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Paramedic FISDAP Final Questions and Verified Rationalized Answers, 100% Guarantee Pass 2025/2026
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Paramedic FISDAP Final1. 1. A 30 year old climber is experiencing sever shortness of breath after reaching an
elevation of 12000feet. The PT is very anxious and has rales noted to all quadrants
but is otherwise healthy. He is not accustomed to high altitudes. What should you
do?
2. A. Administer oxygen while descending to a lower altitude
3. B. Coach the patient to slow his respirations
4. C. Apply CPAP while the patient adapts to the elevations
5. D. Evacuate the patient to a hyperbaric chamber - ANS-Administer oxygen while
descending to a lower altitude.
6. 100. A 53 year old man fell from a ladder. he has multiple abrasions and localized
swelling on his head. You have oratorically intubated him. His ETOC2 is 30 his pupils
are midpoint and reactive how many times per minute should you ventilate - ANS-10
7. 102. A patient involved in a fist fight. He complains of point tenderness in the right
upper abdominal quadrant. You should suspect injury to the - ANS-liver
8. 103. Successful intubation of a newborn is more successful by placing padding under
the - ANS-shoulders
9. 104. For the past 5 min you have been providing ventilations to an intubated patient
and performing CPR it is becoming progressively more difficult to ventilate and the
chest is moving less during inspiration. What should you suspect - ANS-tension
pneumothorax
10. 105. An elderly pt is complaining of dyspnea that woke her from sleep about an hour
ago. She denies chest pain. Auscultation reveals wheezing and crackles in both
lower lobes of her lungs. Vitals signs are 158/108 P 128 and irregular R 32 and
slightly labored what should you administer - ANS-albuterol
11. 106. A 59 year old pt is lethargic with shallow respiration he has a valid DNR order
during transport his respiratory rate diminishes to 8 breaths a min you should -
ANS-begin assisting with a bvm
12. 107. a 89 year old nursing home pt is in respiratory distress. She is on 3 lpm of
oxygen by nasal
13. cannula. She has a history of COPD asthma and diabetic and you note wheezing in
all lung fields. Vitals BP 146/84 P 114 R 24 you should
14. A. increase the oxygen level to 6 lpm via nasal cannula
15. B. ventilate the patient to 10-12 bpm via bag-valve mask
16. C. administer 40 mg furosemide intravenously
17. D. place her on 15 lpm of oxygen via nonrebreather mask - ANS-place her on 15 lpm
or oxygen via nonrebreather mask
18. 108. you are performing Orotracheal intubation with a mac blade. You can see the
cords when you notice the top of the blade is in the vellicula you should - ANS-pass
an ET through the cords
19. 109. A confused 34 year old male is ambulatory ofter crashing his car. Airbags were
deployed he complains of extreme wrist pain and double vision . You note deformity
and superficial burns on his writs what should you do - ANS-cspine
,20. 11. What is the most common cause of status epilepticus in adults.
21. A. Alcohol withdrawal
22. B. Sudden elevation in body temperature
23. C. Failure to take prescribed medications
24. D. Recent history of head trauma - ANS-Failure to take prescribed medications
25. 110 A 22 year old pregnant patient is experiencing a significant amount of painless
bleeding shorty after sexual intercourse. The most likely cause is
26. A. pelvic inflammatory disease
27. B. ruptured ovarian cyst
28. C. placenta previ
29. D. abruptio Placentae - ANS-placenta previa
30. 110 A patient with server closed head injury vitals 180/112 P 48 R 8 and irregular
immediate treatment should include - ANS-intubate and ventilate at 20 breaths per
min
31. 111. An elderly patient has been ill for last few days and has been vomiting. He
reports chest
32. discomfort and is now pale and diaphoretic. Vitals BP 130/70 R24. ECG shows (afib
RVR) You
33. administer oxygen and now have an IV you should. - ANS-Fluid bolus
34. 112. Signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia may mimic which of the following
conditions - ANS-CVA
35. 113. A patient complains of server right upper quadrant pain. Right scapula pain and
nausea after eating a cheeseburger you should suspect - ANS-cholecystitis
36. 114. Your patent is suffering from exacerbated emphysema which of the following
medications is least likely to be a part of his standard therapy - ANS-nitrates
37. 115. A 7 year old has a suspected broken arm and numerous bruises what finding
would lead you to suspect that a mothers account of the injures may not be true. -
ANS-You note purple yellow and green bruises ( indicates different stages of healing)
38. 116. A 19 year old female collapsed in the top bleachers during a concert. She is
unresponsive and does not appear to be breathing. how should you asses her
respiratory status?
39. A. Transport the patient to the ambulance then listen with a stethoscope
40. B. Apply a pulse oximeter
41. C. Insert an oral airway
42. D. Place your hands on the patient's chest - ANS-place a hand on the chest
43. 117. Followng a cardioversion of a 72 year old female she coverts to the rhythm
bellow ( 3 degree) you identity this as - ANS-third degree heart block
44. 118. A 13 year old has been found unresponsive. Her mother proves you with a
prescription bottle of Oxycontin. What should you give? - ANS-narcan
45. 119 A man was involved in a lateral impact auto accident that deformed the vehicle.
The patient could have sustained a? - ANS-traumatic aortic dissection
46. 12. A 58 year old male with history of renal failure complains of dizziness lethargy
and difficulty
47. breathing. He says he missed his last dialysis appointment. Vital signs are BP 160/90
P 100 R 28 with rales heard in the basses. SPO2 92% you should suspect.
48. A. fluid overload
49. B. hypokalemia
50. C. respiratory alkalosis
, 51. D. hypermagnesemia - ANS-Fluid Overload.
52. 120 You are assisting with vaginal delivery. The infant head has been delivered and
the mouth and nose suction. To deliver the anterior shoulder you should - ANS-gently
guide the infants head downward
53. 121. A 22 year old female 22 weeks pregnant is experiencing abdominal discomfort
during evaluation you notice the umbilical cord is pressing the vaginal canal. How
should the patient be positioned
54. A. Semi-fowlers with legs closed
55. B. Left lateral position
56. C. Supine with legs open
57. D. Knee chest position - ANS-supine with legs open
58. 122. Which of the following situations constitutes abandonment? - ANS-A patient is
unattended in the ambulance while loading a second patient
59. 123. A patient is arching his back and rolling his eyes upward. He was recently
prescribed compazine. How should you teat this patient? - ANS-25 mg benadryl IVP
60. 124. A 38 year old male has been sick for a few days he is now complaining of sharp
mid chest pain vitals 118/69 pulse 124 and regular and R 24 and slight laberod temp
102. You should suspect? - ANS-pericarditis
61. 125 46 year old male is alert oriented and complains of a headache. He has tremors
in his hands he has been in the detox unit for 32 hours . Vitals signs are BP 210/100
P100 R 25. He has a history of alcoholism and seizures. He takes tegretol you
should administer - ANS-20mg diazepam
62. 126. You are reliving a crew form a 24 hour shift before you compete the ambulance
check you are dispatched to a cardiac arrest with CPR in progress. what should you
do before leaving for the call? - ANS-ensure essential equipment is present and the
ECG monitor is functional
63. 127. A pregnant patient is experiencing contractions upon examination you notice
that the infantst head is bulging from the premium and the patent has the urge to
push what stage of labor is this?
64. A. Fourth
65. B. First
66. C. Second
67. D. Third - ANS-two
68. 128. you are dispatched to a playground for a patent with difficulty breathing. Upon
arrival you find a five year old male who appears anxious with noted cyanosis and
intercostal retraction BP 85/pb P112 R24 with swelling of the upper airway. You
should suspect - ANS-anaphylaxis
69. 129. A 28 year old female is 34 weeks pregnant and experiences sudden sharp
tearing pain in her abdomen and developers a rigid abdomen what should you
suspect
70. A. Abruptio placentae
71. B. Placenta previa
72. C. Ruptured append
73. D. Aortic aneurysm - ANS-abruptio placenta
74. 130. After a prehospital delivery the mother should be allowed to breastfeed her
newborn because - ANS-breast feeding helps constrict the uterus and reduce
bleeding
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