FISDAP TRAUMA EXAM
- 53 year old F hit by car. Unresponsive with deformity to the left femur and pelvic
instability. Diminished lung sounds on L side. You should?
Immobilize long backboard - 28 year old M, blunt trauma to R anterior chest. Pale, cool, diaphoretic and
responsive to verbal. R 38 and shallow with paradoxical movement. What should you
do?
02 with positive pressure ventilations - What is the most likely cause of periorbital echymosis?
Basilar skull fracture - 30 year old M shot in mid thigh. Bleeding continues after partner applies direct
pressure. You should?
Tourniqet - 28 year old PT driver motorcycle traveling 45 mph hit parked car. Not wearing a
helmet. Supine with copious amount of blood around face. Gurgling and R 4 per min.
ANOTHER most appropriate action?
Jaw thrust without head tilt - M fell while water skiing. Unconscious Suspect?
Head and spine injury - Appropriate care for amputated extremity?
Wrap in dry gauze, seal in plastic bag, and place in cool water
- 28 year old patient driving motorcycle traveling 45 mph hit parked car. Not wearing a
helmet. Supine with copious amount of blood around face. Gurgling and R 4 per min.
Most appropriate?
Control bleeding - 18 year old M holding right shin after sports related injury. Deformity and swelling;
pedal pulse present. You should?
Apply board splint in position found - Pedestrian hit by car. Pale, cool, and diaphoretic. Oriented to name only and has
difficulty breathing. BP 80/40, P 120, R 28 and shallow. 90% SP02. You should?
BVM - 81 year old F healthcare facility fell out of bed. Nurse suspects hip fracture. Which
medication should concern you the most?
Coumadin - You are treating a patient with atonal respirations and gunshot wound to the chest.
You notice an open skull fracture leaking brain matter. There is no radial pulse, you
should?
Asses a carotid pulse and assist ventilations - A 45 year old male fell asleep outside while doing yard work. His face and lower
legs are bright red with blisters and painful on examination. You should suspect
Both superficial and partial thickness burns