FISDAP PARAMEDIC FINAL PRACTICE EXAMINATION 2026
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
● A 29 year old male complains of neck pain after being rear-ended at an intersection. There
is no damage to the vehicle, and the driver of the second vehicle says her speedometer read
two miles an hour at the moment of impact. You should. Answer: enter the back seat of the
vehicle to stabilize the c-spine.
● You are on the scene of a stabbing where an unresponsive 25 year old male is bleeding
severely. The assailant returns to the scene and is holding a knife. You should. Answer:
retreat to a safe area.
● A 42 year old male was in a house fire. The anterior portion of his lower legs has been
burned. The area is charred black but your patient states he has little pain. This burn would be
classified as. Answer: full thickness.
● A trauma patient's injured limb is pale and pulseless. You should suspect. Answer:
compromised circulation.
● A 23 year old deaf man called for an ambulance. You need to determine why. You should.
Answer: try speaking clearly so he can watch your lips.
● An 11 year old male has been injured. He is crying, sucking his thumb, and acting fearful.
You should Select one:. Answer: speak calmly and explain all treatment beforehand.
● Which of the following patients would benefit most from helicopter transport?. Answer: 16
year old male motor vehicle crash victim still trapped BP 80/40
● A 35 year old female who is 3 months pregnant has twisted her knee while walking. She is
in extreme pain. You should. Answer: splint with the stretcher and straps, transport the patient
on her left side.
● A newborn is breathing at 48 times per minute, P 130, and peripheral cyanosis. You should.
Answer: ventilate via bag-valve mask at 20 breaths per minute.
● A patient is pulseless and apneic. You should. Answer: begin chest compressions and
apply the automated external defibrillator.
, ● A thin 75 year old female on home oxygen presents in a tripod position with marked
dyspnea, confusion, intercostal retractions, and mild cyanosis. Breath sounds are markedly
decreased bilaterally. You suspect Select one:. Answer: emphysema.
● An unresponsive male has a weak, rapid pulse with deep, rapid respirations. His skin is
warm and dry and his breath smells like nail polish remover. What should you suspect?.
Answer: Diabetic emergency
● As you arrive on the scene of a water treatment plant, you notice a large cloud coming from
the building. Your primary concern is to. Answer: maintain a safe distance.
● A 22 year old male with a history of asthma is experiencing shortness of breath, wheezing,
and chest tightness. Which of the following is the MOST indicated?. Answer: Albuterol
● Your patient is complaining of shortness of breath. Vital signs are BP 188/110, P 120, R 32
and shallow. Lung sounds include crackles or "bubbling" sounds. You should suspect.
Answer: congestive heart failure.
● A 45 year old female complains of chest pain. She is attempting to pull off the
non-rebreather mask that Emergency Medical Responders placed on her. Vital signs are BP
130/80, P 118, R 24, SpO2 92%. What should you do? Select one:. Answer: Use a nasal
cannula.
● A patient becomes unresponsive after administration of oral glucose. You should. Answer:
open and inspect the airway.
● An 89 year old female with a history of smoking is anxious and complaining of dyspnea.
Upon examination, you find she has pedal edema. She is coughing up pink frothy sputum.
What should you suspect?. Answer: Congestive heart failure
● A patient has a closed head injury with the following signs and symptoms: altered mental
status, increasing blood pressure, decreased pulse and unequal pupils. These symptoms are
consistent with. Answer: increased intracranial pressure.
● In cases of bee stings, you should. Answer: remove the stinger by gently scraping with the
edge of a card.
● A ten month old female presents with a temperature of 105 F. You should. Answer: remove
her clothing and transport.
● An unconscious patient was found lying supine in a parking lot. You note a large bruise on
his upper-right abdominal quadrant. You should carefully monitor your patient for signs of.
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
● A 29 year old male complains of neck pain after being rear-ended at an intersection. There
is no damage to the vehicle, and the driver of the second vehicle says her speedometer read
two miles an hour at the moment of impact. You should. Answer: enter the back seat of the
vehicle to stabilize the c-spine.
● You are on the scene of a stabbing where an unresponsive 25 year old male is bleeding
severely. The assailant returns to the scene and is holding a knife. You should. Answer:
retreat to a safe area.
● A 42 year old male was in a house fire. The anterior portion of his lower legs has been
burned. The area is charred black but your patient states he has little pain. This burn would be
classified as. Answer: full thickness.
● A trauma patient's injured limb is pale and pulseless. You should suspect. Answer:
compromised circulation.
● A 23 year old deaf man called for an ambulance. You need to determine why. You should.
Answer: try speaking clearly so he can watch your lips.
● An 11 year old male has been injured. He is crying, sucking his thumb, and acting fearful.
You should Select one:. Answer: speak calmly and explain all treatment beforehand.
● Which of the following patients would benefit most from helicopter transport?. Answer: 16
year old male motor vehicle crash victim still trapped BP 80/40
● A 35 year old female who is 3 months pregnant has twisted her knee while walking. She is
in extreme pain. You should. Answer: splint with the stretcher and straps, transport the patient
on her left side.
● A newborn is breathing at 48 times per minute, P 130, and peripheral cyanosis. You should.
Answer: ventilate via bag-valve mask at 20 breaths per minute.
● A patient is pulseless and apneic. You should. Answer: begin chest compressions and
apply the automated external defibrillator.
, ● A thin 75 year old female on home oxygen presents in a tripod position with marked
dyspnea, confusion, intercostal retractions, and mild cyanosis. Breath sounds are markedly
decreased bilaterally. You suspect Select one:. Answer: emphysema.
● An unresponsive male has a weak, rapid pulse with deep, rapid respirations. His skin is
warm and dry and his breath smells like nail polish remover. What should you suspect?.
Answer: Diabetic emergency
● As you arrive on the scene of a water treatment plant, you notice a large cloud coming from
the building. Your primary concern is to. Answer: maintain a safe distance.
● A 22 year old male with a history of asthma is experiencing shortness of breath, wheezing,
and chest tightness. Which of the following is the MOST indicated?. Answer: Albuterol
● Your patient is complaining of shortness of breath. Vital signs are BP 188/110, P 120, R 32
and shallow. Lung sounds include crackles or "bubbling" sounds. You should suspect.
Answer: congestive heart failure.
● A 45 year old female complains of chest pain. She is attempting to pull off the
non-rebreather mask that Emergency Medical Responders placed on her. Vital signs are BP
130/80, P 118, R 24, SpO2 92%. What should you do? Select one:. Answer: Use a nasal
cannula.
● A patient becomes unresponsive after administration of oral glucose. You should. Answer:
open and inspect the airway.
● An 89 year old female with a history of smoking is anxious and complaining of dyspnea.
Upon examination, you find she has pedal edema. She is coughing up pink frothy sputum.
What should you suspect?. Answer: Congestive heart failure
● A patient has a closed head injury with the following signs and symptoms: altered mental
status, increasing blood pressure, decreased pulse and unequal pupils. These symptoms are
consistent with. Answer: increased intracranial pressure.
● In cases of bee stings, you should. Answer: remove the stinger by gently scraping with the
edge of a card.
● A ten month old female presents with a temperature of 105 F. You should. Answer: remove
her clothing and transport.
● An unconscious patient was found lying supine in a parking lot. You note a large bruise on
his upper-right abdominal quadrant. You should carefully monitor your patient for signs of.
