OPERATIONS FISDAP QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS 100% CORRECT RATED A+
Question 1
You are at a 4-way stop intersection and another motorist is approaching
from the left. What should you do?
A. Honk your horn to signal that you have the right-of-way and proceed
immediately.
B. Stop, confirm that the other vehicle is actually stopping, and then proceed
through the intersection.
C. Wave the other vehicle through to avoid any potential collision.
D. Accelerate through the intersection quickly before they arrive.
Answer: B. Stop, wait for confirmation that they are stopping, then proceed
through the intersection.
Explanation: Defensive driving protocols (especially when operating emergency
vehicles) require visual verification before moving through intersections. Even if
you arrived first or have legal right-of-way, you must come to a complete stop
and visually confirm that the other motorist is stopping before proceeding
safely.
Question 2
A female driver was involved in a motor vehicle collision at an icy intersection.
Her head is flexed forward and she does not appear to be breathing. What
should be your primary concern?
A. Immediate rapid extrication and manual C-spine stabilization
B. Scene safety and the safety of the rescuers
C. Initiating high-quality CPR inside the vehicle
D. Administering high-flow oxygen via non-rebreather mask
Answer: B. Safety of the rescuers
, Explanation: Scene safety is always the top priority on any EMS response. An
icy intersection poses high risks for secondary collisions from approaching
vehicles sliding into the crash scene. Rescuers must establish scene control, hazard
protection, and safety measures before approaching the vehicle to perform care or
extrication.
Question 3
A female patient fell down an embankment. She complains that she "got the
wind knocked out of her" and has mild ankle tenderness. Once loaded into the
ambulance, she decides to refuse transport. What should you do?
A. Honor her refusal immediately and ask her to exit the ambulance.
B. Transport her against her will under implied consent due to the
mechanism of injury.
C. Fully explain the potential risks and clinical implications of refusing
care/transport.
D. Contact law enforcement to place her on a medical hold.
Answer: C. Explain the implications of not receiving care.
Explanation: For a refusal of care to be legally valid, the patient must possess
decision-making capacity and give informed refusal. This requires the provider to
clearly explain the potential risks, complications, and worst-case outcomes
(including hidden internal trauma or permanent injury) of refusing transport, while
offering alternative care options and inviting them to re-contact EMS.
Question 4
You are transferring care to an emergency room nurse for an elderly male
who fell at home and sustained a head laceration. Which part of his medical
history is MOST critical to bring to the nurse's attention?
A. History of osteoarthritis
B. Current use of anticoagulant medications (blood thinners)
C. Previous cataract surgery
D. History of seasonal allergies
Answer: B. Blood thinners (Anticoagulants / Antiplatelets)
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS 100% CORRECT RATED A+
Question 1
You are at a 4-way stop intersection and another motorist is approaching
from the left. What should you do?
A. Honk your horn to signal that you have the right-of-way and proceed
immediately.
B. Stop, confirm that the other vehicle is actually stopping, and then proceed
through the intersection.
C. Wave the other vehicle through to avoid any potential collision.
D. Accelerate through the intersection quickly before they arrive.
Answer: B. Stop, wait for confirmation that they are stopping, then proceed
through the intersection.
Explanation: Defensive driving protocols (especially when operating emergency
vehicles) require visual verification before moving through intersections. Even if
you arrived first or have legal right-of-way, you must come to a complete stop
and visually confirm that the other motorist is stopping before proceeding
safely.
Question 2
A female driver was involved in a motor vehicle collision at an icy intersection.
Her head is flexed forward and she does not appear to be breathing. What
should be your primary concern?
A. Immediate rapid extrication and manual C-spine stabilization
B. Scene safety and the safety of the rescuers
C. Initiating high-quality CPR inside the vehicle
D. Administering high-flow oxygen via non-rebreather mask
Answer: B. Safety of the rescuers
, Explanation: Scene safety is always the top priority on any EMS response. An
icy intersection poses high risks for secondary collisions from approaching
vehicles sliding into the crash scene. Rescuers must establish scene control, hazard
protection, and safety measures before approaching the vehicle to perform care or
extrication.
Question 3
A female patient fell down an embankment. She complains that she "got the
wind knocked out of her" and has mild ankle tenderness. Once loaded into the
ambulance, she decides to refuse transport. What should you do?
A. Honor her refusal immediately and ask her to exit the ambulance.
B. Transport her against her will under implied consent due to the
mechanism of injury.
C. Fully explain the potential risks and clinical implications of refusing
care/transport.
D. Contact law enforcement to place her on a medical hold.
Answer: C. Explain the implications of not receiving care.
Explanation: For a refusal of care to be legally valid, the patient must possess
decision-making capacity and give informed refusal. This requires the provider to
clearly explain the potential risks, complications, and worst-case outcomes
(including hidden internal trauma or permanent injury) of refusing transport, while
offering alternative care options and inviting them to re-contact EMS.
Question 4
You are transferring care to an emergency room nurse for an elderly male
who fell at home and sustained a head laceration. Which part of his medical
history is MOST critical to bring to the nurse's attention?
A. History of osteoarthritis
B. Current use of anticoagulant medications (blood thinners)
C. Previous cataract surgery
D. History of seasonal allergies
Answer: B. Blood thinners (Anticoagulants / Antiplatelets)
