EMT FISDAP Trauma Test Questions and Answers

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EMT FISDAP Trauma Test Questions and Answers 2023 - 2024 (Verified Answers)

• What are the major organs/structures in Left Upper abdomen quadrant

ANS - Liver, stomach, pancreas, left kidney, spleen, and the left adrenal gland.

• What are the major organs/structures in the Right Lower abdomen quad-

rant ANS appendix, reproductive organs, right ureter

• What are the major organs/structures in the Left Lower abdomen quadrant?-

: ANS left ureter, reproductive organs

• What are the major organs/structures in the Upper Right abdomen quad-

rant ANS Liver, stomach, gallbladder, duodenum, right kidney, pancreas, and the right adrenal gland.

• What O2 treatment is contraindicated for pneumothorax? Why ANS CPAP. 1 / 4

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Gives too much air and forces air where it shouldn't be.

• What is a straddle injury ANS Trauma between the thighs. Near *******.

• How does a cold compress help with genital injury ANS Reduces the size of

the blood veins. Reduces bleeding.

• What is shock ANS A life-threatening medical condition whereby the body

suffers from insufficient blood flow throughout the body as a result of severe injury or illness

• What is aerobic metabolism ANS Oxygen/glucose delivered to cells. Makes

energy. Creates ATP. Gives off CO2 H2O

• What is anaerobic metabolism ANS The creation of energy through the

break- down of carbohydrates in the absence of oxygen.

• What are the 3 basic etiologies of shock ANS Inadequate volume.

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Inadequate pumping. Heart not pumping correctly.Inadequate vessel tone. Wrong vessel size.

• What are the 5 categories of shock ANS Hypovolemic Shock, Distributive

Shock, Cardiogenic Shock, Obstructive Shock, Metabolic/respiratory Shock

• What happens with Hypovolemic shock ANS Most common. Hemorrhagic

(blood loss) Non-hemorrhagic (Plasma Loss)

• What happens with distributive shock ANS Volume loss due to

Vasodilation. NAPS. (Distributive) Neurogenic. Anaphylactic. Psychogenic.Septic.

• What happens with Cardiogenic shock ANS Heart is inadequate. AMI.

CHF. Dysrhythmia. Cardiac Meds. Cardiac contusion. All can cause this.

• What happens with Obstructive shock ANS Some form of blockage.

Pulmonary embolism. (Blood clot) Tension pneumothorax. Air in pleural space. Lungs can't inflate. Shifts everything over Pericardial tamponade. Blood in pericardium. Takes to much space. Narrow pulse pressure. 3 / 4

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• What happens with Pericardial shock ANS Blood in pericardium. Takes to

much space. Narrow pulse pressure.

• What is MODS? When does it occur ANS Shock that is irreversible.

MODS: Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome

• Name three examples of obstructive shock, and explain the etiology of

each.: Pulmonary embolism. Tension pneumothorax. Pericardial tamponade

• What are the s/s of hemorrhagic hypovolemic shock ANS Inadequate BP.
• What are the s/s of non-hemorrhagic hypovolemic shock ANS Loss of

flu- id/plasma/electrolytes

• What are the s/s of burn shock ANS Fluids/proteins leak onto skin
• What are the s/s of Anaphylactic shock ANS Allergic reaction. Epipen
• What are the s/s of Septic shock ANS Warm. Exaggerated response to

infection. Code sepsis.

• What are the s/s of Spinal shock ANS Spinal cord trauma. Lose sympathetic

NS

• What are the s/s of Heart shock ANS Heart gives out. Less contractions.
• What are the 2 stages of shock ANS Compensatory and decompensatory.

28. Signs/symptoms of Compensatory shock: Maintaining blood pressure.Com-

pensatory mechanisms working. Has pulse. Anxious.

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