Paramedic Trauma – FISDAP Exam Questions & Answers
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Trauma Module Preparation
If you see a cracked windshield in a MVC... what will the pt represent with? - (answer)Bruised or
lacerated head or face. Brain injury, *cervical spine injury (always until proven otherwise), tracheal
injury.
If you see a deformed steering column in a MVC... what will the pt represent with? - (answer)Bruised
neck, bruised chest. Sternal or rib fracture, flail chest, myocardial contusion, *pericardial tamponade,
pneumo/hemothorax, aortic tear.
If you see a deformed dashboard in a MVC... what will the pt represent with? - (answer)Bruised
abdomen, bruised knee, misplaced kneecap. Ruptured spleen, liver, bowel, diaphragm. Fractured patella,
dislocated knee, *femoral fracture, dislocated hip.
Phases of Deceleration - (answer)1) Deceleration of the vehicle, occurs when the vehicle strikes another
object & comes to a stop. 2) Deceleration of occupant, which starts during sudden braking & continues
through the whole crash. 3) Deceleration of internal organs, that consist of internal organs that continue
forward momentum until they're stopped by anatomical restraints. 4) Secondary collisions, which occur
when a vehicle occupant is hit by objects moving within the vehicle (loose objects). 5) Additional
impacts, that the vehicle may receive when it is hit by a second vehicle or is deflected into another.
Seat Belt Use - (answer)All arguments against seat belt use are unfounded.
Primary Blast Injury - (answer)Injuries due to the wave blast itself, usually causing damage to the lungs,
eardrums and other compressible organs (air filled cavities). Burns also may occur.
Secondary Blast Injury - (answer)Injuries due to missiles being propelled by blast force (struck by flying
debris).
Tertiary Blast Injury - (answer)Injuries due to body impact with another object (when a person is hurled
by the force against stationary objects).
, Paramedic Trauma – FISDAP Exam Questions & Answers
(2026/2027 A+ Grade Study Guide)|Comprehensive Study Guide for
Trauma Module Preparation
Perfusion - (answer)Circulation of blood within an organ or tissue in adequate amounts to meet the cells
needs.
Autonomic Nervous System - (answer)Monitors the body's needs from moment to moment, adjusting
the blood flow as required. Maintains homeostasis & is divided into the parasympathetic & sympathetic
components that oppose each other and keep vital functions in balance.
Compensated Shock (Phase 1) - (answer)Tachycardia, NORMAL BP, thirst, anxiety, clammy/cool skin.
Decompensated Shock (Phase 2) - (answer)AMS, DROP IN BP, thready/absent peripheral pulse, labored
or irregular breathing.
Wet Dressing - (answer)Used for small, superficial burns.
Rhabdomyolysis - (answer)The destruction of muscle tissue leading to a release of potassium and
myoglobin.
Chemical Burns - (answer)Flush the area off with water, remove pt's clothing & jewelry.
Hydrofluoric Acid (HF) - (answer)Is found in drain cleaner, and for etching glass, and in industrial settings.
Pt will complain of burning, and will not stop with copious amounts of flushing. Calcium chloride will
work to relieve the pain/burning.
How to assess a electrical injury...? - (answer)The first thing is to protect yourself and bystanders. If
powerlines are down on a car, you tell your pt to remain in the car and do not go near it.
Le Fort 1 Fracture - (answer)From the bottom of the nose down. Involves the mandible and the maxilla.
(2026/2027 A+ Grade Study Guide)|Comprehensive Study Guide for
Trauma Module Preparation
If you see a cracked windshield in a MVC... what will the pt represent with? - (answer)Bruised or
lacerated head or face. Brain injury, *cervical spine injury (always until proven otherwise), tracheal
injury.
If you see a deformed steering column in a MVC... what will the pt represent with? - (answer)Bruised
neck, bruised chest. Sternal or rib fracture, flail chest, myocardial contusion, *pericardial tamponade,
pneumo/hemothorax, aortic tear.
If you see a deformed dashboard in a MVC... what will the pt represent with? - (answer)Bruised
abdomen, bruised knee, misplaced kneecap. Ruptured spleen, liver, bowel, diaphragm. Fractured patella,
dislocated knee, *femoral fracture, dislocated hip.
Phases of Deceleration - (answer)1) Deceleration of the vehicle, occurs when the vehicle strikes another
object & comes to a stop. 2) Deceleration of occupant, which starts during sudden braking & continues
through the whole crash. 3) Deceleration of internal organs, that consist of internal organs that continue
forward momentum until they're stopped by anatomical restraints. 4) Secondary collisions, which occur
when a vehicle occupant is hit by objects moving within the vehicle (loose objects). 5) Additional
impacts, that the vehicle may receive when it is hit by a second vehicle or is deflected into another.
Seat Belt Use - (answer)All arguments against seat belt use are unfounded.
Primary Blast Injury - (answer)Injuries due to the wave blast itself, usually causing damage to the lungs,
eardrums and other compressible organs (air filled cavities). Burns also may occur.
Secondary Blast Injury - (answer)Injuries due to missiles being propelled by blast force (struck by flying
debris).
Tertiary Blast Injury - (answer)Injuries due to body impact with another object (when a person is hurled
by the force against stationary objects).
, Paramedic Trauma – FISDAP Exam Questions & Answers
(2026/2027 A+ Grade Study Guide)|Comprehensive Study Guide for
Trauma Module Preparation
Perfusion - (answer)Circulation of blood within an organ or tissue in adequate amounts to meet the cells
needs.
Autonomic Nervous System - (answer)Monitors the body's needs from moment to moment, adjusting
the blood flow as required. Maintains homeostasis & is divided into the parasympathetic & sympathetic
components that oppose each other and keep vital functions in balance.
Compensated Shock (Phase 1) - (answer)Tachycardia, NORMAL BP, thirst, anxiety, clammy/cool skin.
Decompensated Shock (Phase 2) - (answer)AMS, DROP IN BP, thready/absent peripheral pulse, labored
or irregular breathing.
Wet Dressing - (answer)Used for small, superficial burns.
Rhabdomyolysis - (answer)The destruction of muscle tissue leading to a release of potassium and
myoglobin.
Chemical Burns - (answer)Flush the area off with water, remove pt's clothing & jewelry.
Hydrofluoric Acid (HF) - (answer)Is found in drain cleaner, and for etching glass, and in industrial settings.
Pt will complain of burning, and will not stop with copious amounts of flushing. Calcium chloride will
work to relieve the pain/burning.
How to assess a electrical injury...? - (answer)The first thing is to protect yourself and bystanders. If
powerlines are down on a car, you tell your pt to remain in the car and do not go near it.
Le Fort 1 Fracture - (answer)From the bottom of the nose down. Involves the mandible and the maxilla.
