EMT FISDAP READINESS EXAM 1 ACTUAL EXAM NEWEST
COMPLETE AND ACCURATE QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED
VERIFIED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT ANSWERS)/ALREADY
GRADED A+
A female is unresponsive due to being hit in the head with a board. She has a large
hematoma on her forehead. You should - ANSWER: Manually stabilize the spine
Which is the BEST way to assess breathing in an unconscious patient? - ANSWER:
Watch for chest rise
A 10 month old pt has a partial foreign body obstruction due to a piece of hot dog.
She is cyanotic and has minimal air movement. Your treatment should include -
ANSWER: back blows and abdominal thrusts
54 year old female is complaining of chest pain. The patient would like you to assist
her in taking one of her husband's nitro tablets. Vital signs are BP 140/100, P 96, R
18. What should you do? - ANSWER: Monitor vital signs and transport in position of
comfort
The most common electrical disturbance the result in cardiac arrest in adults is -
ANSWER: Ventricular fibrillation (V-fib)
A 35 year old female claims to have fallen. As you assess her injuries, her husband
enters the room tells you to leave. He is holding a baseball bat. You should -
ANSWER: Leave the scene and request police assistance
A 91 year old male was found lying on the floor in his home. He is staring blankly and
is rigid and cool to the touch. Vital signs are BP 100/74, Temp 88F, and SPo2 93%. As
you prepare for transport, you should - ANSWER: Apply heat packs and handle gently
A pt complains of abdominal pain. Which of the following questions should you ask?
- ANSWER: "How would you describe your pain"
A 90 year old female complains of shortness of breath which has been ongoing for
the past few days. It gets worse at night when she lies down. Vital signs BP 180/100.
P 106, R24. breath sounds reveal crackles bilaterally. Her most likely problem is -
ANSWER: congestive heart failure (CHF)
A 7 year old child was struck by an automobile. You note a contusion to the right
chest and right lower arm fracture with arterial bleeding. Your treatment should
include - ANSWER: Applying direct pressure to the arm, applying a long backboard,
and administering oxygen
,Your are called to an office building for a pt with an altered mental status. When you
arrive, several people in the parking lot tell you that a few of their coworkers began
to feel ill with headaches, nausea, and vomiting. Concerned, they left the building
but think that there may still be a dozen people inside. You should - ANSWER: Clear
the building of all people
A 79 year old pt is in cardiac arrest. No one has started CPR. you should - ANSWER:
Begin CPR, starting with high-quality chest compressions.
A pt has a black substance around her mouth, but says that she has not been
exposed to any burning material. After initial assessment, you should - ANSWER: Ask
if she knows what the substance is
Which of the following signs would you expect in a pt with a stab wound on the right
side of the chest - ANSWER: Increased respiratory effort
A seven year old boy was struck by a car. He is unresponsive and apneic, bleeding
from the head, nose, and mouth, with obvious deformity to his right mid-femur. You
should - ANSWER: open the airway and suction
A 68 year old pt complains of chest pain. Vital signs are BP 146/90, P 92, R 20. You
should - ANSWER: Administer oxygen via nasal cannula at 6 lpm
Your motorcycle accident victim is anxious, short of breath and tachycardic, with
unequal chest expansion. There are no wounds present. Your administration of high
flow oxygen does not seem to be helping. You suspect, - ANSWER: flail chest
You arrive at a campsite where there has been an explosion. Your patients clothing is
still burning, and she is gasping for air. You should - ANSWER: Extinguish burning
clothing
You have just assisted in the delivery of a healthy newborn girl. Which of the
following is the most important? - ANSWER: Wrap the newborn in a blanket to keep
her warm
A 20 year old male collapsed while eating a hot dog. He appears cyanotic. You should
- ANSWER: check responsiveness
Your patient is unconscious. The nurse on scene states: "the pt is bradycardic, please
attach your AED and transport." what should you do? - ANSWER: Assess the pts
breathing and pulse
A pt has sustained multiple traumatic injuries. In a "load and go: situation, the
fastest, most appropriate method of splinting would be securing - ANSWER: To a
backboard
, When giving the hospital a radio report, you should - ANSWER: Maintain a clear and
steady tone
A three year old pt has been sick for several days. Her mother tells you that she has
been vomiting and has diarrhea. The child appears tired but withdraws from you
during your exam. She is breathing quickly and looks pale. Vital signs are 90/50, P
133, R36. you should - ANSWER: Apply high concentration oxygen and transport
rapidly
A semi- conscious trauma pt with a suspected cervical spine injury has a significant
amount of blood in her mouth. You should - ANSWER: Suction using a rigid catheter
The best treatment for a pt exposed to an absorbed poison is to - ANSWER: Remove
the poison from the skin
Signs and symptoms of early hypoperfusion can include - ANSWER: decreased blood
pressure
The following pts are all complaining of shortness of breath. Which of the following
pts is MOST likely to be hypoxic - ANSWER: 23 year old asthmatic female exposed to
cold temperature: SpO2 90%
A 27 year old female with a history of asthma complains of difficulty breathing. She
has used her prescribed inhaler multiple times in the last nine hours. She has been in
an argument with her boyfriend and is quite upset. Vital signs are P 140, R 60, SpO2
100%, breath sounds clear with no wheezing. You should suspect - ANSWER:
Hyperventilation
You just assisted a mother delivering a baby who is blue and flaccid. You should -
ANSWER: Ventilate by BVM
Begin chest compressions and apply the automated external defibrillator - ANSWER:
Begin chest compressions and apply the automated external defibrillator
Which of the following diabetic patients should receive oral glucose? - ANSWER: A 25
year old female who is acting inappropriately
A 28 year old female pt with a history of asthma has stopped breathing. You initiate
positive pressure ventilations with BVM mask. Which ventilation rate would be most
appropriate? - ANSWER: 10 breaths per minute
An immobilization trauma patient starts vomiting en route to hospital. You should -
ANSWER: Use a yankauer catheter to suction vigorously
A trauma patient's injured limb is pale and pulseless. You should suspect - ANSWER:
compromised circulation
COMPLETE AND ACCURATE QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED
VERIFIED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT ANSWERS)/ALREADY
GRADED A+
A female is unresponsive due to being hit in the head with a board. She has a large
hematoma on her forehead. You should - ANSWER: Manually stabilize the spine
Which is the BEST way to assess breathing in an unconscious patient? - ANSWER:
Watch for chest rise
A 10 month old pt has a partial foreign body obstruction due to a piece of hot dog.
She is cyanotic and has minimal air movement. Your treatment should include -
ANSWER: back blows and abdominal thrusts
54 year old female is complaining of chest pain. The patient would like you to assist
her in taking one of her husband's nitro tablets. Vital signs are BP 140/100, P 96, R
18. What should you do? - ANSWER: Monitor vital signs and transport in position of
comfort
The most common electrical disturbance the result in cardiac arrest in adults is -
ANSWER: Ventricular fibrillation (V-fib)
A 35 year old female claims to have fallen. As you assess her injuries, her husband
enters the room tells you to leave. He is holding a baseball bat. You should -
ANSWER: Leave the scene and request police assistance
A 91 year old male was found lying on the floor in his home. He is staring blankly and
is rigid and cool to the touch. Vital signs are BP 100/74, Temp 88F, and SPo2 93%. As
you prepare for transport, you should - ANSWER: Apply heat packs and handle gently
A pt complains of abdominal pain. Which of the following questions should you ask?
- ANSWER: "How would you describe your pain"
A 90 year old female complains of shortness of breath which has been ongoing for
the past few days. It gets worse at night when she lies down. Vital signs BP 180/100.
P 106, R24. breath sounds reveal crackles bilaterally. Her most likely problem is -
ANSWER: congestive heart failure (CHF)
A 7 year old child was struck by an automobile. You note a contusion to the right
chest and right lower arm fracture with arterial bleeding. Your treatment should
include - ANSWER: Applying direct pressure to the arm, applying a long backboard,
and administering oxygen
,Your are called to an office building for a pt with an altered mental status. When you
arrive, several people in the parking lot tell you that a few of their coworkers began
to feel ill with headaches, nausea, and vomiting. Concerned, they left the building
but think that there may still be a dozen people inside. You should - ANSWER: Clear
the building of all people
A 79 year old pt is in cardiac arrest. No one has started CPR. you should - ANSWER:
Begin CPR, starting with high-quality chest compressions.
A pt has a black substance around her mouth, but says that she has not been
exposed to any burning material. After initial assessment, you should - ANSWER: Ask
if she knows what the substance is
Which of the following signs would you expect in a pt with a stab wound on the right
side of the chest - ANSWER: Increased respiratory effort
A seven year old boy was struck by a car. He is unresponsive and apneic, bleeding
from the head, nose, and mouth, with obvious deformity to his right mid-femur. You
should - ANSWER: open the airway and suction
A 68 year old pt complains of chest pain. Vital signs are BP 146/90, P 92, R 20. You
should - ANSWER: Administer oxygen via nasal cannula at 6 lpm
Your motorcycle accident victim is anxious, short of breath and tachycardic, with
unequal chest expansion. There are no wounds present. Your administration of high
flow oxygen does not seem to be helping. You suspect, - ANSWER: flail chest
You arrive at a campsite where there has been an explosion. Your patients clothing is
still burning, and she is gasping for air. You should - ANSWER: Extinguish burning
clothing
You have just assisted in the delivery of a healthy newborn girl. Which of the
following is the most important? - ANSWER: Wrap the newborn in a blanket to keep
her warm
A 20 year old male collapsed while eating a hot dog. He appears cyanotic. You should
- ANSWER: check responsiveness
Your patient is unconscious. The nurse on scene states: "the pt is bradycardic, please
attach your AED and transport." what should you do? - ANSWER: Assess the pts
breathing and pulse
A pt has sustained multiple traumatic injuries. In a "load and go: situation, the
fastest, most appropriate method of splinting would be securing - ANSWER: To a
backboard
, When giving the hospital a radio report, you should - ANSWER: Maintain a clear and
steady tone
A three year old pt has been sick for several days. Her mother tells you that she has
been vomiting and has diarrhea. The child appears tired but withdraws from you
during your exam. She is breathing quickly and looks pale. Vital signs are 90/50, P
133, R36. you should - ANSWER: Apply high concentration oxygen and transport
rapidly
A semi- conscious trauma pt with a suspected cervical spine injury has a significant
amount of blood in her mouth. You should - ANSWER: Suction using a rigid catheter
The best treatment for a pt exposed to an absorbed poison is to - ANSWER: Remove
the poison from the skin
Signs and symptoms of early hypoperfusion can include - ANSWER: decreased blood
pressure
The following pts are all complaining of shortness of breath. Which of the following
pts is MOST likely to be hypoxic - ANSWER: 23 year old asthmatic female exposed to
cold temperature: SpO2 90%
A 27 year old female with a history of asthma complains of difficulty breathing. She
has used her prescribed inhaler multiple times in the last nine hours. She has been in
an argument with her boyfriend and is quite upset. Vital signs are P 140, R 60, SpO2
100%, breath sounds clear with no wheezing. You should suspect - ANSWER:
Hyperventilation
You just assisted a mother delivering a baby who is blue and flaccid. You should -
ANSWER: Ventilate by BVM
Begin chest compressions and apply the automated external defibrillator - ANSWER:
Begin chest compressions and apply the automated external defibrillator
Which of the following diabetic patients should receive oral glucose? - ANSWER: A 25
year old female who is acting inappropriately
A 28 year old female pt with a history of asthma has stopped breathing. You initiate
positive pressure ventilations with BVM mask. Which ventilation rate would be most
appropriate? - ANSWER: 10 breaths per minute
An immobilization trauma patient starts vomiting en route to hospital. You should -
ANSWER: Use a yankauer catheter to suction vigorously
A trauma patient's injured limb is pale and pulseless. You should suspect - ANSWER:
compromised circulation
