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(2023/2024) (All 151questions and Verified Answers)

1. 36/yo female complains of fever, lower abdomen pain that moves to lower back when she walks. BP 144, p98, R 16. You should suspect?(ANSWER) Pelvic inflam- matory disease
2. Are administering oral glucose to a known diabetic. What should you be most concerned about? (ANSWER) The smell of acetone on breath
3. 45 year old is 34 weeks pregnant.she complains of a severe headache, sensitivity to light, and swollen feet. Vitals signs are BP 130/88, P104, R 24 what should you suspect?(ANSWER) Preeclampsia
4. A 10 month old is choking, what should you do?(ANSWER) Back blows
5. First step with a sexually assaulted patient?(ANSWER) Reassure patient
6. 2 year old has been vomiting for 12 hours and has decreased oral intake. She does not track your movements. What type of shock should you sus- pect? P150 R 24. Cool skin w/ mottling.(ANSWER) Hypovolemic
7. 50 year old female states she has "the worst headache of her life". The onest was 20 minutes ago and it was abrupt. Vitals BP 180/90 P56 and R 20. You should suspect?(ANSWER) Subarachnoid hemorrhage
8. 32 y/o female. 18 weeks pregnant. Lower ab pain w/vaginal bleeding. You should suspect? (ANSWER) Spontaneous abortion
9. 70 y/o with SOB "I woke up and felt like i was drowning". He has been recently sleeping with extra pillows under his head. Bp 160/80 P 98 and irregular. R 24. Spo2 86%.(ANSWER) Left heart failure

10. Request additional resources for which victim? (couldnt find all the options(ANSWER) Foot wedged in pedal
11. 56 yo M with severe pain after eating greasy food(ANSWER) Cholecystitis
12. Newborn is apneic immediately after delivery(ANSWER) Stimulate bab
13. 3 yo F sitting on dads lap, drooling and won't eat or drink(ANSWER) Epiglottis 1 / 11

14. of chest pain that is unrelieved after 3 NTG's. Troubled breathing speaking in 2-3 word sentences. You should?(ANSWER) Provide 02
15. What is a system of external/internal reviews called?(ANSWER) Quality improvement
16. EMS displays a "Free BP Check" sign on the window. This is a sign of?(ANSWER) Community relations
17. Which the following will only occur in the 1st trimester of pregnancy?(ANSWER) - Ectopic pregnancy
18. 36 yo M complains of nausea, vomiting and ab pain. Homeless and admits to chronic alcohol use. VS Bp 92/54 P122 R8. You suspect?(ANSWER) Pancreatitis
19. 62 yo M with history of COPD ran out of Home O2. SOB and dry lung nonproductive cough, clear lung sounds. You suspect?(ANSWER) Emphysema
20. 28 yo F has severe pain after slipping in the shower. 31 wks pregnant has bright red vaginal bleeding. Suspect?(ANSWER) Abruption placenta
21. Previous ambulance crew failed to clean backboard properly. Dried blood under the edges. (ANSWER) Wash board with disinfectant
22. 24 yo F complains of right lower ab pain that radiates to the back with slight vaginal bleeding. Last period was 2 weeks prior. Suspect?(ANSWER) Ruptured ovarian cyst
23. When lifting a stretcher into the ambulance using power grip, you should?(ANSWER) Position hands 10 apart
24. Complications with precipitous delivery(ANSWER) Perineum tearing

25. 54 yo F tells you she drank bleach to kill herself. You should?(ANSWER) Contact poison control
26. 19 yr F is posticial following 10 mins seizures has snoring respirations. You should?(ANSWER) Insert OPA 2 / 11

27. You have been asked to audit prehospital care reports. Which requires review?(ANSWER) pt sitting on supine with chest pain on a stretcher right
28. 82 yo F mumbling and throwing clothes, nurse says she's diabetic. You should?(ANSWER) Give oral glucose
29. Unresponsive 3yo lying supine in a ditch. VS 60/40 P60 R8. you should?- (ANSWER) Assist ventilations
30. Leading cause of bradycardia in pediatrics(ANSWER) Hypoxia
31. Delivery of newborn has central cyanosis covered in thick greenish fluid. You should?(ANSWER) Inspect oropharynx
32. 46 yo F. fever & lower ab pain that moves to lower back when she walks. Abnormal vaginal discharge for 2 days. VS 144/88 P98 R16. you should suspect?(ANSWER) Pelvic inflammatory disease
33. 12 yo M bleeding uncontrollably from deep laceration to palm. He is a hemophiliac(ANSWER) Hemostatic agent
34. Which body is responsible for protection, temp, excretion?(ANSWER) Integumen- tary
35. An unconscious male is cyanotic and actively vomiting you have been suctioning him for at least a minute.(ANSWER) Open airway, check pulse
36. 32 yo F was involved in a car crash and complains of a tearing pain in her back. Her left radial pulse is stronger than her right radial pulse.(ANSWER) Aortic dissection
37. 48 year old male in vehicle responsive to verbal only. You see smoke in the vehicle.(ANSWER) Rapid extrication
38. You are delivering a baby and the amniotic sac is still in place. You should?(ANSWER) Tear amniotic sac
39. 54 year old female tells you that she drank bleach to kill herself/. You should?(ANSWER) Contact poison control
40. Newborn infant with pink torso and blue extremities, you should?(ANSWER) Dry him off
41. 36 year old ventilator dependent, called 911 because the ventilator warn- ing. What should you do?

(ANSWER) Look for rise and fall

42. 22 year old fem is choking.She is in her 3rd trimester of pregnancy she is standing up leaning over a chair drooling unable to speak or cough. You should?(ANSWER) Perform chest thrust
43. 8 year old with ecchymosis to ULQ. you should suspect?(ANSWER) Splenic injury
44. 22 year old pregnant choking what do you do?(ANSWER) Chest thrust 3 / 11

45. 21 year old female alert and complains of weakness / dizziness following a syncopal episode. She tells you she has been working outside all day. What's the most likely cause?(ANSWER) Dehydration
46. 55 year old female fell and struck her head. She now complains of a headache. Which statement is most concerning?(ANSWER) Im on blood thinners
47. 36 year old female complains of left leg pain after car wreck, when you place her on long spine board, you see her left leg is shortened and rotated outward?(ANSWER) Femur fracture
48. You arrive at the factory and see lots of people coughing as they evaluate the building you should? (ANSWER) Triage upwind
49. 32 y/o complains of rapid heart. You should?(ANSWER) Obtain Vitals
50. 58 year old male complains of general weakness and tells you that he had severe chest pain/ SOB the day before. You head rales at both lungs. Cool, pale, clammy skin signs. BP 70/40 p110, and R28. suspect?(ANSWER) Cardiogenic shock
51. Which part of heart responsible for pulmonary edema?(ANSWER) LV
52. Unconscious 28 year old male has a puncture wound in his left forearm. You also see multiple scars on the backs of both his hands. What type of overdose should you suspect?(ANSWER) Narcotic
53. You have just assisted in the delivery of a newborn. She has central cyanosis and is covered in a thick greenish fluid. You should.(ANSWER) Inspect the oropharynx
54. 48yo M involved in a car crash is slumped over the steering wheel & un- responsive to loud stimuli. You smoke inside the vehicle & airbag deployed. You should?(ANSWER) Perform emergency extrication
55. Which vessels carries oxygenated blood back to the heart?(ANSWER) Pulmonary veins
56. Which part of the heart is responsible for causing pulmonary edema.(ANSWER) Left ventricle
57. A 59 year old male complains of distress and crushing chest. He is diaphoretic, pale cool. You should(ANSWER) Assist with self administer Rex nitro
58. immediately after the delivery of vigorous newborn, you should.(ANSWER) Suction oropharynx with bulb
59. 19 year old fem is found by her friend staring blankly at the wall. She is awake but slow to answer questions. What is most likely the cause?(ANSWER) Seizure
60. 23 year is 30 weeks pregnant and complains of abdominal cramps. She tells you that she has had normal prenatal health care and no vaginal discharge. Vitals signs are Bp 102/74, P 112, R22 and labored. You should?- (ANSWER) Administer oxygen
61. You have just delivered an infant with a pink torso and blue extremities. He is crying and moving his arms and legs. You should.(ANSWER) Vigorous dry off with towel

62. Where in your PCR should you document that you placed the patient on o2 at 15lm by nrb? (ANSWER) Plan
63. Which conditions will only occur during the 1st trimester of pregnancy?- (ANSWER) Ectopic pregnancy
64. A newborn head has just been delivered. You should?(ANSWER) Inspect for meconi- um
65. A 66 year old female has regained a pulse after shock with an AED? She is moving her extremities and has a R 8. You should?(ANSWER) Assis her ventilations 4 / 11

66. An 8 year old male was hit by a car and is unresponsive. He has ecchy- mosis to his left upper quadrant. You should suspect.(ANSWER) Splenic injury
67. What should you do to prevent the spread of this infection.(ANSWER) Clean your stethoscope with a germicide
68. 67 yo female is unconscious and her family members are performing poor CPR. You should(ANSWER) 2 min CPR
69. While performing a primary assessment on a Suicidal 35 year old M he becomes verbally abusive. You should(ANSWER) Calmly attempt to de escalate him
70. 62 Year old complains of chest pain & shortness of breath with a long history of Angina. Vital signs are BP 90/50 P 100 R22 SPO2 90% what should you do?(ANSWER) Administer 02
71. Securing pregnant patient to long spine board, you should tilt the board to the left to prevent(ANSWER) Hypotension
72. 78 yo male tells you "I feel sick & can't walk" bed is dirty w/ urine and feces. He request transport, but daughter does not want him to be transported to the hospital. What should you do?(ANSWER) Transport him to hospital
73. 42 year old is apneic. Suddenly grabbed throat while eating and col- lapsed(ANSWER) Start compressions
74. A 10 month old F withdraws to painful stimuli. She had an ear infection and fever the passed three days, and she has a bulging fontanelle.(ANSWER) Meningitis
75. Which of the following patients have a right to refuse transport.(ANSWER) A 52 year old man with tightness in the chest and wheezing
76. Family members poor cpr. You should(ANSWER) Perform 2 minutes of CPR
77. Bleeding from dialysis shunt you should(ANSWER) Apply direct pressure to the shunt
78. A 12 year old male was kicked in the chest by a horse. He has distend- ed neck veins and tracheal deviations. What should you suspect?(ANSWER) Tension pneumothorax
79. 58 Year old with fever and chills. Lung sounds reveals rales and rhonchi in lower right lung(ANSWER) Pneumonia
80. 24 y F is 23 weeks pregnant and she tells you that she feels weak and been vomiting for the passed 3 days she also tells you that she is scared to go to the hospital in the ambulance. V/S 84/52 P 110 R SPO2 98% on room air temp. You should. (ANSWER) Monitor her vitals signs and transport

81. A 72-year-old female's family member tells you she had a brief period of slurred speech and left sided arm weakness prior to EMS arrival. What is the most likely cause(ANSWER) Transient ischemic attack
82. 18 yo M OD'd on unknown medication. RR is 8. Insert OPA, has gag reflex you should?(ANSWER) Insert NPA
83. Circumferential burn from elbow to wrist is what %(ANSWER) 4.
84. 28 year old is in active labor. You see umbilical cord protruding from her vagina. Which position should you place her in?(ANSWER) Knee-chest
85. A 35 year old male spilled corrosive chemicals on his legs while cleaning an indoor swimming pool. He is dyspneic and has thickness burns to his legs you should?(ANSWER) Remove him from pool area 5 / 11

86. Which of the following is an audible, high pitched sound usually results from a blockage of the smaller air passages(ANSWER) Stidor
87. Left ankle fracture with tingling sensation in foot. Foot is cool swollen with a faint pulse. You should(ANSWER) Splint in position of comfort
88. 45 year old is 34 weeks prego. Severe headache and severity to light, swollen feet(ANSWER) Pre- eclampsia
89. Daughter of 82yo M called 911 because she thought her father was acting strangely. He has no complaints and refusing to go to the hospital. Daughter has proof of Medical Power of Attorney. She tells you to take him to the hospital. You should?(ANSWER) Tell her daughter that she is only legally allowed to make decisions when her father is incapacitated
90. What is the leading cause of bradycardia for pediatric patients(ANSWER) Hypoxia
91. A 36-year-old female complains of fever and lower abdominal pain that moves to the lower back when she walks. She also mentions that she has had a domino vaginal discharge for the past two days. Vitals signs are blood pressure 144/88 pulse 98 respirations 16 you should suspect?(ANSWER) Pelvic inflammatory disease/
92. 53 year old male with a history of coronary artery disease had a sudden onset of tearing abdominal pain that radiates to back he is ashen and diaphoretic states that he needs to use the bathroom vs bp 110/76 p 100 R20 you should(ANSWER) Explain the need for immediate transport
93. 92 year old female complains of a headache and trouble breathing. She is on home O2. What is the most important question you should ask(ANSWER) When did SOB Start
94. A 16 y/o male tripped and landed on his elbow. It is swollen with obvious deformities and he is screaming in pain. You should(Answer)(ANSWER) Splint in position found
95. A 58 year old male complains of general weakness and tells you that he had severe chest pain and shortness of breath the day before. You hear rales at the base of both lungs. His skin is pale, cool, and clammy. Vital signs are BP 70/40, P 110, R 28. You should suspect(Answer)(ANSWER) Cardiogenic SK
96. 24 year old female complains of right lower quadrant abdominal pain that radiates to her back with slight vaginal bleeding(ANSWER) Ruptured ovarian cyst
97. Cough producing thick mucus in tripod w/barrel chest(ANSWER) Chronic Bronchitis
98. An alert 62 yo male complains of chest pain, short of breath and long history of angina. Vital signs are BP 90/50, P100, R22, SP02 90%. What should you do?(ANSWER) Administer o
99. A 450 lb patient has a 6 inch lacerating to the right upper arm & a fracture left ankles. He is on the 3rd floor. You should(Answer)(ANSWER) Apply a pressure dressing to the arm

100. A 22 fem was in a bicycle accident and struck her chest on the handlebar. She is short of breath and you notice small section of her chest move asymmetrically. You should suspect?(ANSWER) Flail segment
101. What organ is responsible for the exchange of oxygen, food, and waste between the mother and fetus?(ANSWER) Placenta
102. After delivering a shock with an AED to an unresponsive 49 year old male you should(ANSWER) Resume chest compressions
103. Periumbilical pain radiates to Right Lower Quadrant(ANSWER) Appendicitis
104. 2 year old male had a seizure following the onset of a high fever what should you recommend to the parent?(ANSWER) Transport to hospital
105. Your EMS base displays a free blood pressure check sing on the door this is an example of? (ANSWER) Community relaxations 6 / 11

106. In which zone would you triage patients during a hazardous materials emergency?(ANSWER) Cold
107. A 58 year old female has a fever with chills. Lung sounds reveal rales and rhonchi in the lower right lung field. What should you suspect(ANSWER) Pneumonia
108. A 45 year old female 34 weeks pregnant she complains of severe headache sensitive to light and swollen feet vs are blood pressure 130/88 pulse 104 and respirations 24 would you suspect? (ANSWER) Preeclampsia
109. 20 year old male has supraclavicular retractions and is slow to respond to questions. He has expiratory wheezes in all lung fields with minimal chest wall movement. You should(ANSWER) Assist pt. In taking prescribed (MDI) meter dose inhaler
110. 21 year old female has an open femur fracture after falling off horse, you should(ANSWER) check distal pulse
111. An unresponsive 19yo F is supine on the bed next to several empty beer cans, her 3yo son is running around the house. Vital signs are BP 80/40, P 110, R 6 & shallow. You should(ANSWER) Transport. Her & her son to the hospital
112. A 66 year old female complains of shortness of breath. You notice several tissues beside her that contain bloody sputum. You should(ANSWER) Don an N95 mask and ask her if she has experienced night sweats or cough
113. An unresponsive 67 year old male is lying supine with a weak carotid pulse. He has emesis in his oropharynx and gasping respirations of 6 you should(ANSWER) Suction Airway
114. Baby/infant Grunting & Intercostal Retractions & Nasal Flaring(ANSWER) Respira- tory Distress
115. What is a system of internal/external reviews called?(ANSWER) Quality improve- ment
116. A 52 year old female complains of severe abdominal pain, distention, and black stools. Vital signs are BP 92/40, P 115, R 20. What should you suspect?(ANSWER) Upper intestinal bleed
117. What is responsible for exchange of oxygen, food and waste between mother and fetus? (ANSWER) Placenta
118. 55 year old female tells you "It feels like something is stuck in my throat and my voice sounds different." She is hot to the touch.(ANSWER) Inspect her throat for a foreign body
119. A 24-year-old female is 32 weeks pregnant she tells you that she feels weak and has been vomiting for the past three days she also tells you that she is scared to go to the hospital in the ambulance. Vital signs are 84/82 pulse is 110 respirations 16 SPO2 98 you should(ANSWER) Monitor her vital signs and transport

120. A 23 year old male has a penetrating wound to his right upper chest with a small amount of bubbling blood. He is alert, plae, and diaphoretic. Vital signs are BP 122/82, P 112, R 24. You should? (ANSWER) Apply an occlusive dressing
121. Which patient has the right to refuse treatment and transport?(ANSWER) 52 year old male with tightness in chest with wheezes
122. A 42 year old was stung by a bee on his left hand and finger are red and swollen, he tells you that he is allergic to bee stings. Vitals are Bp 112/76 P90 R16 you should?(ANSWER) Scrape stinger
123. A 12 year old male is prone in a shallow bathtub of water. He is pulseless and apneic. What should you do?(ANSWER) Dry the patient
124. Appropriate to say to suicidal patient(ANSWER) Let's bring you to the hospital 7 / 11

125. 36 year old complains of the fever abdominal pain moves to lower back bp 114/88 p 98 R16(ANSWER) Kidney stones
126. An unconscious 28 year old male has a puncture wound in his left forearm. You also see multiple scars on the backs of both his hands. What type of overdose should you suspect?(ANSWER) Narcotic
127. What is a system of internal and external reviews called?(ANSWER) Quality im- provement
128. Which part of the heart is responsible for causing pulmonary edema?- (ANSWER) Left ventricle
129. 51 Year old male is unresponsive with agonal respirations. You should- (ANSWER) Check for pulse
130. what is the normal breathing rate for a 6 year old?(ANSWER) 18 - 30
131. A 70 year old male complains of shortness of breath he tells you "I woke up and felt like I was drowning." He has recently been sleeping with extra pillows under his head. Vital signs are BP 166/80, P 98 and irregular, R 24, SpO2 86%. What should you suspect?(ANSWER) Left side heart failure
132. Sexually assaulted and bleeding from vagina.(ANSWER) Place sanitary pad over vaginal opening
133. Which cardiac rhythm prompts you to shock?(ANSWER) V-tach
134. A 35 year old has shortness of breath after being shot in abdomen and legs. Vital signs are P 122 R 24 and labored(ANSWER) Apply 02 by non rebreather
135. 45 year old male hypothermic after night camping. You should?(ANSWER) Move him to warm environment
136. Patient has been shot in the chest after cutting off the patient's blood soaked shirt you should place it in(ANSWER) Biohazards disposal bag
137. Which statistic about EMS calls would support a community's request to reduce the speed limit in the neighborhood?(ANSWER) 15% of calls for car crashes have at least one victim dead on scene
138. A 72 y/o female has a nose bleed after a fall. You should.(ANSWER) Lean forward
139. 54 year old female drank bleach to kill herself. Psychiatric history/ poison control/activated charcoal/drink milk(ANSWER) Poison con- trol
140. Lifting a 26 year old male out of crash onto long board. Complaints shortness of breath and anxious. You should(ANSWER) Apply 02
141. A confused 22-year-old male weak pulse of 122 distended abdomen pale and clammy(ANSWER) Internal bleeding
142. Unresponsive 22 year old is breathing 6/min after motorcycle crash(ANSWER) Be- gin ventilation with BVM /

143. 76 Year old female with fever, cough w/green sputum for 3 days. Lung sounds Rhonchi(ANSWER) Pneumonia
144. 28 year old 31 weeks prego falls in shower. Severe abdominal pain, bright red vaginal bleeding. Suspect(ANSWER) Abruption placenta
145. A 25-year-old stabbed in the chest occlusive dressing was applied prior to arrival Vital signs are 90/62 pulse 122 respiration 28 and labor you should(ANSWER) Lift one side of the occlusive dressing
146. 42 yo is apneic suddenly grabbed throat while eating and collapse. You should(ANSWER) Compressions 8 / 11

147. 40 year old with open ankle fracture with blood. Standard Precautions- (ANSWER) Gloves and goggle and surgical mask
148. An 88 y/o female in hospice care is pulseless and apneic with dependent lividity. Her son says "she died 2 hours ago after I gave her a large dose of pain medication" What should you do?(ANSWER) Notify law enforcement
149. When using sirens?(ANSWER) Consider motorist can hear it
150. an unconscious pt has a partially amputated foot. You should(ANSWER) Control bleeding
151. A febrile 24 yo female complains of periumbilical pain that radiates to her right lower quadrant. What should you suspect(ANSWER) Appendicitis's

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2023 EMT FISDAP READINESS EXAM Questions and Answers

(2023/2024) (All 151questions and Verified Answers)

152. A 50 yo. Female states, " I'm having the worst headache of my life" and that the headache began suddenly, 20 min(ANSWER) Migrant headache
153. A 45 year old has frostbite on both feet. You transport time is 20min. You should?(ANSWER) Rewrap with blanket
154. A 19 year old Female jaw is clenched following a 5 min tonic clonic seizure. She is cyanotic and has gurgling respirations. What should you do?(ANSWER) Insert NPA and suction
155. An 18 year old female with sickle cell anemia complains of stomach pain and upper leg pain Vitals 130/66 P 96 R 14 you should(ANSWER) Apply o2 and transport a position of comfort
156. Pencil stuck in cheek and bleeding stopped(ANSWER) Stabilize
157. Air Medical Landing Zone?(ANSWER) 100 x 100
158. Name the condition for a pregnant patient with placenta covering cervi- cal opening(ANSWER) placenta previa
159. 62 year old male with COPD history ran out of his o2. He is SOB. He has a dry non-productive cough with clear lung sound(ANSWER) Chronic bronchitis
160. 72 year old has a nosebleed after a fall(ANSWER) lean her head forward
161. 78 yo M says "Feel sick cant walk" wants to be transported but daughter doesnt want you to. (ANSWER) transport to hospital