FISDAP EMT REAL EXAM 120 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
2024-2025 LATEST VERSION//ALREADY GRADED A+
A 24 year old female responds to a sternal rub by opening her eyes and moaning incomprehensibly.
She tries to push your hands away from her sternum. What is her Glasgow Coma Scale score? -
ANSWER-- 9
A 37 year old male has been pulled from the water after diving into a shallow lake. He is unconscious,
flaccid, and has diaphragmatic breathing. Vital signs are BP 100/70, P 68, R 20. What should you do?
- ANSWER-- Manually stabilize the cervical spine
Open wounds that sometimes cause significant blood loss are called - ANSWER-- Lacerations
Your patient's vehicle was struck by another motorist from behind. What should you do? -
ANSWER-- Stabilize the cervical spine
A 20 year old male struck his head on a diving board and is unconscious and apneic. Vital signs are BP
88/70, P 80. He has a large amount of swelling and deformity in the cervical spine area. What should
you suspect? - ANSWER-- Cervical spine injury
An intoxicated 45 year old homeless man was hit in the chest. He complains of pain with inspiration.
Bilateral lung sounds are clear. Vital signs are BP 130/80, P 76, R 12, SpO2 94%. What should you
suspect? - ANSWER-- Rib fractures
What organ is located in the upper right quadrant? - ANSWER-- Liver
An 18 year old female was hit and has 4 teeth pushed into the upper gums of her jaw. She complains
of severe pain and discomfort. Bleeding is minimal and vital signs are BP 120/90, R 16, P 88, SpO2
96%. What should you do? - ANSWER-- Monitor her bleeding and ensure a patent airway
Which of the following describes bruising or discoloration behind the ears as a result of a fractured
skull? - ANSWER-- Battle's
A 13 year old has fallen 15 feet. He has a deformed right thigh and is lethargic to respond. What
should you do? - ANSWER-- Manually stabilize the c-spine.
, A 56 year old male tripped and fell into a manhole in the sidewalk. He complains of chest pain and
tenderness when he takes a deep breath. Lung sounds are clear but diminished bilaterally. Vital signs
are BP 140/90, P 90, R12. What is the most likely cause of his symptoms? - ANSWER-- Rib fractures
A 28 year old female has full thickness burns to her hands and arms after being shocked by an
electrical outlet. Vital signs are BP 150/90, R 20, P 84. What should you do? - ANSWER-- Apply dry
sterile dressings to her wounds.
What is the leading cause of fatal injuries in children under 14 yrs of age? - ANSWER-- Trauma
What are neonate characteristics? - ANSWER-- Totally dependent on others for survival. Birth
defects and unintentional injuries are common causes of emergencies
What are infant characteristics? - ANSWER-- Will usually let you undress them, lay them on a
warm, flat surface, and touch them with warm hands and equipment
- Older infants will cry when separated from caregiver
- Assessment should start at feet or trunk and end with the head
What are toddler characteristics? - ANSWER-- Do not like to be touched, so limit touch to
necessary assessment & mgmt needs
- Do not like to be separated from caregiver
- Do not like having their clothing removed
- Do not like having an oxygen mask over their face because to them it is frightening & noisy
- Do not like needles, they fear pain, and they may actually believe that the injury or illness they have
is a punishment
-Allow toddler to take favorite blanket, toy, etc with them
What are preschooler characteristics? - ANSWER-- This age group has concrete thinking &
interpret literally what they hear
- They also have vivid imaginations and are able to dramatize events
- Explain medical procedures slowly & in simple terms
- Allow the child to see your equipment in full view before using it and, if possible, let the child touch
the stethoscope or other equipment. have a caregiver present if possible
2024-2025 LATEST VERSION//ALREADY GRADED A+
A 24 year old female responds to a sternal rub by opening her eyes and moaning incomprehensibly.
She tries to push your hands away from her sternum. What is her Glasgow Coma Scale score? -
ANSWER-- 9
A 37 year old male has been pulled from the water after diving into a shallow lake. He is unconscious,
flaccid, and has diaphragmatic breathing. Vital signs are BP 100/70, P 68, R 20. What should you do?
- ANSWER-- Manually stabilize the cervical spine
Open wounds that sometimes cause significant blood loss are called - ANSWER-- Lacerations
Your patient's vehicle was struck by another motorist from behind. What should you do? -
ANSWER-- Stabilize the cervical spine
A 20 year old male struck his head on a diving board and is unconscious and apneic. Vital signs are BP
88/70, P 80. He has a large amount of swelling and deformity in the cervical spine area. What should
you suspect? - ANSWER-- Cervical spine injury
An intoxicated 45 year old homeless man was hit in the chest. He complains of pain with inspiration.
Bilateral lung sounds are clear. Vital signs are BP 130/80, P 76, R 12, SpO2 94%. What should you
suspect? - ANSWER-- Rib fractures
What organ is located in the upper right quadrant? - ANSWER-- Liver
An 18 year old female was hit and has 4 teeth pushed into the upper gums of her jaw. She complains
of severe pain and discomfort. Bleeding is minimal and vital signs are BP 120/90, R 16, P 88, SpO2
96%. What should you do? - ANSWER-- Monitor her bleeding and ensure a patent airway
Which of the following describes bruising or discoloration behind the ears as a result of a fractured
skull? - ANSWER-- Battle's
A 13 year old has fallen 15 feet. He has a deformed right thigh and is lethargic to respond. What
should you do? - ANSWER-- Manually stabilize the c-spine.
, A 56 year old male tripped and fell into a manhole in the sidewalk. He complains of chest pain and
tenderness when he takes a deep breath. Lung sounds are clear but diminished bilaterally. Vital signs
are BP 140/90, P 90, R12. What is the most likely cause of his symptoms? - ANSWER-- Rib fractures
A 28 year old female has full thickness burns to her hands and arms after being shocked by an
electrical outlet. Vital signs are BP 150/90, R 20, P 84. What should you do? - ANSWER-- Apply dry
sterile dressings to her wounds.
What is the leading cause of fatal injuries in children under 14 yrs of age? - ANSWER-- Trauma
What are neonate characteristics? - ANSWER-- Totally dependent on others for survival. Birth
defects and unintentional injuries are common causes of emergencies
What are infant characteristics? - ANSWER-- Will usually let you undress them, lay them on a
warm, flat surface, and touch them with warm hands and equipment
- Older infants will cry when separated from caregiver
- Assessment should start at feet or trunk and end with the head
What are toddler characteristics? - ANSWER-- Do not like to be touched, so limit touch to
necessary assessment & mgmt needs
- Do not like to be separated from caregiver
- Do not like having their clothing removed
- Do not like having an oxygen mask over their face because to them it is frightening & noisy
- Do not like needles, they fear pain, and they may actually believe that the injury or illness they have
is a punishment
-Allow toddler to take favorite blanket, toy, etc with them
What are preschooler characteristics? - ANSWER-- This age group has concrete thinking &
interpret literally what they hear
- They also have vivid imaginations and are able to dramatize events
- Explain medical procedures slowly & in simple terms
- Allow the child to see your equipment in full view before using it and, if possible, let the child touch
the stethoscope or other equipment. have a caregiver present if possible
