FISDAP EMT Questions & Answers | 2026
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• Complications of renal dialysis. CORRECT ANSWER: Hypotension, muscle cramps,
nausea and vomiting, hemorrhage from the access site, and infection at the access site.
• What does insulin do. CORRECT ANSWER: When you eat, insulin is secreted from
the pancreas. Insulin opens up the cell for sugar.
• Hypoglycemia. CORRECT ANSWER: Lack of sugar in the blood. Can be deadly.
• Treatment for low blood sugar. CORRECT ANSWER: Oral glucose.
• Hyperglycemia (Diabetes). CORRECT ANSWER: An excess amount of sugar in the
blood. Too little insulin makes cells unable to absorb glucose. Cell switch from normal
metabolism to abnormal metabolism. It begins to breakdown fat. It begins to create
Ketone in the body. Ketone is very acidic. And patient will have a fruity smell to their
breath.
• Treatment for Hyperglycemia. CORRECT ANSWER: Rapidly transport to the hospital.
• Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) Pathophysiology. CORRECT ANSWER: Causes
Kussmaul Respirations (Rapid, Deep breaths) Increased blood sugar, fruity smelling
breath.
• Acidosis. CORRECT ANSWER: The accumulation of acids in the body
• High Blood Sugar long term effects. CORRECT ANSWER: Blindness,
Neuropathy(Nerve Damage), Necrosis(tissue death), Lose Limbs, Kidney Problems
Commonly silent MIs
• Hypoglycemic Crisis Blood Sugar level. CORRECT ANSWER: Blood sugar Below 40
• Hypoglycemia blood sugar level. CORRECT ANSWER: Blood sugar 40-80
• Normal Blood Sugar. CORRECT ANSWER: Blood sugar 80-120
• Hyperglycemia blood sugar level. CORRECT ANSWER: Blood sugar 120-400
• Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) or hyperglycemic hyperosmolar nonketotic coma (HHNC)
blood sugar level. CORRECT ANSWER: Blood sugar 400-800
, • Hyperglycemic Crisis blood sugar level. CORRECT ANSWER: Blood sugar 800-up
• Hyperglycemia Signs & Symptoms. CORRECT ANSWER: Kussmaul respirations
(rapid, deep respirations), Dehydration, as indications of dry warm skin "tenting".
Sunken eyes. A sweet or fruity odor or the breath, caused by Ketones. A rapid, weak
pulse (tready) A normal or slightly low blood pressure. Varying degrees of
unresponsiveness. Weakness, nausea, and vomiting. Polyuria (excessive urination),
Polydipsia (excessive thirst), Polyphagia (excessive eating) Restlessness, possibly
progressing to coma; abnormally slurred speech; unsteady gait(movement).
• Hyperglycemia Caused by. CORRECT ANSWER: Patient is not under medical
treatment
Takes an insufficient amount of insulin,
Excessive eating
Undergoing stress that may cause infection, illness, overexertion, fatigue, or drinking
alcohol.
• #1 cause of diabetic death in pediatrics. CORRECT ANSWER: Cerebral edema
caused by hyperglycemia
• Hypoglycemia Signs and symptoms. CORRECT ANSWER: Pale, moist skin (Clammy
Diaphoresis sweating), Dizziness, headache, Rapid pulse, Normal to low blood
pressure, altered metal status, (Acting drunk mean, aggressive, confused, lethargic, or
unusual behavior.) Anxious or combative behavior, Hunger, Seizure, fainting, or coma,
weakness on one side of the body (may mimic stroke) Rapid changes in mental status.
• Hypoglycemic Crisis caused by. CORRECT ANSWER: Taken too much insulin,
Taken a regular dose of insulin but has not eaten enough food,
Had an unusual amount of activity or vigorous exercise and used up all available
glucose
• Diabetes patients Commonly. CORRECT ANSWER: Do not take their insulin when
they get sick and go in to hyperglycemic crisis.
• What is required to give oral glucose.. CORRECT ANSWER: Patient can hold a glass
of water and sip it. Make sure the tube of glucose is intact and has not expired.
• Aplastic crisis. CORRECT ANSWER: A condition in which the body stops producing
red blood cells; typically caused by infection.
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• Complications of renal dialysis. CORRECT ANSWER: Hypotension, muscle cramps,
nausea and vomiting, hemorrhage from the access site, and infection at the access site.
• What does insulin do. CORRECT ANSWER: When you eat, insulin is secreted from
the pancreas. Insulin opens up the cell for sugar.
• Hypoglycemia. CORRECT ANSWER: Lack of sugar in the blood. Can be deadly.
• Treatment for low blood sugar. CORRECT ANSWER: Oral glucose.
• Hyperglycemia (Diabetes). CORRECT ANSWER: An excess amount of sugar in the
blood. Too little insulin makes cells unable to absorb glucose. Cell switch from normal
metabolism to abnormal metabolism. It begins to breakdown fat. It begins to create
Ketone in the body. Ketone is very acidic. And patient will have a fruity smell to their
breath.
• Treatment for Hyperglycemia. CORRECT ANSWER: Rapidly transport to the hospital.
• Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) Pathophysiology. CORRECT ANSWER: Causes
Kussmaul Respirations (Rapid, Deep breaths) Increased blood sugar, fruity smelling
breath.
• Acidosis. CORRECT ANSWER: The accumulation of acids in the body
• High Blood Sugar long term effects. CORRECT ANSWER: Blindness,
Neuropathy(Nerve Damage), Necrosis(tissue death), Lose Limbs, Kidney Problems
Commonly silent MIs
• Hypoglycemic Crisis Blood Sugar level. CORRECT ANSWER: Blood sugar Below 40
• Hypoglycemia blood sugar level. CORRECT ANSWER: Blood sugar 40-80
• Normal Blood Sugar. CORRECT ANSWER: Blood sugar 80-120
• Hyperglycemia blood sugar level. CORRECT ANSWER: Blood sugar 120-400
• Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) or hyperglycemic hyperosmolar nonketotic coma (HHNC)
blood sugar level. CORRECT ANSWER: Blood sugar 400-800
, • Hyperglycemic Crisis blood sugar level. CORRECT ANSWER: Blood sugar 800-up
• Hyperglycemia Signs & Symptoms. CORRECT ANSWER: Kussmaul respirations
(rapid, deep respirations), Dehydration, as indications of dry warm skin "tenting".
Sunken eyes. A sweet or fruity odor or the breath, caused by Ketones. A rapid, weak
pulse (tready) A normal or slightly low blood pressure. Varying degrees of
unresponsiveness. Weakness, nausea, and vomiting. Polyuria (excessive urination),
Polydipsia (excessive thirst), Polyphagia (excessive eating) Restlessness, possibly
progressing to coma; abnormally slurred speech; unsteady gait(movement).
• Hyperglycemia Caused by. CORRECT ANSWER: Patient is not under medical
treatment
Takes an insufficient amount of insulin,
Excessive eating
Undergoing stress that may cause infection, illness, overexertion, fatigue, or drinking
alcohol.
• #1 cause of diabetic death in pediatrics. CORRECT ANSWER: Cerebral edema
caused by hyperglycemia
• Hypoglycemia Signs and symptoms. CORRECT ANSWER: Pale, moist skin (Clammy
Diaphoresis sweating), Dizziness, headache, Rapid pulse, Normal to low blood
pressure, altered metal status, (Acting drunk mean, aggressive, confused, lethargic, or
unusual behavior.) Anxious or combative behavior, Hunger, Seizure, fainting, or coma,
weakness on one side of the body (may mimic stroke) Rapid changes in mental status.
• Hypoglycemic Crisis caused by. CORRECT ANSWER: Taken too much insulin,
Taken a regular dose of insulin but has not eaten enough food,
Had an unusual amount of activity or vigorous exercise and used up all available
glucose
• Diabetes patients Commonly. CORRECT ANSWER: Do not take their insulin when
they get sick and go in to hyperglycemic crisis.
• What is required to give oral glucose.. CORRECT ANSWER: Patient can hold a glass
of water and sip it. Make sure the tube of glucose is intact and has not expired.
• Aplastic crisis. CORRECT ANSWER: A condition in which the body stops producing
red blood cells; typically caused by infection.
