Emt Fisdap Readiness Exam 2 Set Questions And Answers

When you ask an elderly female patient "How have you been feeling today?" you are asking her about the a. pertinent past history b. signs and symptoms c. events leading to the illness d. last oral intake {Ans: c. events leading to the illness}You are treating a pitcher who was hit in the face with a ball that was hit by the batter. You remember from your EMT training that any blow above the __________ may damage the cervical spine. a. clavicles b. diaphragm c. femur d. pelvis {Ans: a. clavicles}When you ask a male patient with back pain, "How bad is the pain?" You are questioning him about: a. quality b. severity c. time d. radiation {Ans: b. severity}When arriving at the scene of a collision, the EMT should: a. start placing flares across the road b. don head protection, bunker coat, and an ANSI- approved reflective vest c. immediately request additional units d. contact medical direction on the radio {Ans: b. don head protection, bunker coat, and an ANSI- approved reflective vest}To evaluate skin color in a dark-skinned patient, the EMT should also: a. evaluate the tissues of the lips and nail beds b.