EMT FISDAP READINESS EXAM 1 ACTUAL EXAM NEWEST
COMPLETE AND ACCURATE QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED
VERIFIED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT ANSWERS)/ALREADY
GRADED A+
The ability to take appropriate action with a little direction is known as - ANSWER:
Self-confidence
Which of the following statements regarding the Americans with disabilities act
(ADA) of 1990 is correct? - ANSWER: The ADA prohibits employers from failing to
provide full and equal employment to those who are disabled
National guidelines for EMS care are intended to __________. - ANSWER: provide
more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States
What should and EMT due to limit errors in the field? - ANSWER: Follow the agencies
written protocols
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 -
ANSWER: The receiving nurse or doctor
While providing care to a patient, blood got onto the ambulance stretcher. Because
the stretcher was not properly cleaned after work, virus was transmitted to another
emergency medical technician (EMT) several days later. Which route of transmission
does this scenario describe? - ANSWER: Direct contact
Gloves, a mask, eye protection, and a face shield should be used - ANSWER:
Whenever you touch non-intact skin
Which of the following statements regarding HIV is correct? - ANSWER: There is no
vaccine against HIV infection
The most serious consequence of drug or alcohol use among EMS personnel is -
ANSWER: Loss of job or inappropriate patient care
Which of the following would provide the EMT with the best cover in a situation
involving active gun fire? - ANSWER: A concrete barricade
Which type of consent is involved when a 39-year-old mentally competent female
with a severe headache asks you to take her to the hospital? - ANSWER: Expressed
Which aspect of the health insurance portability and accountability act (HIPAA) most
affects EMS personnel? - ANSWER: Protecting patient privacy
,Putrefaction is defined as: - ANSWER: decomposition of the body's tissues.
In which of the following situations there's a legal duty to act clearly exist? -
ANSWER: The call is received 15 minutes prior to shift change
You are called to attend to an elderly patient with an extensive medical history who
is now in cardiac arrest. The patient's family tells you that the 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 - ANSWER: Confirm the patient
identity and then confirm the DNR by calling the medic alert foundation number on
the bracelet
Which of the following will help improve radio communications? - ANSWER: Hold the
radio at least 6 inches from your mouth
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. The child's mother
suddenly begins crying uncontrollably, which causes a child to start crying. You
should - ANSWER: Ask the father to hold the child so you can assess him while your
partner tries to calm the mother
Which of the following statements regarding a patient refusal form is correct? -
ANSWER: I'm mentally competent adult has the legal right to refuse EMS care and
transport
You are transporting a 54-year-old male in respiratory arrest. An EMR is driving the
ambulance as you and your partner are caring for the patient. Which of the following
is the most logical way of notifying the hospital? - ANSWER: Have the driver contact
dispatch and relay patient information to the hospital
You are caring for a 56-year-old male patient complaining of abdominal pain. Your
service has recently switched to an electronica PCR system (ePCR). When completing
the ePCR, it is most important to be aware that - ANSWER: The ePCR allows patient
information to be transmitted directly to the receiving hospital's computer
"Chondro" in the word chondrites means - ANSWER: cartilage
Which of the following suffixes mean "two"? - ANSWER: "dipl-" and "bi-"
An intoxicated 40-year-old male is found lying facedown. How would you document
his bodies position? - ANSWER: prone
A diabetic patient has polydipsia. This means that she - ANSWER: is excessively
thirsty
,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 of the term indicates that
- ANSWER: The problem is with the patient's liver
Bile is produced by the liver and concentrated and stored in the - ANSWER:
gallbladder
The brain connects to the spinal cord through a large opening at the base of the skull
called the - ANSWER: foramen magnum
A by-product of involuntary muscle contraction and relaxation is: - ANSWER: heat
What happens when blood volume is lost from the body? - ANSWER: The arteries
contract to increase the blood pressure.
The central nervous system is composed of the - ANSWER: brain and spinal cord
Which organ lies in the lateral and posterior portion of the left upper quadrant of the
abdomen? - ANSWER: stomach
Urine is transported from the kidneys to the urinary bladder via the: - ANSWER:
ureters
The waste products of aerobic metabolism include - ANSWER: carbon dioxide and
water
The patient has a large accumulation of blood in the sack surrounding the heart.
Which type of shock with this condition causes? - ANSWER: Obstructive
Which of the following is true of the lymphatic system? - ANSWER: It relies on
muscle movement to circulate lymph,
It's vessels closely parallels the major arteries in the body
The areas of the infant's skull that have not yet fused together are called - ANSWER:
Fontanelles
And normal systolic blood pressure for a 30-year-old is between - ANSWER: 90-140
mm Hg
Artherosclerosis is defined as - ANSWER: The blockage of a coronary artery
In preconventional reasoning, children - ANSWER: Act almost purely to avoid
punishment and to get what they want
The human body should be functioning at its optimal level between the ages of -
ANSWER: 19 and 25 years.
, The average pulse rate of persons between 19 and 60 years of age is typically -
ANSWER: 70 beats/min.
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 - ANSWER:
Small infants are nose breathers and require clear nasal passages at all times
Which of the following is a physical change it typically occurs in the adolescent age
group? - ANSWER: Secondary sexual development begins
Which of the following is not a common factor that would affect a 75-year-old
patient vital signs - ANSWER: Increased weight
When you are communicating with an older patient, it is important to remember
that - ANSWER: Age related changes diminish the effectiveness of the eyes and ears
The _______ is both the mechanical weight-bearing base of the spinal column and
the fused central posterior section of the pelvic girdle - ANSWER: sacrum
The proper technique for using the power grip is to - ANSWER: lift with your palms
up
To minimize the risk of injuring yourself when lifting or moving a patient, you should
- ANSWER: keep the weight as close to your body as possible.
To facilitate a seat and coordinated move, the team leader should - ANSWER: Use
preparatory commands to initiate any moves
When pulling the patient, you should extend your arms no more than _________ in
front of your torso - ANSWER: 15 to 20 inches
Which of the following statements regarding an emergency patient move is correct?
- ANSWER: An emergency move is performed before the primary assessment and
treatment.
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 approach the vehicle, you know
that the patient is semiconscious and has a large laceration on his forehead. You
should - ANSWER: Direct your partner to apply manual in-line support of the
patient's head
The most serious consequence of a poorly planned or rushed patient move is -
ANSWER: injury to you or your patient.
Which of the following conditions or situations presents the most unique challenge
to the EMT when immobilizing an elderly patient on a long backboard? - ANSWER:
abnormal spinal curvature
COMPLETE AND ACCURATE QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED
VERIFIED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT ANSWERS)/ALREADY
GRADED A+
The ability to take appropriate action with a little direction is known as - ANSWER:
Self-confidence
Which of the following statements regarding the Americans with disabilities act
(ADA) of 1990 is correct? - ANSWER: The ADA prohibits employers from failing to
provide full and equal employment to those who are disabled
National guidelines for EMS care are intended to __________. - ANSWER: provide
more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States
What should and EMT due to limit errors in the field? - ANSWER: Follow the agencies
written protocols
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 -
ANSWER: The receiving nurse or doctor
While providing care to a patient, blood got onto the ambulance stretcher. Because
the stretcher was not properly cleaned after work, virus was transmitted to another
emergency medical technician (EMT) several days later. Which route of transmission
does this scenario describe? - ANSWER: Direct contact
Gloves, a mask, eye protection, and a face shield should be used - ANSWER:
Whenever you touch non-intact skin
Which of the following statements regarding HIV is correct? - ANSWER: There is no
vaccine against HIV infection
The most serious consequence of drug or alcohol use among EMS personnel is -
ANSWER: Loss of job or inappropriate patient care
Which of the following would provide the EMT with the best cover in a situation
involving active gun fire? - ANSWER: A concrete barricade
Which type of consent is involved when a 39-year-old mentally competent female
with a severe headache asks you to take her to the hospital? - ANSWER: Expressed
Which aspect of the health insurance portability and accountability act (HIPAA) most
affects EMS personnel? - ANSWER: Protecting patient privacy
,Putrefaction is defined as: - ANSWER: decomposition of the body's tissues.
In which of the following situations there's a legal duty to act clearly exist? -
ANSWER: The call is received 15 minutes prior to shift change
You are called to attend to an elderly patient with an extensive medical history who
is now in cardiac arrest. The patient's family tells you that the 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 - ANSWER: Confirm the patient
identity and then confirm the DNR by calling the medic alert foundation number on
the bracelet
Which of the following will help improve radio communications? - ANSWER: Hold the
radio at least 6 inches from your mouth
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. The child's mother
suddenly begins crying uncontrollably, which causes a child to start crying. You
should - ANSWER: Ask the father to hold the child so you can assess him while your
partner tries to calm the mother
Which of the following statements regarding a patient refusal form is correct? -
ANSWER: I'm mentally competent adult has the legal right to refuse EMS care and
transport
You are transporting a 54-year-old male in respiratory arrest. An EMR is driving the
ambulance as you and your partner are caring for the patient. Which of the following
is the most logical way of notifying the hospital? - ANSWER: Have the driver contact
dispatch and relay patient information to the hospital
You are caring for a 56-year-old male patient complaining of abdominal pain. Your
service has recently switched to an electronica PCR system (ePCR). When completing
the ePCR, it is most important to be aware that - ANSWER: The ePCR allows patient
information to be transmitted directly to the receiving hospital's computer
"Chondro" in the word chondrites means - ANSWER: cartilage
Which of the following suffixes mean "two"? - ANSWER: "dipl-" and "bi-"
An intoxicated 40-year-old male is found lying facedown. How would you document
his bodies position? - ANSWER: prone
A diabetic patient has polydipsia. This means that she - ANSWER: is excessively
thirsty
,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 of the term indicates that
- ANSWER: The problem is with the patient's liver
Bile is produced by the liver and concentrated and stored in the - ANSWER:
gallbladder
The brain connects to the spinal cord through a large opening at the base of the skull
called the - ANSWER: foramen magnum
A by-product of involuntary muscle contraction and relaxation is: - ANSWER: heat
What happens when blood volume is lost from the body? - ANSWER: The arteries
contract to increase the blood pressure.
The central nervous system is composed of the - ANSWER: brain and spinal cord
Which organ lies in the lateral and posterior portion of the left upper quadrant of the
abdomen? - ANSWER: stomach
Urine is transported from the kidneys to the urinary bladder via the: - ANSWER:
ureters
The waste products of aerobic metabolism include - ANSWER: carbon dioxide and
water
The patient has a large accumulation of blood in the sack surrounding the heart.
Which type of shock with this condition causes? - ANSWER: Obstructive
Which of the following is true of the lymphatic system? - ANSWER: It relies on
muscle movement to circulate lymph,
It's vessels closely parallels the major arteries in the body
The areas of the infant's skull that have not yet fused together are called - ANSWER:
Fontanelles
And normal systolic blood pressure for a 30-year-old is between - ANSWER: 90-140
mm Hg
Artherosclerosis is defined as - ANSWER: The blockage of a coronary artery
In preconventional reasoning, children - ANSWER: Act almost purely to avoid
punishment and to get what they want
The human body should be functioning at its optimal level between the ages of -
ANSWER: 19 and 25 years.
, The average pulse rate of persons between 19 and 60 years of age is typically -
ANSWER: 70 beats/min.
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 - ANSWER:
Small infants are nose breathers and require clear nasal passages at all times
Which of the following is a physical change it typically occurs in the adolescent age
group? - ANSWER: Secondary sexual development begins
Which of the following is not a common factor that would affect a 75-year-old
patient vital signs - ANSWER: Increased weight
When you are communicating with an older patient, it is important to remember
that - ANSWER: Age related changes diminish the effectiveness of the eyes and ears
The _______ is both the mechanical weight-bearing base of the spinal column and
the fused central posterior section of the pelvic girdle - ANSWER: sacrum
The proper technique for using the power grip is to - ANSWER: lift with your palms
up
To minimize the risk of injuring yourself when lifting or moving a patient, you should
- ANSWER: keep the weight as close to your body as possible.
To facilitate a seat and coordinated move, the team leader should - ANSWER: Use
preparatory commands to initiate any moves
When pulling the patient, you should extend your arms no more than _________ in
front of your torso - ANSWER: 15 to 20 inches
Which of the following statements regarding an emergency patient move is correct?
- ANSWER: An emergency move is performed before the primary assessment and
treatment.
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 approach the vehicle, you know
that the patient is semiconscious and has a large laceration on his forehead. You
should - ANSWER: Direct your partner to apply manual in-line support of the
patient's head
The most serious consequence of a poorly planned or rushed patient move is -
ANSWER: injury to you or your patient.
Which of the following conditions or situations presents the most unique challenge
to the EMT when immobilizing an elderly patient on a long backboard? - ANSWER:
abnormal spinal curvature
