NUR HEALTH CARE ASS EMT FISDAP
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST NEW
VERSION 2026/2027
1. The ability to take appropriate action with a little direction is known as: -
Self-confidence
2. Which of the following statements regarding the Americans with disabili-ties act (ADA) of 1990 is
correct?: The ADA prohibits employers from failing toprovide full and equal employment to those who are
disabled
3. National guidelines for EMS care are intended to .: provide
more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States
4. What should and EMT due to limit errors in the field?: Follow the agencieswritten protocols
5. Your caring for a driver who struck a light pole. She admits to drinking alcohol the orders you not
to tell anyone. You should report the following information to: The receiving nurse or doctor
6. While providing care to a patient, blood got onto the ambulance stretcher.Because the stretcher
was not properly cleaned after work, virus was trans-mitted to another emergency medical technician
(EMT) several days later. Which route of transmission does this scenario describe?: Direct contact
7. Gloves, a mask, eye protection, and a face shield should be used: When-ever you touch non-intact skin
8. Which of the following statements regarding HIV is correct?: There is novaccine against HIV infection
9. The most serious consequence of drug or alcohol use among EMS per-sonnel is: Loss of job or
inappropriate patient care
10. Which of the following would provide the EMT with the best cover in asituation involving
active gun fire?: A concrete barricade
11. Which type of consent is involved whena 39-year-oldmentally competentfemale with a severe
headache asks you to take her to the hospital?: Ex- pressed
12. Which aspect of the health insurance portability and accountability act(HIPAA) most affects EMS
personnel?:
Protecting patient privacy
13. Putrefaction is defined as:: decomposition of the body's tissues.
14. In which of the following situations there's a legal duty to act clearlyexist?: The call is received 15
minutes prior to shift change
15. You are called to attend to an elderly patient with an extensive medicalhistory who is now in
cardiac arrest. The patient's family tells you that the
, EMT FISDAP
patient has a DNR order. There is no paperwork available but the
patient does have a medic alert bracelet indicating Do Not
Resuscitate.You should-
: Confirm the patient identity and then confirm the DNR by calling the medic alertfoundation number on the bracelet
16. Which of the following will help improve radio communications?: Hold theradio at least 6 inches from your
mouth
17. A four-year-old boy had an apparent seizure. He is conscious and calm and is sitting on his
mother's lap. His father is sitting in a nearby chair. Thechild's mother suddenly begins crying
uncontrollably, which causes a childto start crying. You should: Ask the father to hold the child so you can
assess him while your partner tries to calm the mother
18. Which of the following statements regarding a patient refusal form is correct?: I'm mentally
competent adult has the legal right to refuse EMS care andtransport
19. You are transporting a 54-year-old male in respiratory arrest. An EMR isdriving the ambulance
as you and your partner are caring for the patient. Which of the following is the most
logicalwayofnotifying the hospital?: Havethe driver contact dispatch and relay patient information to the
hospital
20. You are caring for a 56-year-old male patient complaining of abdomi- nal pain.Your service
has recently switched to an electronica PCR system(ePCR). When completing the ePCR, it is most
important to be aware that-
: The ePCR allows patient information to be transmitted directly to the receivinghospital's computer
21. "Chondro" in the word chondrites means: cartilage
22. Which of the following suffixes mean "two"?: "dipl-" and "bi-"
23. An intoxicated 40-year-old male is found lying facedown. How would youdocument his bodies position?:
prone
24. A diabetic patient has polydipsia.This means that she: is excessivelythirsty
25. You are transporting to a 66-year-old patient with a history of heart problems. The patient chart
indicates that he has hepatomegaly. The root ofthe term indicates that: The problem is with the patient's
liver
26. Bile is produced by the liver and concentrated and stored in the: gallblad-der
, EMT FISDAP
27. The brain connects to the spinal cord through a large opening
at the base of the skull called the: foramen magnum
28. A by-product of involuntary muscle contraction and relaxation is:: heat
29. What happens when blood volume is lost from the body?: The arteriescontract to increase the blood
pressure.
30. The central nervous system is composed of the: brain and spinal cord
31. Which organ lies in the lateral and posterior portion of the left upperquadrant of the abdomen?: stomach
32. Urine is transported from the kidneys to the urinary bladder via the:: -
ureters
33. The waste products of aerobic metabolism include: carbon dioxide andwater
34. The patient has a large accumulation of blood in the sack surroundingthe heart. Which type of
shock with this condition causes?: Obstructive
35. Which of the following is true of the lymphatic system?: It relies on musclemovement to
circulate lymph, It's vessels closely parallels the major arteries in the body
36. The areas of the infant's skull that have not yet fused together arecalled: Fontanelles
37. And normal systolic blood pressure for a 30-year-old is between: 90-140mm Hg
38. Artherosclerosis is defined as: The blockage of a coronary artery
39. In preconventional reasoning, children: Act almost purely to avoid punish-ment and to get what they want
40. The human body should be functioning at its optimal level between theages of: 19 and 25 years.
41. The average pulse rate of persons between 19 and 60 years of age istypically: 70 beats/min.
42. You are dispatched to a call for a four month old infant with respiratory distress. While you
prepare to take care of this child, you must remember that: Small infants are nose breathers and require
clear nasal passages at all times
43. Which of the following is a physical change it typically occurs in theadolescent age group?:
Secondary sexual development begins
, EMT FISDAP
44. Which of the following is not a common factor that would
affect a 75-year-old patient vital signs: Increased weight
45. When you are communicating with an older patient, it is important to remember that: Age related
changes diminish the effectiveness of the eyes andears
46. The is both the mechanical weight-bearing base of the spinal column and the
fused central posterior section of the pelvic girdle: sacrum
47. The proper technique for using the power grip is to: lift with your palms up
48. To minimize the risk of injuring yourself when lifting or moving a patient,you should: keep the weight
as close to your body as possible.
49. To facilitate a seat and coordinated move, the team leader should: Usepreparatory commands to initiate any
moves
50. When pulling the patient, you should extend your arms no more than
in front of your torso: 15 to 20 inches
51. Which of the following statements regarding an emergency patient moveis correct?: An emergency
move is performed before the primary assessment and treatment.
52. Upon arriving at the scene of a motor vehicle crash, you find a single patient still seated in his car.
There are no scene hazards. As you approachthe vehicle, you know that the patient is semiconscious
and has a large laceration on his forehead.You should: Direct your partner to apply manual
in-line support of the patient's head
53. The most serious consequence of a poorly planned or rushed patientmove is: injury to you or your patient.
54. Which of the following conditions or situations presents the most uniquechallenge to the EMT when
immobilizing an elderly patient on a long back- board?: abnormal spinal curvature
55. In contrast to typical wheeled ambulance stretchers, features of abariatric stretcher
include:: increased stability from a wider wheelbase.
56. When moving a conscious, week patient down a flight of stairs, you should: Place the wheeled
stretcher at the bottom of the stairs and carry thepatient down the stairs with the stair chair
57. It is essential that you your equipment to prevent
thespread of disease.: decontaminate
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST NEW
VERSION 2026/2027
1. The ability to take appropriate action with a little direction is known as: -
Self-confidence
2. Which of the following statements regarding the Americans with disabili-ties act (ADA) of 1990 is
correct?: The ADA prohibits employers from failing toprovide full and equal employment to those who are
disabled
3. National guidelines for EMS care are intended to .: provide
more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States
4. What should and EMT due to limit errors in the field?: Follow the agencieswritten protocols
5. Your caring for a driver who struck a light pole. She admits to drinking alcohol the orders you not
to tell anyone. You should report the following information to: The receiving nurse or doctor
6. While providing care to a patient, blood got onto the ambulance stretcher.Because the stretcher
was not properly cleaned after work, virus was trans-mitted to another emergency medical technician
(EMT) several days later. Which route of transmission does this scenario describe?: Direct contact
7. Gloves, a mask, eye protection, and a face shield should be used: When-ever you touch non-intact skin
8. Which of the following statements regarding HIV is correct?: There is novaccine against HIV infection
9. The most serious consequence of drug or alcohol use among EMS per-sonnel is: Loss of job or
inappropriate patient care
10. Which of the following would provide the EMT with the best cover in asituation involving
active gun fire?: A concrete barricade
11. Which type of consent is involved whena 39-year-oldmentally competentfemale with a severe
headache asks you to take her to the hospital?: Ex- pressed
12. Which aspect of the health insurance portability and accountability act(HIPAA) most affects EMS
personnel?:
Protecting patient privacy
13. Putrefaction is defined as:: decomposition of the body's tissues.
14. In which of the following situations there's a legal duty to act clearlyexist?: The call is received 15
minutes prior to shift change
15. You are called to attend to an elderly patient with an extensive medicalhistory who is now in
cardiac arrest. The patient's family tells you that the
, EMT FISDAP
patient has a DNR order. There is no paperwork available but the
patient does have a medic alert bracelet indicating Do Not
Resuscitate.You should-
: Confirm the patient identity and then confirm the DNR by calling the medic alertfoundation number on the bracelet
16. Which of the following will help improve radio communications?: Hold theradio at least 6 inches from your
mouth
17. A four-year-old boy had an apparent seizure. He is conscious and calm and is sitting on his
mother's lap. His father is sitting in a nearby chair. Thechild's mother suddenly begins crying
uncontrollably, which causes a childto start crying. You should: Ask the father to hold the child so you can
assess him while your partner tries to calm the mother
18. Which of the following statements regarding a patient refusal form is correct?: I'm mentally
competent adult has the legal right to refuse EMS care andtransport
19. You are transporting a 54-year-old male in respiratory arrest. An EMR isdriving the ambulance
as you and your partner are caring for the patient. Which of the following is the most
logicalwayofnotifying the hospital?: Havethe driver contact dispatch and relay patient information to the
hospital
20. You are caring for a 56-year-old male patient complaining of abdomi- nal pain.Your service
has recently switched to an electronica PCR system(ePCR). When completing the ePCR, it is most
important to be aware that-
: The ePCR allows patient information to be transmitted directly to the receivinghospital's computer
21. "Chondro" in the word chondrites means: cartilage
22. Which of the following suffixes mean "two"?: "dipl-" and "bi-"
23. An intoxicated 40-year-old male is found lying facedown. How would youdocument his bodies position?:
prone
24. A diabetic patient has polydipsia.This means that she: is excessivelythirsty
25. You are transporting to a 66-year-old patient with a history of heart problems. The patient chart
indicates that he has hepatomegaly. The root ofthe term indicates that: The problem is with the patient's
liver
26. Bile is produced by the liver and concentrated and stored in the: gallblad-der
, EMT FISDAP
27. The brain connects to the spinal cord through a large opening
at the base of the skull called the: foramen magnum
28. A by-product of involuntary muscle contraction and relaxation is:: heat
29. What happens when blood volume is lost from the body?: The arteriescontract to increase the blood
pressure.
30. The central nervous system is composed of the: brain and spinal cord
31. Which organ lies in the lateral and posterior portion of the left upperquadrant of the abdomen?: stomach
32. Urine is transported from the kidneys to the urinary bladder via the:: -
ureters
33. The waste products of aerobic metabolism include: carbon dioxide andwater
34. The patient has a large accumulation of blood in the sack surroundingthe heart. Which type of
shock with this condition causes?: Obstructive
35. Which of the following is true of the lymphatic system?: It relies on musclemovement to
circulate lymph, It's vessels closely parallels the major arteries in the body
36. The areas of the infant's skull that have not yet fused together arecalled: Fontanelles
37. And normal systolic blood pressure for a 30-year-old is between: 90-140mm Hg
38. Artherosclerosis is defined as: The blockage of a coronary artery
39. In preconventional reasoning, children: Act almost purely to avoid punish-ment and to get what they want
40. The human body should be functioning at its optimal level between theages of: 19 and 25 years.
41. The average pulse rate of persons between 19 and 60 years of age istypically: 70 beats/min.
42. You are dispatched to a call for a four month old infant with respiratory distress. While you
prepare to take care of this child, you must remember that: Small infants are nose breathers and require
clear nasal passages at all times
43. Which of the following is a physical change it typically occurs in theadolescent age group?:
Secondary sexual development begins
, EMT FISDAP
44. Which of the following is not a common factor that would
affect a 75-year-old patient vital signs: Increased weight
45. When you are communicating with an older patient, it is important to remember that: Age related
changes diminish the effectiveness of the eyes andears
46. The is both the mechanical weight-bearing base of the spinal column and the
fused central posterior section of the pelvic girdle: sacrum
47. The proper technique for using the power grip is to: lift with your palms up
48. To minimize the risk of injuring yourself when lifting or moving a patient,you should: keep the weight
as close to your body as possible.
49. To facilitate a seat and coordinated move, the team leader should: Usepreparatory commands to initiate any
moves
50. When pulling the patient, you should extend your arms no more than
in front of your torso: 15 to 20 inches
51. Which of the following statements regarding an emergency patient moveis correct?: An emergency
move is performed before the primary assessment and treatment.
52. Upon arriving at the scene of a motor vehicle crash, you find a single patient still seated in his car.
There are no scene hazards. As you approachthe vehicle, you know that the patient is semiconscious
and has a large laceration on his forehead.You should: Direct your partner to apply manual
in-line support of the patient's head
53. The most serious consequence of a poorly planned or rushed patientmove is: injury to you or your patient.
54. Which of the following conditions or situations presents the most uniquechallenge to the EMT when
immobilizing an elderly patient on a long back- board?: abnormal spinal curvature
55. In contrast to typical wheeled ambulance stretchers, features of abariatric stretcher
include:: increased stability from a wider wheelbase.
56. When moving a conscious, week patient down a flight of stairs, you should: Place the wheeled
stretcher at the bottom of the stairs and carry thepatient down the stairs with the stair chair
57. It is essential that you your equipment to prevent
thespread of disease.: decontaminate
