FISDAP EMT Exam 1: Airway, Respiratory
Emergencies, and CHF questions and answers
2026\2027 A+ Grade
acidosis
- correct answer buildup of excess acid in blood that can result from a primary illness
-seen in diabetes or severe infection causing hyperventilation
asthma
- correct answer acute spasm of bronchioles, associated w/ excess mucus production, and swelling of
the mucous lining of respiratory passages
atelectasis
- correct answer collapse of the alveolar air spaces of the lungs
bronchial breath sounds
- correct answer normal breath sounds caused by air moving through bronchioles
bronchiolitis
- correct answer inflammation of the bronchioles that usually occurs in kids younger that 2; caused by
respiratory syncytial virus
bronchitis
- correct answer inflammation of the lung that may result in damaged lung tissue; usually associated w/
cough and sputum
crackles
- correct answer rattling breath sounds that signal fluid in lungs
, croup
- correct answer viral inflammatory disease of upper respiratory system that may cause a partial block;
characterized by a barking cough
diphtheria
- correct answer infectious disease where pseudo membrane forms, lining the pharynx, obstructing air
going into larynx
emphysema
- correct answer disease of lungs in which there is extreme dilution of the alveoli with poor exchange of
gases
hyperventilation
- correct answer rapid, usually deep breathing that lowers regular blood co2 levels
hypoxia
- correct answer a condition where body tissues and cells dont have enough oxygen
orthopnea
- correct answer severe dyspnea experienced when lying down, relieved by sitting up
paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea
- correct answer severe shortness of breath esp at night after reclining for hours
pertussis
- correct answer whooping cough; airborne bacterial infection in kids less than 6 yrs old
pleural effusion
- correct answer collection of fluid between the lung and chest wall; may compress lung
pulmonary edema
- correct answer build up of fluid in the lungs, often a result of CHF
Emergencies, and CHF questions and answers
2026\2027 A+ Grade
acidosis
- correct answer buildup of excess acid in blood that can result from a primary illness
-seen in diabetes or severe infection causing hyperventilation
asthma
- correct answer acute spasm of bronchioles, associated w/ excess mucus production, and swelling of
the mucous lining of respiratory passages
atelectasis
- correct answer collapse of the alveolar air spaces of the lungs
bronchial breath sounds
- correct answer normal breath sounds caused by air moving through bronchioles
bronchiolitis
- correct answer inflammation of the bronchioles that usually occurs in kids younger that 2; caused by
respiratory syncytial virus
bronchitis
- correct answer inflammation of the lung that may result in damaged lung tissue; usually associated w/
cough and sputum
crackles
- correct answer rattling breath sounds that signal fluid in lungs
, croup
- correct answer viral inflammatory disease of upper respiratory system that may cause a partial block;
characterized by a barking cough
diphtheria
- correct answer infectious disease where pseudo membrane forms, lining the pharynx, obstructing air
going into larynx
emphysema
- correct answer disease of lungs in which there is extreme dilution of the alveoli with poor exchange of
gases
hyperventilation
- correct answer rapid, usually deep breathing that lowers regular blood co2 levels
hypoxia
- correct answer a condition where body tissues and cells dont have enough oxygen
orthopnea
- correct answer severe dyspnea experienced when lying down, relieved by sitting up
paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea
- correct answer severe shortness of breath esp at night after reclining for hours
pertussis
- correct answer whooping cough; airborne bacterial infection in kids less than 6 yrs old
pleural effusion
- correct answer collection of fluid between the lung and chest wall; may compress lung
pulmonary edema
- correct answer build up of fluid in the lungs, often a result of CHF
