EMT FISDAP READINESS EXAM 4 ACTUAL
EXAM 2026 2027 VERIFIED ANSWERS
UPDATED PRACTICE QUESTIONS TEST BANK
HIGH YIELD STUDY MATERIAL EXAM PREP
MATERIAL LATEST VERSION GRADED A+ EMS
CERTIFICATION SUCCESS REVIEW PACK
COMPLETE EDITION
1. 92 year old female complains of a headache and trouble breathing. She is on
home oxygen. She speaks in 2-3 word sentences. What is the most important
question you should ask her?
a. How many liters of home oxygen are you normally on?
b. which medications do you take?
c. are you allergic to any medications?
d. when did you become short of breath: d. when did you become short of breath
2. You have attached an AED to a 42 year old female who is apneic and
pulseless. The AED prompts you. "No shock advised." You should: start
chest compressions
3. Which cardiac rhythm will an AED most likely prompt you to shock?
a. atrial fibrillation
b. asystole
,
,c. pulseless electrical activity
d. ventricular tachycardia: d. ventricular tachycardia
4. A 22 year old female tells you she is weak and complains of steady vaginal
bleeding that started 2 hours ago. She denies any pain and tells you that she had
her menstrual cycle 2 weeks ago. Vital signs are BP 100/68, P 110, R 16, and skin
is warm and dry. You should: place a sanitary pad over the vaginal opening
5. When securing a pregnant patient to a long spine board, you should tilt the
board to the left to prevent a. hypotension
b. hypertension
c. eclampsia
d. toxemia: a. hypotension
6. A 10 month old female is choking. You should perform: 5 back blows
7. A 53 year old male complains of nausea and a headache. Which of the
following statements is most significant?: just turned the furnace on last night."
8. A 72 year old female's family member tells you that she had a brief period
of slurred speech and left arm weakness prior to EMS arrival. What is the most
likely cause?
a. narcotic overdose
b. stroke
c. hypoglycemia
d. transient ischemic attack: d. transient ischemic attack
9. A 58 year old male complains of general weakness and tells you that he had
severe chest pain and shortness of breath the day before. You hear takes at the
bases of both lungs. His skin is pale, cool, and clammy. Vital signs are BP 70/40,
P 110 and weak, R 28. You should suspect
,
,a. cardiogenic shock
b. hypovolemic shock
c. angina pectoris
d. pulmonary embolism: a. cardiogenic shock
10. An unresponsive 52 year old females in respiratory failure after being
struck in the chest with a metal pipe. With each breath only one side of her
chest rises. She has subcutaneous emphysema and absent radial pulses.
What should you do?
a. begin chest compressions
b. apply blow-by oxygen
c. apply bulky dressings to the chest
d. provide positive pressure ventilations: d. provide positive pressure ventilations
11. A 48 year old male who was involved in a car crash is slumped over the
steering wheel and unresponsive to loud verbal stimuli. You see smoke inside
the vehicle and that the airbag deployed. You should a. perform an
emergency extrication
b. perform a primary survey
c. administer high flow oxygen by nonrebreather mask
d. tell the fire department to stand by for extrication: a. perform an emergency
extrication
12. A 23 year old female is 30 weeks pregnant and complains of abdominal
cramps. She tells you that she has had normal prenatal health care and no
vaginal discharge. Vital signs are BP 102/74, P 112, R 22 and labored. You
should: administer oxygen
,
, 13. Your EMS base displays a " Free Blood Pressure Check" sign on the window.
This is an example ofa. community: community relations
14. A 19 year old female was sexually assaulted and is bleeding from her vagina.
You should: place a sanitary pad over the vaginal opening
15. While ventilating a 12 year old female with a pocket mask, you are unable
to see chest rise. You should
a. start chest compressions
b. suction the airway
c. perform a finger sweep
d. reopen the airway: d. reopen the airway
16. A confused 22 year old male has a weak pulse of 122 and distended abdomen.
His skin is pale, cool, and clammy. What is the most likely cause? a. acute
cholecystitis
b. internal bleeding
,
EXAM 2026 2027 VERIFIED ANSWERS
UPDATED PRACTICE QUESTIONS TEST BANK
HIGH YIELD STUDY MATERIAL EXAM PREP
MATERIAL LATEST VERSION GRADED A+ EMS
CERTIFICATION SUCCESS REVIEW PACK
COMPLETE EDITION
1. 92 year old female complains of a headache and trouble breathing. She is on
home oxygen. She speaks in 2-3 word sentences. What is the most important
question you should ask her?
a. How many liters of home oxygen are you normally on?
b. which medications do you take?
c. are you allergic to any medications?
d. when did you become short of breath: d. when did you become short of breath
2. You have attached an AED to a 42 year old female who is apneic and
pulseless. The AED prompts you. "No shock advised." You should: start
chest compressions
3. Which cardiac rhythm will an AED most likely prompt you to shock?
a. atrial fibrillation
b. asystole
,
,c. pulseless electrical activity
d. ventricular tachycardia: d. ventricular tachycardia
4. A 22 year old female tells you she is weak and complains of steady vaginal
bleeding that started 2 hours ago. She denies any pain and tells you that she had
her menstrual cycle 2 weeks ago. Vital signs are BP 100/68, P 110, R 16, and skin
is warm and dry. You should: place a sanitary pad over the vaginal opening
5. When securing a pregnant patient to a long spine board, you should tilt the
board to the left to prevent a. hypotension
b. hypertension
c. eclampsia
d. toxemia: a. hypotension
6. A 10 month old female is choking. You should perform: 5 back blows
7. A 53 year old male complains of nausea and a headache. Which of the
following statements is most significant?: just turned the furnace on last night."
8. A 72 year old female's family member tells you that she had a brief period
of slurred speech and left arm weakness prior to EMS arrival. What is the most
likely cause?
a. narcotic overdose
b. stroke
c. hypoglycemia
d. transient ischemic attack: d. transient ischemic attack
9. A 58 year old male complains of general weakness and tells you that he had
severe chest pain and shortness of breath the day before. You hear takes at the
bases of both lungs. His skin is pale, cool, and clammy. Vital signs are BP 70/40,
P 110 and weak, R 28. You should suspect
,
,a. cardiogenic shock
b. hypovolemic shock
c. angina pectoris
d. pulmonary embolism: a. cardiogenic shock
10. An unresponsive 52 year old females in respiratory failure after being
struck in the chest with a metal pipe. With each breath only one side of her
chest rises. She has subcutaneous emphysema and absent radial pulses.
What should you do?
a. begin chest compressions
b. apply blow-by oxygen
c. apply bulky dressings to the chest
d. provide positive pressure ventilations: d. provide positive pressure ventilations
11. A 48 year old male who was involved in a car crash is slumped over the
steering wheel and unresponsive to loud verbal stimuli. You see smoke inside
the vehicle and that the airbag deployed. You should a. perform an
emergency extrication
b. perform a primary survey
c. administer high flow oxygen by nonrebreather mask
d. tell the fire department to stand by for extrication: a. perform an emergency
extrication
12. A 23 year old female is 30 weeks pregnant and complains of abdominal
cramps. She tells you that she has had normal prenatal health care and no
vaginal discharge. Vital signs are BP 102/74, P 112, R 22 and labored. You
should: administer oxygen
,
, 13. Your EMS base displays a " Free Blood Pressure Check" sign on the window.
This is an example ofa. community: community relations
14. A 19 year old female was sexually assaulted and is bleeding from her vagina.
You should: place a sanitary pad over the vaginal opening
15. While ventilating a 12 year old female with a pocket mask, you are unable
to see chest rise. You should
a. start chest compressions
b. suction the airway
c. perform a finger sweep
d. reopen the airway: d. reopen the airway
16. A confused 22 year old male has a weak pulse of 122 and distended abdomen.
His skin is pale, cool, and clammy. What is the most likely cause? a. acute
cholecystitis
b. internal bleeding
,
