Medical paramedic fisdap Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

FISDAP MEDICAL OPERATIONS PRACTICE TESTDuring the triage process, which of the following injuries or conditions would classify a patient as a high priority? A) Pulselessness and apnea B) Unilateral femur fracture and tachycardia C) Partial-thickness burns with no respiratory difficulty D) A large avulsion to the arm and an altered mental status - correct answer D During triage, patients with an altered mental status, who are in shock, or who have problems with their airway, breathing,...

fisdap medicalEvaluation for causes of an altered mental status with an unknown origin - correct answer AEIOU-TIPS a=alcohol e=endocrine, electrolytes, epilepsy I=insulin o=opiates U=uremia (kidney failure) T=trauma, temperature I=infection p=psychiatric/poisons s=stroke/shock indications to check a blood glucose level - correct answer polyuria = frequent urination polydipsia = increased thirst polyphagia=severe hunger weight loss fatigue mechanism of action of epineph...

FISDAP Trauma EMTSubcutaneous Emphysema - correct answer is a characteristic crackling sensation produced by the presence of air. Sign of Laryngeal injury. Crepitus - correct answer A grinding sensation caused by fractured bone ends or joints rubbing together. Ecchymosis - correct answer a discoloration of the skin resulting from bleeding underneath, typically caused by bruising. Opening the Airway - correct answer Jaw Thrust with any suspected head/spinal injury! Head tilt chin lift in...

FISDAP Trauma Study GuideUNDERSTAND THE CONCEPTS - correct answer ======================================= >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 1. Disseminating intravascular coagulation - correct answer Results from any number of life-threatening conditions, including massive injury and hypotension due to trauma. Sepsis and obstetric complications als...

MEDICAL BLOCK PARAMEDIC FISDAPStroke - correct answer A serious medical condition in which blood supply to the brain is interrupted, causing ischemia. CVA cerebrovascular accident another name for stroke. People over 65 represent 75 % of all patients who have strokes, per American heart association most patients denied symptoms and did not activate EMS. Ischemic strokes - correct answer Account for 87% of strokes and are caused by blockage of a thrombus or embolism that causes ischemia ...

Medical Emergencies FISDAPThyroid gland - correct answer The term "goiter" simply refers to the abnormal enlargement of the ____________________ Grave's disease - correct answer A type of autoimmune problem (or disease) that causes the thyroid gland to produce too much thyroid hormone, which is called hyperthyroidism: Huntington's disease (HD) - correct answer A fatal genetic disorder that causes the progressive breakdown of nerve cells in the brain: Parkinson's disease - correct a...

MEDICAL FISDAP EMT EXAM1. Which statement strongly indicates syncope? - correct answer I blacked out for a few seconds 2. When assessing the patient for arm drift, you should ask the patient to - correct answer hold their arms out palms up, eyes closed 3. 68 yo patient reports abdominal pain, vomiting, and a loss of appetite, as well as black, tarry stools. you should suspect - correct answer upper gi bleed 4. You are called to an outdoor garden center on a hot, humid day. Your patient ...

Medical FISDAP reviewSensations commonly experienced before a seizure or migraine - correct answer Aura • - correct answer Status Epilepticus • - correct answer Absence seizure (another name) • - correct answer Partial seizure Tense, rigid, LOC is off - correct answer Tonic-Clonic seizure worst headache of my life. No ASA - correct answer Subarachnoid bleed s/s One side is paralysed. temporary, goes back to normal - correct answer Bell's Palsy Auto immune disease that...

Medical RUQ organs - correct answer liver, gallbladder RLQ organs - correct answer appendix LLQ organs - correct answer Stomach LUQ organs - correct answer stomach, spleen, pancreas Small intestine parts - correct answer duodenum, jejunum, ileum Duodenum function - correct answer chemical breakdown of food Chyme - correct answer Partially digested, semiliquid food mixed with digestive enzymes and acids in the stomach. Jejunum and Ileum function - correct answer Moves...

medical paramedic petite mal seizures are also known as - correct answer absence seizures present with little or no movement What type of seizure pertains a limited portion of the brain? - correct answer partial seizure can be localized to one side of the brain What are the management of a seizure? - correct answer If trauma is noted c-spine precaution Check blood sugar(treat it) Provide ventilatory assistance(apnea) Prepare to intubate, if difficult to bvm assistance Benzodiazepine...