EMT FISDAP READINESS EXAM 4 REAL EXAM WITH 100%
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS/ A+ GRADE ASSURED
In contrast to the assessment of a trauma patient, assessment of a
... [Show More] 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. ✔✔ b
Which of the following statements regarding medical emergencies is correct?
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 presentations.
Medical emergencies rarely precipitate traumatic injuries. ✔✔ b
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:
perform a detailed secondary assessment, assess his vital signs, and then transport
rapidly.
manage all threats to airway, breathing, and circulation and consider requesting an ALS
unit.
administer oxygen via nonrebreathing mask and obtain as much of his medical history
as possible.
EMT FISDAP READINESS EXAM 4 REAL EXAM WITH 100%
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS/ A+ GRADE ASSURED
load him into the ambulance, begin transport, and perform all treatment en route to the
hospital. ✔✔ b
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:
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. ✔✔ b
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:
assess the rate, regularity, and quality of her carotid pulse.
advise your partner that the patient's blood pressure is [Show Less]