FISDAP EMT Medical Exam Questions with
Correct Answers
1. Which statement strongly indicates syncope?
I blacked out for a few seconds
2. When assessing the patient for arm drift, you should ask the patient to
hold their arms out palms up, eyes closed
3. 68 yo patient reports abdominal pain, vomiting, and a loss of appetite, as well
as black, tarry stools. you should suspect
upper gi bleed
4. You are called to an outdoor garden center on a hot, humid day. Your patient is
pale, wheezing, and has hives. you should suspect
bee sting
5. you have been dispatched to a behavioral emergency. The police are on the
scene and have asked you to evaluate the patient. you should
restrain the pt. to your cot and transport to the nearest hospital
6. a pt. was cleaning a bathroom when he came out gagging and coughing. his
eyes are red and watering and he is complaining of dyspnea. you should
move the pt to a well ventilated area
7. 38 yo pt. has a history of hypothyroidism. she is hypertensive, tachycardic, and
hyperthermic. you find an empty bottle of Synthroid nearby. You should
contact the poison center or medical command.
8. a pt's family member reports a glucometer reading of 57 mg/dL. how should
you interpret this reading?
low
9. a worker at a fertilizer plant has spilled lye all over his upper body. you should
brush the powder off the pt.
10. to assess a possible stroke pt for abnormal speech, you should
ask the pt to repeat a common phrase
11. a pt was stung by a bee. you should
apply ice cold compress to the affected area
12. 72 yo male has weak hand grips, blurred vision, and is unable to tell you the
day of the week. he is a type 2 diabetic. what should you do
evaluate for facial droop
13. which of the following meds helps the body transport sugar into the cells
insulin
14. an unconscious patient has one pupil that is significantly larger than the other
and not reactive to light. the most likely cause is
stroke
15. where would you expect to find pain in a pt with suspected appendicitis
right lower quadrant
16. when assessing a pt for facial droop, you should
ask pt to smile or show his teeth
17. which of the following assessment findings suggests a gi bleed
bright red blood from the rectal area
, 18. you are assessing an unresponsive medical patient. what should be your
primary focus
chief complaint
19. a patient has a headache. how should you position him on the cot
90 degree fowler
20. 50 yo male who recently completed renal dialysis is bleeding profusely from
his shunt. how should you classify this bleeding
a life-threatening problem that requires immediate surgical intervention
21. a 28 yo pt is outside at a concert and appears confused. he is unable to
answer your questions. you should
look for a medical identification necklace or bracelet
22. a car battery exploded in your pt's face. he denies any breathing difficulty. you
should
irrigate eyes with water
23. a patient is having a tonic-clonic seizure. he is not breathing. you should
prevent the pt from further injury
24. your first priority whe. dealing with a pt who is exhibiting behavior issues is to
ensure the safety of yourself and your partner
26. 78 yo M alzheimers pt has bruising on his back, neck, and stomach. when you
ask the pt what happened, his caregiver insists "he fell getting out of bed" what
should you do
a. ask on of the family members to ride in the back with him
b. ask the caregiver why the pt required restraint
c. immediately notify law enforcement to take a report
d. move him into the ambulance so you can talk to him alone
c. notify law enforcement to take a report
25. according to the Cincinnati prehospital stroke scale, which of the following
should be assessed
facial droop
27. A 32-year-old patient is found unconscious in the snow. You cannot detect a
pulse or respiration rate within 10 seconds. What should you do?
assess her pulse for 30-45 seconds
28. An 80 y/o male complains of a headache and nausea. He is confused with hot,
dry skin. His house is hot and humid. VS are BP 90/55, P 96, R 18, SpO2 88% and
BGA 88 mg/dL. What should you do?
Begin active cooling measures (signs of heat stroke, also think of fluid replacement due
to dehydration)
29. A 28 y/o female complains of sudden onset of dyspnea while eating in a
restaurant. Her tongue is swelling and she has urticaria on her neck. VS are BP
86/44, P 116, R 18 with wheezing. What should you administer?
Epinephrine .3 to .5 IM 1:1000 (should suspect anaphylactic shock)
30. While spraying pesticide on his crops, a 51 y/o male started to feel
lightheaded and had trouble breathing with excessive saliva production. What
should you administer?
Atropine (cholinergic response with the signs of SLUDGE, need to use a anticholinergic
drug which is atropine, which blocks the effects of the accumulating acetylcholine)
Correct Answers
1. Which statement strongly indicates syncope?
I blacked out for a few seconds
2. When assessing the patient for arm drift, you should ask the patient to
hold their arms out palms up, eyes closed
3. 68 yo patient reports abdominal pain, vomiting, and a loss of appetite, as well
as black, tarry stools. you should suspect
upper gi bleed
4. You are called to an outdoor garden center on a hot, humid day. Your patient is
pale, wheezing, and has hives. you should suspect
bee sting
5. you have been dispatched to a behavioral emergency. The police are on the
scene and have asked you to evaluate the patient. you should
restrain the pt. to your cot and transport to the nearest hospital
6. a pt. was cleaning a bathroom when he came out gagging and coughing. his
eyes are red and watering and he is complaining of dyspnea. you should
move the pt to a well ventilated area
7. 38 yo pt. has a history of hypothyroidism. she is hypertensive, tachycardic, and
hyperthermic. you find an empty bottle of Synthroid nearby. You should
contact the poison center or medical command.
8. a pt's family member reports a glucometer reading of 57 mg/dL. how should
you interpret this reading?
low
9. a worker at a fertilizer plant has spilled lye all over his upper body. you should
brush the powder off the pt.
10. to assess a possible stroke pt for abnormal speech, you should
ask the pt to repeat a common phrase
11. a pt was stung by a bee. you should
apply ice cold compress to the affected area
12. 72 yo male has weak hand grips, blurred vision, and is unable to tell you the
day of the week. he is a type 2 diabetic. what should you do
evaluate for facial droop
13. which of the following meds helps the body transport sugar into the cells
insulin
14. an unconscious patient has one pupil that is significantly larger than the other
and not reactive to light. the most likely cause is
stroke
15. where would you expect to find pain in a pt with suspected appendicitis
right lower quadrant
16. when assessing a pt for facial droop, you should
ask pt to smile or show his teeth
17. which of the following assessment findings suggests a gi bleed
bright red blood from the rectal area
, 18. you are assessing an unresponsive medical patient. what should be your
primary focus
chief complaint
19. a patient has a headache. how should you position him on the cot
90 degree fowler
20. 50 yo male who recently completed renal dialysis is bleeding profusely from
his shunt. how should you classify this bleeding
a life-threatening problem that requires immediate surgical intervention
21. a 28 yo pt is outside at a concert and appears confused. he is unable to
answer your questions. you should
look for a medical identification necklace or bracelet
22. a car battery exploded in your pt's face. he denies any breathing difficulty. you
should
irrigate eyes with water
23. a patient is having a tonic-clonic seizure. he is not breathing. you should
prevent the pt from further injury
24. your first priority whe. dealing with a pt who is exhibiting behavior issues is to
ensure the safety of yourself and your partner
26. 78 yo M alzheimers pt has bruising on his back, neck, and stomach. when you
ask the pt what happened, his caregiver insists "he fell getting out of bed" what
should you do
a. ask on of the family members to ride in the back with him
b. ask the caregiver why the pt required restraint
c. immediately notify law enforcement to take a report
d. move him into the ambulance so you can talk to him alone
c. notify law enforcement to take a report
25. according to the Cincinnati prehospital stroke scale, which of the following
should be assessed
facial droop
27. A 32-year-old patient is found unconscious in the snow. You cannot detect a
pulse or respiration rate within 10 seconds. What should you do?
assess her pulse for 30-45 seconds
28. An 80 y/o male complains of a headache and nausea. He is confused with hot,
dry skin. His house is hot and humid. VS are BP 90/55, P 96, R 18, SpO2 88% and
BGA 88 mg/dL. What should you do?
Begin active cooling measures (signs of heat stroke, also think of fluid replacement due
to dehydration)
29. A 28 y/o female complains of sudden onset of dyspnea while eating in a
restaurant. Her tongue is swelling and she has urticaria on her neck. VS are BP
86/44, P 116, R 18 with wheezing. What should you administer?
Epinephrine .3 to .5 IM 1:1000 (should suspect anaphylactic shock)
30. While spraying pesticide on his crops, a 51 y/o male started to feel
lightheaded and had trouble breathing with excessive saliva production. What
should you administer?
Atropine (cholinergic response with the signs of SLUDGE, need to use a anticholinergic
drug which is atropine, which blocks the effects of the accumulating acetylcholine)
