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

EMT readiness exam

1111111111111111111111111.36/yo female complains of fever, lower abdomen pain that moves to

lower back when she walks. BP 144, p98, R 16. You should suspect?

(Answer) Pelvic inflam- matory disease

2.Are administering oral glucose to a known diabetic. What should you

be most concerned about?(Answer) The smell of acetone on breath

3.45 year old is 34 weeks pregnant.she complains of a severe headache,

sensitivity to light, and swollen feet. Vitals signs are BP 130/88, P104, R

24 what should you suspect?(Answer) Preeclampsia

4.A 10 month old is choking, what should you do?(Answer) Back blows

5.First step with a sexually assaulted patient?(Answer) Reassure patient

6.2 year old has been vomiting for 12 hours and has decreased oral

intake. She does not track your movements. What type of shock should

you sus- pect? P150 R 24. Cool skin w/ mottling.(Answer) Hypovolemic

7.50 year old female states she has "the worst headache of her life". The

onest was 20 minutes ago and it was abrupt. Vitals BP 180/90 P56 and R

20. You should suspect?(Answer) Subarachnoid hemorrhage

8.32 y/o female. 18 weeks pregnant. Lower ab pain w/vaginal bleeding.

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You should suspect?(Answer) Spontaneous abortion

9.70 y/o with SOB "I woke up and felt like i was drowning". He has

been recently sleeping with extra pillows under his head. Bp 160/80 P

98 and irregular. R 24. Spo2 86%.(Answer) Left heart failure

10.Request additional resources for which victim? (couldnt find all

the options(Answer) Foot wedged in pedal

11.56 yo M with severe pain after eating greasy food(Answer) Cholecystitis

12.Newborn is apneic immediately after delivery(Answer) Stimulate bab

13.3 yo F sitting on dads lap, drooling and won't eat or drink(Answer)

Epiglottis

14.of chest pain that is unrelieved after 3 NTG's. Troubled breathing

speaking in 2-3 word sentences. You should?(Answer) Provide 02

15.What is a system of external/internal reviews called?(Answer) Quality

improvement

16.EMS displays a "Free BP Check" sign on the window. This is a

sign of?(Answer) Community relations

17. Which the following will only occur in the 1st trimester of pregnancy?

(Answer) -

Ectopic pregnancy

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18.36 yo M complains of nausea, vomiting and ab pain. Homeless and

admits to chronic alcohol use. VS Bp 92/54 P122 R8. You suspect?

(Answer) Pancreatitis

19.62 yo M with history of COPD ran out of Home O2. SOB and dry

lung nonproductive cough, clear lung sounds. You suspect?(Answer)

Emphysema

20.28 yo F has severe pain after slipping in the shower. 31 wks pregnant

has bright red vaginal bleeding. Suspect?(Answer) Abruption placenta

21.Previous ambulance crew failed to clean backboard properly. Dried

blood under the edges.(Answer) Wash board with disinfectant

22.24 yo F complains of right lower ab pain that radiates to the back with

slight vaginal bleeding. Last period was 2 weeks prior. Suspect?(Answer)

Ruptured ovarian cyst

23.When lifting a stretcher into the ambulance using power grip,

you should?(Answer) Position hands 10 apart

24.Complications with precipitous delivery(Answer) Perineum tearing

25.54 yo F tells you she drank bleach to kill herself. You should?

(Answer) Contact poison control

26.19 yr F is posticial following 10 mins seizures has snoring

respirations. You should?(Answer) Insert OPA

27.You have been asked to audit prehospital care reports. Which

requires review?(Answer) pt sitting on supine with chest pain on a