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EMT FISDAP Final
Exam Questions And Correct Verified
Answers New Version 2026
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Why are prehospital emergency care guidelines updated on a
regular basis? Choose one answer.
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A. Statistical data indicate that an increasing number of people are
being diagnosed with a particular illness.
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B. The federal government requires that changes be made to
existing emergency care protocols at least every 5 years.
C. EMS providers should be encouraged to actively participate in
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research and become familiar with data
analysis.
D. Additional information and evidence indicate that the
effectiveness of certain interventions has changed. -ANSWER- D.
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Additional information and evidence indicate that the effectiveness of
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certain interventions has changed.
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While trying to make a family member feel better after a
loved one has died, your partner uses trite statements.
The family members may view this as:
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Choose one answer.
A. your partner's attempt to diminish their grief.
B. a show of respect for the person who has died.
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C. your partner's caring and supportive attitude.
D. coaching them through the grieving process. -ANSWER- A. your
partner's attempt to diminish their grief.
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Which of the following scenarios MOST accurately
depicts a posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) reaction?
Choose one answer.
A. An EMT is emotionally exhausted and depressed after
a school bus crash involving critical injuries and the death
of several children.
B. An EMT with many years of field experience becomes
irritable with her coworkers and experiences headaches
and insomnia.
C. An EMT becomes distracted at the scene of a motor
vehicle crash involving the same type of car in which a
, child was previously killed.
D. A newly certified EMT becomes extremely nauseated
and diaphoretic at the scene of an incident involving
grotesque injuries. -ANSWER- C. An EMT becomes distracted at the
scene of a motor vehicle crash involving the
same type of car in which a child was previously killed. Correct
A critical incident stress debriefing should be conducted
no longer than ________ hours following the incident. -ANSWER- 72
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Which of the following skills or interventions is included at every
level of prehospital emergency training? -ANSWER- AED
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As an EMT, it is important to remember that the signs and symptoms
of cumulative stress: -ANSWER- may not be present or obvious at
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all times
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, The patient care report (PCR) ensures: continuity of care
Which of the following scenarios does NOT involve the B. a 64-year-old cardiac arrest patient who is defibrillated with an automated external
administration of ALS? defibrillator (AED)
A. a 53-year-old patient who is given glucagon for
significant hypoglycemia Incorrect
B.a 64-year-old cardiac arrest patient who is defibrillated
with an automated external defibrillator (AED) Correct
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C.a 48-year-old patient whose airway is secured with a
multilumen device Incorrect
D.a 6l-year-old trauma patient whose chest is
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decompressed with a needle Incorrect
A patient's refusal for EMS treatment and/or transport must be: an informed refusal
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Which of the following MOST accurately defines deviation from the standard of care that may result in further injury
negligence? Ex
Which of the followwing scenarios MOST accurately depicts A paramedic transfers patient care to an EMT
abandonment?
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While assisting an advanced life support
report the incident to your supervisor after the call
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(ALS)ambulance crew, you are accidentally stuck with
an IV
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needle.You should:
A positive TB skin test indicates that: . you have been exposed to the disease.
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Communicating with hearing-impaired patients can be facilitated . elevating the tone of your voice and exaggerating word pronunciation.
by doing all of the following, EXCEPT:
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When relaying patient information via .brief and easily understood.
radio,communications should be:
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f an action or procedure that was performed on a patient is not it was not performed in the eyes of the law.
recorded on the written report:
Maintaining the chain of evidence at the scene of a crime not cutting through holes in clothing that were caused by weapons
should include:
EMT FISDAP Final
Exam Questions And Correct Verified
Answers New Version 2026
26
20
Why are prehospital emergency care guidelines updated on a
regular basis? Choose one answer.
s
A. Statistical data indicate that an increasing number of people are
being diagnosed with a particular illness.
am
B. The federal government requires that changes be made to
existing emergency care protocols at least every 5 years.
C. EMS providers should be encouraged to actively participate in
Ex
research and become familiar with data
analysis.
D. Additional information and evidence indicate that the
effectiveness of certain interventions has changed. -ANSWER- D.
s
Additional information and evidence indicate that the effectiveness of
rt
certain interventions has changed.
pe
While trying to make a family member feel better after a
loved one has died, your partner uses trite statements.
The family members may view this as:
Ex
Choose one answer.
A. your partner's attempt to diminish their grief.
B. a show of respect for the person who has died.
se
C. your partner's caring and supportive attitude.
D. coaching them through the grieving process. -ANSWER- A. your
partner's attempt to diminish their grief.
ur
N
Which of the following scenarios MOST accurately
depicts a posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) reaction?
Choose one answer.
A. An EMT is emotionally exhausted and depressed after
a school bus crash involving critical injuries and the death
of several children.
B. An EMT with many years of field experience becomes
irritable with her coworkers and experiences headaches
and insomnia.
C. An EMT becomes distracted at the scene of a motor
vehicle crash involving the same type of car in which a
, child was previously killed.
D. A newly certified EMT becomes extremely nauseated
and diaphoretic at the scene of an incident involving
grotesque injuries. -ANSWER- C. An EMT becomes distracted at the
scene of a motor vehicle crash involving the
same type of car in which a child was previously killed. Correct
A critical incident stress debriefing should be conducted
no longer than ________ hours following the incident. -ANSWER- 72
26
Which of the following skills or interventions is included at every
level of prehospital emergency training? -ANSWER- AED
20
As an EMT, it is important to remember that the signs and symptoms
of cumulative stress: -ANSWER- may not be present or obvious at
s
all times
am
Ex
s
rt
pe
Ex
se
ur
N
, The patient care report (PCR) ensures: continuity of care
Which of the following scenarios does NOT involve the B. a 64-year-old cardiac arrest patient who is defibrillated with an automated external
administration of ALS? defibrillator (AED)
A. a 53-year-old patient who is given glucagon for
significant hypoglycemia Incorrect
B.a 64-year-old cardiac arrest patient who is defibrillated
with an automated external defibrillator (AED) Correct
26
C.a 48-year-old patient whose airway is secured with a
multilumen device Incorrect
D.a 6l-year-old trauma patient whose chest is
20
decompressed with a needle Incorrect
A patient's refusal for EMS treatment and/or transport must be: an informed refusal
s
am
Which of the following MOST accurately defines deviation from the standard of care that may result in further injury
negligence? Ex
Which of the followwing scenarios MOST accurately depicts A paramedic transfers patient care to an EMT
abandonment?
s
While assisting an advanced life support
report the incident to your supervisor after the call
rt
(ALS)ambulance crew, you are accidentally stuck with
an IV
pe
needle.You should:
A positive TB skin test indicates that: . you have been exposed to the disease.
Ex
Communicating with hearing-impaired patients can be facilitated . elevating the tone of your voice and exaggerating word pronunciation.
by doing all of the following, EXCEPT:
se
When relaying patient information via .brief and easily understood.
radio,communications should be:
ur
N
f an action or procedure that was performed on a patient is not it was not performed in the eyes of the law.
recorded on the written report:
Maintaining the chain of evidence at the scene of a crime not cutting through holes in clothing that were caused by weapons
should include:
