Paramedic Trauma FISDAP Exam questions and
answers 2025\2026 A+ Grade
If you see a cracked windshield in a MVC... what will the pt represent with?
- correct 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?
- correct 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?
- correct answer Bruised abdomen, bruised knee, misplaced kneecap. Ruptured spleen, liver, bowel,
diaphragm. Fractured patella, dislocated knee, *femoral fracture, dislocated hip.
Phases of Deceleration
- correct 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
- correct answer All arguments against seat belt use are unfounded.
Primary Blast Injury
- correct 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
- correct answer Injuries due to missiles being propelled by blast force (struck by flying debris).
, Tertiary Blast Injury
- correct answer Injuries due to body impact with another object (when a person is hurled by the force
against stationary objects).
Perfusion
- correct answer Circulation of blood within an organ or tissue in adequate amounts to meet the cells
needs.
Autonomic Nervous System
- correct 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)
- correct answer Tachycardia, NORMAL BP, thirst, anxiety, clammy/cool skin.
Decompensated Shock (Phase 2)
- correct answer AMS, DROP IN BP, thready/absent peripheral pulse, labored or irregular breathing.
Wet Dressing
- correct answer Used for small, superficial burns.
Rhabdomyolysis
- correct answer The destruction of muscle tissue leading to a release of potassium and myoglobin.
Chemical Burns
- correct answer Flush the area off with water, remove pt's clothing & jewelry.
Hydrofluoric Acid (HF)
- correct 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.
answers 2025\2026 A+ Grade
If you see a cracked windshield in a MVC... what will the pt represent with?
- correct 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?
- correct 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?
- correct answer Bruised abdomen, bruised knee, misplaced kneecap. Ruptured spleen, liver, bowel,
diaphragm. Fractured patella, dislocated knee, *femoral fracture, dislocated hip.
Phases of Deceleration
- correct 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
- correct answer All arguments against seat belt use are unfounded.
Primary Blast Injury
- correct 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
- correct answer Injuries due to missiles being propelled by blast force (struck by flying debris).
, Tertiary Blast Injury
- correct answer Injuries due to body impact with another object (when a person is hurled by the force
against stationary objects).
Perfusion
- correct answer Circulation of blood within an organ or tissue in adequate amounts to meet the cells
needs.
Autonomic Nervous System
- correct 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)
- correct answer Tachycardia, NORMAL BP, thirst, anxiety, clammy/cool skin.
Decompensated Shock (Phase 2)
- correct answer AMS, DROP IN BP, thready/absent peripheral pulse, labored or irregular breathing.
Wet Dressing
- correct answer Used for small, superficial burns.
Rhabdomyolysis
- correct answer The destruction of muscle tissue leading to a release of potassium and myoglobin.
Chemical Burns
- correct answer Flush the area off with water, remove pt's clothing & jewelry.
Hydrofluoric Acid (HF)
- correct 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.
