FISDAP EMT Exam Study Pack | 2026 Complete
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• Classification of breath sounds. CORRECT ANSWER: Breath sounds are classified
into normal tracheal sound, normal lung sound or vesicular breath sounds, and
bronchial breath sound. Bronchial breath sounds are further subdivided into three types:
Tubular, cavernous, and amphoric.
• Signs and symptoms of emphysema. CORRECT ANSWER: barrel chest
pursed lip breathing
dyspnea on exertion
• Signs and symptoms of epiglottitis. CORRECT ANSWER: Fever, drooling, difficulty
swallowing
**tripod position - child leans over and jaw is thrust out to take in air, child refuses to lie
down**
enlarged round epiglottis on lateral neck x-ray
• Signs and symptoms of pneumonia. CORRECT ANSWER: exertional dyspnea, a
productive cough, chest discomfort and pain, wheezing, headache, nausea and
vomiting, musculoskeletal pain, weight loss, and confusion
• Signs and symptoms of simple pneumothorax. CORRECT ANSWER: shortness of
breath.
chest pain, which may be more severe on one side of the chest.
sharp pain when inhaling.
pressure in the chest that gets worse over time.
blue discoloration of the skin or lips.
increased heart rate.
rapid breathing.
• Treatment of an asthma patient. CORRECT ANSWER: open constricted airways, dry
secretions and reduce inflammation. Nebulized albuterol, connected to oxygen at 6-8
LPM, is the first EMS treatment for asthma. Albuterol stimulates beta-2 receptor sites to
causes rapid bronchodilation.
• Fundamentals of operating an AED. CORRECT ANSWER: 1). Turn on the AED and
follow the visual and/or audio prompts.
2). Open the person's shirt and wipe his or her bare chest dry. If the person is wearing
any medication patches, you should use a gloved (if possible) hand to remove the
patches before wiping the person's chest.
3). Attach the AED pads, and plug in the connector (if necessary).
, 4). Make sure no one is, including you, is touching the person. Tell everyone to "stand
clear."
5). Push the "analyze" button (if necessary) and allow the AED to analyze the person's
heart rhythm.
6). If the AED recommends that you deliver a shock to the person, make sure that no
one, including you, is touching the person - and tell everyone to "stand clear." Once
clear, press the "shock" button.
7). Begin CPR after delivering the shock. Or, if no shock is advised, begin CPR.
Perform 2 minutes (about 5 cycles) of CPR and continue to follow the AED's prompts. If
you notice obvious signs of life, discontinue CPR and monitor breathing for any changes
in condition.
• Signs and symptoms of a stroke. CORRECT ANSWER: facial drooping
sudden weakness or numbness in the face, arm, leg or one side of the body
loss of movement and sensation on one side of the body
speech disorders
aphasia
sudden and severe headache
trouble walking
confusion, combativeness
tongue deviation
• Signs and symptoms of congestive heart failure. CORRECT ANSWER: -Cough
(frequent, productive, hemoptysis)
-Progressive dyspnea with exertion
-Orthopnea
-Pitting edema of legs and feet or generalized edema of face, hands, or sacral area
-Heart palpitations
-Progressive fatigue or syncope with exertion
-Moist rales in lower lobes, indicating pulmonary edema
• Signs and symptoms of cardiogenic shock. CORRECT ANSWER: chest pain
irregular weak pulse/low BP
cyanosis
cool clammy skin
anxiety
rales in breathing
pulmonary edema/possibly short of breath
• Treatment of witnessed cardiac arrest. CORRECT ANSWER: Initial treatment of the
cardiac arrest patient begins with prompt initiation of cardiopulmonary resuscitation
(CPR). CPR is the mainstay in the treatment of the cardiac arrest patient.
• Treatment of acute coronary syndrome (ACS). CORRECT ANSWER: acute treatment
options include supplemental oxygen, nitroglycerin, intravenous morphine, beta
Questions & Answers | A+ Verified Revision
Material | 100% Practice Collection
• Classification of breath sounds. CORRECT ANSWER: Breath sounds are classified
into normal tracheal sound, normal lung sound or vesicular breath sounds, and
bronchial breath sound. Bronchial breath sounds are further subdivided into three types:
Tubular, cavernous, and amphoric.
• Signs and symptoms of emphysema. CORRECT ANSWER: barrel chest
pursed lip breathing
dyspnea on exertion
• Signs and symptoms of epiglottitis. CORRECT ANSWER: Fever, drooling, difficulty
swallowing
**tripod position - child leans over and jaw is thrust out to take in air, child refuses to lie
down**
enlarged round epiglottis on lateral neck x-ray
• Signs and symptoms of pneumonia. CORRECT ANSWER: exertional dyspnea, a
productive cough, chest discomfort and pain, wheezing, headache, nausea and
vomiting, musculoskeletal pain, weight loss, and confusion
• Signs and symptoms of simple pneumothorax. CORRECT ANSWER: shortness of
breath.
chest pain, which may be more severe on one side of the chest.
sharp pain when inhaling.
pressure in the chest that gets worse over time.
blue discoloration of the skin or lips.
increased heart rate.
rapid breathing.
• Treatment of an asthma patient. CORRECT ANSWER: open constricted airways, dry
secretions and reduce inflammation. Nebulized albuterol, connected to oxygen at 6-8
LPM, is the first EMS treatment for asthma. Albuterol stimulates beta-2 receptor sites to
causes rapid bronchodilation.
• Fundamentals of operating an AED. CORRECT ANSWER: 1). Turn on the AED and
follow the visual and/or audio prompts.
2). Open the person's shirt and wipe his or her bare chest dry. If the person is wearing
any medication patches, you should use a gloved (if possible) hand to remove the
patches before wiping the person's chest.
3). Attach the AED pads, and plug in the connector (if necessary).
, 4). Make sure no one is, including you, is touching the person. Tell everyone to "stand
clear."
5). Push the "analyze" button (if necessary) and allow the AED to analyze the person's
heart rhythm.
6). If the AED recommends that you deliver a shock to the person, make sure that no
one, including you, is touching the person - and tell everyone to "stand clear." Once
clear, press the "shock" button.
7). Begin CPR after delivering the shock. Or, if no shock is advised, begin CPR.
Perform 2 minutes (about 5 cycles) of CPR and continue to follow the AED's prompts. If
you notice obvious signs of life, discontinue CPR and monitor breathing for any changes
in condition.
• Signs and symptoms of a stroke. CORRECT ANSWER: facial drooping
sudden weakness or numbness in the face, arm, leg or one side of the body
loss of movement and sensation on one side of the body
speech disorders
aphasia
sudden and severe headache
trouble walking
confusion, combativeness
tongue deviation
• Signs and symptoms of congestive heart failure. CORRECT ANSWER: -Cough
(frequent, productive, hemoptysis)
-Progressive dyspnea with exertion
-Orthopnea
-Pitting edema of legs and feet or generalized edema of face, hands, or sacral area
-Heart palpitations
-Progressive fatigue or syncope with exertion
-Moist rales in lower lobes, indicating pulmonary edema
• Signs and symptoms of cardiogenic shock. CORRECT ANSWER: chest pain
irregular weak pulse/low BP
cyanosis
cool clammy skin
anxiety
rales in breathing
pulmonary edema/possibly short of breath
• Treatment of witnessed cardiac arrest. CORRECT ANSWER: Initial treatment of the
cardiac arrest patient begins with prompt initiation of cardiopulmonary resuscitation
(CPR). CPR is the mainstay in the treatment of the cardiac arrest patient.
• Treatment of acute coronary syndrome (ACS). CORRECT ANSWER: acute treatment
options include supplemental oxygen, nitroglycerin, intravenous morphine, beta
