EMT TRAUMA EXAM FISDAP
Questions and Answers | 100% Correct
Question : 53 yo F hit by car. Unresponsive w/ deformity to
the left femur and pelvic instability. Diminished lung sounds on L side. You should?
Correct answer: Immobilize long backboard
Question : 28 yo M, blunt trauma to R anterior chest. Pale,
cool, diaphoretic and responsive to verbal. R 38 and shallow with paradoxical movement. What should you do?
Correct answer: 02 with positive pressure ventilations
Question : What is the most likely cause of periorbital
echymosis?
Correct answer: Basilar skull fracture
Question : 30 yo M shot in mid thigh. Bleeding continues
after partner applies direct pressure. You should?
Correct answer: Tourniqet
Question : 28 yo PT driver motorcycle traveling 45 mph hit
parked car. Not wearing a helmet. Supine with copious amount of blood around face. Gurgling and R 4 per min.ANOTHER most appropriate action?
Correct answer: Jaw thrust without head tilt
Question : M fell while water skiing. Unconsciouse. Suspect?
Correct answer: Head and spine injury
Question : Appropriate care for amputated extremity?
Correct answer: Wrap in dry gauze, seal in plastic bag, and
place in cool water
Question : 28 yo pt driving motorcycle traveling 45 mph hit
parked car. Not wearing a helmet. Supine with copious amount of blood around face. Gurgling and R 4 per min. Most appropriate?
Correct answer: Control bleeding
Question : 18 yo M holding right shin after sports related
injury. Deformity and swelling; pedal pulse present. You should?
Correct answer: Apply board splint in position found
Question : Pedestrian hit by car. Pale, cool, and diaphoretic.
Oriented to name only and has difficulty breathing. BP 80/40, P 120, R 28 and shallow. 90% SP02. You should?
Correct answer: BVM
Question : 81 yo F helthcare facility fell out of bed. Nurse
suspects hip fracture. Which medication should concern you the most?
Correct answer: Coumadin
Question : You are treating a patient with agonal respirations
and gunshot wound to the chest. You notice an open skull fracture leaking brain matter. There is no radial pulse, you should?
Correct answer: Asses a carotid pulse and assist ventilations
Question : a 45 year old male fell asleep outisde while doing
yard work. His face and lower legs are bright red with blisters and painful on examination. You should suspect
Correct answer: Both superficial and partial thickness burns
Question : a 35 year old patient has fallen and has a deformed
right lower leg. The distal extremity is pulsless and the skin is cool and cyanotic. You should
Correct answer: Realign the injured extremity
Question : You arrive on scene of a car crash. The driver is
alert and complaining of severe chest and abdominal pain. His radial is weak and rapid. Skin is cool, pale, and moist. The patient has a history of cardiac problems. You should?
Correct answer: Rapidly extricate onto a long spinal board
and transport
Question : 47 male shot in back has cool and clammy skin
with arm weakness. BP 130/90, P 76, R 24. You should suspect