FISDAP CARDIOLOGY EMT INITIAL REAL EXAM STUDY
GUIDE NEWEST 2025 ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS (A+ GUIDE SOLUTION)
The exchange of oxygen and nutrients for waste products of metabolism occurs at the cellular
level in the:
Select one:
A. arterioles.
B. capillaries.
C. venules.
D. arteries.
capillaries
The left side of the heart receives oxygenated blood from the lungs through the:
Select one:
A. superior venae cavae.
B. pulmonary veins.
C. pulmonary arteries.
D. inferior venae cavae.
pulmonary veins
The most distal four spinal vertebrae, which are fused together, form the:
Select one:
A. sacrum.
B. ilium.
C. coccyx.
D. ischium
coccyx
The muscle tissue of the heart is called the:
Select one:
A. myocardium.
B. endocardium.
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,C. pericardium.
D. epicardium.
myocardium
The nose, chin, umbilicus (navel), and spine are examples of ___________ anatomic structures.
Select one:
A. midaxillary
B. superior
C. midline
D. proximal
midline
Which of the following glands regulates the function of all other endocrine glands in the body?
Select one:
A. Pituitary
B. Parathyroid
C. Thyroid
D. Adrenal
pituitary
Which of the following is not a facial bone?
Select one:
A. Mandible
B. Zygoma
C. Mastoid
D. Maxilla
mastoid
Which of the following organs or structures lies within the retroperitoneal space?
Select one:
A. Kidneys
B. Spleen
C. Ascending aorta
D. Gallbladder
kidneys
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,White blood cells, which are also called leukocytes, function by:
Select one:
A. producing blood-clotting factors.
B. producing the body's erythrocytes.
C. protecting the body from infection.
D. carrying oxygen and other nutrients.
protecting the body from infection
You are dispatched to an unresponsive person at an automotive garage. On arrival, you find a
middle-aged man lying on the ground by a tire rack.
You observe the patient as you approach. He is lying faceup. As you look at the front side of his
body, which plane of the body are you observing?
A. Coronal
B. Midsagittal
C. Sagittal
D. Transverse
coronal
After opening the patient's airway and confirming spontaneous respirations, you check for a pulse
on his neck just lateral to the trachea. What artery are you palpating?
A. Radial
B. Carotid
C. Femoral
D. Brachial
carotid
You determine the patient has a strong pulse and perform a rapid assessment. While assessing the
lower extremities, you observe marked swelling in the right thigh. What bone is in this location?
A. Fibula
B. Tibia
C. Femur
D. Patella
femur
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, Which of the following substances is the predominant mineral that the bone cells use to create a
hard and resilient structure?
A. Sodium
B. Potassium
C. Magnesium
D. Calcium
calcium
You perform an assessment while en route to the hospital. You note bruising and instability of the
right cheekbone. What is the proper name for this bone?
A. Zygoma
B. Maxilla
C. Sphenoid
D. Mandible
zygoma
The larger bone of the forearm at the wrist is the:
A. humerus.
B. ulna.
C. radius.
D. clavicle.
radius
The forearm makes up part of the elbow. The elbow is an example of what type of joint?
A. Hinge
B. Ball-and-socket
C. Saddle
D. Immovable
hinge
Explain what occurs in the body as a result of respiratory compromise.
Respiratory compromise is the inability of the body to move gas effectively. It occurs when either
ventilation or
respiration is impaired. The heart and brain cells cannot survive without a constant supply of oxygen,
and will die in minutes.
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GUIDE NEWEST 2025 ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS (A+ GUIDE SOLUTION)
The exchange of oxygen and nutrients for waste products of metabolism occurs at the cellular
level in the:
Select one:
A. arterioles.
B. capillaries.
C. venules.
D. arteries.
capillaries
The left side of the heart receives oxygenated blood from the lungs through the:
Select one:
A. superior venae cavae.
B. pulmonary veins.
C. pulmonary arteries.
D. inferior venae cavae.
pulmonary veins
The most distal four spinal vertebrae, which are fused together, form the:
Select one:
A. sacrum.
B. ilium.
C. coccyx.
D. ischium
coccyx
The muscle tissue of the heart is called the:
Select one:
A. myocardium.
B. endocardium.
pg. 1
,C. pericardium.
D. epicardium.
myocardium
The nose, chin, umbilicus (navel), and spine are examples of ___________ anatomic structures.
Select one:
A. midaxillary
B. superior
C. midline
D. proximal
midline
Which of the following glands regulates the function of all other endocrine glands in the body?
Select one:
A. Pituitary
B. Parathyroid
C. Thyroid
D. Adrenal
pituitary
Which of the following is not a facial bone?
Select one:
A. Mandible
B. Zygoma
C. Mastoid
D. Maxilla
mastoid
Which of the following organs or structures lies within the retroperitoneal space?
Select one:
A. Kidneys
B. Spleen
C. Ascending aorta
D. Gallbladder
kidneys
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,White blood cells, which are also called leukocytes, function by:
Select one:
A. producing blood-clotting factors.
B. producing the body's erythrocytes.
C. protecting the body from infection.
D. carrying oxygen and other nutrients.
protecting the body from infection
You are dispatched to an unresponsive person at an automotive garage. On arrival, you find a
middle-aged man lying on the ground by a tire rack.
You observe the patient as you approach. He is lying faceup. As you look at the front side of his
body, which plane of the body are you observing?
A. Coronal
B. Midsagittal
C. Sagittal
D. Transverse
coronal
After opening the patient's airway and confirming spontaneous respirations, you check for a pulse
on his neck just lateral to the trachea. What artery are you palpating?
A. Radial
B. Carotid
C. Femoral
D. Brachial
carotid
You determine the patient has a strong pulse and perform a rapid assessment. While assessing the
lower extremities, you observe marked swelling in the right thigh. What bone is in this location?
A. Fibula
B. Tibia
C. Femur
D. Patella
femur
pg. 3
, Which of the following substances is the predominant mineral that the bone cells use to create a
hard and resilient structure?
A. Sodium
B. Potassium
C. Magnesium
D. Calcium
calcium
You perform an assessment while en route to the hospital. You note bruising and instability of the
right cheekbone. What is the proper name for this bone?
A. Zygoma
B. Maxilla
C. Sphenoid
D. Mandible
zygoma
The larger bone of the forearm at the wrist is the:
A. humerus.
B. ulna.
C. radius.
D. clavicle.
radius
The forearm makes up part of the elbow. The elbow is an example of what type of joint?
A. Hinge
B. Ball-and-socket
C. Saddle
D. Immovable
hinge
Explain what occurs in the body as a result of respiratory compromise.
Respiratory compromise is the inability of the body to move gas effectively. It occurs when either
ventilation or
respiration is impaired. The heart and brain cells cannot survive without a constant supply of oxygen,
and will die in minutes.
pg. 4
