2023 EMT FISDAP READINESS EXAM Questions and Answers Best For 2024 (All 151questions and Verified Answers)

2023 EMT FISDAP READINESS EXAM Questions and Answers Best For 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 complains of a severe headache, sensitivity to light, and swollen feet. Vitals signs areBP 130/88, P104, R24 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 hasdecreased 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 headacheof her life". The onest was 20 minutes ago and it was abrupt. Vitals BP180/90 P56 and R20. You should suspect?(ANSWER) Subarachnoid hemorrhage 8. 32 y/o female. 18weeks pregnant. Lowerabpainw/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 hishead. Bp 160/80 P 98 and irregular. R 24. Spo2 86%.(ANSWER) Left heart failure 10. Request additional resources for which victim? (couldnt find allthe options(ANSWER) Foot wedged in pedal 11. 56 yo M with severe painafter 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 chestpain thatisunrelieved after 3NTG's. Troubled breathing speaking in2-3 word sentences. You should?(ANSWER) Provide 02 15. Whatis a system of external/internal reviews called?(ANSWER)Quality improvement 16. EMS displays a "Free BP Check" sign onthe window.This is a sign of?(ANSWER) Community relations 17. Which thefollowing will only occur inthe 1st trimester of pregnancy?(ANSWER) - Ectopic pregnancy 18. 36 yo M complainsof nausea, vomitingand abpain. Homeless and admits tochronic alcoholuse. VS Bp 92/54 P122 R8. You suspect?(ANSWER) Pancreatitis 19. 62 yo M with history of COPD ranout of Home O2. SOB and dry lung nonproductive cough, clear lung sounds. You suspect?(ANSWER) Emphysema 20. 28 yo F hassevere pain after slippinginthe shower. 31 wks pregnant hasbright red vaginal bleeding. Suspect?(ANSWER) Abruption placenta 21. Previous ambulancecrewfailed to clean backboard properly. Dried blood underthe edges. (ANSWER) Wash board with disinfectant 22. 24 yo F complains of right lower ab painthat radiatesto the back with slight vaginal bleeding. Last period was 2 weeks prior. Suspect?(ANSWER) Ruptured ovarian cyst 23. When lifting a stretcher into the ambulanceusing power grip, you should?(ANSWER) Position hands 10 apart 24. Complicationswith precipitousdelivery(ANSWER) Perineumtearing 25. 54 yo F tells you she drankbleach tokill herself. You should?(ANSWER) Contact poisoncontrol 26. 19 yr Fis posticialfollowing 10 mins seizures has snoring respirations. You should?(ANSWER) Insert OPA 2 / 11 27. You havebeen asked toauditprehospital carereports.Which requires review?(ANSWER) pt sitting on supine with chest pain on a stretcher right 28. 82 yo Fmumbling and throwingclothes,nursesays she's diabetic. You should?(ANSWER) Give oral glucose 29. Unresponsive 3yo lying supinein a ditch.VS 60/40 P60 R8. you should?- (ANSWER) Assist ventilations 30. Leadingcause of bradycardia inpediatrics(ANSWER)Hypoxia 31. Delivery of newborn hascentral cyanosis covered in thickgreenish fluid.You should?(ANSWER) Inspect oropharynx 32. 46 yo F. fever & lower ab pain that moves to lower back when she walks. Abnormal vaginal dischargefor 2 days. VS144/88 P98 R16. you should suspect?(ANSWER) Pelvic inflammatory disease 33. 12 yo M bleeding uncontrollably from deep laceration to palm. Heis a hemophiliac(ANSWER) Hemostatic agent 34. Which body is responsible for protection,temp, excretion?(ANSWER) Integumen-tary 35. An unconsciousmale is cyanotic and actively vomiting you havebeen suctioning him for at least a minute.(ANSWER) Open airway, check pulse 36. 32 yo F was involved ina 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 invehicle responsive toverbal only. You see smoke in thevehicle.(ANSWER) Rapid extrication 38. You are delivering a baby and theamniotic sac isstill inplace. You should?(ANSWER) Tear amniotic sac 39. 54 year old female tells you that shedrank bleach tokill herself/. You should?(ANSWER) Contact poison control 40. Newborn infant with pink torsoand blueextremities, you should?(ANSWER) Dryhim 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 doyou do?(ANSWER) Chestthrust 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 themost 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 coughingas they evaluate the building you should? (ANSWER) Triage upwind 49. 32 y/o complainsof rapid heart. You should?(ANSWER) ObtainVitals 50. 58 year old male complainsof general weakness and tells you thathe had severe chestpain/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. Unconscious28 year old male has a puncturewound inhisleft 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 thedelivery of a newborn. She hascentral 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) Performemergency extrication 55. Which vessels carries oxygenated blood back to the heart?(ANSWER) Pulmonary veins 56. Which partofthe heart is responsible for causingpulmonaryedema.(ANSWER) Leftventricle 57. A59 year old male complains of distress and crushing chest. Heis diaphoretic, palecool.You should(ANSWER) Assist with self administer Rex nitro 58. immediately after the delivery of vigorous newborn, you should.(ANSWER) Suctionoropharynx 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 aninfant with a pinktorso and blue extremities. He is crying and movinghis 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 onlyoccur during the1st trimester of pregnancy?- (ANSWER) Ectopic pregnancy 64. Anewborn head has justbeen delivered. You should?(ANSWER) Inspect for meconi- um 65. A66 year old female has regained a pulse after shock with anAED? She is moving her extremities and has a R 8. You should?(ANSWER) Assis her ventilations 4 / 11 66. An 8 year old malewas 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 doto prevent the spread ofthis infection.(ANSWER) Cleanyour stethoscopewith a germicide 68. 67 yo female is unconsciousand herfamilymembers are performing poor CPR.You should(ANSWER) 2 min CPR 69. While performing a primary assessment ona Suicidal 35year old M he becomes verbally abusive. You should(ANSWER) Calmly attempt to de escalate him 70. 62 Year old complains of chestpain & 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 tothe 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 tothe hospital.What should you do?(ANSWER) Transport him to hospital 73. 42 year old is apneic. Suddenly grabbed throat whileeating and col-lapsed(ANSWER) Start compressions 74. A10 month old Fwithdraws to painful stimuli. She had anearinfection and fever the passed three days, and she has a bulging fontanelle.(ANSWER) Meningitis 75. Which ofthe following patients havea right to refuse transport.(ANSWER) A 52 year old man with tightness in the chest and wheezing 76. Familymembers poor cpr.You should(ANSWER) Perform2minutes ofCPR 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) 4.5 84. 28 year old is inactivelabor. You see umbilical cord protrudingfromher vagina.Which position should you place her in?(ANSWER) Knee-chest 85. A35 year old male spilled corrosive chemicals on his legs while cleaning an indoorswimming pool. He is dyspneic and has thickness burns to his legs you should?(ANSWER) Remove him from pool area 5 / 11 86. Which ofthe following is an audible, high pitched sound usually results froma blockage of the smaller air passages(ANSWER) Stidor 87. Left ankle fracture with tinglingsensation infoot. 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 complaintsand refusing to go tothe hospital. Daughter hasproof of MedicalPower 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 theleading causeof 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 shewalks. 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) Splintin 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, P110, R28. You should suspect(Answer)(ANSWER) CardiogenicSK 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 producingthickmucus intripod w/barrel chest(ANSWER) ChronicBronchitis 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 o2 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. A22 fem wasin a bicycle accident and struckher chest onthe handlebar. She is short of breath and you notice small section of her chest move asymmetrically. You should suspect?(ANSWER) Flail segment 101. Whatorgan is responsible for the exchange of oxygen, food, and waste between the mother and fetus?(ANSWER) Placenta 102. After delivering a shock with anAED to anunresponsive 49 year old male you should(ANSWER) Resume chest compressions 103. Periumbilical pain radiatesto Right LowerQuadrant(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 anexample of? (ANSWER) Community relaxations 6 / 11 106. Inwhich zone would you triage patients duringa hazardous materials emergency?(ANSWER) Cold 107. A58 year old female has a fever with chills. Lungsoundsreveal rales and rhonchiinthelower right lung field. What should you suspect(ANSWER) Pneumonia 108. A45 year old female 34 weeks pregnant she complains ofsevere 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 inalllung fields with minimal chestwallmovement. You should(ANSWER) Assistpt. In taking prescribed (MDI) meter dose inhaler 110. 21 year old female has anopen femur fracture after fallingoff 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. A66 year old female complainsofshortness 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& NasalFlaring(ANSWER) Respira- toryDistress 115. Whatis a system of internal/external reviews called?(ANSWER)Quality improve- ment 116. A52 year old female complains ofsevere abdominal pain,distention, and blackstools.Vital signs areBP 92/40, P 115, R 20. What should you suspect?(ANSWER) Upper intestinal bleed 117. Whatis 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 pulseis 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 signsareBP 122/82, P112, R24. You should? (ANSWER) Apply an occlusive dressing 121. Which patient hastheright to refuse treatment and transport?(ANSWER) 52year oldmale 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 suicidalpatient(ANSWER) Let's bring you to the hospital 7 / 11 125. 36 year old complains ofthe 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 thebacks of both his hands.Whattype of overdose should you suspect?(ANSWER) Narcotic 127. Whatis a system of internal and external reviews called?(ANSWER)Quality im- provement 128. Which part ofthe 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. whatis 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." Hehasrecently been sleeping with extra pillows underhis head.Vital signs areBP 166/80, P 98 and irregular, R 24, SpO2 86%. What should you suspect?(ANSWER) Left side heart failure 132. Sexually assaulted and bleedingfrom vagina.(ANSWER) Place sanitary pad over vaginal opening 133. Which cardiac rhythmprompts you to shock?(ANSWER) V-tach 134. A35 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 atleast one victim dead on scene 138. A72 y/o female has a nose bleed after a fall.You should.(ANSWER) Leanforward 139. 54 year old female drank bleach to kill herself. Psychiatric history/poison control/activated charcoal/drinkmilk(ANSWER) Poisoncon-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. Aconfused 22-year-old maleweak pulse of 122 distended abdomen paleand 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, coughw/green sputumfor 3 days. Lungsounds Rhonchi(ANSWER) Pneumonia 144. 28 year old 31 weeks prego falls inshower. Severe abdominalpain, bright red vaginal bleeding. Suspect(ANSWER) Abruption placenta 145. A25-year-old stabbed inthe chest occlusive dressing wasapplied prior to arrival Vital signs are 90/62 pulse 122 respiration 28 and labor you should(ANSWER) Lift one side ofthe occlusive dressing 146. 42 yo is apneic suddenlygrabbed throat whileeatingand 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 hospicecare is pulseless and apneic with dependentlividity. 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. anunconsciouspthasa partially amputated foot.You should(ANSWER) Controlbleeding 151. Afebrile 24 yo female complains of periumbilical painthat radiatesto herright lower quadrant. What should you suspect(ANSWER) Appendicitis's 9 / 11 2023 EMTFISDAP READINESSEXAM 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) Rewrapwith 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) InsertNPA 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