EMT FISDAP READINESS EXAM 4 Questions and Answers (2022/2023) (Verified Answers)

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EMT FISDAP readiness exam 4

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1. In contrast to the assessment of a trauma patient, assessment of a

medical patient

almost exclusively focuses on physical signs that indicate the patient is

experiencing a problem.

is focused on the nature of illness, the patient's chief complaint, and his or

her symptoms.

requires a thorough head-to-toe exam that involves a detailed

assessment of all body systems.

is not as complex for the EMT because most patients typically present

with classic symptoms.(Answer) b

2. Which of the following statements regarding medical emergencies is

cor- rect?

Medical emergencies always take priority over traumatic

injuries. Medical emergencies can appear to be trauma in nature.

Medical emergencies and traumatic injuries always have distinctive

presen- tations.

Medical emergencies rarely precipitate traumatic injuries.(Answer) b

3. You and your EMT partner arrive at the residence of a 50-year-old man

who complains of weakness. Your primary assessment reveals that he is

critically ill and will require aggressive treatment. The closest hospital is

25 miles away. You should(Answer)

perform a detailed secondary assessment, assess his vital signs, and then

transport rapidly.

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manage all threats to airway, breathing, and circulation and consider

request- ing an ALS unit.

administer oxygen via nonrebreathing mask and obtain as much of

his medical history as possible.

load him into the ambulance, begin transport, and perform all treatment en

route to the hospital.(Answer) b

4. ou have just completed your primary assessment of a 48-year-old man

with crushing chest pain. The patient has been given 324 mg of aspirin and

is receiving high-flow oxygen via nonrebreathing mask. As you begin your

secondary assessment, you note that his mental status has deteriorated

and he is now bradycardic. You should(Answer)

continue with your secondary assessment.

prepare the patient for immediate transport.

insert a nasal airway and assist his breathing.

request an ALS unit to respond to the scene.

(Answer) b

5. A 33-year-old female presents with lower abdominal quadrant pain.

She is conscious and alert, but in moderate pain. While your partner is

asking her questions about her medical history, you take her vital signs.

When you assess her radial pulse, you are unable to locate it. You

should(Answer)

assess the rate, regularity, and quality of her carotid pulse.

advise your partner that the patient's blood pressure is low.

immediately take her blood pressure to see if she is hypotensive.

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conclude that she is perfusing adequately since she is conscious.(Answer)

a

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6. Ten days after treating a 34-year-old patient with tuberculosis, you are

given a tuberculin skin test, which yields a positive result. This MOST

likely indicates that(Answer)

you are actively infected with tuberculosis and should be treated

immediate- ly.

the disease is dormant in your body, but will probably never cause

symp- toms.

you contracted the disease by casual contact instead of exposure to

secre- tions.

you were exposed to another infected person prior to treating the 34-yearold patient.(Answer) d

7. Which of the following statements regarding the human

immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is correct?

HIV is far more contagious than hepatitis B and is easily transmitted in

the health care setting.

The risk of HIV infection is high, even if an infected person's blood comes

in contact with your intact skin.

The risk of HIV infection is greatest when deposited on a mucous

membrane or directly into the bloodstream.

Most patients who are infected with HIV experience chronic symptoms that

vary in duration and severity.(Answer) c

8. A 58-year-old man complains of chest discomfort and nausea. He

is conscious and alert. His blood pressure is 140/90 mm Hg, his pulse

is 104 beats/min, and his respirations are 16 breaths/min. Your partner

has

applied supplemental oxygen. Prior to assisting the patient with one of his

prescribed nitroglycerin tablets, you ask him if he takes medication to

treat erectile dysfunction and he tells you that he does. You

should(Answer)