EMT FISDAP Final Exam – Verified Questions and Answers –
100% Correct – A+ Graded – 2025/2026
This document provides verified and 100% correct questions and answers for
the EMT FISDAP Final Exam, updated for the 2025/2026 edition. It covers
all essential EMS knowledge areas including airway management, trauma,
cardiology, medical emergencies, obstetrics, pediatrics, and operations. A top-
tier study resource for EMT students preparing for the FISDAP final and
national certification exams.
A critical incident stress debriefing should be conducted no
longer than ________ hours following the incident. - answer..72
Which of the following skills or interventions is included at
every level of prehospital emergency training? - answer..AED
As an EMT, it is important to remember that the signs and
symptoms of cumulative stress: - answer..may not be present or
obvious at all times
The patient care report (PCR) ensures: - answer..continuity of
care
Which of the following scenarios does NOT involve the
administration of ALS?
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
C. a 48-year-old patient whose airway is secured with a
multilumen device Incorrect
D. a 61-year-old trauma patient whose chest is decompressed
with a needle Incorrect - answer..B. a 64-year-old cardiac arrest
patient who is defibrillated with an automated external
defibrillator (AED)
A patient's refusal for EMS treatment and/or transport must be: -
answer..an informed refusal
Which of the following MOST accurately defines negligence? -
answer..deviation from the standard of care that may result in
further injury
Which of the following scenarios MOST accurately depicts
abandonment? - answer..A paramedic transfers patient care to
an EMT
While assisting an advanced life support (ALS) ambulance
crew, you are accidentally stuck with an IV needle. You should:
- answer..report the incident to your supervisor after the call
A positive TB skin test indicates that: - answer... you have been
exposed to the disease.
Communicating with hearing-impaired patients can be
facilitated by doing all of the following, EXCEPT: - answer...
elevating the tone of your voice and exaggerating word
pronunciation.
,When relaying patient information via radio, communications
should be: - answer... brief and easily understood.
f an action or procedure that was performed on a patient is not
recorded on the written report: - answer..it was not performed in
the eyes of the law.
Maintaining the chain of evidence at the scene of a crime should
include: - answer..not cutting through holes in clothing that
were caused by weapons
When you begin an oral report, you should state the patient's
age, sex, and: - answer..chief complaint.
The person who is responsible for authorizing EMTs to perform
emergency medical care in the field is the: - answer..medical
director.
Two-way communication that requires the EMT to "push to
talk" and "release to listen" describes what mode of
communication? - answer... simplex
According to Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA) regulations, an employer must: - answer..offer a
workplace environment that reduces the risk for exposure.
which of the following errors is an example of a knowledge-
based failure?
An EMT gives the correct drug to a patient, although his
protocols clearly state that he is not authorized to do so.
, B. Due to an improperly applied cervical collar, a patient's
spinal injury is aggravated and he is permanently disabled.
C. An EMT administers the wrong drug to a patient because she
did not know the pertinent information about the drug.
D. A patient is given nitroglycerin by an EMT who did not
obtain proper authorization from medical control first. -
answer..An EMT administers the wrong drug to a patient
because she did not know the pertinent information about the
drug. Correct
Which of the following statements regarding the Good
Samaritan law is correct?
It provides the EMT immunity from a lawsuit.
B. The law does not protect EMTs who are off duty.
C. It will not protect the EMT in cases of gross negligence.
D. It guarantees that the EMT will not be held liable if he or she
is sued. - answer..it will not protect the EMT in cases of gross
negligence.
In which of the following situations does the EMT NOT have a
legal duty to act?
Choose one answer.
A. a response to an injured patient while off duty
B. a response to a motor vehicle crash while off duty
C. Local policy requires you to assist in any emergency.
D. a response to the residence of a patient who fell - answer..a
response to a motor vehicle crash while off duty
The official transfer of patient care does not occur until the
EMT: - answer..gives an oral report to the emergency room
physician or nurse
100% Correct – A+ Graded – 2025/2026
This document provides verified and 100% correct questions and answers for
the EMT FISDAP Final Exam, updated for the 2025/2026 edition. It covers
all essential EMS knowledge areas including airway management, trauma,
cardiology, medical emergencies, obstetrics, pediatrics, and operations. A top-
tier study resource for EMT students preparing for the FISDAP final and
national certification exams.
A critical incident stress debriefing should be conducted no
longer than ________ hours following the incident. - answer..72
Which of the following skills or interventions is included at
every level of prehospital emergency training? - answer..AED
As an EMT, it is important to remember that the signs and
symptoms of cumulative stress: - answer..may not be present or
obvious at all times
The patient care report (PCR) ensures: - answer..continuity of
care
Which of the following scenarios does NOT involve the
administration of ALS?
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
C. a 48-year-old patient whose airway is secured with a
multilumen device Incorrect
D. a 61-year-old trauma patient whose chest is decompressed
with a needle Incorrect - answer..B. a 64-year-old cardiac arrest
patient who is defibrillated with an automated external
defibrillator (AED)
A patient's refusal for EMS treatment and/or transport must be: -
answer..an informed refusal
Which of the following MOST accurately defines negligence? -
answer..deviation from the standard of care that may result in
further injury
Which of the following scenarios MOST accurately depicts
abandonment? - answer..A paramedic transfers patient care to
an EMT
While assisting an advanced life support (ALS) ambulance
crew, you are accidentally stuck with an IV needle. You should:
- answer..report the incident to your supervisor after the call
A positive TB skin test indicates that: - answer... you have been
exposed to the disease.
Communicating with hearing-impaired patients can be
facilitated by doing all of the following, EXCEPT: - answer...
elevating the tone of your voice and exaggerating word
pronunciation.
,When relaying patient information via radio, communications
should be: - answer... brief and easily understood.
f an action or procedure that was performed on a patient is not
recorded on the written report: - answer..it was not performed in
the eyes of the law.
Maintaining the chain of evidence at the scene of a crime should
include: - answer..not cutting through holes in clothing that
were caused by weapons
When you begin an oral report, you should state the patient's
age, sex, and: - answer..chief complaint.
The person who is responsible for authorizing EMTs to perform
emergency medical care in the field is the: - answer..medical
director.
Two-way communication that requires the EMT to "push to
talk" and "release to listen" describes what mode of
communication? - answer... simplex
According to Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA) regulations, an employer must: - answer..offer a
workplace environment that reduces the risk for exposure.
which of the following errors is an example of a knowledge-
based failure?
An EMT gives the correct drug to a patient, although his
protocols clearly state that he is not authorized to do so.
, B. Due to an improperly applied cervical collar, a patient's
spinal injury is aggravated and he is permanently disabled.
C. An EMT administers the wrong drug to a patient because she
did not know the pertinent information about the drug.
D. A patient is given nitroglycerin by an EMT who did not
obtain proper authorization from medical control first. -
answer..An EMT administers the wrong drug to a patient
because she did not know the pertinent information about the
drug. Correct
Which of the following statements regarding the Good
Samaritan law is correct?
It provides the EMT immunity from a lawsuit.
B. The law does not protect EMTs who are off duty.
C. It will not protect the EMT in cases of gross negligence.
D. It guarantees that the EMT will not be held liable if he or she
is sued. - answer..it will not protect the EMT in cases of gross
negligence.
In which of the following situations does the EMT NOT have a
legal duty to act?
Choose one answer.
A. a response to an injured patient while off duty
B. a response to a motor vehicle crash while off duty
C. Local policy requires you to assist in any emergency.
D. a response to the residence of a patient who fell - answer..a
response to a motor vehicle crash while off duty
The official transfer of patient care does not occur until the
EMT: - answer..gives an oral report to the emergency room
physician or nurse
