EMT FISDAP EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS (2025/2026 UPDATE)
A victim of smoke inhalation has developed difficulty breathing. He
does not like the smell of the mask you are using to deliver O2. You
should
A. Switch to a NC set to deliver O2 @ 6 LPM
B. Restrain the pt and continue administering O2 via NRB
C. Explain that the mask is very important and continue its use
D. Administer blow-by O2 via Simple mask - ANSWER ->Explain that the
mask is very important and continue its use
A 23 y/o construction worker twisted his foot climbing up a ladder. He
has an obvious deformity on the right leg just below the knee. The
lower leg and foot are cyanotic and pulseless. You should
A. Apply an air splint and transport
B. Apply spinal immobilization and elevate the leg
C. Pull gentle traction and apply a splint
D. Apply a traction splint and transport - ANSWER ->Pull gentle traction
and apply a splint
Which of the following is TRUE about the insertion of an OPA?
,A. the OPA is always rotated 360 degrees as it is inserted
B. if properly inserted, the OPA will keep the tongue out of the way C.
the OPA should be inserted until the flange rests below the patient's
teeth - ANSWER ->the OPA should be inserted until the flange rests
below the patient's teeth*
While ventilating a near drowning pt, you suddenly feel increased
resistance in the airway. You should A.
Perform abdominal thrust
B. Place pt in lateral recovery position
C. Attempt to reposition the head
D. Apply firm pressure to the abdomen - ANSWER ->Attempt to
reposition the head
A 28 y/o female who is 12 weeks pregnant has twisted her left knee
while walking. She states the pain is 10/10 in severity. You should
A. Apply a traction splint and immobilize with a long spine board
B. Transport on her left side and hold manual stabilization until she gets
the hospital
C. Splint with the stretcher and straps and transport her on her left side
D. Splint using board splints and cravats and transport sitting - ANSWER
->Splint using board splints and cravats and transport sitting
A 20 yr old female complains of severe abdominal pain. She is in the
fetal position. After your primary assessment, you should
A. transport immediately to hospital
B. palpate all 4 quadrants of abdomen
C. obtain baseline vital signs - ANSWER ->obtain baseline vital signs*
,An intoxicated 33 y/o female was fighting with police. You note some
minor scrapes on the pt's leg and face. The pt is being verbally abusive
to you. The police want your approval to take the pt to jail. You should
A. Ask the officer to transport her to the hospital in a squad car for
safety
B. Request that the officers arrest the patient prior to transport
C. If vital signs are within normal limits, release the pt to the police D.
Restrain and transport the pt with police escort - ANSWER ->Restrain
and transport the pt with police escort
First responder has delivered a baby. The infant is blue and lethargic;
the pulse is 90 you should
A. Transport after placenta is delivered
B. Dry, stimulate and apply oxygen
C. Transport and administer CPR enroute
D. Transport to closest hospital - ANSWER ->Dry, stimulate and apply
oxygen
A patient has been kicked in the chest. One section of ribs is moving
separately during respirations. You should
A. Transport emergently
B. Listen for lung sounds
C. Initiate PPV
D. Place a sandbag on the injury - ANSWER ->Initiate PPV
A 56 y/o male is complaining of severe CP. He took Viagra two hours
ago and has been physically active. You should A.
Assist the pt in taking his nitro and apply O2
B. Administer O2 and request an ALS intercept
, C. Monitor vitals, if BP is above 100 systolic, administer nitro and apply
oxygen
D. Assure an open airway and continue gathering history - ANSWER -
>Assure an open airway and continue gathering history
You're transporting a 62 yr old patient complaining of chest pain. Vital
signs are: BP 88/40, P 90, R 12. Online medical control orders you to
assist the patient in taking his prescribed nitro. You should
A. check the expiration date then administer the nitro
B. assist the patient w/administering his nitro
C. repeat the vital signs and confirm the order - ANSWER ->repeat the
vital signs and confirm the order *
Which of the following is the build-up of fatty deposits on the inner
walls of an artery? A. Coronary artery disease
B. Thrombus
C. Aneurysm
D. Atherosclerosis - ANSWER ->Atherosclerosis
A 60-year-old pt with stoma is apneic. You have been suctioning pink
frothy sputum for 10 seconds and you continue to get more material.
You should
A. continue suctioning and have a partner ventilate through the pt's
mouth
B. suction until airway is clear
C. stop suctioning and give a breath
D. use a saline solution to moisten secretions and continue suctioning -
ANSWER ->stop suctioning and give a breath
SOLUTIONS (2025/2026 UPDATE)
A victim of smoke inhalation has developed difficulty breathing. He
does not like the smell of the mask you are using to deliver O2. You
should
A. Switch to a NC set to deliver O2 @ 6 LPM
B. Restrain the pt and continue administering O2 via NRB
C. Explain that the mask is very important and continue its use
D. Administer blow-by O2 via Simple mask - ANSWER ->Explain that the
mask is very important and continue its use
A 23 y/o construction worker twisted his foot climbing up a ladder. He
has an obvious deformity on the right leg just below the knee. The
lower leg and foot are cyanotic and pulseless. You should
A. Apply an air splint and transport
B. Apply spinal immobilization and elevate the leg
C. Pull gentle traction and apply a splint
D. Apply a traction splint and transport - ANSWER ->Pull gentle traction
and apply a splint
Which of the following is TRUE about the insertion of an OPA?
,A. the OPA is always rotated 360 degrees as it is inserted
B. if properly inserted, the OPA will keep the tongue out of the way C.
the OPA should be inserted until the flange rests below the patient's
teeth - ANSWER ->the OPA should be inserted until the flange rests
below the patient's teeth*
While ventilating a near drowning pt, you suddenly feel increased
resistance in the airway. You should A.
Perform abdominal thrust
B. Place pt in lateral recovery position
C. Attempt to reposition the head
D. Apply firm pressure to the abdomen - ANSWER ->Attempt to
reposition the head
A 28 y/o female who is 12 weeks pregnant has twisted her left knee
while walking. She states the pain is 10/10 in severity. You should
A. Apply a traction splint and immobilize with a long spine board
B. Transport on her left side and hold manual stabilization until she gets
the hospital
C. Splint with the stretcher and straps and transport her on her left side
D. Splint using board splints and cravats and transport sitting - ANSWER
->Splint using board splints and cravats and transport sitting
A 20 yr old female complains of severe abdominal pain. She is in the
fetal position. After your primary assessment, you should
A. transport immediately to hospital
B. palpate all 4 quadrants of abdomen
C. obtain baseline vital signs - ANSWER ->obtain baseline vital signs*
,An intoxicated 33 y/o female was fighting with police. You note some
minor scrapes on the pt's leg and face. The pt is being verbally abusive
to you. The police want your approval to take the pt to jail. You should
A. Ask the officer to transport her to the hospital in a squad car for
safety
B. Request that the officers arrest the patient prior to transport
C. If vital signs are within normal limits, release the pt to the police D.
Restrain and transport the pt with police escort - ANSWER ->Restrain
and transport the pt with police escort
First responder has delivered a baby. The infant is blue and lethargic;
the pulse is 90 you should
A. Transport after placenta is delivered
B. Dry, stimulate and apply oxygen
C. Transport and administer CPR enroute
D. Transport to closest hospital - ANSWER ->Dry, stimulate and apply
oxygen
A patient has been kicked in the chest. One section of ribs is moving
separately during respirations. You should
A. Transport emergently
B. Listen for lung sounds
C. Initiate PPV
D. Place a sandbag on the injury - ANSWER ->Initiate PPV
A 56 y/o male is complaining of severe CP. He took Viagra two hours
ago and has been physically active. You should A.
Assist the pt in taking his nitro and apply O2
B. Administer O2 and request an ALS intercept
, C. Monitor vitals, if BP is above 100 systolic, administer nitro and apply
oxygen
D. Assure an open airway and continue gathering history - ANSWER -
>Assure an open airway and continue gathering history
You're transporting a 62 yr old patient complaining of chest pain. Vital
signs are: BP 88/40, P 90, R 12. Online medical control orders you to
assist the patient in taking his prescribed nitro. You should
A. check the expiration date then administer the nitro
B. assist the patient w/administering his nitro
C. repeat the vital signs and confirm the order - ANSWER ->repeat the
vital signs and confirm the order *
Which of the following is the build-up of fatty deposits on the inner
walls of an artery? A. Coronary artery disease
B. Thrombus
C. Aneurysm
D. Atherosclerosis - ANSWER ->Atherosclerosis
A 60-year-old pt with stoma is apneic. You have been suctioning pink
frothy sputum for 10 seconds and you continue to get more material.
You should
A. continue suctioning and have a partner ventilate through the pt's
mouth
B. suction until airway is clear
C. stop suctioning and give a breath
D. use a saline solution to moisten secretions and continue suctioning -
ANSWER ->stop suctioning and give a breath
