EMT FISDAP Airway Exam questions and answers
2026\2027 A+ Grade
Hypoxia
- correct answer A dangerous condition in which the body tissues and the cells do not have enough
oxygen
Orthopnea
- correct answer Severe dyspnea experienced when lying down and relieved by sitting up
Rhonchi
- correct answer Coarse, low-pitched breath sounds heard in patients with chronic mucus in the upper
airways
Croup
- correct answer Rattling breath sounds that signal fluid in the air spaces of the lung
Oxygenation
- correct answer The process of delivering oxygen to the blood by diffusion from the alveoli during
inhalation into the lungs
Atelectasis
- correct answer Collapse in the alveolar air space of the lungs
Stridor
- correct answer A harsh, high-pitched respiratory sound, generally heard during inspiration, that is
caused by partial blockage or narrowing of the upper airway
Asthma
- correct answer An acute spasm of the bronchioles, associated with excessive mucus production and
swelling of the respiratory passages
, Pulmonary Embolism
- correct answer A blood clot that breaks off from a large vein and travels to the blood vessels of the
lung, causing obstruction of blood flow
COPD
- correct answer A lung disease characterized by chronic obstruction of lung airflow that interferes with
normal breathing and is not fully reversable
Inhalation
- correct answer An active part of breathing
Exhalation
- correct answer A passive process not requiring muscular effort
Alveoli
- correct answer The functional site of oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange
Mediastinum
- correct answer The space between the lungs that contains the heart, great vessels, trachea, main
bronchi, esophagus, and many nerves
Hypoxic drive
- correct answer A secondary system for control of breathing
Tidal volume
- correct answer The amount of air moved during one breath
Diaphragm
- correct answer Moves downward with contraction
Intercostal muscle
- correct answer Raises ribs when it contracts
2026\2027 A+ Grade
Hypoxia
- correct answer A dangerous condition in which the body tissues and the cells do not have enough
oxygen
Orthopnea
- correct answer Severe dyspnea experienced when lying down and relieved by sitting up
Rhonchi
- correct answer Coarse, low-pitched breath sounds heard in patients with chronic mucus in the upper
airways
Croup
- correct answer Rattling breath sounds that signal fluid in the air spaces of the lung
Oxygenation
- correct answer The process of delivering oxygen to the blood by diffusion from the alveoli during
inhalation into the lungs
Atelectasis
- correct answer Collapse in the alveolar air space of the lungs
Stridor
- correct answer A harsh, high-pitched respiratory sound, generally heard during inspiration, that is
caused by partial blockage or narrowing of the upper airway
Asthma
- correct answer An acute spasm of the bronchioles, associated with excessive mucus production and
swelling of the respiratory passages
, Pulmonary Embolism
- correct answer A blood clot that breaks off from a large vein and travels to the blood vessels of the
lung, causing obstruction of blood flow
COPD
- correct answer A lung disease characterized by chronic obstruction of lung airflow that interferes with
normal breathing and is not fully reversable
Inhalation
- correct answer An active part of breathing
Exhalation
- correct answer A passive process not requiring muscular effort
Alveoli
- correct answer The functional site of oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange
Mediastinum
- correct answer The space between the lungs that contains the heart, great vessels, trachea, main
bronchi, esophagus, and many nerves
Hypoxic drive
- correct answer A secondary system for control of breathing
Tidal volume
- correct answer The amount of air moved during one breath
Diaphragm
- correct answer Moves downward with contraction
Intercostal muscle
- correct answer Raises ribs when it contracts
