FISDAP EMT Operations Exam Questions with
100% Correct Answers
Preserve a crime scene - ✔️✔️do not move anything unless absolutely necessary. to the extent
possible, avoid contaminating evidence. photograph or video record the scene as well as
individual objects before moving anything. protect forensic evidence from the elements.
therapeutic communication - ✔️✔️Verbal and nonverbal communication techniques that
encourage patients to express their feelings and to achieve a positive relationship.
Recognize the need for scene safety procedures - ✔️✔️Look for immediate dangers. If the scene
does not look safe, stay away. As you are responding, continue to evaluate the scene for new
hazards.
Clear signs of death, what should you do - ✔️✔️Clear signs of death are injuries such as
decapitation or injuries unfit to sustain life. Rigor mortis is a sign that death has set in and
resuscitation efforts will not work. At this point (proper documentation of her position and
injuries) then comforting the family members will be your main priority.
AED - ✔️✔️Is the most important item on your truck, because it is the only thing that can reverse
certain cardiac arrest rhythms, nothing on the ambulance can supplement what an AED can
achieve.
PPE for Hepatitis C - ✔️✔️If the integrity of the skin has not been compromised and there is no
active bleeding a single pair of gloves is all thats needed. (blood borne pathogen)
Abdominal injury transportation decision - ✔️✔️The abdomen has the ability to disguise internal
bleeding for an extended period of time. Significant MOI and CC of abdominal pain needed to
be transported to a trauma center.
, Power line fell at site - ✔️✔️If you have not already called the power company you should, then
establish a safety zone around the vehicle. Answer (establish a danger zone around the power
line) PARK 500 FEET AWAY
Power lines are lying on roof of the car, two people inside what should you do? - ✔️✔️First notify
local power company of let dispatch know to call them.
DNR - ✔️✔️You should first verify the validity of a DNR before withholding treatment. It is better
to start treatments early and discontinue treatments when a valid DNR has been presented.
Follow local protocol.
OFF-line (indirect) - ✔️✔️Standing orders, training, supervision
Online (direct) - ✔️✔️Physician directions given over the phone or radio.
Gloves - ✔️✔️Wear gloves if there is any possibility for exposure to blood or body fluids.
b. Vinyl, nitrile, and latex gloves are effective protection. Wear heavy-duty gloves when
cleaning the ambulance.
c. Change gloves between patients.
d.Removing gloves requires a special technique to avoid contaminating yourself with the
materials on the outside of the gloves
Eye protection/face shields - ✔️✔️Eye protection protects from blood splatters.
b. Prescription glasses are not adequate.
c. Goggles or face shields are best.
Gowns - ✔️✔️Provide protection from extensive blood splatter.
b. May be worn in situation such as aerosol-generating procedures, field delivery of a baby, or
major trauma.
100% Correct Answers
Preserve a crime scene - ✔️✔️do not move anything unless absolutely necessary. to the extent
possible, avoid contaminating evidence. photograph or video record the scene as well as
individual objects before moving anything. protect forensic evidence from the elements.
therapeutic communication - ✔️✔️Verbal and nonverbal communication techniques that
encourage patients to express their feelings and to achieve a positive relationship.
Recognize the need for scene safety procedures - ✔️✔️Look for immediate dangers. If the scene
does not look safe, stay away. As you are responding, continue to evaluate the scene for new
hazards.
Clear signs of death, what should you do - ✔️✔️Clear signs of death are injuries such as
decapitation or injuries unfit to sustain life. Rigor mortis is a sign that death has set in and
resuscitation efforts will not work. At this point (proper documentation of her position and
injuries) then comforting the family members will be your main priority.
AED - ✔️✔️Is the most important item on your truck, because it is the only thing that can reverse
certain cardiac arrest rhythms, nothing on the ambulance can supplement what an AED can
achieve.
PPE for Hepatitis C - ✔️✔️If the integrity of the skin has not been compromised and there is no
active bleeding a single pair of gloves is all thats needed. (blood borne pathogen)
Abdominal injury transportation decision - ✔️✔️The abdomen has the ability to disguise internal
bleeding for an extended period of time. Significant MOI and CC of abdominal pain needed to
be transported to a trauma center.
, Power line fell at site - ✔️✔️If you have not already called the power company you should, then
establish a safety zone around the vehicle. Answer (establish a danger zone around the power
line) PARK 500 FEET AWAY
Power lines are lying on roof of the car, two people inside what should you do? - ✔️✔️First notify
local power company of let dispatch know to call them.
DNR - ✔️✔️You should first verify the validity of a DNR before withholding treatment. It is better
to start treatments early and discontinue treatments when a valid DNR has been presented.
Follow local protocol.
OFF-line (indirect) - ✔️✔️Standing orders, training, supervision
Online (direct) - ✔️✔️Physician directions given over the phone or radio.
Gloves - ✔️✔️Wear gloves if there is any possibility for exposure to blood or body fluids.
b. Vinyl, nitrile, and latex gloves are effective protection. Wear heavy-duty gloves when
cleaning the ambulance.
c. Change gloves between patients.
d.Removing gloves requires a special technique to avoid contaminating yourself with the
materials on the outside of the gloves
Eye protection/face shields - ✔️✔️Eye protection protects from blood splatters.
b. Prescription glasses are not adequate.
c. Goggles or face shields are best.
Gowns - ✔️✔️Provide protection from extensive blood splatter.
b. May be worn in situation such as aerosol-generating procedures, field delivery of a baby, or
major trauma.
