Paramedic Trauma FISDAP Exam 2026
Questions and Answers
If you see a cracked windshield in a MVC... what will the pt represent with? -
Correct answer-Bruised or lacerated head or face. Brain injury, *cervical spine
injury (always until proven otherwise), tracheal injury.
If you see a deformed steering column in a MVC... what will the pt represent with?
- Correct answer-Bruised neck, bruised chest. Sternal or rib fracture, flail chest,
myocardial contusion, *pericardial tamponade, pneumo/hemothorax, aortic tear.
If you see a deformed dashboard in a MVC... what will the pt represent with? -
Correct answer-Bruised abdomen, bruised knee, misplaced kneecap. Ruptured
spleen, liver, bowel, diaphragm. Fractured patella, dislocated knee, *femoral
fracture, dislocated hip.
Phases of Deceleration - Correct answer-1) Deceleration of the vehicle, occurs
when the vehicle strikes another object & comes to a stop. 2) Deceleration of
occupant, which starts during sudden braking & continues through the whole crash.
3) Deceleration of internal organs, that consist of internal organs that continue
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, forward momentum until they're stopped by anatomical restraints. 4) Secondary
collisions, which occur when a vehicle occupant is hit by objects moving within
the vehicle (loose objects). 5) Additional impacts, that the vehicle may receive
when it is hit by a second vehicle or is deflected into another.
Seat Belt Use - Correct answer-All arguments against seat belt use are unfounded.
Primary Blast Injury - Correct answer-Injuries due to the wave blast itself, usually
causing damage to the lungs, eardrums and other compressible organs (air filled
cavities). Burns also may occur.
Secondary Blast Injury - Correct answer-Injuries due to missiles being propelled
by blast force (struck by flying debris).
Tertiary Blast Injury - Correct answer-Injuries due to body impact with another
object (when a person is hurled by the force against stationary objects).
Perfusion - Correct answer-Circulation of blood within an organ or tissue in
adequate amounts to meet the cells needs.
Autonomic Nervous System - Correct answer-Monitors the body's needs from
moment to moment, adjusting the blood flow as required. Maintains homeostasis &
is divided into the parasympathetic & sympathetic components that oppose each
other and keep vital functions in balance.
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Questions and Answers
If you see a cracked windshield in a MVC... what will the pt represent with? -
Correct answer-Bruised or lacerated head or face. Brain injury, *cervical spine
injury (always until proven otherwise), tracheal injury.
If you see a deformed steering column in a MVC... what will the pt represent with?
- Correct answer-Bruised neck, bruised chest. Sternal or rib fracture, flail chest,
myocardial contusion, *pericardial tamponade, pneumo/hemothorax, aortic tear.
If you see a deformed dashboard in a MVC... what will the pt represent with? -
Correct answer-Bruised abdomen, bruised knee, misplaced kneecap. Ruptured
spleen, liver, bowel, diaphragm. Fractured patella, dislocated knee, *femoral
fracture, dislocated hip.
Phases of Deceleration - Correct answer-1) Deceleration of the vehicle, occurs
when the vehicle strikes another object & comes to a stop. 2) Deceleration of
occupant, which starts during sudden braking & continues through the whole crash.
3) Deceleration of internal organs, that consist of internal organs that continue
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, forward momentum until they're stopped by anatomical restraints. 4) Secondary
collisions, which occur when a vehicle occupant is hit by objects moving within
the vehicle (loose objects). 5) Additional impacts, that the vehicle may receive
when it is hit by a second vehicle or is deflected into another.
Seat Belt Use - Correct answer-All arguments against seat belt use are unfounded.
Primary Blast Injury - Correct answer-Injuries due to the wave blast itself, usually
causing damage to the lungs, eardrums and other compressible organs (air filled
cavities). Burns also may occur.
Secondary Blast Injury - Correct answer-Injuries due to missiles being propelled
by blast force (struck by flying debris).
Tertiary Blast Injury - Correct answer-Injuries due to body impact with another
object (when a person is hurled by the force against stationary objects).
Perfusion - Correct answer-Circulation of blood within an organ or tissue in
adequate amounts to meet the cells needs.
Autonomic Nervous System - Correct answer-Monitors the body's needs from
moment to moment, adjusting the blood flow as required. Maintains homeostasis &
is divided into the parasympathetic & sympathetic components that oppose each
other and keep vital functions in balance.
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