EMT FISDAP PRACTICE

Open Ended

Explain the function of arteries and veins.

Open Ended

Explain the differences between arteries and veins.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are parts of the human heart?

• Aorta

• Pulmonary vein

• Left atrium

• Right ventricle

Multiple Choice

What should you do first for a 22-year-old male who is unresponsive after a motorcycle crash with snoring respirations?

• Open the airway with a jaw-thrust and suction/airway adjunct as needed.

• Check for a pulse and begin CPR immediately.

• Administer oxygen via a non-rebreather mask.

• Perform a head tilt-chin lift maneuver.

Multiple Select

Check the most common symptoms that indicate a customer is having an allergic reaction (more than one possible answer):

• Fever

• Hives

• Nausea

• Bruising

Multiple Choice

Pale, clammy, cold skin and weak or rapid pulse after a car accident may be

• heat stroke

• cold related injury

• shock

• heart attack

Open Ended

Explain the importance of oxygen in the blood and how it is transported to the body's cells.

Open Ended

Explain the pathway of blood circulation in the human body.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are types of blood vessels?

• Arteries

• Veins

• Capillaries

• Nerves

Multiple Choice

What is the main function of the heart in the human body?

• To pump blood

• To digest food

• To filter waste

• To produce hormones

Multiple Choice

What is the most accurate sign that BVM ventilation is adequate?

• Visible, equal chest rise

• Patient's heart rate

• Oxygen saturation

• Patient's level of consciousness

Multiple Choice

What should be the priority for an asthma patient who is tiring and has impending respiratory failure?

• Assist ventilations with BVM + O2

• Administer bronchodilator

• Call for emergency assistance

• Monitor vital signs

Multiple Choice

What should be the priority for a suspected opioid overdose with shallow breathing?

• Assist ventilations with BVM + O2

• Administer Narcan

• Perform CPR

• Monitor vital signs

Multiple Choice

What does the phrase "Worst headache ever" indicate?

• Subarachnoid hemorrhage

• Migraine

• Tension headache

• Cluster headache

Multiple Choice

What condition is indicated by sharp unilateral chest pain and absent breath sounds?

• Pneumothorax

• Pulmonary embolism

• Pneumonia

• Asthma

Multiple Choice

What does bright red vomiting indicate?

• Lower GI bleed

• Upper GI bleed (hematemesis)

• Food poisoning

• Esophageal varices

Multiple Choice

What is the best initial treatment for flail chest?

• Bulky dressings + O2/ventilations

• Surgery

• Pain management

• Observation

Multiple Choice

What does JVD + hypotension + muffled heart tones indicate?

• Cardiac tamponade

• Pulmonary embolism

• Aortic dissection

• Myocardial infarction

Multiple Choice

What is the management for a significant mechanism of injury (MOI) but stable vitals?

• High suspicion; transport to trauma center.

• Monitor vitals and wait for further symptoms.

• Immediate surgery is required.

• Administer pain relief and observe.

Multiple Choice

What is the Rule of Nines for burns involving the head and both arms?

• 18%

• 27%

• 36%

• 45%

Multiple Choice

What is the first action to take when the nuchal cord is present?

• Gently slip over baby's head

• Cut the cord immediately

• Wait for the baby to breathe

• Call for assistance

Multiple Choice

What is the first action to take when a newborn is not vigorous and has meconium?

• Suction mouth/nose, then ventilate as needed

• Ventilate immediately

• Call for help

• Assess the newborn's heart rate

Multiple Choice

START triage: not breathing after airway opened?

• Red (Immediate)

• Yellow (Delayed)

• Green (Minor)

• Black (Expectant/Deceased)

Open Ended

What does intentionally striking a patient constitute in legal terms?

Multiple Choice

What is the condition for legal refusal in medical situations?

• Patient must be unconscious

• Patient must understand risks

• Patient must be over 18

• Patient must have a witness present

Multiple Choice

What is the primary responsibility of an ambulance driver?

• Drive with due regard for others’ safety

• Transport patients to the hospital

• Provide medical care during transport

• Follow traffic laws strictly