weak pulse of 122 and distended abdomen. His
skin is pale, cool, and clammy. What is the most likely cause?
, a. acute cholecystitis
b. internal bleeding
c. bowel obstruction
d. insulin shock - ANSWER: b. internal bleeding
A 45 year old female is 34 weeks pregnant. She complains of a severe headache,
sensitivity to light, and swollen feet. Vital signs are BP 130/88, P 104, R 24. What
should you suspect? - ANSWER: pre-eclampsia
While triaging during a mass casualty incident you find an unresponsive and apenic
female wiath an open head injury. What color triage tag should you assign her?
a. black
b. red
c. green.
d. yellow - ANSWER: a. black
A 15 day old female neonate is unresponsive. Vital signs are P 55 and R 58. You
should - ANSWER: chest compressions
You are ventilating a 30 year old male with a BVM. After several minutes of
ventilation, he becomes cyanotic and there is no chest rise. You should - ANSWER:
reposition the airway and ventilate again
A 53 year old male with a history of coronary artery disease had a sudden onset of
tearing abdominal pain that radiated to his back. he is ashen and diaphoretic. He
states that he needs to use the toilet. Vital signs are BP 110/70, P 100, R 20. You
should - ANSWER: explain the need for immediate transport
A newborn is apneic immediately after delivery. You should
a. provide 5 back blows and 5 chest compressions
b. start chest compressions
c. stimulate the baby by rubbing vigorously with a dry towel
d. assist ventilations - ANSWER: c. stimulate the baby by rubbing vigorously with a
dry towel
An unresponsive42 year old male is not breathing. He has a medical alert bracelet
that identifies him as diabetic. You should
a. determine the blood glucose
b. check for a pulse
c. assess his airway
d. administer oral glucose - ANSWER: b. check for a pulse
A 62 year old male with a history of COPD ran out of his home oxygen. He is short of
breath and has a dry, nonreproductive cough with clear lung sounds. What should
you suspect?
a. emphysema
b. chronic bronchitis
