FISDAP OPERATIONS EMT EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ALL
CORRECT
A patient with AIDS vomited blood during transport. How should you disinfect your
ambulance? - Answer-Using universal precautions, spray a bleach-based cleaning
solution and carefully wipe down the stretcher.
What is a hazardous, odorless gas resulting from incomplete combustion? - Answer-
Carbon monoxide
You arrive at an extrication scene and need to stabilize a vehicle in an upright position.
Using four step chocks, you place - Answer-two behind the front tires and two in front of
the rear tires.
Which of the following is the primary reason for changing gloves between contact with
one patient and the next? - Answer-To prevent spreading infection to the next patient.
During an air medical transport, you should always approach the helicopter: - Answer-
From the side of the aircraft.
Besides checking patient care equipment, you need to check the entire ambulance unit,
including - Answer-fuel, lights, fluid levels and tires.
After receiving an order from medical direction what should you do? - Answer-Repeat
the order back word for word.
A motor vehicle collided with an electrical pole resulting in downed power lines. A large
crowd has gathered around the accident. Whom should you call for support? - Answer-
Local Power Company and State Police
You respond to a call at a residence with a known bed bug infestation. What should you
do? - Answer-Wear a protective suit.
How should materials with blood or body fluids present be considered? - Answer-
Contaminated and potentially infectious.
Which of the following is NOT a reason for an emergency move? - Answer-Your patient
tells you they can't feel their legs.
, While treating a patient at a HAZMAT scene what must you remember? - Answer-
Patients in critical condition may die if you delay transport for full decontamination.
You can treat an unconscious patient under what type of consent? - Answer-Implied
consent
You are the senior EMT at the scene of a MCI. What is your primary responsibility? -
Answer-As an incident command officer until relieved.
What is mandatory of victims of hazardous material exposure? - Answer-They need to
be decontaminated before moving them out of the hot zone.
For which of the following patients should you call air rescue? - Answer-A 26 year old
male with a coup contrecoup head injury and dilated pupils.
You arrive at the scene of a motor vehicle collision. There is no fire, leaking fluid, or
fumes. How far from the wreckage should you park? - Answer-50 feet
What is an example of defensive driving? - Answer-Reducing speed in hazardous road
conditions.
Which of the following is the most common type of rescue across the United States? -
Answer-Vehicle rescue
In a situation where the DNR documentation is not available, you should - Answer-
Attempt resuscitation.
When you arrive to the scene of a car crash and realize there are multiple patients what
should you do? - Answer-Call for additional EMS assistance.
You and your partner arrive on scene of a motor vehicle collision with smoke coming
from the engine. What is your primary concern? - Answer-Your own safety.
Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding the transfer of the patient to the
ambulance? - Answer-The best position for transport is always sitting up.
While extricating a patient at the scene of an accident you notice gas leaking from the
patient's vehicle, what should you do? - Answer-Attempt to rapidly extricate the patient.
What is your priority as the incident commander at a mass casualty incident? - Answer-
Monitor incident organization.
You are the first ambulance to arrive on the scene of a school bus rollover. The fire
department has stabilized the bus. What should you do? - Answer-Have your partner
begin triaging patients.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ALL
CORRECT
A patient with AIDS vomited blood during transport. How should you disinfect your
ambulance? - Answer-Using universal precautions, spray a bleach-based cleaning
solution and carefully wipe down the stretcher.
What is a hazardous, odorless gas resulting from incomplete combustion? - Answer-
Carbon monoxide
You arrive at an extrication scene and need to stabilize a vehicle in an upright position.
Using four step chocks, you place - Answer-two behind the front tires and two in front of
the rear tires.
Which of the following is the primary reason for changing gloves between contact with
one patient and the next? - Answer-To prevent spreading infection to the next patient.
During an air medical transport, you should always approach the helicopter: - Answer-
From the side of the aircraft.
Besides checking patient care equipment, you need to check the entire ambulance unit,
including - Answer-fuel, lights, fluid levels and tires.
After receiving an order from medical direction what should you do? - Answer-Repeat
the order back word for word.
A motor vehicle collided with an electrical pole resulting in downed power lines. A large
crowd has gathered around the accident. Whom should you call for support? - Answer-
Local Power Company and State Police
You respond to a call at a residence with a known bed bug infestation. What should you
do? - Answer-Wear a protective suit.
How should materials with blood or body fluids present be considered? - Answer-
Contaminated and potentially infectious.
Which of the following is NOT a reason for an emergency move? - Answer-Your patient
tells you they can't feel their legs.
, While treating a patient at a HAZMAT scene what must you remember? - Answer-
Patients in critical condition may die if you delay transport for full decontamination.
You can treat an unconscious patient under what type of consent? - Answer-Implied
consent
You are the senior EMT at the scene of a MCI. What is your primary responsibility? -
Answer-As an incident command officer until relieved.
What is mandatory of victims of hazardous material exposure? - Answer-They need to
be decontaminated before moving them out of the hot zone.
For which of the following patients should you call air rescue? - Answer-A 26 year old
male with a coup contrecoup head injury and dilated pupils.
You arrive at the scene of a motor vehicle collision. There is no fire, leaking fluid, or
fumes. How far from the wreckage should you park? - Answer-50 feet
What is an example of defensive driving? - Answer-Reducing speed in hazardous road
conditions.
Which of the following is the most common type of rescue across the United States? -
Answer-Vehicle rescue
In a situation where the DNR documentation is not available, you should - Answer-
Attempt resuscitation.
When you arrive to the scene of a car crash and realize there are multiple patients what
should you do? - Answer-Call for additional EMS assistance.
You and your partner arrive on scene of a motor vehicle collision with smoke coming
from the engine. What is your primary concern? - Answer-Your own safety.
Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding the transfer of the patient to the
ambulance? - Answer-The best position for transport is always sitting up.
While extricating a patient at the scene of an accident you notice gas leaking from the
patient's vehicle, what should you do? - Answer-Attempt to rapidly extricate the patient.
What is your priority as the incident commander at a mass casualty incident? - Answer-
Monitor incident organization.
You are the first ambulance to arrive on the scene of a school bus rollover. The fire
department has stabilized the bus. What should you do? - Answer-Have your partner
begin triaging patients.
