EMT FISDAP READINESS EXAM 2023
1) 36/yo female complains of fever, lower abdomen pain that moves to lower back when she walks. BP
144, p98, R 16. You
... [Show More] 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. 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
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 [Show Less]