EMT FISDAP 2026 FINAL REVIEW
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS VERIFIED
#1
1. Which of the following courses requires about 150 hours of
training? A. EMR
B. AEMT
C. EMT
D. Paramedic
2. National guidelines for EMS care are intended to __________.
A. reduce expenses at the local and state levels
B. provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United
States
C. facilitate a national EMS labor group
D. unify EMS providers under a single medical director
3. What is an EMT's primary service area?
A. The main area in which the EMS agency operates
B. The only area the EMT is certified to provide patient care
C. The location where the EMT provides essential care during a 9-
1-1 call
D. The area serviced by the EMT's medical director
4. The determination that prompt surgical care in the hospital is more
important than performing time-consuming procedures in the field
on a major trauma patient is based MOSTLY on: A. EMS research.
B. the lead EMT's decision.
C. regional trauma guidelines.
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, D. local protocols.
5. The ability to understand others and have them understand you
isknown as __________.
A. self-confidence
B. communication
C. scene leadership
D. teamwork and diplomacy
6. You are caring for a driver who struck a light pole. She admits to
drinking alcohol but orders you not to tell anyone. You should report
the information to __________.
a. law enforcement personnel
b. the receiving nurse or doctor
c. your medical director
d. the state motor vehicle department
7. Which of the following statements regarding the Americans With
Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 is correct?
A. The ADA applies only to individuals with a diagnosed and
well-documented physical disability.
B. According to the ADA, EMT candidates with a documented
disability are exempt from taking the NREMT exam.
C. The minimum number of hours required to successfully
complete an EMT course is less for candidates who are disabled.
D. The ADA prohibits employers from failing to provide full
andequal employment to those who are disabled.
8. Prehospital patient care decisions should be based on __________.
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, A. the experiences of EMTs
B. EMS research
C. an EMS agency's fiscal resources
D. the opinions of physicians
9. The ability to handle multiple tasks based on their priority is called
__________.
A. patient empathy
B. integrity
C. time management
D. patient advocacy
10. American Heart Association protocols are based on __________.
A. trends in the EMS community
B. opinions from a core group of cardiologists
C. evidence-based research
D. theories ready for field trial
#2
2. 1. Vector-borne transmission of an infectious organism occurs via:
Select one:
A. direct contact.
B. inanimate objects.
C. smoke or dust.
D. animals or insects.
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, 3. When decontaminating the back of your ambulance after a call, you
should:
Select one:
A. allow surfaces to air dry unless otherwise indicated in the
product directions.
B. use a bleach and water solution at a 1:2 dilution ratio to
thoroughly wipe all surfaces.
C. clean all surfaces and patient contact areas with a mixture of
alcohol and water.
D. spray the contaminated areas and then immediately wipe them
dry with a towel.
4. Which of the following scenarios MOST accurately depicts a
posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) reaction?
Select one:
A. An EMT is emotionally exhausted and depressed after a school
bus crash involving critical injuries and the death of several
children.
B. A newly certified EMT becomes extremely nauseated and
diaphoretic at the scene of an incident involving grotesque
injuries.
C. An EMT with many years of field experience becomes irritable
with her coworkers and experiences headaches and insomnia.
D. An EMT becomes distracted at the scene of a motor vehicle
crash involving the same type of car in which a child was
previously killed
5. Which of the following statements regarding HIV is correct?
Select one:
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QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS VERIFIED
#1
1. Which of the following courses requires about 150 hours of
training? A. EMR
B. AEMT
C. EMT
D. Paramedic
2. National guidelines for EMS care are intended to __________.
A. reduce expenses at the local and state levels
B. provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United
States
C. facilitate a national EMS labor group
D. unify EMS providers under a single medical director
3. What is an EMT's primary service area?
A. The main area in which the EMS agency operates
B. The only area the EMT is certified to provide patient care
C. The location where the EMT provides essential care during a 9-
1-1 call
D. The area serviced by the EMT's medical director
4. The determination that prompt surgical care in the hospital is more
important than performing time-consuming procedures in the field
on a major trauma patient is based MOSTLY on: A. EMS research.
B. the lead EMT's decision.
C. regional trauma guidelines.
1
, D. local protocols.
5. The ability to understand others and have them understand you
isknown as __________.
A. self-confidence
B. communication
C. scene leadership
D. teamwork and diplomacy
6. You are caring for a driver who struck a light pole. She admits to
drinking alcohol but orders you not to tell anyone. You should report
the information to __________.
a. law enforcement personnel
b. the receiving nurse or doctor
c. your medical director
d. the state motor vehicle department
7. Which of the following statements regarding the Americans With
Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 is correct?
A. The ADA applies only to individuals with a diagnosed and
well-documented physical disability.
B. According to the ADA, EMT candidates with a documented
disability are exempt from taking the NREMT exam.
C. The minimum number of hours required to successfully
complete an EMT course is less for candidates who are disabled.
D. The ADA prohibits employers from failing to provide full
andequal employment to those who are disabled.
8. Prehospital patient care decisions should be based on __________.
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, A. the experiences of EMTs
B. EMS research
C. an EMS agency's fiscal resources
D. the opinions of physicians
9. The ability to handle multiple tasks based on their priority is called
__________.
A. patient empathy
B. integrity
C. time management
D. patient advocacy
10. American Heart Association protocols are based on __________.
A. trends in the EMS community
B. opinions from a core group of cardiologists
C. evidence-based research
D. theories ready for field trial
#2
2. 1. Vector-borne transmission of an infectious organism occurs via:
Select one:
A. direct contact.
B. inanimate objects.
C. smoke or dust.
D. animals or insects.
3
, 3. When decontaminating the back of your ambulance after a call, you
should:
Select one:
A. allow surfaces to air dry unless otherwise indicated in the
product directions.
B. use a bleach and water solution at a 1:2 dilution ratio to
thoroughly wipe all surfaces.
C. clean all surfaces and patient contact areas with a mixture of
alcohol and water.
D. spray the contaminated areas and then immediately wipe them
dry with a towel.
4. Which of the following scenarios MOST accurately depicts a
posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) reaction?
Select one:
A. An EMT is emotionally exhausted and depressed after a school
bus crash involving critical injuries and the death of several
children.
B. A newly certified EMT becomes extremely nauseated and
diaphoretic at the scene of an incident involving grotesque
injuries.
C. An EMT with many years of field experience becomes irritable
with her coworkers and experiences headaches and insomnia.
D. An EMT becomes distracted at the scene of a motor vehicle
crash involving the same type of car in which a child was
previously killed
5. Which of the following statements regarding HIV is correct?
Select one:
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