EMT FISDAP FINAL EXAM 2025 | CURRENTLY TESTING AND
FREQUENTLY TESTED QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS AND RATIONALES | EXPERT VERIFIED FOR
GUARANTEED PASS | LATEST UPDATE
1) A 29 year old male complains of neck pain after being rear-ended at an intersection. There is
no damage to the vehicle, and the driver of the second vehicle says her speedometer read two
miles an hour at the moment of impact. You should -
A) Ask the patient to step out carefully and walk to the ambulance
B) Perform a rapid head-to-toe exam in the front seat
C) Enter the back seat of the vehicle to stabilize the c-spine
D) Encourage the patient to move his head gently to check range of motion
Correct answer: C
Rationale: Even very low-speed collisions can cause cervical injury. Stabilizing the c-spine
before moving the patient is essential.
2) You are on the scene of a stabbing where an unresponsive 25 year old male is bleeding
severely. The assailant returns to the scene and is holding a knife. You should -
A) Attempt to calm the assailant and continue patient care
B) Apply a tourniquet while ignoring the assailant
C) Retreat to a safe area
D) Shout at the assailant to drop the knife
Correct answer: C
Rationale: Scene safety is paramount. Retreat and wait for law enforcement to secure the scene.
3) A 42 year old male was in a house fire. The anterior portion of his lower legs has been burned.
The area is charred black but your patient states he has little pain. This burn would be classified
as -
A) Superficial
B) Partial thickness
C) Full thickness
,D) Chemical
Correct answer: C
Rationale: Charred, black, leathery skin with little or no pain indicates a full thickness burn.
4) A trauma patient's injured limb is pale and pulseless. You should suspect -
A) Superficial nerve damage
B) Fracture of a small bone
C) Compromised circulation
D) Muscle strain
Correct answer: C
Rationale: Pale, pulseless, and cool distal extremities suggest compromised circulation (e.g.,
arterial compromise).
5) A 23 year old deaf man called for an ambulance. You need to determine why. You should -
A) Shout so he might hear you
B) Try speaking clearly so he can watch your lips
C) Write down questions on paper
D) Have bystanders speak for him
Correct answer: B
Rationale: Many hearing-impaired patients can read lips if you speak clearly and face them.
6) An 11 year old male has been injured. He is crying, sucking his thumb, and acting fearful. You
should
A) Speak calmly and explain all treatment beforehand
B) Tell him to stop crying
C) Treat him as an adult
D) Immobilize without explanation
Correct answer: A
Rationale: Children need calm reassurance. Explaining procedures helps reduce anxiety.
,7) Which of the following patients would benefit most from helicopter transport?
A) 45 year old female with stable vitals after a minor crash
B) 22 year old male with a sprained ankle
C) 16 year old male motor vehicle crash victim still trapped BP 80/40
D) 70 year old male with a hip fracture and stable airway
Correct answer: C
Rationale: A critically injured trauma patient with hypotension and prolonged extrication benefits
from rapid air evacuation.
8) A 35 year old female who is 3 months pregnant has twisted her knee while walking. She is in
extreme pain. You should -
A) Encourage her to walk it off
B) Splint with the stretcher and straps, transport on her left side
C) Avoid transport for fear of harming the fetus
D) Apply traction splint immediately
Correct answer: B
Rationale: Stabilize the injured knee. Left lateral positioning prevents supine hypotensive
syndrome in pregnancy.
9) A newborn is breathing at 48 times per minute, P 130, and has peripheral cyanosis. You should
-
A) Continue to observe for 5 minutes
B) Ventilate via bag-valve mask at 20 breaths per minute
C) Provide blow-by oxygen
D) Initiate chest compressions
Correct answer: B
Rationale: Peripheral cyanosis with inadequate respiratory effort indicates assisted ventilations.
(Local protocols may vary on exact rate, but BVM support is key.)
, 10) A patient is pulseless and apneic. You should -
A) Open the airway and administer two slow breaths
B) Begin chest compressions and apply the automated external defibrillator
C) Await advanced life support arrival
D) Give five abdominal thrusts
Correct answer: B
Rationale: Immediate CPR and early defibrillation are critical in cardiac arrest.
11) A thin 75 year old female on home oxygen presents in a tripod position with marked
dyspnea, confusion, intercostal retractions, and mild cyanosis. Breath sounds are markedly
decreased bilaterally. You suspect
A) Pneumonia
B) Asthma attack
C) Emphysema
D) Congestive heart failure
Correct answer: C
Rationale: A thin patient on home O2 with decreased breath sounds and tripod posture is classic
for emphysema.
12) An unresponsive male has a weak, rapid pulse with deep, rapid respirations. His skin is warm
and dry and his breath smells like nail polish remover. What should you suspect?
A) Opioid overdose
B) Diabetic emergency
C) Alcohol intoxication
D) Poison ingestion
Correct answer: B
Rationale: A fruity/nail-polish-remover odor, warm skin, and Kussmaul respirations suggest
hyperglycemia with ketoacidosis.
FREQUENTLY TESTED QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS AND RATIONALES | EXPERT VERIFIED FOR
GUARANTEED PASS | LATEST UPDATE
1) A 29 year old male complains of neck pain after being rear-ended at an intersection. There is
no damage to the vehicle, and the driver of the second vehicle says her speedometer read two
miles an hour at the moment of impact. You should -
A) Ask the patient to step out carefully and walk to the ambulance
B) Perform a rapid head-to-toe exam in the front seat
C) Enter the back seat of the vehicle to stabilize the c-spine
D) Encourage the patient to move his head gently to check range of motion
Correct answer: C
Rationale: Even very low-speed collisions can cause cervical injury. Stabilizing the c-spine
before moving the patient is essential.
2) You are on the scene of a stabbing where an unresponsive 25 year old male is bleeding
severely. The assailant returns to the scene and is holding a knife. You should -
A) Attempt to calm the assailant and continue patient care
B) Apply a tourniquet while ignoring the assailant
C) Retreat to a safe area
D) Shout at the assailant to drop the knife
Correct answer: C
Rationale: Scene safety is paramount. Retreat and wait for law enforcement to secure the scene.
3) A 42 year old male was in a house fire. The anterior portion of his lower legs has been burned.
The area is charred black but your patient states he has little pain. This burn would be classified
as -
A) Superficial
B) Partial thickness
C) Full thickness
,D) Chemical
Correct answer: C
Rationale: Charred, black, leathery skin with little or no pain indicates a full thickness burn.
4) A trauma patient's injured limb is pale and pulseless. You should suspect -
A) Superficial nerve damage
B) Fracture of a small bone
C) Compromised circulation
D) Muscle strain
Correct answer: C
Rationale: Pale, pulseless, and cool distal extremities suggest compromised circulation (e.g.,
arterial compromise).
5) A 23 year old deaf man called for an ambulance. You need to determine why. You should -
A) Shout so he might hear you
B) Try speaking clearly so he can watch your lips
C) Write down questions on paper
D) Have bystanders speak for him
Correct answer: B
Rationale: Many hearing-impaired patients can read lips if you speak clearly and face them.
6) An 11 year old male has been injured. He is crying, sucking his thumb, and acting fearful. You
should
A) Speak calmly and explain all treatment beforehand
B) Tell him to stop crying
C) Treat him as an adult
D) Immobilize without explanation
Correct answer: A
Rationale: Children need calm reassurance. Explaining procedures helps reduce anxiety.
,7) Which of the following patients would benefit most from helicopter transport?
A) 45 year old female with stable vitals after a minor crash
B) 22 year old male with a sprained ankle
C) 16 year old male motor vehicle crash victim still trapped BP 80/40
D) 70 year old male with a hip fracture and stable airway
Correct answer: C
Rationale: A critically injured trauma patient with hypotension and prolonged extrication benefits
from rapid air evacuation.
8) A 35 year old female who is 3 months pregnant has twisted her knee while walking. She is in
extreme pain. You should -
A) Encourage her to walk it off
B) Splint with the stretcher and straps, transport on her left side
C) Avoid transport for fear of harming the fetus
D) Apply traction splint immediately
Correct answer: B
Rationale: Stabilize the injured knee. Left lateral positioning prevents supine hypotensive
syndrome in pregnancy.
9) A newborn is breathing at 48 times per minute, P 130, and has peripheral cyanosis. You should
-
A) Continue to observe for 5 minutes
B) Ventilate via bag-valve mask at 20 breaths per minute
C) Provide blow-by oxygen
D) Initiate chest compressions
Correct answer: B
Rationale: Peripheral cyanosis with inadequate respiratory effort indicates assisted ventilations.
(Local protocols may vary on exact rate, but BVM support is key.)
, 10) A patient is pulseless and apneic. You should -
A) Open the airway and administer two slow breaths
B) Begin chest compressions and apply the automated external defibrillator
C) Await advanced life support arrival
D) Give five abdominal thrusts
Correct answer: B
Rationale: Immediate CPR and early defibrillation are critical in cardiac arrest.
11) A thin 75 year old female on home oxygen presents in a tripod position with marked
dyspnea, confusion, intercostal retractions, and mild cyanosis. Breath sounds are markedly
decreased bilaterally. You suspect
A) Pneumonia
B) Asthma attack
C) Emphysema
D) Congestive heart failure
Correct answer: C
Rationale: A thin patient on home O2 with decreased breath sounds and tripod posture is classic
for emphysema.
12) An unresponsive male has a weak, rapid pulse with deep, rapid respirations. His skin is warm
and dry and his breath smells like nail polish remover. What should you suspect?
A) Opioid overdose
B) Diabetic emergency
C) Alcohol intoxication
D) Poison ingestion
Correct answer: B
Rationale: A fruity/nail-polish-remover odor, warm skin, and Kussmaul respirations suggest
hyperglycemia with ketoacidosis.
