FTEC 093 MEDICAL EMERGENCIES FISDAP QUESTIONS 3rd test.
MEDICAL EMERGENCIES FISDAP QUESTIONS 3rd test
1. Which of the following meds helps the body
... [Show More] transport sugar into the cells?
• Insulin/ Orinase/ Diabinese/ Oral glucose
Reason: Because insulin the key to the cells.
2. A 32 year PT is found unconscious in the snow. You cannot detect a pulse or respiration rate
within 10 seconds. What should you do?
• Give a few rescue breaths then check for a response/ Take at least 2 minutes to
detect a pulse rate/ Assess her pulse for 30-45 seconds/ Immediately begin
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Reason: Hypothermia. Cold conditions make it hard to read vitals.
3. An adult male is sitting alone in a dark room, rocking back and forth. He mutters to
his sock puppet, “are you feeling sad?” What should you do?
• Introduce yourself and start an assessment/ Ask PT if he intends to harm
himself or others/ withdraw until ALS arrives/ look for PT’s meds
Reason: make the patient aware that you are there.
4. A 42 yo man complains of difficulty breathing and pain in his chest and shoulders. He
recalls feeling a sharp pin prick on his arm while cleaning out his basement. What type
of spider bite is this man most likely suffering from?
• Black Widow/ spitting/ woodlouse/ brown recluse
Reason: chest tightness and difficulty breathing usually develop within 24 hours of a black
widow bite. These symptoms usually subside within 48 hours and are associated with a
black widow bite but not a brown recluse. CLUE: he was in his basement.
5. A car battery exploded in your PT’s face. He denies breathing difficulty. You should?
• Cover eyes with dry/ cover eyes with moist/ begin irrigating eyes with clean
water/ irrigate with vinegar and water
Reason: This is considered a chemical burn.
6. 19 year old F is unresponsive after taking a whole bottle of her sleeping medicine
about 4 hours ago. You should?
• Obtain vital signs/ apply high-flow 02/ insert OPA/ admin activated charcoal
Reason: If there is vitals in question or info on breathing then consider obtain vital signs.If
she is unresponsive, that consider correcting life threats. (insert OPA)
7. A 32 year old M complains of photophobia and vomiting . The most likely cause is?
• Migraine
Reason: Photophobia is sensitivity to light.
8. A 68 yo PT reports abdominal pain, vomiting and a loss of appetite, as well as black,
tarry stools.
• Ulcer disease/fecal impaction/ upper GI / Lower GI[1]
Reason: PG. 710 Black, tarry stools are associated with upper GI
9. A 21 yo M is unresponsive, has constricted pupils, slow, shallow respirations, you
should suspect?
• Alcohol poison/TBI/diabetic reaction/narcotic OD
Reason: Constricted pupils is associated to narcotics/opioids.
10. A Pt tells you he had anemia, you should expect him to present with?
• Hypertension/jaundice/bradycardia/pallov
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11. Your epileptic patient complains of persistent metallic taste in her mouth. You should
suspect:
• A seizure may occur/status epilepticus/clonic activity/postictal state
Reason: The metallic taste is the patient's aura.
12. Pt is having a tonic-clonic seizure and is not breathing. You should:
• Admin O2 via NRB/check blood glucose level/prevent patient from further
injury/insert OPA
Reason: Tonic-clonic involves jerking and shaking of the whole body.
13. An 18 yo M states “The CIA is after me” you notice he has covered his head and
windows with aluminum foil. When you ask why he says “in order to block out the
gov radio waves” vitals are BP 138/34, P 122, R24. You should suspect?
• Paranoid bipolar disorder/acute anxiety disorder/paranoid
schizophrenia/acute panic attack
Reason: patient is anxious could be the reason for the heart rate.
14. A patient is running a high fever, vomiting, and reporting pain that has shifted from
around her belly button to the lower right area of her abdomen you should suspect?
• gallbladder disease/pancreatitis/appendicitis/kidney stones
Reason: Lower right is where the appendix is.
15. A 20 yr old male in a college dorm room complains of fever, headache, and a stiff
neck. He has an altered mental status, and you notice red blotches on his skin. Which
of the following are the most appropriate BSI Precautions
• Gloves and gown/gloves and goggles/gloves and HEPA mask/gloves and
surgical mask
Reason: (pg 573) Meningitis causes red blotches and stiff neck and is highly contagious.
16. An unconscious patient has one pupil that is significantly larger than the other and not
reactive to light. The most likely cause is
• Drug overdose/ hypoglycemia/ stroke/ glaucoma
Reason: Unequal pupils is a sign of stroke.
17. What is hyperglycemia
• High blood glucose
Reason: Hyper is key word for high.
18. When assessing a patient for facial droop you should?
• Ask the patient to smile or show his teeth
Reason: Cincinnati scale
19. An alert patient has a severe headache/weakness of left arm you should suspect?
• AMI/stroke/migraine/angina pectoris
Reason: Key word is weakness in the left arm.
20. A 28 yr old patient is outside at a concert and appears confused. He is unable to answer
your questions. You should
• Admin oral glucose and then reevaluate the patient/ look for medical
identification necklace or bracelet / call medical direction for a consultation on
treatment / assess his level of intoxication and look for illicit drug use
Reason: check for possibility of diabetes or other possible medical conditions
21. Your first priority when dealing with a patient who is exhibiting behavior issues is
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backup/ determine what mental problem the patient has/ find out what meds the
patient is on
Reason: Safety first
22. Which of the following most accurately describes insulin?
• It helps the liver store glucose/ it increases sugar in the blood/ it helps
glucose move into the cells/ it converts glycogen to
Reason: once again, insulin is the key!!!!
23. A patient with a headache. How should you position him on the cot?
• *90 degrees Fowler’s/ supine/ trendelenburg/ semi Fowler’s
Reason: use gravity to reduce blood flow to the brain
24. An unconscious 33 yr old patient was found lying prone in a local park. He was apneic.
You should
• Place the patient in supine position and check airway/ immobilize head, roll
patient to supine, and check airway/ assess the scene and surrounding area for
safety concerns/ remove the patients clothing and assess for traumatic injuries
Reason: PENMAN
25. You have been dispatched to a behavioral emergency. The police are on the scene and
have asked you to evaluate the patient. You should
• Restrain the patient to your cot and transport him to the nearest hospital/
search patient for weapons and transport to jail/ assess patient and transport to
appropriate emergency room Reason: Patient isn't violent
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26. An 18 yr old female has progressively became lethargic at a party. Vital signs are BP
90/60, P 48, R 4 you should suspect
• Alcohol intoxication/ hypoglycemia/ narcotic overdose/ concussion
Reason: narcotics depress the CNS
27. 20 yo female is resting after running for 30 minutes. She normally runs 5 miles every
day but today she “can’t catch her breath”. Flushed skin, fast and weak pulse, fast
reparations with wheezing, complains of itching arms and chest.
• Anaphylaxis
Reason: her airway is broncho spasming
28. Unresponsive PT with arms and legs violently jerking. What phase of generalized
seizure is this?
• Tonic/Clonic
Reason: clonic is jerking motions
29. 78 yr male Alzheimer’s PT has bruising on back, neck and stomach. Caregiver insists
that he fell out of bed.
• Immediately notify law enforcement to take a report
Reason: should only have bruising on one side if he fell once.
30. Elderly PT complains of abdominal pain and back pain. Has tarry stools for three days.
• GI bleeding
Reason: Tarry stools is keyword for GI bleeding.
31. PT family reports a glucometer reading of 57 mg/dL
• Low
Reason: normal should be 80 to 120 mg/dL
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prescription heart medicine last week. BP 158/92, P 92 irregular, R 18
• Admin 02 and monitor vitals
Reason:look for oxygen saturation on test.
33. PT is at an outdoor garden center on a hot and humid day. PT is pale, wheezing, and
has hives.
• Bee sting
Reason:Hives is keyword.
34. 16 yo female with severe abdominal pain. “hasn’t had period in two months and the
pain started this morning” BP 90/70, P 130, R 28. Skin is pale and cool
• Hypovolemic
Reason: Hypovolemic shock increased bp, increased pulse, and skin sign.
35. A hiker is found in the mountains. PT is flushed and their mucous membrane is slightly
blue.
• Low 02 level
Reason: pt is cyanotic.
36. 23 yo male with bipolar disorder. Depressed and locked himself inside the bathroom.
• *Call law enforcement to secure the scene/Begin assessment outside of the
door/ ask family to reason
Reason: secure the scene cuz he could flip on you.
37. PT has irregular respirations and is agitated. Is pacing back and forth. Skin is cool and
clammy.
• Hypoglycemia
Reason: Altered mental status (anxious behavior) relates to hypoglycemia
38. Epinephrine effects on cardiovascular system
• Constricts blood vessels
Reason: constricts peripheral blood vessels. ( it in the book)
39. 71 yo male is unconscious and cold to the touch at a park. He is a resident of the
Alzheimer’s center. Outside temperature is in the low teens. What do you keep in mind
when trying to obtain a pulse?
• *Pulse should be palpated in two places
Reason: PT is unconscious and cold.
40. 31 yo male is vomiting and has diarrhea for 10 hours. Complains of weakness and
lightheadedness upon standing. Pale and diaphoretic. Vitals should be:
• BP 90/60, P 124, R 20 [Show Less]