PARAMEDIC FISDAP AIRWAY EXAM LATEST 2026
UPDATE 100 QUESTIONS AND DETAILED VERIFIED
ANSWERS FROM ACTUAL EXAMS TEST GRADE A+
1.
A patient with a decreased level of consciousness is unable to maintain their
airway. What is the first intervention?
A. Insert a supraglottic airway
B. Perform endotracheal intubation
C. Open the airway manually
D. Administer oxygen via nasal cannula
Answer: C
Rationale: Manual airway maneuvers (head-tilt chin-lift or jaw-thrust) are the first
step in airway management before adjuncts or advanced interventions.
2.
Which airway adjunct is contraindicated in a conscious patient with an intact gag
reflex?
A. Nasopharyngeal airway
B. Oropharyngeal airway
C. Endotracheal tube
D. Supraglottic airway
Answer: B
Rationale: An oropharyngeal airway stimulates the gag reflex and may cause
vomiting in conscious patients.
,3.
What is the proper technique to open the airway of a trauma patient?
A. Head-tilt chin-lift
B. Jaw-thrust maneuver
C. Neck extension
D. Nasal airway insertion
Answer: B
Rationale: The jaw-thrust maneuver minimizes cervical spine movement in trauma
patients.
4.
Which device delivers the highest concentration of oxygen?
A. Nasal cannula
B. Simple face mask
C. Non-rebreather mask
D. Venturi mask
Answer: C
Rationale: A non-rebreather mask can deliver up to 90–100% oxygen when
properly fitted.
5.
What is the most reliable method to confirm endotracheal tube placement?
A. Chest rise
B. Auscultation
C. End-tidal CO₂ detection
D. Pulse oximetry
,Answer: C
Rationale: Continuous waveform capnography is the gold standard for confirming
ET tube placement.
6.
Which airway device sits above the vocal cords?
A. Endotracheal tube
B. Cricothyrotomy tube
C. Supraglottic airway
D. Tracheostomy tube
Answer: C
Rationale: Supraglottic airways (e.g., LMA) sit above the glottis and do not pass
through vocal cords.
7.
A patient has snoring respirations. What does this indicate?
A. Bronchospasm
B. Airway obstruction by tongue
C. Fluid in alveoli
D. Laryngospasm
Answer: B
Rationale: Snoring indicates partial airway obstruction, typically from the tongue.
8.
What size suction catheter should be used for adults?
A. 6–8 French
B. 10–12 French
, C. 12–14 French
D. 14–18 French
Answer: D
Rationale: Adults typically require larger suction catheters (14–18 Fr) for effective
suctioning.
9.
What is the maximum suction time for an adult?
A. 5 seconds
B. 10 seconds
C. 15 seconds
D. 20 seconds
Answer: C
Rationale: Suctioning should not exceed 15 seconds to prevent hypoxia.
10.
Which sign indicates adequate ventilation?
A. Cyanosis
B. Equal chest rise
C. Decreased LOC
D. Tachycardia
Answer: B
Rationale: Equal chest rise indicates effective ventilation.
11.
What is the correct ventilation rate for an adult with a pulse?
UPDATE 100 QUESTIONS AND DETAILED VERIFIED
ANSWERS FROM ACTUAL EXAMS TEST GRADE A+
1.
A patient with a decreased level of consciousness is unable to maintain their
airway. What is the first intervention?
A. Insert a supraglottic airway
B. Perform endotracheal intubation
C. Open the airway manually
D. Administer oxygen via nasal cannula
Answer: C
Rationale: Manual airway maneuvers (head-tilt chin-lift or jaw-thrust) are the first
step in airway management before adjuncts or advanced interventions.
2.
Which airway adjunct is contraindicated in a conscious patient with an intact gag
reflex?
A. Nasopharyngeal airway
B. Oropharyngeal airway
C. Endotracheal tube
D. Supraglottic airway
Answer: B
Rationale: An oropharyngeal airway stimulates the gag reflex and may cause
vomiting in conscious patients.
,3.
What is the proper technique to open the airway of a trauma patient?
A. Head-tilt chin-lift
B. Jaw-thrust maneuver
C. Neck extension
D. Nasal airway insertion
Answer: B
Rationale: The jaw-thrust maneuver minimizes cervical spine movement in trauma
patients.
4.
Which device delivers the highest concentration of oxygen?
A. Nasal cannula
B. Simple face mask
C. Non-rebreather mask
D. Venturi mask
Answer: C
Rationale: A non-rebreather mask can deliver up to 90–100% oxygen when
properly fitted.
5.
What is the most reliable method to confirm endotracheal tube placement?
A. Chest rise
B. Auscultation
C. End-tidal CO₂ detection
D. Pulse oximetry
,Answer: C
Rationale: Continuous waveform capnography is the gold standard for confirming
ET tube placement.
6.
Which airway device sits above the vocal cords?
A. Endotracheal tube
B. Cricothyrotomy tube
C. Supraglottic airway
D. Tracheostomy tube
Answer: C
Rationale: Supraglottic airways (e.g., LMA) sit above the glottis and do not pass
through vocal cords.
7.
A patient has snoring respirations. What does this indicate?
A. Bronchospasm
B. Airway obstruction by tongue
C. Fluid in alveoli
D. Laryngospasm
Answer: B
Rationale: Snoring indicates partial airway obstruction, typically from the tongue.
8.
What size suction catheter should be used for adults?
A. 6–8 French
B. 10–12 French
, C. 12–14 French
D. 14–18 French
Answer: D
Rationale: Adults typically require larger suction catheters (14–18 Fr) for effective
suctioning.
9.
What is the maximum suction time for an adult?
A. 5 seconds
B. 10 seconds
C. 15 seconds
D. 20 seconds
Answer: C
Rationale: Suctioning should not exceed 15 seconds to prevent hypoxia.
10.
Which sign indicates adequate ventilation?
A. Cyanosis
B. Equal chest rise
C. Decreased LOC
D. Tachycardia
Answer: B
Rationale: Equal chest rise indicates effective ventilation.
11.
What is the correct ventilation rate for an adult with a pulse?
