EMT FISDAP EXAM 2 FINAL PAPER 2026
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◉ 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?
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◉ 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?
