FISDAP TRAUMA EMT EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS 2026
22 yo M is ejected from the vehicle. He complains of numbness and tingling in his
extremities. What should you do? - correct-answer -Stabilize cervical spine
Appropriate management for an avulsion of the ear - correct-answer -Bandage in
correct anatomical position
32 yo M has sustained facial trauma after falling off the roof. He has snoring
respirations. What should you do? - correct-answer -Modified jaw thrust
4 yo M, arm amputated from farming accident, how should you manage the
amputated limb? - correct-answer -Seal in plastic bag and place in container of
cool water
Adult was pinned between 2 vehicles. Pt is conscious but confused and unable to
follow directions. Has bruising on both sides of anterior chest, weak carotid pulse,
, 2
no peripheral pulse, clear breath sounds, distended neck vein. What should you
suspect? - correct-answer -Pericardial tamponade
59 yo M is trapped in the car by broken gas pedal through his foot. He's gone into
cardiac arrest. You should - correct-answer -Pull out of car
Knife impaled at 4th intercostal space, left sternal border, pulseless and not
breathing. You should? - correct-answer -Remove knife from chest
Pt is bleeding profusely from scalp. You should? - correct-answer -apply direct
pressure with sterile gauze
Pt with JVD, muffled heart sounds, clear breath sounds. You should suspect: -
correct-answer -Pericardial tamponade
Pt suffering from most severe brain injury - correct-answer -Unconscious 34 yo
with decerebrate posture
Cause of bilateral periorbital ecchymosis - correct-answer -Basilar skull fracture