FISDAP EMT Medical Exam Review 2026 | Verified Q&A |
Graded A+
1. A 32 year old male complains of photophobia and vomiting . The most likely
cause is?
Migraine headache
Detached retina
Transient ischemic attack
Sinus infection
2. A 23-year-old female is pale and complains of fever, muscle aches, and
congestion. Vitals are BP 94/60, P 120, R 24. Her roommate has been feeling
the same. She is most likely suffering from?
Carbon dioxide poisoning
Influenza
Carbon monoxide poisoning
Septic shock
3. While on a camping trip, a nurse cares for an adult client who had a drowning
incident in a lake and is experiencing agonal breathing with a palpable pulse.
Which action should the nurse take first?
Wrap the client in dry blankets.
Assess for signs of bleeding.
Deliver rescue breaths.
Check for a carotid pulse.
,4. What is the first action you should take for an unconscious patient with no
detectable pulse or respiration?
Initiate CPR
Call for backup
Administer oxygen
Check for a medical ID
5. If an EMT encounters a patient exhibiting sudden facial drooping and slurred
speech, what should be the immediate course of action?
Provide reassurance and wait for the patient to recover.
Start an IV and administer fluids.
Initiate a stroke assessment and prepare for rapid transport to a
stroke center.
Administer oxygen and monitor vital signs.
6. Which drugs act on the central nervous system leading to the user seeing
and hearing phenomena that do not exist?
Opioids
Hallucinogens
Stimulants
Depressants
7. In a scenario where a patient experiences anaphylaxis and is administered
epinephrine, what cardiovascular changes should the EMT monitor for?
Increased heart rate and blood pressure
Irregular heart rhythm only
, Stable heart rate and blood pressure
Decreased heart rate and blood pressure
8. What is a common symptom of a stroke that may be observed in a patient?
Left-arm paralysis
Rapid heartbeat
High fever
Nausea
9. Describe the significance of a patient being unable to sit still in the context of
severe groin pain.
It indicates a mild condition that does not require immediate attention.
It suggests a psychological issue rather than a physical one.
It shows that the patient is anxious about their condition.
It may indicate severe pain, often associated with conditions like
kidney stones.
10. PHOTOPHOBIA IS ASSOCIATED WITH:
Migraine headaches
Parkinson's disease
Myelomeningocele
Carpal tunnel syndrome
11. Your first priority in managing a patient with a behavioral emergency is:
assessing and managing the patient's airway.
, putting a bandage on a large bleeding laceration on a person's leg.
providing the patient high-concentration oxygen.
ensuring your own personal safety.
12. A 28 year old patient is outside at a concert and appears confused. He is
unable to answer your questions. You should:
Admin oral glucose and then reevaluate the patient
Assess his level of intoxication and look for illicit drug use
Call medical direction for a consultation on treatment
Look for medical identification necklace or bracelet
13. What is the first priority for an EMT when addressing a patient with
behavioral issues?
Ensure the safety of the patient and others.
Conduct a physical examination.
Call for additional medical personnel.
Administer medication to calm the patient.
14. What is a key sign that indicates a behavioral emergency in a patient?
Complaining of chest pain
Rocking back and forth and muttering to oneself
Refusing to eat or drink
Excessive sweating and rapid breathing
15. What is the primary focus when assessing an unresponsive medical patient?
Graded A+
1. A 32 year old male complains of photophobia and vomiting . The most likely
cause is?
Migraine headache
Detached retina
Transient ischemic attack
Sinus infection
2. A 23-year-old female is pale and complains of fever, muscle aches, and
congestion. Vitals are BP 94/60, P 120, R 24. Her roommate has been feeling
the same. She is most likely suffering from?
Carbon dioxide poisoning
Influenza
Carbon monoxide poisoning
Septic shock
3. While on a camping trip, a nurse cares for an adult client who had a drowning
incident in a lake and is experiencing agonal breathing with a palpable pulse.
Which action should the nurse take first?
Wrap the client in dry blankets.
Assess for signs of bleeding.
Deliver rescue breaths.
Check for a carotid pulse.
,4. What is the first action you should take for an unconscious patient with no
detectable pulse or respiration?
Initiate CPR
Call for backup
Administer oxygen
Check for a medical ID
5. If an EMT encounters a patient exhibiting sudden facial drooping and slurred
speech, what should be the immediate course of action?
Provide reassurance and wait for the patient to recover.
Start an IV and administer fluids.
Initiate a stroke assessment and prepare for rapid transport to a
stroke center.
Administer oxygen and monitor vital signs.
6. Which drugs act on the central nervous system leading to the user seeing
and hearing phenomena that do not exist?
Opioids
Hallucinogens
Stimulants
Depressants
7. In a scenario where a patient experiences anaphylaxis and is administered
epinephrine, what cardiovascular changes should the EMT monitor for?
Increased heart rate and blood pressure
Irregular heart rhythm only
, Stable heart rate and blood pressure
Decreased heart rate and blood pressure
8. What is a common symptom of a stroke that may be observed in a patient?
Left-arm paralysis
Rapid heartbeat
High fever
Nausea
9. Describe the significance of a patient being unable to sit still in the context of
severe groin pain.
It indicates a mild condition that does not require immediate attention.
It suggests a psychological issue rather than a physical one.
It shows that the patient is anxious about their condition.
It may indicate severe pain, often associated with conditions like
kidney stones.
10. PHOTOPHOBIA IS ASSOCIATED WITH:
Migraine headaches
Parkinson's disease
Myelomeningocele
Carpal tunnel syndrome
11. Your first priority in managing a patient with a behavioral emergency is:
assessing and managing the patient's airway.
, putting a bandage on a large bleeding laceration on a person's leg.
providing the patient high-concentration oxygen.
ensuring your own personal safety.
12. A 28 year old patient is outside at a concert and appears confused. He is
unable to answer your questions. You should:
Admin oral glucose and then reevaluate the patient
Assess his level of intoxication and look for illicit drug use
Call medical direction for a consultation on treatment
Look for medical identification necklace or bracelet
13. What is the first priority for an EMT when addressing a patient with
behavioral issues?
Ensure the safety of the patient and others.
Conduct a physical examination.
Call for additional medical personnel.
Administer medication to calm the patient.
14. What is a key sign that indicates a behavioral emergency in a patient?
Complaining of chest pain
Rocking back and forth and muttering to oneself
Refusing to eat or drink
Excessive sweating and rapid breathing
15. What is the primary focus when assessing an unresponsive medical patient?
