EMT FISDAP Paramedic Entrance Exam Study Guide Latest Update 2025-2026 200 Questions and 100% Verified Correct Answers Guaranteed A+
At what age is a human considered a Toddler? - CORRECT ANSWER: 1 year to 2 years
At what core temperature do mild hypothermia symptoms occur? - CORRECT
ANSWER: 95-91.4 Fahrenheit or 35-33 Celsius
At what core temperature do moderate hypothermia symptoms occur? - CORRECT
ANSWER: 89.6-85.2 Fahrenheit or 32-29 Celsius
At what temperature do profound hypothermia symptoms occur? - CORRECT
ANSWER: 68-48.2 Fahrenheit or 20-9 Celsius
At what temperature do severe hypothermia symptoms occur? - CORRECT ANSWER:
82.4-71.6 Fahrenheit or 28-22 Celsius
Define anterior - CORRECT ANSWER: toward the front of the body
Define hypoxia - CORRECT ANSWER: Inadequate oxygen being delivered to cells
Define posterior - CORRECT ANSWER: Toward the back of the body (opposite of
anterior)
Describe what arterial bleeding looks like. - CORRECT ANSWER: Bright red blood that spurts out and has a pulsating rhythm 1 / 3
Do you remove an impaled object? - CORRECT ANSWER: no, stabalize
How can you determine if a pt experiencing behavioral issues is having a physical or psychological issue? - CORRECT ANSWER: If a pt is experiencing hallucinations, the MOI is most likely psychological
How do you deal with a pt with severe kyphosis? - CORRECT ANSWER: Pad the voids
How do you treat a hyperventilating pt? - CORRECT ANSWER: Attempt to calm them
down by talking to them, if they pass out, then provide ventilations as necessary
How does activated charcoal work? - CORRECT ANSWER: binds contents of stomach
and prevents absorption of contents into bloodstream
How does an EMT remove secretions from the airway of an unconscious pt with no gag
reflex? - CORRECT ANSWER: Suction
How does an EMT treat heat stroke? - CORRECT ANSWER: Remove the pt from the
sun, place cold packs on the groin, armpits, and around their neck. Fan the pt and spray them with tepid water
How does an EMT treat hypothermia? - CORRECT ANSWER: actively warm the pt by
placing hot packs on the groin, armpits, and chest, and wrap the pt in blankets
How far away from your face should you hold the microphone? - CORRECT ANSWER:
- inches
How far away should the umbilical cord be cut? - CORRECT ANSWER: 6-9 inches from the newborn and 2-3 inches past the first clamp 2 / 3
How many cervical vertebrae are there? - CORRECT ANSWER: 7
How many doses of epinephrine can be administered without approval from medical
control? - CORRECT ANSWER: 1
How many lumbar vertebrae are there? - CORRECT ANSWER: 5
How many sacral vertebrae are there? - CORRECT ANSWER: 5 fused
How many thoracic vertebrae are there? - CORRECT ANSWER: 12
How many vertebrae are in the Coccyx? - CORRECT ANSWER: 4 fused
How may vertebrae are there? - CORRECT ANSWER: 33
How often should an APGAR score be evaluated? - CORRECT ANSWER: 60 seconds
after birth and five minutes after birth
How often should vitals be assessed in a stable pt? - CORRECT ANSWER: every 15
minutes
How often should vitals be assessed in an unstable pt? - CORRECT ANSWER: Every 5 minutes
How should pad be placed on an infant if the only pads available ar adult pads? -
CORRECT ANSWER: One on the front, and one on the back. Make a sandwich
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