FISDAP EMT READINESS EXAM Questions and
Answers (2022/2023) (Verified Answers)
36/yo female complains of fever, lower abdomen pain that moves to lower back
when she walks. BP 144, p98, R 16. You should suspect?
Pelvic inflammatory disease
Are administering oral glucose to a known diabetic. What should you be most
concerned about?
The smell of acetone on breath
45 year old is 34 weeks pregnant.she complains of a severe headache, sensitivity
to light, and swollen feet. Vitals signs are BP 130/88, P104, R 24 what should you
suspect?
Preeclampsia
A 10 month old is choking, what should you do?
Back blows
First step with a sexually assaulted patient?
Reassure patient
2 year old has been vomiting for 12 hours and has decreased oral intake. She
does not track your movements. What type of shock should you suspect? P150 R
24. Cool skin w/ mottling.
Hypovolemic
50 year old female states she has "the worst headache of her life". The onest was
20 minutes ago and it was abrupt. Vitals BP 180/90 P56 and R 20. You should
suspect?
Subarachnoid hemorrhage
32 y/o female. 18 weeks pregnant. Lower ab pain w/vaginal bleeding. You should
suspect?
Spontaneous abortion
70 y/o with SOB "I woke up and felt like i was drowning". He has been recently
sleeping with extra pillows under his head. Bp 160/80 P 98 and irregular. R 24.
Spo2 86%.
Left heart failure
Request additional resources for which victim? (couldnt find all the options
Foot wedged in pedal
56 yo M with severe pain after eating greasy food
Cholecystitis
Newborn is apneic immediately after delivery
Stimulate baby
3 yo F sitting on dads lap, drooling and won't eat or drink
Epiglottis
56 yo F complains of chest pain that is unrelieved after 3 NTG's. Troubled
breathing speaking in 2-3 word sentences. You should?
Provide 02
What is a system of external/internal reviews called?
Quality improvement
, EMS displays a "Free BP Check" sign on the window. This is a sign of?
Community relations
Which the following will only occur in the 1st trimester of pregnancy?
Ectopic pregnancy
36 yo M complains of nausea, vomiting and ab pain. Homeless and admits to
chronic alcohol use. VS Bp 92/54 P122 R8. You suspect?
Pancreatitis
62 yo M with history of COPD ran out of Home O2. SOB and dry lung
nonproductive cough, clear lung sounds. You suspect?
Emphysema
28 yo F has severe pain after slipping in the shower. 31 wks pregnant has bright
red vaginal bleeding. Suspect?
Abruption placenta
Previous ambulance crew failed to clean backboard properly. Dried blood under
the edges.
Wash board with disinfectant
24 yo F complains of right lower ab pain that radiates to the back with slight
vaginal bleeding. Last period was 2 weeks prior. Suspect?
Ruptured ovarian cyst
When lifting a stretcher into the ambulance using power grip, you should?
Position hands 10 apart
Complications with precipitous delivery
Perineum tearing
54 yo F tells you she drank bleach to kill herself. You should?
Contact poison control
19 yr F is posticial following 10 mins seizures has snoring respirations. You
should?
Insert OPA
You have been asked to audit prehospital care reports. Which requires review?
pt sitting on supine with chest pain on a stretcher right
82 yo F mumbling and throwing clothes, nurse says she's diabetic. You should?
Give oral glucose
Unresponsive 3yo lying supine in a ditch. VS 60/40 P60 R8. you should?
Assist ventilations
Leading cause of bradycardia in pediatrics
Hypoxia
Delivery of newborn has central cyanosis covered in thick greenish fluid. You
should?
Inspect oropharynx
46 yo F. fever & lower ab pain that moves to lower back when she walks.
Abnormal vaginal discharge for 2 days. VS 144/88 P98 R16. you should suspect?
Pelvic inflammatory disease
12 yo M bleeding uncontrollably from deep laceration to palm. He is a
hemophiliac
Hemostatic agent
Which body is responsible for protection, temp, excretion?
Answers (2022/2023) (Verified Answers)
36/yo female complains of fever, lower abdomen pain that moves to lower back
when she walks. BP 144, p98, R 16. You should suspect?
Pelvic inflammatory disease
Are administering oral glucose to a known diabetic. What should you be most
concerned about?
The smell of acetone on breath
45 year old is 34 weeks pregnant.she complains of a severe headache, sensitivity
to light, and swollen feet. Vitals signs are BP 130/88, P104, R 24 what should you
suspect?
Preeclampsia
A 10 month old is choking, what should you do?
Back blows
First step with a sexually assaulted patient?
Reassure patient
2 year old has been vomiting for 12 hours and has decreased oral intake. She
does not track your movements. What type of shock should you suspect? P150 R
24. Cool skin w/ mottling.
Hypovolemic
50 year old female states she has "the worst headache of her life". The onest was
20 minutes ago and it was abrupt. Vitals BP 180/90 P56 and R 20. You should
suspect?
Subarachnoid hemorrhage
32 y/o female. 18 weeks pregnant. Lower ab pain w/vaginal bleeding. You should
suspect?
Spontaneous abortion
70 y/o with SOB "I woke up and felt like i was drowning". He has been recently
sleeping with extra pillows under his head. Bp 160/80 P 98 and irregular. R 24.
Spo2 86%.
Left heart failure
Request additional resources for which victim? (couldnt find all the options
Foot wedged in pedal
56 yo M with severe pain after eating greasy food
Cholecystitis
Newborn is apneic immediately after delivery
Stimulate baby
3 yo F sitting on dads lap, drooling and won't eat or drink
Epiglottis
56 yo F complains of chest pain that is unrelieved after 3 NTG's. Troubled
breathing speaking in 2-3 word sentences. You should?
Provide 02
What is a system of external/internal reviews called?
Quality improvement
, EMS displays a "Free BP Check" sign on the window. This is a sign of?
Community relations
Which the following will only occur in the 1st trimester of pregnancy?
Ectopic pregnancy
36 yo M complains of nausea, vomiting and ab pain. Homeless and admits to
chronic alcohol use. VS Bp 92/54 P122 R8. You suspect?
Pancreatitis
62 yo M with history of COPD ran out of Home O2. SOB and dry lung
nonproductive cough, clear lung sounds. You suspect?
Emphysema
28 yo F has severe pain after slipping in the shower. 31 wks pregnant has bright
red vaginal bleeding. Suspect?
Abruption placenta
Previous ambulance crew failed to clean backboard properly. Dried blood under
the edges.
Wash board with disinfectant
24 yo F complains of right lower ab pain that radiates to the back with slight
vaginal bleeding. Last period was 2 weeks prior. Suspect?
Ruptured ovarian cyst
When lifting a stretcher into the ambulance using power grip, you should?
Position hands 10 apart
Complications with precipitous delivery
Perineum tearing
54 yo F tells you she drank bleach to kill herself. You should?
Contact poison control
19 yr F is posticial following 10 mins seizures has snoring respirations. You
should?
Insert OPA
You have been asked to audit prehospital care reports. Which requires review?
pt sitting on supine with chest pain on a stretcher right
82 yo F mumbling and throwing clothes, nurse says she's diabetic. You should?
Give oral glucose
Unresponsive 3yo lying supine in a ditch. VS 60/40 P60 R8. you should?
Assist ventilations
Leading cause of bradycardia in pediatrics
Hypoxia
Delivery of newborn has central cyanosis covered in thick greenish fluid. You
should?
Inspect oropharynx
46 yo F. fever & lower ab pain that moves to lower back when she walks.
Abnormal vaginal discharge for 2 days. VS 144/88 P98 R16. you should suspect?
Pelvic inflammatory disease
12 yo M bleeding uncontrollably from deep laceration to palm. He is a
hemophiliac
Hemostatic agent
Which body is responsible for protection, temp, excretion?
