EMT FISDAP Paramedic Medical Exam

EMT FISDAP Paramedic Medical Exam (Verified Answers) 1.petite mal seizures are also know as ANS absence seizures present with little or no movement 2.What type of seizure pertains a limited portion of the brain?ANS partial seizure can be localized to one side of the brain 3.What are the management of a seizure?ANS 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 versed (midazalom) 1 / 2

4.A patient who is experiencing a seizure greater than 4-5 minutes or consec- utive seizures without return to consciousness is experiencing what kind of seizure ?ANS Staus epilepticus prepare to give a benzodiazepines such as Midazolam, ask bystanders if patient had taken anti seizure meds.

5.You respond to a home of a patient who is experiencing facial drooping to the left side of his face with slurred speech patient is alert and oriented with equal grips and pushes, what type of medical emergency is this patient experiencing?ANS Bells palsy Bell's palsy is a viral infection. Bell's palsy is a condition in which the muscles on one side of the face become weak or paralyzed, may present with Stoke like symptoms 6.Treating a patient with internal bleeding patient may present with cool clammy skins with a low blood pressure ANS Treat for hypovolemic shock.O2, blanket, rapid transport, IV fluids 12 lead monitor (VOMIT)