EMT FISDAP STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 2026
Assessment of respiratory distress - CORRECT ANSWER --important to perform early assessment
of level of respiratory distress
1. is patient speaking in full sentences?
2. are they short of breath when they talk
-if yes, you need to manage sxms first and obtain HPI later
Classification of breath sounds - CORRECT ANSWER -Breath sounds are classified into normal
tracheal sound, normal lung sound or vesicular breath sounds, and bronchial breath sound.
Bronchial breath sounds are further subdivided into three types: Tubular, cavernous, and
amphoric.
Signs and symptoms of emphysema - CORRECT ANSWER -barrel chest
pursed lip breathing
dyspnea on exertion
Signs and symptoms of epiglottitis - CORRECT ANSWER -Fever, drooling, difficulty swallowing
**tripod position - child leans over and jaw is thrust out to take in air, child refuses to lie
down**
enlarged round epiglottis on lateral neck x-ray
Signs and symptoms of pneumonia - CORRECT ANSWER -exertional dyspnea, a productive
cough, chest discomfort and pain, wheezing, headache, nausea and vomiting, musculoskeletal
pain, weight loss, and confusion
Signs and symptoms of simple pneumothorax - CORRECT ANSWER -shortness of breath.
, chest pain, which may be more severe on one side of the chest.
sharp pain when inhaling.
pressure in the chest that gets worse over time.
blue discoloration of the skin or lips.
increased heart rate.
rapid breathing.
Treatment of an asthma patient - CORRECT ANSWER -open constricted airways, dry secretions
and reduce inflammation. Nebulized albuterol, connected to oxygen at 6-8 LPM, is the first EMS
treatment for asthma. Albuterol stimulates beta-2 receptor sites to causes rapid
bronchodilation.
Fundamentals of operating an AED - CORRECT ANSWER -1). Turn on the AED and follow the
visual and/or audio prompts.
2). Open the person's shirt and wipe his or her bare chest dry. If the person is wearing any
medication patches, you should use a gloved (if possible) hand to remove the patches before
wiping the person's chest.
3). Attach the AED pads, and plug in the connector (if necessary).
4). Make sure no one is, including you, is touching the person. Tell everyone to "stand clear."
5). Push the "analyze" button (if necessary) and allow the AED to analyze the person's heart
rhythm.
6). If the AED recommends that you deliver a shock to the person, make sure that no one,
including you, is touching the person - and tell everyone to "stand clear." Once clear, press the
"shock" button.
7). Begin CPR after delivering the shock. Or, if no shock is advised, begin CPR. Perform 2 minutes
(about 5 cycles) of CPR and continue to follow the AED's prompts. If you notice obvious signs of
life, discontinue CPR and monitor breathing for any changes in condition.
Signs and symptoms of a stroke - CORRECT ANSWER -facial drooping
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 2026
Assessment of respiratory distress - CORRECT ANSWER --important to perform early assessment
of level of respiratory distress
1. is patient speaking in full sentences?
2. are they short of breath when they talk
-if yes, you need to manage sxms first and obtain HPI later
Classification of breath sounds - CORRECT ANSWER -Breath sounds are classified into normal
tracheal sound, normal lung sound or vesicular breath sounds, and bronchial breath sound.
Bronchial breath sounds are further subdivided into three types: Tubular, cavernous, and
amphoric.
Signs and symptoms of emphysema - CORRECT ANSWER -barrel chest
pursed lip breathing
dyspnea on exertion
Signs and symptoms of epiglottitis - CORRECT ANSWER -Fever, drooling, difficulty swallowing
**tripod position - child leans over and jaw is thrust out to take in air, child refuses to lie
down**
enlarged round epiglottis on lateral neck x-ray
Signs and symptoms of pneumonia - CORRECT ANSWER -exertional dyspnea, a productive
cough, chest discomfort and pain, wheezing, headache, nausea and vomiting, musculoskeletal
pain, weight loss, and confusion
Signs and symptoms of simple pneumothorax - CORRECT ANSWER -shortness of breath.
, chest pain, which may be more severe on one side of the chest.
sharp pain when inhaling.
pressure in the chest that gets worse over time.
blue discoloration of the skin or lips.
increased heart rate.
rapid breathing.
Treatment of an asthma patient - CORRECT ANSWER -open constricted airways, dry secretions
and reduce inflammation. Nebulized albuterol, connected to oxygen at 6-8 LPM, is the first EMS
treatment for asthma. Albuterol stimulates beta-2 receptor sites to causes rapid
bronchodilation.
Fundamentals of operating an AED - CORRECT ANSWER -1). Turn on the AED and follow the
visual and/or audio prompts.
2). Open the person's shirt and wipe his or her bare chest dry. If the person is wearing any
medication patches, you should use a gloved (if possible) hand to remove the patches before
wiping the person's chest.
3). Attach the AED pads, and plug in the connector (if necessary).
4). Make sure no one is, including you, is touching the person. Tell everyone to "stand clear."
5). Push the "analyze" button (if necessary) and allow the AED to analyze the person's heart
rhythm.
6). If the AED recommends that you deliver a shock to the person, make sure that no one,
including you, is touching the person - and tell everyone to "stand clear." Once clear, press the
"shock" button.
7). Begin CPR after delivering the shock. Or, if no shock is advised, begin CPR. Perform 2 minutes
(about 5 cycles) of CPR and continue to follow the AED's prompts. If you notice obvious signs of
life, discontinue CPR and monitor breathing for any changes in condition.
Signs and symptoms of a stroke - CORRECT ANSWER -facial drooping
