FISDAP OPERATIONS EXAM ACTUAL EXAM TEST BANK 350 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
FISDAP OPERATIONS EXAM 2023-2024 ACTUAL
EXAM TEST BANK 350 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
GRADED A+
Which of the following statements regarding the use of an escort vehicle
when en route to an emergency call is correct?
A) An escort vehicle will allow you to arrive at the scene more quickly.
B) To avoid getting separated from the escort vehicle, you should follow
it closely.
C) An escort vehicle should be used only if you are unfamiliar with the
patient’s location.
D) With an escort vehicle, the risk of an accident at an intersection is
reduced significantly. – ANSWER- C) An escort vehicle should be used
only if you are unfamiliar with the patient’s location.
Rationale: Generally, escort vehicles should not be used when
responding to an emergency scene. The biggest danger of using an
escort occurs at intersections, which
is where most ambulance crashes occur. Drivers may yield to the
escort vehicle, but may not be prepared for a second vehicle
following the escort (a wake
effect collision). The only time that an escort may be required is
when you are unfamiliar with the location of the patient and need
assistance getting there. If
an escort must be used, you must follow at a safe distance of at least
500 feet.
You are called to transport a patient with terminal lung cancer from a
skilled nursing facility to the emergency department for evaluation of
possible pneumonia. As you are reviewing the transfer paperwork, you
see that the patient has a valid do not attempt resuscitation order.
During transport, you should:
A) perform CPR for only 2 minutes if the patient develops cardiac arrest.
B) disregard the DNAR order because it is only valid in the hospital
setting.
C) provide supportive care, such as oxygen, and keep the patient
comfortable.
D) monitor the patient because a DNAR order prohibits you from
providing care. – ANSWER- C) provide supportive care, such as oxygen,
and keep the patient comfortable.
Rationale: A valid do not attempt resuscitation (DNAR) order gives
you the legal authority not to initiate resuscitative efforts if the
patient develops cardiac arrest.
Because laws vary from state to state, you must be familiar with the
DNAR laws in the state in which you work as an EMT. Many states
have adopted out-of hospital DNAR orders; these are legal
documents and should be adhered to if they are valid. Generally
speaking, a valid DNAR order must clearly state the
patient’s medical problem(s), be signed by the patient or legal
guardian, and be signed by one or more physicians. In some states,
DNAR orders have an
expiration date, while in others, no expiration date is included.
Contact medical control for guidance if the validity of a DNAR
order is questionable. Even in
the presence of a valid DNAR order, you are still obligated to
provide supportive measures, such as oxygen, pain relief, and
comfort. DNAR does NOT mean do not treat.
When driving in emergency mode on a multilane highway, the
emergency vehicle operator should keep to the:
A) right shoulder so that traffic flow is not disrupted.
B) extreme left lane so motorists can yield to the right.
C) extreme right lane so motorists can yield to the left.
D) center lane so the traffic can flow around the ambulance. –
ANSWER- B) extreme left lane so motorists can yield to the right.
Rationale: When traveling on a highway with more than one lane,
the emergency vehicle operator should remain in the extreme lefthand (fast) lane. This allows other
motorists to yield to the right as they see you approach. A motorist’s
typical initial reaction upon seeing an approaching ambulance is to
slam on the brakes
and then look for the best direction to yield; this may be to the left
or right, depending on the traffic. Do not attempt to pass a motorist
until he or she is
clearly aware of your presence and has yielded accordingly. Passing
other motorists on the right is unsafe and should be avoided.
The EMT should avoid focusing all of his or her attention on a single
critical patient during the triage process because:
A) three EMTs are required to effectively manage a critical patient.
B) other patients may die from causes that could have been prevented.
C) all of his or her supplies will likely be depleted on that one patient.
D) the patient will most likely die before he or she can be transported. –
ANSWER- B) other patients may die from causes that could have been
prevented.
Rationale: Triage is the process of rapidly assessing patients to
determine their treatment priority. Focusing your attention on one
patient during the triage process not
only defeats the purpose of triage (to do the greatest good for the
greatest number of people), but also neglects other patients who
might die from injuries or
conditions that could have been corrected if detected earlier.
You are caring for a 6-year-old child with a swollen, painful deformity
to the left forearm. As you communicate with the parents of this
child, you should:
A) ask them repeatedly how the child was injured.
B) use appropriate medical terminology at all times.
C) make sure that they remain aware of what you are doing.
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