EMT FINAL PRACTICE FISDAP COMPLETE
STUDY GUIDE ALREADY GRADED A+ 2026
⩥ A 71-year-old male is semiconscious following a sudden, severe
headache. There is vomitus on his face and his respirations are slow and
shallow. The EMT must immediately: Answer: perform oropharyngeal
suctioning.
⩥ Calming and reassuring an anxious patient can be facilitated by:
positioning yourself at a level that is higher than the patient. Answer:
maintaining eye contact with the patient whenever possible.
⩥ Significant clues to the possibility of severe injuries in motor vehicle
collisions include: Answer: death of a passenger.
⩥ The major goal of quality improvement is to ensure that: Answer: the
public receives the highest standard of care.
⩥ What class of drug is aspirin? Answer: Platelet inhibitor
⩥ Upon delivery of an infant's head, you note that the umbilical cord is
wrapped around its neck. You should: Answer: attempt to slip the cord
gently over the infant's head.
, ⩥ Trauma to the lobe of the brain would likely result in visual
disturbances. Answer: occipital
⩥ Which of the following scenarios MOST accurately depicts
abandonment? Answer: A paramedic transfers patient care to an EMT.
⩥ A 20-year-old male was pulled from cold water by his friends. The
length of his submersion is not known and was not witnessed. You
perform a primary assessment and determine that the patient is apneic
and has a slow, weak pulse. You should: Answer: provide rescue
breathing, remove his wet clothing, immobilize his entire spine, keep
him warm, and transport carefully.
⩥ The phrenic nerves control the diaphragm and exit the spinal cord at:
Answer: C3, C4, and C5
⩥ A 70-year-old female was recently discharged from the hospital
following a total hip replacement. Today, she presents with restlessness,
tachycardia, and a blood pressure of 100/64 mm Hg. Her skin is hot and
moist. You should be MOST suspicious that she is experiencing:
Answer: septic shock.
⩥ When stabilizing a large foreign object in the eye, you should first
cover the eye with a moist dressing, then: Answer: surround the object
with a doughnut-shaped collar made from gauze.
STUDY GUIDE ALREADY GRADED A+ 2026
⩥ A 71-year-old male is semiconscious following a sudden, severe
headache. There is vomitus on his face and his respirations are slow and
shallow. The EMT must immediately: Answer: perform oropharyngeal
suctioning.
⩥ Calming and reassuring an anxious patient can be facilitated by:
positioning yourself at a level that is higher than the patient. Answer:
maintaining eye contact with the patient whenever possible.
⩥ Significant clues to the possibility of severe injuries in motor vehicle
collisions include: Answer: death of a passenger.
⩥ The major goal of quality improvement is to ensure that: Answer: the
public receives the highest standard of care.
⩥ What class of drug is aspirin? Answer: Platelet inhibitor
⩥ Upon delivery of an infant's head, you note that the umbilical cord is
wrapped around its neck. You should: Answer: attempt to slip the cord
gently over the infant's head.
, ⩥ Trauma to the lobe of the brain would likely result in visual
disturbances. Answer: occipital
⩥ Which of the following scenarios MOST accurately depicts
abandonment? Answer: A paramedic transfers patient care to an EMT.
⩥ A 20-year-old male was pulled from cold water by his friends. The
length of his submersion is not known and was not witnessed. You
perform a primary assessment and determine that the patient is apneic
and has a slow, weak pulse. You should: Answer: provide rescue
breathing, remove his wet clothing, immobilize his entire spine, keep
him warm, and transport carefully.
⩥ The phrenic nerves control the diaphragm and exit the spinal cord at:
Answer: C3, C4, and C5
⩥ A 70-year-old female was recently discharged from the hospital
following a total hip replacement. Today, she presents with restlessness,
tachycardia, and a blood pressure of 100/64 mm Hg. Her skin is hot and
moist. You should be MOST suspicious that she is experiencing:
Answer: septic shock.
⩥ When stabilizing a large foreign object in the eye, you should first
cover the eye with a moist dressing, then: Answer: surround the object
with a doughnut-shaped collar made from gauze.
