EMT Operations Fisdap Exam With 100%
Correct Answers 2023
What PPE should be worn when managing a patient's airway (suctioning, ventilating
with BVM) - Correct answer-At a minimum, gloves and full facial protection
Which immobilization device is used for a patient with multiple injuries and unstable vital
signs? - Correct answer-Long spine board immobilization device
Proper guidelines for safe reaching: - Correct answer-reach no more than 15-20 inches
in front of body
Who assumes the role of triage officer at a mass-casualty incident? - Correct answer-
The most knowledgable EMS provider
Exposure - Correct answer-When an individual comes in direct contact with blood or
other bodily fluids. Ex: blood splashing into eyes or mouth
START method - Correct answer-Simple Triage and Rapid Treatment
Immediate (red tag) - Correct answer-Adult patient with a respiratory rate less than 10
breaths or greater than 29 breaths
What should a radio report to the hospital include? - Correct answer-The patient's age,
sex, their chief complaint, associated assessment findings, vital signs, treatment that
you provided, and the patient's response to your treatment
Key components at a mass-casualty incidient - Correct answer-On-site
communications, adequately staffed treatment area, and a supply area near the
treatment area
Incident commander - Correct answer-Resposible for all logistical and operational
aspects of a mass-casualty incident (MCI) such as designating section officers and
working in collaboration with other agencies (police, fire, EMS)
EMS medical director - Correct answer-Oversees all issues regarding patient care in an
MCI
vesicant agent (blister agents) - Correct answer-Sulfur mustard (H), Lewisite (L), and
phosgene oxime (CX)
Correct Answers 2023
What PPE should be worn when managing a patient's airway (suctioning, ventilating
with BVM) - Correct answer-At a minimum, gloves and full facial protection
Which immobilization device is used for a patient with multiple injuries and unstable vital
signs? - Correct answer-Long spine board immobilization device
Proper guidelines for safe reaching: - Correct answer-reach no more than 15-20 inches
in front of body
Who assumes the role of triage officer at a mass-casualty incident? - Correct answer-
The most knowledgable EMS provider
Exposure - Correct answer-When an individual comes in direct contact with blood or
other bodily fluids. Ex: blood splashing into eyes or mouth
START method - Correct answer-Simple Triage and Rapid Treatment
Immediate (red tag) - Correct answer-Adult patient with a respiratory rate less than 10
breaths or greater than 29 breaths
What should a radio report to the hospital include? - Correct answer-The patient's age,
sex, their chief complaint, associated assessment findings, vital signs, treatment that
you provided, and the patient's response to your treatment
Key components at a mass-casualty incidient - Correct answer-On-site
communications, adequately staffed treatment area, and a supply area near the
treatment area
Incident commander - Correct answer-Resposible for all logistical and operational
aspects of a mass-casualty incident (MCI) such as designating section officers and
working in collaboration with other agencies (police, fire, EMS)
EMS medical director - Correct answer-Oversees all issues regarding patient care in an
MCI
vesicant agent (blister agents) - Correct answer-Sulfur mustard (H), Lewisite (L), and
phosgene oxime (CX)
