FISDAP EMT Medical Exam Test Bank 2025-2026

Syncope

A temporary loss of consciousness, often described as blacking out.

Assessment for stroke

To assess a possible stroke patient for abnormal speech, ask the patient to repeat a common phrase.

Bee sting treatment

Apply ice cold compress to the affected area.

Symptoms of stroke in diabetic

Evaluate for facial droop in a 72-year-old male with weak hand grips and blurred vision.

Insulin

A medication that helps the body transport sugar into the cells.

Unequal pupil size

An unconscious patient with one pupil significantly larger than the other and not reactive to light likely has a stroke.

Appendicitis pain location

Expect to find pain in the right lower quadrant of a patient with suspected appendicitis.

Facial droop assessment

When assessing a patient for facial droop, ask the patient to smile or show his teeth.

GI bleed indication

Bright red blood from the rectal area suggests a gastrointestinal bleed.

Focus for unresponsive patient

When assessing an unresponsive medical patient, your primary focus should be the chief complaint.

Headache positioning

Position a patient with a headache at a 90-degree Fowler's position.

Arm drift assessment

To assess the patient for arm drift, ask the patient to hold their arms out palms up, eyes closed.

Bleeding classification

Classify profuse bleeding from a shunt in a 50-year-old male who recently completed renal dialysis as a life-threatening problem requiring immediate surgical intervention.

Confused patient at concert

Look for a medical identification necklace or bracelet on a confused 28-year-old patient.

Car battery explosion treatment

Irrigate the eyes with water for a patient who had a car battery explode in their face.

Tonic-clonic seizure response

Prevent the patient from further injury during a tonic-clonic seizure.

Priority in behavior issues

Your first priority when dealing with a patient exhibiting behavior issues is to ensure the safety of yourself and your partner.

Cincinnati prehospital stroke scale

Assess facial droop according to the Cincinnati prehospital stroke scale.

Alzheimer's patient bruising

Notify law enforcement to take a report when an Alzheimer's patient has unexplained bruising.

Unconscious patient in snow

Assess the pulse for 30-45 seconds if you cannot detect a pulse or respiration rate within 10 seconds.

Heat stroke symptoms

Begin active cooling measures for an 80-year-old male with headache, nausea, confusion, and hot, dry skin.

Anaphylactic shock treatment

Administer epinephrine 0.3 to 0.5 IM 1:1000 for a 28-year-old female with sudden onset dyspnea and tongue swelling.

Upper GI bleed suspicion

Suspect an upper GI bleed in a 68-year-old patient reporting abdominal pain, vomiting, and black, tarry stools.

Atropine

An anticholinergic drug used to block the effects of accumulating acetylcholine in cases of cholinergic response.

Suicidal Ideations

Thoughts or statements indicating a person may be considering suicide, requiring immediate inquiry and assessment.

Ruptured Appendix

A suspected condition indicated by rebound tenderness and fever in a patient with abdominal pain.

Black Widow Spider Bite

A type of spider bite characterized by pain in the chest and shoulders, often associated with a sharp pinprick sensation.

Eye Irrigation

The process of flushing the eyes with clean water after exposure to harmful substances, such as battery acid.

High-Flow Oxygen

Oxygen therapy administered to patients who are unresponsive or have taken an overdose of sedative medications.

Migraine

A type of headache often accompanied by photophobia (sensitivity to light) and nausea.

Anemia

A condition that may present with symptoms such as pallor.

Seizure

A medical condition that may occur in epileptic patients, sometimes indicated by a persistent metallic taste in the mouth.

Bee Sting

A suspected allergic reaction indicated by symptoms such as wheezing, hives, and pallor.

Tonic-Clonic Seizure

A type of seizure during which the patient may not be breathing, requiring prevention of further injury.

Kidney Stones

A condition characterized by severe groin pain radiating to the flank area, often causing the patient to be unable to sit still.

Abuse

A suspected condition in an older patient with various colors of bruising on the cheek and wrist.

Opioid Overdose

A suspected condition in an unresponsive patient with pinpoint pupils.

Postictal Patient

A patient recovering from a seizure who may require high flow oxygen.

Airway Management

The necessary action for a female patient with abdominal pain who vomits bright red blood.

Peptic Ulcers

A suspected condition in a patient with mid-epigastric abdominal pain that subsides with eating.

Triple A

A suspected condition indicated by severe abdominal pain radiating to the back.

Toxic Substance Exposure

A condition indicated by multiple employees feeling light-headed and having respiratory problems after working in a packing company.

Behavioral Emergency

A situation requiring restraint and transport of a patient to the nearest hospital when police are on the scene.

Unconscious Patient

A condition where a patient found unconscious in the snow has no detectable pulse or respiration rate within 10 seconds.

pulse assessment duration

assess her pulse for 30-45 seconds

high-flow oxygen application

apply high-flow oxygen

paranoid schizophrenia

you should suspect paranoid schizophrenia

appendicitis

you should suspect appendicitis

BSI precautions for meningitis

the most appropriate BSI precautions are gloves and HEPA mask

stroke indication

the most likely cause is stroke

hyperglycemia

hyperglycemia is high blood sugar

stroke suspicion

you should suspect stroke

ventilation area for dyspnea

move the patient to a well ventilated area

insulin function

insulin helps glucose move into the cells

patient positioning for headache

position him on the cot

BGL check for confusion

check the patient's BGL

stroke assessment statement

If one arm is weak, a stroke should be suspected.

migraine headache indication

the pain was preceded by an aura

infection suspicion

the EMT should suspect infection

airway priority treatment

suction the airway

unconscious patient protocol

put in supine, check airway

behavioral emergency protocol

ask police to help secure the scene

hypothyroidism history

38 yo patient has a history of hypothyroidism

hypothyroidism

A condition where the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormones.

hypertensive

Having abnormally high blood pressure.

tachycardic

Having an abnormally rapid heart rate.

hyperthermic

Having an abnormally high body temperature.

Synthroid

A medication used to treat hypothyroidism.

narcotic overdose

A potentially life-threatening condition resulting from excessive use of narcotic drugs.

anaphylaxis

A severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction.

clonic seizure

A phase of generalized seizure characterized by violent jerking movements.

transient ischemic attack

A temporary period of symptoms similar to those of a stroke.

GI bleeding

Bleeding that occurs in the gastrointestinal tract.

hypovolemic shock

A condition resulting from a significant loss of blood volume.

glucometer reading

A measurement of blood glucose levels, with a reading of 57 mg/dL indicating low blood sugar.

lye exposure

Contact with a caustic substance that can cause severe chemical burns.

heat exhaustion

A heat-related illness that can occur after prolonged exposure to high temperatures.

BVM ventilation

Bag-Valve-Mask ventilation, a method to provide positive pressure ventilation.

influenza

A viral infection that affects the respiratory system.

bipolar disorder

A mental health condition characterized by extreme mood swings.

dehydration

A condition resulting from excessive loss of body fluids.

Alzheimer's disease

A progressive neurological disorder that causes memory loss and cognitive decline.

pulse palpation

The method of feeling the pulse at two different locations to assess heart rate.

pneumonia

An infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs.

oxygen saturation

The measure of how much oxygen the blood is carrying as a percentage of the maximum it could carry.

confusion

A state of being bewildered or unclear in one's mind.

Oxygen at 2 lpm via nasal cannula

ANS

Bell's palsy

A paralysis that may resemble a stroke and presents with sudden weakness in the muscles on one half of the face.

Stroke

A patient has an altered mental status accompanied by loss of motor function on one side of the body.

GI bleed

Assessment findings that suggest a gastrointestinal GI bleed would be bright red blood from the rectal area.

Oral glucose

Contraindication of administration of oral glucose is unconsciousness.

Blood glucose levels

Elderly patient has become confused and slow to respond to questions after drinking all afternoon.

Neglect

Report suspicion of neglect to medical director and local abuse agency.

Epinephrine side effects

Constricts blood vessels.

N95 respirator

Don a N95 respirator prior to continuing assessment of a middle aged patient outside a homeless shelter who coughs up pink sputum and passes out.

EpiPen

Assist with EpiPen for a patient with a bee allergy who has an itchy throat and swelling lips.

DKA

Patient has DKA and is now unconscious and breathing deeply; suspect hyperglycemia.

Hypoglycemia

Patient has irregular respirations, is agitated, pacing back and forth, with cool and clammy skin.

Fluid treatment

250 - 500 mL of fluid for a patient with excessive thirst, urination, acting strange, and fruity odor on their breath.

RLQ organs

Appendix.