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EMT FISDAP Study Guide |Question and Answer| 100% Correct Assessment of respiratory distress *Ans* -important to perform early assessment of level of respiratory distress 1. is patient speaking in full sentences? 2. are they short of breath when they talk -if yes, you need to manage sxms first and obtain HPI later Classification of breath sounds *Ans* Breath sounds are classified into normal tracheal sound, normal lung sound or vesicular breath sounds, and bronchial breath sound. B...

2024 Final FISDAP |EMT| Medical Exam |Verified Question and Answers| 100% Correct Which of the following meds helps the body transport sugar into the cells? *Ans* Insulin A 32 year old patient is found unconsious in the snow. You cannot detect a pulse or respiration rate within 10 seconds. What should you do? *Ans* assess her pulse for 30-45 seconds An adult male is sitting alone in a dark room, rocking back and forth. he mutters to his sock puppet "are you feeling sad?" what should ...

EMT AIRWAY FISDAP Exam Elaboration |Question and Answers| VERIFIED!! Which of the following would cause an increase in the amount of exhaled carbon dioxide? *Ans* Increased cardiac output All of the following are signs of hypoxia except *Ans* dehydration Inhalation occurs when the *Ans* diaphragm and intercostal muscles contract and cause a decrease in intrathoracic pressure. Based on current guidelines in which of the following situations should supplemental oxygen be administered *...

FISDAP EMT Mock Exam |Question and Answer| 100% Correct [UPDATED!!!] BVM Respiratory Rates..How do we determine adequate respiration? *Ans* - theoretically less than 8 or more than 25-ish - assess via adequate chest rise/fall, skin signs, respiratory status. - is patient getting job done on their one or do they need hel? Wheezing *Ans* High pitched on exhale Lower airway obstruction (bronchioles) Asthma + allergic reaction/anaphylaxis RONCHI *Ans* Denser fluid in lungs (pneumonia, cyst...

EMT FISDAP Exam Prep |Verified Question and Answer| 100% Correct A female is unresponsive due to being hit in the head with a board. She has a large hematoma on her forehead. You should Assess her airway Check for a pulse Obtain consent to treat Manually stabilize the spine *Ans* Manually stabilize the spine Which is the BEST way to assess breathing in an unconscious patient? Watch for chest rise Apply a pulse oximeter Check for capillary refill Examine the skin color *Ans* Watc...

EMT FISDAP Operations Exam Review |Verified Q&A| #Latest Release Part 800 *Ans* NYS EMS protocol. Everything you must keep in the ambulance is included. Medical director *Ans* The physician who authorizes or delegates to the EMT the authority to provide medical care in the field. Reciprocity *Ans* Ability to transfer state to state as an EMT Scene Safety *Ans* steps taken to ensure the safety and well-being of the EMT, his partners, patients, and bystanders Proper body substance isolat...

Paramedic FISDAP Final Exam |Question and Answers| 100% Correct 1. A 30 year old climber is experiencing sever shortness of breath after reaching an elevation of 12000feet. The PT is very anxious and has rales noted to all quadrants but is otherwise healthy. He is not accustomed to high altitudes. What should you do? A. Administer oxygen while descending to a lower altitude B. Coach the patient to slow his respirations C. Apply CPAP while the patient adapts to the elevations D. Evacua...

EMT 200 FISDAP Practice Exam Final |Verified Question and Answers| 100% Correct who may not understand the stress put on you as an emt? *Ans* friends and family in many states a minor may be considered as an adult for the purpose of consenting or refusing if the minor is *Ans* emancipated : lives by themselves and self- supported when do we palate a patient's pelvis *Ans* MOI suggests it what does the spinal cord pass through at the base of the cranium *Ans* forena magnum what fills ...

FISDAP EMT Latest Medical Exam [2024- 2025 Version] |Question and Answer| 100% Correct 1. Which statement strongly indicates syncope? *Ans* I blacked out for a few seconds 2. When assessing the patient for arm drift, you should ask the patient to *Ans* hold their arms out palms up, eyes closed 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. You are called to an outdoor garden center on...

EMT FISDAP Cardiology Exam Guide |Verified Q&A 100% Correct| UPDATED!!! Which intervention or interventions would have the MOST positive impact on the cardiac arrest patient's outcome? *Ans* Early CPR and defibrillation The AED gives "no shock" message to a patient who is in cardiac arrest. You should: *Ans* Resume chest compressions What is the maximum amount of time that should be spent checking for spontaneous breathing in an unresponsive child? *Ans* 10 seconds When performing...