EMT FISDAP EXAMS Questions and
Answers (Verified Answers)
Q1. A 19-year-old female is found unconscious by her roommate. Her breathing is
inadequate. As you insert an oropharyngeal airway, she begins to gag violently. You
should:
A. Continue inserting the airway and secure it in place
B. Remove the airway and be prepared to suction her oropharynx
C. Insert a nasopharyngeal airway instead
D. Begin bag-valve-mask ventilation immediately
Answer: B. Remove the airway and be prepared to suction her oropharynx
Q2. A 40-year-old male with a blood sugar of 300 mg/dL is semi-conscious and
breathing slowly, receiving assisted ventilation from your partner. The definitive
treatment is:
A. Oral glucose
B. Activated charcoal
C. Insulin
D. Epinephrine
Answer: C. Insulin
Q3. A BP cuff that is too small for a patient's arm will give a:
A. Falsely low systolic and diastolic reading
B. Falsely high systolic reading only
C. Falsely low diastolic reading only
D. Falsely high systolic and diastolic reading
Answer: D. Falsely high systolic and diastolic reading
Q4. A critical incident stress debriefing should be conducted no longer than
________ hours following the incident.
,A. 24
B. 48
C. 72
D. 96
Answer: C. 72
Q5. A decrease in blood pressure may indicate:
A. Increased cardiac output
B. Loss of vascular tone
C. Hypervolemia
D. Elevated heart rate
Answer: B. Loss of vascular tone
Q6. A dissecting aortic aneurysm occurs when:
A. The outer layer of the aorta ruptures completely
B. The aorta becomes blocked by a clot
C. The inner layer of the aorta becomes separated
D. The aorta expands due to high blood pressure
Answer: C. The inner layer of the aorta becomes separated
Q7. A fractured femur can result in the loss of __ or more of blood.
A. 500 mL
B. 750 mL
C. 1 L
D. 2 L
Answer: C. 1 L
Q8. A generalized seizure is characterized by:
,A. Localized twitching of one limb
B. Brief loss of consciousness without muscle involvement
C. Severe twitching of all body muscles
D. Uncontrolled eye movements only
Answer: C. Severe twitching of all body muscles
Q9. A patient with an altered mental status:
A. Is always unconscious and unresponsive
B. Is not thinking clearly or is incapable of being aroused
C. Has a normal Glasgow Coma Score
D. Is only affected by traumatic brain injuries
Answer: B. Is not thinking clearly or is incapable of being aroused
Q10. A patient's refusal for EMS treatment and/or transport must be:
A. Documented by law enforcement
B. Witnessed by a physician
C. An informed refusal
D. Signed by a family member
Answer: C. An informed refusal
Q11. A poison that enters the body by __ is the most difficult to treat.
A. Inhalation
B. Ingestion
C. Absorption
D. Injection
Answer: D. Injection
Q12. A positive TB skin test indicates that:
, A. You currently have active tuberculosis
B. You have been exposed to the disease
C. You are immune to tuberculosis
D. You need immediate antibiotic treatment
Answer: B. You have been exposed to the disease
Q13. A raised, swollen, well-defined area on the skin that is the result of an insect
bite or sting is called a:
A. Pustule
B. Vesicle
C. Wheal
D. Papule
Answer: C. Wheal
Q14. A stinger from a honey bee should be:
A. Squeezed out with fingers
B. Scraped off
C. Left in place to prevent further venom release
D. Removed with tweezers
Answer: B. Scraped off
Q15. A transient ischemic attack (TIA) occurs when:
A. A cerebral artery is permanently blocked
B. The normal body processes destroy a clot in a cerebral artery
C. A hemorrhage occurs in the brain
D. Blood pressure drops suddenly to the brain
Answer: B. The normal body processes destroy a clot in a cerebral artery
Answers (Verified Answers)
Q1. A 19-year-old female is found unconscious by her roommate. Her breathing is
inadequate. As you insert an oropharyngeal airway, she begins to gag violently. You
should:
A. Continue inserting the airway and secure it in place
B. Remove the airway and be prepared to suction her oropharynx
C. Insert a nasopharyngeal airway instead
D. Begin bag-valve-mask ventilation immediately
Answer: B. Remove the airway and be prepared to suction her oropharynx
Q2. A 40-year-old male with a blood sugar of 300 mg/dL is semi-conscious and
breathing slowly, receiving assisted ventilation from your partner. The definitive
treatment is:
A. Oral glucose
B. Activated charcoal
C. Insulin
D. Epinephrine
Answer: C. Insulin
Q3. A BP cuff that is too small for a patient's arm will give a:
A. Falsely low systolic and diastolic reading
B. Falsely high systolic reading only
C. Falsely low diastolic reading only
D. Falsely high systolic and diastolic reading
Answer: D. Falsely high systolic and diastolic reading
Q4. A critical incident stress debriefing should be conducted no longer than
________ hours following the incident.
,A. 24
B. 48
C. 72
D. 96
Answer: C. 72
Q5. A decrease in blood pressure may indicate:
A. Increased cardiac output
B. Loss of vascular tone
C. Hypervolemia
D. Elevated heart rate
Answer: B. Loss of vascular tone
Q6. A dissecting aortic aneurysm occurs when:
A. The outer layer of the aorta ruptures completely
B. The aorta becomes blocked by a clot
C. The inner layer of the aorta becomes separated
D. The aorta expands due to high blood pressure
Answer: C. The inner layer of the aorta becomes separated
Q7. A fractured femur can result in the loss of __ or more of blood.
A. 500 mL
B. 750 mL
C. 1 L
D. 2 L
Answer: C. 1 L
Q8. A generalized seizure is characterized by:
,A. Localized twitching of one limb
B. Brief loss of consciousness without muscle involvement
C. Severe twitching of all body muscles
D. Uncontrolled eye movements only
Answer: C. Severe twitching of all body muscles
Q9. A patient with an altered mental status:
A. Is always unconscious and unresponsive
B. Is not thinking clearly or is incapable of being aroused
C. Has a normal Glasgow Coma Score
D. Is only affected by traumatic brain injuries
Answer: B. Is not thinking clearly or is incapable of being aroused
Q10. A patient's refusal for EMS treatment and/or transport must be:
A. Documented by law enforcement
B. Witnessed by a physician
C. An informed refusal
D. Signed by a family member
Answer: C. An informed refusal
Q11. A poison that enters the body by __ is the most difficult to treat.
A. Inhalation
B. Ingestion
C. Absorption
D. Injection
Answer: D. Injection
Q12. A positive TB skin test indicates that:
, A. You currently have active tuberculosis
B. You have been exposed to the disease
C. You are immune to tuberculosis
D. You need immediate antibiotic treatment
Answer: B. You have been exposed to the disease
Q13. A raised, swollen, well-defined area on the skin that is the result of an insect
bite or sting is called a:
A. Pustule
B. Vesicle
C. Wheal
D. Papule
Answer: C. Wheal
Q14. A stinger from a honey bee should be:
A. Squeezed out with fingers
B. Scraped off
C. Left in place to prevent further venom release
D. Removed with tweezers
Answer: B. Scraped off
Q15. A transient ischemic attack (TIA) occurs when:
A. A cerebral artery is permanently blocked
B. The normal body processes destroy a clot in a cerebral artery
C. A hemorrhage occurs in the brain
D. Blood pressure drops suddenly to the brain
Answer: B. The normal body processes destroy a clot in a cerebral artery
