Final FISDAP Terms Exam Questions
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The ability to take appropriate action with a little direction is known as - ANS-Self-confidence
Which of the following statements regarding the Americans with disabilities act (ADA) of 1990 is
correct? - ANS-The ADA prohibits employers from failing to provide full and equal employment
to those who are disabled
National guidelines for EMS care are intended to __________. - ANS-provide more consistent
delivery of EMS care across the United States
What should and EMT do to limit errors in the field? - ANS-Follow the agencies written
protocols
Your caring for a driver who struck a light pole. She admits to drinking alcohol the orders you not
to tell anyone. You should report the following information to - ANS-The receiving nurse or
doctor
While providing care to a patient, blood got onto the ambulance stretcher. Because the stretcher
was not properly cleaned after work, virus was transmitted to another emergency medical
technician (EMT) several days later. Which route of transmission does this scenario describe? -
ANS-Direct contact
Gloves, a mask, eye protection, and a face shield should be used - ANS-Whenever you touch
non-intact skin
Which of the following statements regarding HIV is correct? - ANS-There is no vaccine against
HIV infection
The most serious consequence of drug or alcohol use among EMS personnel is - ANS-Loss of
job or inappropriate patient care
Which of the following would provide the EMT with the best cover in a situation involving active
gun fire? - ANS-A concrete barricade
,Which type of consent is involved when a 39-year-old mentally competent female with a severe
headache asks you to take her to the hospital? - ANS-Expressed
Which aspect of the health insurance portability and accountability act (HIPAA) most affects
EMS personnel? - ANS-Protecting patient privacy
Putrefaction is defined as: - ANS-decomposition of the body's tissues.
In which of the following situations there's a legal duty to act clearly exist? - ANS-The call is
received 15 minutes prior to shift change
You are called to attend to an elderly patient with an extensive medical history who is now in
cardiac arrest. The patient's family tells you that the patient has a DNR order. There is no
paperwork available but the patient does have a medic alert bracelet indicating Do Not
Resuscitate. You should - ANS-Confirm the patient identity and then confirm the DNR by calling
the medic alert foundation number on the bracelet
Which of the following will help improve radio communications? - ANS-Hold the radio at least 6
inches from your mouth
A four-year-old boy had an apparent seizure. He is conscious and calm and is sitting on his
mother's lap. His father is sitting in a nearby chair. The child's mother suddenly begins crying
uncontrollably, which causes a child to start crying. You should - ANS-Ask the father to hold the
child so you can assess him while your partner tries to calm the mother
Which of the following statements regarding a patient refusal form is correct? - ANS-I'm
mentally competent adult has the legal right to refuse EMS care and transport
You are transporting a 54-year-old male in respiratory arrest. An EMR is driving the ambulance
as you and your partner are caring for the patient. Which of the following is the most logical way
of notifying the hospital? - ANS-Have the driver contact dispatch and relay patient information
to the hospital
You are caring for a 56-year-old male patient complaining of abdominal pain. Your service has
recently switched to an electronica PCR system (ePCR). When completing the ePCR, it is most
important to be aware that - ANS-The ePCR allows patient information to be transmitted directly
to the receiving hospital's computer
"Chondro" in the word chondrites means - ANS-cartilage
Which of the following suffixes mean "two"? - ANS-"dipl-" and "bi-"
An intoxicated 40-year-old male is found lying facedown. How would you document his bodies
position? - ANS-prone
,A diabetic patient has polydipsia. This means that she - ANS-is excessively thirsty
You are transporting to a 66-year-old patient with a history of heart problems. The patient chart
indicates that he has hepatomegaly. The root of the term indicates that - ANS-The problem is
with the patient's liver
Bile is produced by the liver and concentrated and stored in the - ANS-gallbladder
The brain connects to the spinal cord through a large opening at the base of the skull called the
- ANS-foramen magnum
A by-product of involuntary muscle contraction and relaxation is: - ANS-heat
What happens when blood volume is lost from the body? - ANS-The arteries contract to
increase the blood pressure.
The central nervous system is composed of the - ANS-brain and spinal cord
Which organ lies in the lateral and posterior portion of the left upper quadrant of the abdomen? -
ANS-stomach
Urine is transported from the kidneys to the urinary bladder via the: - ANS-ureters
The waste products of aerobic metabolism include - ANS-carbon dioxide and water
The patient has a large accumulation of blood in the sack surrounding the heart. Which type of
shock with this condition causes? - ANS-Obstructive
Which of the following is true of the lymphatic system? - ANS-It relies on muscle movement to
circulate lymph,
It's vessels closely parallels the major arteries in the body
The areas of the infant's skull that have not yet fused together are called - ANS-Fontanelles
And normal systolic blood pressure for a 30-year-old is between - ANS-90-140 mm Hg
Artherosclerosis is defined as - ANS-The blockage of a coronary artery
In preconventional reasoning, children - ANS-Act almost purely to avoid punishment and to get
what they want
The human body should be functioning at its optimal level between the ages of - ANS-19 and
25 years.
, The average pulse rate of persons between 19 and 60 years of age is typically - ANS-70
beats/min.
You are dispatched to a call for a four month old infant with respiratory distress. While you
prepare to take care of this child, you must remember that - ANS-Small infants are nose
breathers and require clear nasal passages at all times
Which of the following is a physical change it typically occurs in the adolescent age group? -
ANS-Secondary sexual development begins
Which of the following is not a common factor that would affect a 75-year-old patient vital signs -
ANS-Increased weight
When you are communicating with an older patient, it is important to remember that - ANS-Age
related changes diminish the effectiveness of the eyes and ears
The _______ is both the mechanical weight-bearing base of the spinal column and the fused
central posterior section of the pelvic girdle - ANS-sacrum
The proper technique for using the power grip is to - ANS-lift with your palms up
To minimize the risk of injuring yourself when lifting or moving a patient, you should - ANS-keep
the weight as close to your body as possible.
To facilitate a seat and coordinated move, the team leader should - ANS-Use preparatory
commands to initiate any moves
When pulling the patient, you should extend your arms no more than _________ in front of your
torso - ANS-15 to 20 inches
Which of the following statements regarding an emergency patient move is correct? - ANS-An
emergency move is performed before the primary assessment and treatment.
Upon arriving at the scene of a motor vehicle crash, you find a single patient still seated in his
car. There are no scene hazards. As you approach the vehicle, you know that the patient is
semiconscious and has a large laceration on his forehead. You should - ANS-Direct your
partner to apply manual in-line support of the patient's head
The most serious consequence of a poorly planned or rushed patient move is - ANS-injury to
you or your patient.
Which of the following conditions or situations presents the most unique challenge to the EMT
when immobilizing an elderly patient on a long backboard? - ANS-abnormal spinal curvature
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The ability to take appropriate action with a little direction is known as - ANS-Self-confidence
Which of the following statements regarding the Americans with disabilities act (ADA) of 1990 is
correct? - ANS-The ADA prohibits employers from failing to provide full and equal employment
to those who are disabled
National guidelines for EMS care are intended to __________. - ANS-provide more consistent
delivery of EMS care across the United States
What should and EMT do to limit errors in the field? - ANS-Follow the agencies written
protocols
Your caring for a driver who struck a light pole. She admits to drinking alcohol the orders you not
to tell anyone. You should report the following information to - ANS-The receiving nurse or
doctor
While providing care to a patient, blood got onto the ambulance stretcher. Because the stretcher
was not properly cleaned after work, virus was transmitted to another emergency medical
technician (EMT) several days later. Which route of transmission does this scenario describe? -
ANS-Direct contact
Gloves, a mask, eye protection, and a face shield should be used - ANS-Whenever you touch
non-intact skin
Which of the following statements regarding HIV is correct? - ANS-There is no vaccine against
HIV infection
The most serious consequence of drug or alcohol use among EMS personnel is - ANS-Loss of
job or inappropriate patient care
Which of the following would provide the EMT with the best cover in a situation involving active
gun fire? - ANS-A concrete barricade
,Which type of consent is involved when a 39-year-old mentally competent female with a severe
headache asks you to take her to the hospital? - ANS-Expressed
Which aspect of the health insurance portability and accountability act (HIPAA) most affects
EMS personnel? - ANS-Protecting patient privacy
Putrefaction is defined as: - ANS-decomposition of the body's tissues.
In which of the following situations there's a legal duty to act clearly exist? - ANS-The call is
received 15 minutes prior to shift change
You are called to attend to an elderly patient with an extensive medical history who is now in
cardiac arrest. The patient's family tells you that the patient has a DNR order. There is no
paperwork available but the patient does have a medic alert bracelet indicating Do Not
Resuscitate. You should - ANS-Confirm the patient identity and then confirm the DNR by calling
the medic alert foundation number on the bracelet
Which of the following will help improve radio communications? - ANS-Hold the radio at least 6
inches from your mouth
A four-year-old boy had an apparent seizure. He is conscious and calm and is sitting on his
mother's lap. His father is sitting in a nearby chair. The child's mother suddenly begins crying
uncontrollably, which causes a child to start crying. You should - ANS-Ask the father to hold the
child so you can assess him while your partner tries to calm the mother
Which of the following statements regarding a patient refusal form is correct? - ANS-I'm
mentally competent adult has the legal right to refuse EMS care and transport
You are transporting a 54-year-old male in respiratory arrest. An EMR is driving the ambulance
as you and your partner are caring for the patient. Which of the following is the most logical way
of notifying the hospital? - ANS-Have the driver contact dispatch and relay patient information
to the hospital
You are caring for a 56-year-old male patient complaining of abdominal pain. Your service has
recently switched to an electronica PCR system (ePCR). When completing the ePCR, it is most
important to be aware that - ANS-The ePCR allows patient information to be transmitted directly
to the receiving hospital's computer
"Chondro" in the word chondrites means - ANS-cartilage
Which of the following suffixes mean "two"? - ANS-"dipl-" and "bi-"
An intoxicated 40-year-old male is found lying facedown. How would you document his bodies
position? - ANS-prone
,A diabetic patient has polydipsia. This means that she - ANS-is excessively thirsty
You are transporting to a 66-year-old patient with a history of heart problems. The patient chart
indicates that he has hepatomegaly. The root of the term indicates that - ANS-The problem is
with the patient's liver
Bile is produced by the liver and concentrated and stored in the - ANS-gallbladder
The brain connects to the spinal cord through a large opening at the base of the skull called the
- ANS-foramen magnum
A by-product of involuntary muscle contraction and relaxation is: - ANS-heat
What happens when blood volume is lost from the body? - ANS-The arteries contract to
increase the blood pressure.
The central nervous system is composed of the - ANS-brain and spinal cord
Which organ lies in the lateral and posterior portion of the left upper quadrant of the abdomen? -
ANS-stomach
Urine is transported from the kidneys to the urinary bladder via the: - ANS-ureters
The waste products of aerobic metabolism include - ANS-carbon dioxide and water
The patient has a large accumulation of blood in the sack surrounding the heart. Which type of
shock with this condition causes? - ANS-Obstructive
Which of the following is true of the lymphatic system? - ANS-It relies on muscle movement to
circulate lymph,
It's vessels closely parallels the major arteries in the body
The areas of the infant's skull that have not yet fused together are called - ANS-Fontanelles
And normal systolic blood pressure for a 30-year-old is between - ANS-90-140 mm Hg
Artherosclerosis is defined as - ANS-The blockage of a coronary artery
In preconventional reasoning, children - ANS-Act almost purely to avoid punishment and to get
what they want
The human body should be functioning at its optimal level between the ages of - ANS-19 and
25 years.
, The average pulse rate of persons between 19 and 60 years of age is typically - ANS-70
beats/min.
You are dispatched to a call for a four month old infant with respiratory distress. While you
prepare to take care of this child, you must remember that - ANS-Small infants are nose
breathers and require clear nasal passages at all times
Which of the following is a physical change it typically occurs in the adolescent age group? -
ANS-Secondary sexual development begins
Which of the following is not a common factor that would affect a 75-year-old patient vital signs -
ANS-Increased weight
When you are communicating with an older patient, it is important to remember that - ANS-Age
related changes diminish the effectiveness of the eyes and ears
The _______ is both the mechanical weight-bearing base of the spinal column and the fused
central posterior section of the pelvic girdle - ANS-sacrum
The proper technique for using the power grip is to - ANS-lift with your palms up
To minimize the risk of injuring yourself when lifting or moving a patient, you should - ANS-keep
the weight as close to your body as possible.
To facilitate a seat and coordinated move, the team leader should - ANS-Use preparatory
commands to initiate any moves
When pulling the patient, you should extend your arms no more than _________ in front of your
torso - ANS-15 to 20 inches
Which of the following statements regarding an emergency patient move is correct? - ANS-An
emergency move is performed before the primary assessment and treatment.
Upon arriving at the scene of a motor vehicle crash, you find a single patient still seated in his
car. There are no scene hazards. As you approach the vehicle, you know that the patient is
semiconscious and has a large laceration on his forehead. You should - ANS-Direct your
partner to apply manual in-line support of the patient's head
The most serious consequence of a poorly planned or rushed patient move is - ANS-injury to
you or your patient.
Which of the following conditions or situations presents the most unique challenge to the EMT
when immobilizing an elderly patient on a long backboard? - ANS-abnormal spinal curvature
