FISDAP Paramedic EXAM 4 QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
301. What classification is give to drugs that have accepted medical indications but a high
abuse potential that may lead to physical or psychological dependence?
A. Schedule II
B. Schedule III
C. Schedule IV
D. Schedule V
A. Schedule II
302. The end tidal CO2 detector is reading 0 mmHg after endotracheal intubation. Where
does this indicate your tube has been placed?
A. Left mainstem bronchus
B. Esophagus
C. Trachea
D. Right mainstem bronchus
B. Esophagus
303. A 50 year old male complains of light headedness and chest discomfort. Vital signs are
BP 100/86, P 40, R 16. An ECG reveals a second degree type I AV block. What should you do?
A. Start transcutaneous pacing
B. Administer atropine
C. Administer amiodarone
D. Start a dopamine drip
B. Administer atropine
304. Which of the following hormones affects the body's biological clock?
A. Calcitonin
B. Cortisol
,C. Melatonin
D. Aldosterone
C. Melatonin
305. Your successfully placed Endotracheal tube with a capnometry of 29 suddenly decreases
to 4. What method would you use to determine the cause?
A. LEMONS
B. MOANS
C. RODS
D. DOPE
D. DOPE
306. When communicating via the radio to your receiving hospital, it is common practice to
use the "echo procedure." This procedure
A. ensures that only the important facts have been communicated.
B. confirms accurate reception and understanding.
C. eliminates the use of words that are difficult to understand during the transmission..
D. conforms to HIPPA by protecting the patient's privacy.
B. confirms accurate reception and understanding.
307. "https://testing.fisdap.net/testing_images/MH2009/aeh82892_3512_11412.jpg"><br>
In this image, what does the circles dark tissue of the heart illustrate?
A. cardiac contusion
B. pericardial effusion
C. pulmonary contusion
D. cardiac laceration
A. cardiac contusion
308. A 55 year old male patient complains of shortness of breath and chest tightness. His skin
is pale and cool, and his respirations are 30 and shallow. You should deliver oxygen via:
, A. Nonrebreather mask.
B. Bag-valve mask.
C. Nasal cannula.
D. CPAP device.
B. Bag-valve mask.
309. A joint dislocation occurs when the normal articulating ends of two or more bones are
displaced. A complete dislocation is called a ____.
A. Luxation
B. sprain
C. subluxation
D. strain
C. subluxation
310. A contraindication for the use of morphine sulfate is:
A. pulmonary edema
B. kidney stones
C. hypovolemia
D. chest pain
C. hypovolemia
311. How should you treat an impaled object in the abdomen?
A. Remove the object, and apply a porous dressing moistened with sterile saline to the
wound.
B. Secure the object, control bleeding, and use bulky dressings to stabilize the object.
C. Remove the object, apply an occlusive dressing to the wound.
D. Manual secure the object and inflate the pneumatic anti-shock garment to stabilize the
object.
B. Secure the object, control bleeding, and use bulky dressings to stabilize the object.
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
301. What classification is give to drugs that have accepted medical indications but a high
abuse potential that may lead to physical or psychological dependence?
A. Schedule II
B. Schedule III
C. Schedule IV
D. Schedule V
A. Schedule II
302. The end tidal CO2 detector is reading 0 mmHg after endotracheal intubation. Where
does this indicate your tube has been placed?
A. Left mainstem bronchus
B. Esophagus
C. Trachea
D. Right mainstem bronchus
B. Esophagus
303. A 50 year old male complains of light headedness and chest discomfort. Vital signs are
BP 100/86, P 40, R 16. An ECG reveals a second degree type I AV block. What should you do?
A. Start transcutaneous pacing
B. Administer atropine
C. Administer amiodarone
D. Start a dopamine drip
B. Administer atropine
304. Which of the following hormones affects the body's biological clock?
A. Calcitonin
B. Cortisol
,C. Melatonin
D. Aldosterone
C. Melatonin
305. Your successfully placed Endotracheal tube with a capnometry of 29 suddenly decreases
to 4. What method would you use to determine the cause?
A. LEMONS
B. MOANS
C. RODS
D. DOPE
D. DOPE
306. When communicating via the radio to your receiving hospital, it is common practice to
use the "echo procedure." This procedure
A. ensures that only the important facts have been communicated.
B. confirms accurate reception and understanding.
C. eliminates the use of words that are difficult to understand during the transmission..
D. conforms to HIPPA by protecting the patient's privacy.
B. confirms accurate reception and understanding.
307. "https://testing.fisdap.net/testing_images/MH2009/aeh82892_3512_11412.jpg"><br>
In this image, what does the circles dark tissue of the heart illustrate?
A. cardiac contusion
B. pericardial effusion
C. pulmonary contusion
D. cardiac laceration
A. cardiac contusion
308. A 55 year old male patient complains of shortness of breath and chest tightness. His skin
is pale and cool, and his respirations are 30 and shallow. You should deliver oxygen via:
, A. Nonrebreather mask.
B. Bag-valve mask.
C. Nasal cannula.
D. CPAP device.
B. Bag-valve mask.
309. A joint dislocation occurs when the normal articulating ends of two or more bones are
displaced. A complete dislocation is called a ____.
A. Luxation
B. sprain
C. subluxation
D. strain
C. subluxation
310. A contraindication for the use of morphine sulfate is:
A. pulmonary edema
B. kidney stones
C. hypovolemia
D. chest pain
C. hypovolemia
311. How should you treat an impaled object in the abdomen?
A. Remove the object, and apply a porous dressing moistened with sterile saline to the
wound.
B. Secure the object, control bleeding, and use bulky dressings to stabilize the object.
C. Remove the object, apply an occlusive dressing to the wound.
D. Manual secure the object and inflate the pneumatic anti-shock garment to stabilize the
object.
B. Secure the object, control bleeding, and use bulky dressings to stabilize the object.
