Paramedic FISDAP Operations Exam
How do you assess a patient's pain level with a language barrier? - ANS-Using a numeric scale
or visual representations
How do you communicate pain levels? - ANS-Using numeric scales or visual representations
How do you handle a dangerous EMS scene? - ANS-Secure the scene, maintain suspicion of
hazards, be prepared to handle hazards
How do you identify hazards using placards? - ANS-By recognizing the hazard class, color
code, and specific symbols
How do you restrain a patient for transport? - ANS-Using seat belt style straps across ankles,
mid-thigh, hips, and shoulders
How do you treat a patient with exposure to a toxic substance? - ANS-Decontamination,
irrigation, administration of specific medications
How is hazardous material identified using placards? - ANS-By using color codes, hazard class,
and specific symbols
What are advanced directives/DNRs? - ANS-Legal documents for honoring patient's medical
preferences
What are the agencies responsible for EMS certification? - ANS-Government agencies at the
state level
What are the commonly prescribed medications for Type 1 diabetes? - ANS-Sulfonylureas,
Biguanide, Alpha-glucosidase, Thiazolidinediones
What are the different types of protocols in EMS? - ANS-On-line medical direction, Off-line
medical oversight
What are the different types of radio communication systems used in EMS? - ANS-Simplex,
Duplex, Multiplex, Trunking, Digital communications, Software-defined radio
What are the different types of radio systems used in EMS? - ANS-Simplex, Duplex, Multiplex,
Trunking, Digital communications, Software-defined radio
What are the different vehicular terminologies? - ANS-Auto anatomy, construction, glass, doors,
hybrid vehicles
What are the disease prevention techniques and PPE? - ANS-Proper handwashing, standard
precautions, use of protective equipment
What are the elements of the Incident Command System (ICS)? - ANS-C-FLOP: Command,
Finance/Administration, Logistics, Operations, Planning
What are the evaluation criteria for rapid extrication? - ANS-Various scenarios involving
entrapment or life-threatening situations
What are the health and wellness practices for EMS providers? - ANS-Maintaining a healthy
lifestyle, proper PPE usage, immunizations
What are the principles for safe ambulance driving? - ANS-Caution at intersections, awareness
of hazards, proper parking, approaching vehicles with unconscious patients, using emergency
lights and sirens, maintaining patient compartment safety
How do you assess a patient's pain level with a language barrier? - ANS-Using a numeric scale
or visual representations
How do you communicate pain levels? - ANS-Using numeric scales or visual representations
How do you handle a dangerous EMS scene? - ANS-Secure the scene, maintain suspicion of
hazards, be prepared to handle hazards
How do you identify hazards using placards? - ANS-By recognizing the hazard class, color
code, and specific symbols
How do you restrain a patient for transport? - ANS-Using seat belt style straps across ankles,
mid-thigh, hips, and shoulders
How do you treat a patient with exposure to a toxic substance? - ANS-Decontamination,
irrigation, administration of specific medications
How is hazardous material identified using placards? - ANS-By using color codes, hazard class,
and specific symbols
What are advanced directives/DNRs? - ANS-Legal documents for honoring patient's medical
preferences
What are the agencies responsible for EMS certification? - ANS-Government agencies at the
state level
What are the commonly prescribed medications for Type 1 diabetes? - ANS-Sulfonylureas,
Biguanide, Alpha-glucosidase, Thiazolidinediones
What are the different types of protocols in EMS? - ANS-On-line medical direction, Off-line
medical oversight
What are the different types of radio communication systems used in EMS? - ANS-Simplex,
Duplex, Multiplex, Trunking, Digital communications, Software-defined radio
What are the different types of radio systems used in EMS? - ANS-Simplex, Duplex, Multiplex,
Trunking, Digital communications, Software-defined radio
What are the different vehicular terminologies? - ANS-Auto anatomy, construction, glass, doors,
hybrid vehicles
What are the disease prevention techniques and PPE? - ANS-Proper handwashing, standard
precautions, use of protective equipment
What are the elements of the Incident Command System (ICS)? - ANS-C-FLOP: Command,
Finance/Administration, Logistics, Operations, Planning
What are the evaluation criteria for rapid extrication? - ANS-Various scenarios involving
entrapment or life-threatening situations
What are the health and wellness practices for EMS providers? - ANS-Maintaining a healthy
lifestyle, proper PPE usage, immunizations
What are the principles for safe ambulance driving? - ANS-Caution at intersections, awareness
of hazards, proper parking, approaching vehicles with unconscious patients, using emergency
lights and sirens, maintaining patient compartment safety
