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EMT FISDAP Exam Study Guide 2025 | Emergency Medical
Technician Practice Test, Competency Review, and Answers
Prepare for your EMT FISDAP Exam with this 2025 comprehensive study guide. Includes
patient assessment, airway management, CPR, trauma, medical emergencies, pharmacology
basics, and EMS protocols. Features realistic practice questions, scenario-based evaluations, and
detailed answers aligned with FISDAP competencies.
• EMT FISDAP exam 2025
• EMT FISDAP practice test
• EMT study guide FISDAP
1
A 66-year-old male presents with bizarre behavior. His daughter states that he did not seem to
recognize her and was very rude to her. The patient is conscious, and has a patent airway and adequate
breathing. You should:
Choose one answer.
A. ask the daughter how her father normally behaves.
B. carefully restrain the patient and transport at once.
C. conclude that the patient has Alzheimer's disease.
D. advise the patient that his behavior is unacceptable. - ANSWER-A. ask the daughter how her father
normally behaves.
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A 40-year-old male intentionally cut his wrist out of anger after losing his job. Law enforcement has
secured the scene prior to your arrival. As you enter the residence and visualize the patient, you can see
that he has a towel around his wrist and a moderate amount of blood has soaked through it. You should:
Choose one answer.
A. calmly identify yourself to the patient.
B. approach the patient with caution.
C. quickly tend to the bleeding wound.
D. tell the patient that you want to help. - ANSWER-A. calmly identify yourself to the patient.
3
You are assessing a 45-year-old female who is severely depressed. She states that it seems as though her
entire world is crashing down around her. She further states that she has had frequent thoughts of
suicide, but is not sure if she can actually go through with it. How should you manage this situation?
Choose one answer.
A. Leave the scene and have a neighbor check in on her.
B. Have law enforcement place her in protective custody.
C. Encourage the patient to remain quiet during transport.
D. Ask the patient if she has developed a suicidal plan. - ANSWER-D. Ask the patient if she has
developed a suicidal plan.
4
You respond to a call for an unknown emergency. When you arrive at the scene, the patient's husband
meets you at the door and states that his wife has been depressed and has locked herself in an upstairs
bedroom. He further tells you that he keeps his handgun in the bedroom. You should:
Choose one answer.
A. ask the husband to attempt to reason with his wife.
B. go upstairs with caution and attempt to talk to the patient.
C. get in your ambulance and leave the scene immediately.
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D. remain in a safe place and request law enforcement. - ANSWER-D. remain in a safe place and request
law enforcement.
5
A 38-year-old male with a history of schizophrenia is reported by neighbors to be screaming and
throwing things in his house. You are familiar with the patient and have cared for him in the past for
unrelated problems. Law enforcement officers escort you into the residence when you arrive. The
patient tells you that he sees vampires and is attempting to ward them off by screaming and throwing
things at them. He has several large lacerations to his forearms that are actively bleeding. The MOST
appropriate way to manage this situation is to:
Choose one answer.
A. restrain the patient with appropriate force in order to treat his injuries.
B. try to gain the patient's trust by telling him that you see the vampires too.
C. request that the police officers arrest him and take him to the hospital.
D. approach the patient and calm him by placing your hand on his shoulder. - ANSWER-A. restrain the
patient with appropriate force in order to treat his injuries.
6
When assessing a patient with a behavioral crisis, you should:
Choose one answer.
A. frisk the patient for the presence of weapons.
B. be direct and clearly state your intentions.
C. ask the police to handcuff the patient for safety.
D. spend as little time with the patient as possible. - ANSWER-B. be direct and clearly state your
intentions.
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Which of the following statements regarding the physical examination of a patient with a behavioral
problem is correct?
Choose one answer.
A. The physical examination of a patient with a behavioral problem often yields crucial information and
should always be performed, even if the patient is violent.
B. Performing a physical examination on a patient with a behavioral problem will likely cause him or her
to become violent and should be avoided in the field.
C. It is only appropriate to perform a physical examination on a patient with a behavioral problem if he
or she is unconscious or is being physically restrained.
D. A physical examination for a behavioral problem may be difficult to perform but may provide clues to
the patient's state of mind and thought processes. - ANSWER-D. A physical examination for a behavioral
problem may be difficult to perform but may provide clues to the patient's state of mind and thought
processes.
8
You receive a call for a domestic dispute. When you arrive at the scene, you find a young male standing
on the front porch of his house. You notice that an adjacent window is broken. The patient has a large
body, is clenching his fists, and is yelling obscenities at you. Which of the following findings is LEAST
predictive of this patient's potential for violence?
Choose one answer.
A. his shouting of obscenities
B. the broken window
C. his clenched fists
D. his large body - ANSWER-D. his large body
A 19-year-old male was stung multiple times by fire ants. He is experiencing obvious signs and
symptoms of anaphylactic shock. You administer 100% oxygen and give him epinephrine via
subcutaneous injection. Upon reassessment, you determine that his condition has not improved. You
should:
Choose one answer.
EMT FISDAP Exam Study Guide 2025 | Emergency Medical
Technician Practice Test, Competency Review, and Answers
Prepare for your EMT FISDAP Exam with this 2025 comprehensive study guide. Includes
patient assessment, airway management, CPR, trauma, medical emergencies, pharmacology
basics, and EMS protocols. Features realistic practice questions, scenario-based evaluations, and
detailed answers aligned with FISDAP competencies.
• EMT FISDAP exam 2025
• EMT FISDAP practice test
• EMT study guide FISDAP
1
A 66-year-old male presents with bizarre behavior. His daughter states that he did not seem to
recognize her and was very rude to her. The patient is conscious, and has a patent airway and adequate
breathing. You should:
Choose one answer.
A. ask the daughter how her father normally behaves.
B. carefully restrain the patient and transport at once.
C. conclude that the patient has Alzheimer's disease.
D. advise the patient that his behavior is unacceptable. - ANSWER-A. ask the daughter how her father
normally behaves.
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A 40-year-old male intentionally cut his wrist out of anger after losing his job. Law enforcement has
secured the scene prior to your arrival. As you enter the residence and visualize the patient, you can see
that he has a towel around his wrist and a moderate amount of blood has soaked through it. You should:
Choose one answer.
A. calmly identify yourself to the patient.
B. approach the patient with caution.
C. quickly tend to the bleeding wound.
D. tell the patient that you want to help. - ANSWER-A. calmly identify yourself to the patient.
3
You are assessing a 45-year-old female who is severely depressed. She states that it seems as though her
entire world is crashing down around her. She further states that she has had frequent thoughts of
suicide, but is not sure if she can actually go through with it. How should you manage this situation?
Choose one answer.
A. Leave the scene and have a neighbor check in on her.
B. Have law enforcement place her in protective custody.
C. Encourage the patient to remain quiet during transport.
D. Ask the patient if she has developed a suicidal plan. - ANSWER-D. Ask the patient if she has
developed a suicidal plan.
4
You respond to a call for an unknown emergency. When you arrive at the scene, the patient's husband
meets you at the door and states that his wife has been depressed and has locked herself in an upstairs
bedroom. He further tells you that he keeps his handgun in the bedroom. You should:
Choose one answer.
A. ask the husband to attempt to reason with his wife.
B. go upstairs with caution and attempt to talk to the patient.
C. get in your ambulance and leave the scene immediately.
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D. remain in a safe place and request law enforcement. - ANSWER-D. remain in a safe place and request
law enforcement.
5
A 38-year-old male with a history of schizophrenia is reported by neighbors to be screaming and
throwing things in his house. You are familiar with the patient and have cared for him in the past for
unrelated problems. Law enforcement officers escort you into the residence when you arrive. The
patient tells you that he sees vampires and is attempting to ward them off by screaming and throwing
things at them. He has several large lacerations to his forearms that are actively bleeding. The MOST
appropriate way to manage this situation is to:
Choose one answer.
A. restrain the patient with appropriate force in order to treat his injuries.
B. try to gain the patient's trust by telling him that you see the vampires too.
C. request that the police officers arrest him and take him to the hospital.
D. approach the patient and calm him by placing your hand on his shoulder. - ANSWER-A. restrain the
patient with appropriate force in order to treat his injuries.
6
When assessing a patient with a behavioral crisis, you should:
Choose one answer.
A. frisk the patient for the presence of weapons.
B. be direct and clearly state your intentions.
C. ask the police to handcuff the patient for safety.
D. spend as little time with the patient as possible. - ANSWER-B. be direct and clearly state your
intentions.
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Which of the following statements regarding the physical examination of a patient with a behavioral
problem is correct?
Choose one answer.
A. The physical examination of a patient with a behavioral problem often yields crucial information and
should always be performed, even if the patient is violent.
B. Performing a physical examination on a patient with a behavioral problem will likely cause him or her
to become violent and should be avoided in the field.
C. It is only appropriate to perform a physical examination on a patient with a behavioral problem if he
or she is unconscious or is being physically restrained.
D. A physical examination for a behavioral problem may be difficult to perform but may provide clues to
the patient's state of mind and thought processes. - ANSWER-D. A physical examination for a behavioral
problem may be difficult to perform but may provide clues to the patient's state of mind and thought
processes.
8
You receive a call for a domestic dispute. When you arrive at the scene, you find a young male standing
on the front porch of his house. You notice that an adjacent window is broken. The patient has a large
body, is clenching his fists, and is yelling obscenities at you. Which of the following findings is LEAST
predictive of this patient's potential for violence?
Choose one answer.
A. his shouting of obscenities
B. the broken window
C. his clenched fists
D. his large body - ANSWER-D. his large body
A 19-year-old male was stung multiple times by fire ants. He is experiencing obvious signs and
symptoms of anaphylactic shock. You administer 100% oxygen and give him epinephrine via
subcutaneous injection. Upon reassessment, you determine that his condition has not improved. You
should:
Choose one answer.
