PARAMEDIC TRAUMA FISDAP COMPREHENSIVE
EXAM 2026 QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◉ Transected aorta. Answer: Aortic transection occurs when the aorta
tears or ruptures due to a major traumatic injury, like those suffered in a
car accident. The aorta is the main blood vessel that takes blood from the
heart to the rest of the body. Presents with severe CP, severe back pain,
severe Abd pain, & signs of external chest injuries
◉ Pleural decompression. Answer: Purpose: Decompression of a tension
pneumothorax.
Decompression procedure: 1. Assemble equipment a. Large bore IV
catheter - 14 ga or larger and at least 2" in length; or other MCA
approved commercial device. b. Antiseptic swabs c. Dressing and tape
2. Identify landmarks a. Insert needle in the mid-clavicular line at the
second intercostal space just above the third rib.
3. Prep the area with antiseptic swab.
4. Remove flash chamber cap from IV catheter.
5. Insert the catheter over the top of the rib until air rushes out. Advance
catheter over the needle. Remove needle leaving catheter in place. 6.
Reassess breath sounds and patient's condition (patient's condition
should improve almost immediately).
EXAM 2026 QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◉ Transected aorta. Answer: Aortic transection occurs when the aorta
tears or ruptures due to a major traumatic injury, like those suffered in a
car accident. The aorta is the main blood vessel that takes blood from the
heart to the rest of the body. Presents with severe CP, severe back pain,
severe Abd pain, & signs of external chest injuries
◉ Pleural decompression. Answer: Purpose: Decompression of a tension
pneumothorax.
Decompression procedure: 1. Assemble equipment a. Large bore IV
catheter - 14 ga or larger and at least 2" in length; or other MCA
approved commercial device. b. Antiseptic swabs c. Dressing and tape
2. Identify landmarks a. Insert needle in the mid-clavicular line at the
second intercostal space just above the third rib.
3. Prep the area with antiseptic swab.
4. Remove flash chamber cap from IV catheter.
5. Insert the catheter over the top of the rib until air rushes out. Advance
catheter over the needle. Remove needle leaving catheter in place. 6.
Reassess breath sounds and patient's condition (patient's condition
should improve almost immediately).
