FISDAP EMT 2026/2027 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
What is the first action you should take upon arriving at an emergency scene
involving a vehicle collision?
Assess for scene safety
Why is it important to inspect your ambulance before starting your shift?
Inspecting the ambulance ensures that all equipment is functional and safe for
patient transport.
If you arrive for your shift and discover that critical medical supplies are missing
from the ambulance, what should be your immediate course of action?
Notify your supervisor and arrange for the supplies to be restocked.
Why is it important to verify DNR documents before ceasing resuscitation efforts?
To ensure that the patient's wishes are respected and legal protocols are followed
,What type of consent is applicable when treating an unaccompanied minor in an
emergency situation?
Implied
What is the first step that must be taken before providing medical treatment to a
patient in an emergency scenario?
determining scene safety
Why is it important to park the ambulance in a way that allows for a quick retreat
when approaching an unsafe scene?
It ensures the safety of the emergency responders and allows for a rapid exit if the
situation escalates.
You are dispatched to a residence for a 17-year-old woman with acute abdominal
pain. When you arrive and begin your assessment, it is clear that the patient is
uncomfortable with the presence of her parents because she is reluctant to answer
your questions. You should:
diplomatically ask the parents if their daughter can have some privacy.
,What should you do if you forget to document a patient's blood sugar check in your
report?
Add an addendum to the report with the correct info, current date, and your initials
In the START triage system, what is the first category of patients that responders
should identify?
ambulatory
What type of consent applies when a patient cannot be reached and requires
immediate medical attention?
Implied consent
Why is it important to check ambulance supplies at the beginning of a shift in
emergency medical services?
To ensure all necessary equipment and medications are available for patient care.
In a scenario where you arrive at an emergency scene and notice potential hazards,
what should be your immediate action based on the protocols discussed?
, Perform a scene size up to evaluate safety and hazards before proceeding.
In a scenario where a child is found unconscious and the parents are unavailable,
what is the appropriate course of action regarding consent?
Transport the child under implied consent
In a scenario where you arrive at an emergency scene that appears unsafe due to a
crowd gathering, what should you do regarding the positioning of your ambulance?
Position the ambulance for a quick retreat while assessing the situation.
Why is determining scene safety crucial before initiating medical treatment in
emergency situations?
It ensures that the responder is not in danger and can safely assist the patient.
In a scenario where a patient is in cardiac arrest and a family member insists on
stopping resuscitation, how would you document your actions and the family's
request?
Document the resuscitation efforts, the family member's request, and the
verification of DNR status in the patient's medical record
CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
What is the first action you should take upon arriving at an emergency scene
involving a vehicle collision?
Assess for scene safety
Why is it important to inspect your ambulance before starting your shift?
Inspecting the ambulance ensures that all equipment is functional and safe for
patient transport.
If you arrive for your shift and discover that critical medical supplies are missing
from the ambulance, what should be your immediate course of action?
Notify your supervisor and arrange for the supplies to be restocked.
Why is it important to verify DNR documents before ceasing resuscitation efforts?
To ensure that the patient's wishes are respected and legal protocols are followed
,What type of consent is applicable when treating an unaccompanied minor in an
emergency situation?
Implied
What is the first step that must be taken before providing medical treatment to a
patient in an emergency scenario?
determining scene safety
Why is it important to park the ambulance in a way that allows for a quick retreat
when approaching an unsafe scene?
It ensures the safety of the emergency responders and allows for a rapid exit if the
situation escalates.
You are dispatched to a residence for a 17-year-old woman with acute abdominal
pain. When you arrive and begin your assessment, it is clear that the patient is
uncomfortable with the presence of her parents because she is reluctant to answer
your questions. You should:
diplomatically ask the parents if their daughter can have some privacy.
,What should you do if you forget to document a patient's blood sugar check in your
report?
Add an addendum to the report with the correct info, current date, and your initials
In the START triage system, what is the first category of patients that responders
should identify?
ambulatory
What type of consent applies when a patient cannot be reached and requires
immediate medical attention?
Implied consent
Why is it important to check ambulance supplies at the beginning of a shift in
emergency medical services?
To ensure all necessary equipment and medications are available for patient care.
In a scenario where you arrive at an emergency scene and notice potential hazards,
what should be your immediate action based on the protocols discussed?
, Perform a scene size up to evaluate safety and hazards before proceeding.
In a scenario where a child is found unconscious and the parents are unavailable,
what is the appropriate course of action regarding consent?
Transport the child under implied consent
In a scenario where you arrive at an emergency scene that appears unsafe due to a
crowd gathering, what should you do regarding the positioning of your ambulance?
Position the ambulance for a quick retreat while assessing the situation.
Why is determining scene safety crucial before initiating medical treatment in
emergency situations?
It ensures that the responder is not in danger and can safely assist the patient.
In a scenario where a patient is in cardiac arrest and a family member insists on
stopping resuscitation, how would you document your actions and the family's
request?
Document the resuscitation efforts, the family member's request, and the
verification of DNR status in the patient's medical record
