FISDAP Medical Revised Exam Questions & Correct Answers
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1. . 68 yo patient reports abdominal pain, vomiting, and a loss of appetite, as well
as black, tarry stools. you should suspect - upper gi bleed
2. Which statement strongly indicates syncope? - I blacked out for a few seconds
3. When assessing the patient for arm drift, you should ask the patient to - hold their
arms out palms up, eyes closed
4. You are called to an outdoor garden center on a hot, humid day. Your patient is pale,
wheezing, and has hives. you should suspect - bee sting
5. you have been dispatched to a behavioral emergency. The police are on the scene
and have asked you to evaluate the patient. you should - restrain the pt. to your cot and
transport to the nearest hospital
6. a pt. was cleaning a bathroom when he came out gagging and coughing. his eyes are
red and watering and he is complaining of dyspnea. you should - move the pt to a well
ventilated area
7. 38 yo pt. has a history of hypothyroidism. she is hypertensive, tachycardic, and
hyperthermic. you find an empty bottle of Synthroid nearby. You should - contact the
poison center or medical command.
8. a pt's family member reports a glucometer reading of 57 mg/dL. how should you
interpret this reading? - low
, 9. a worker at a fertilizer plant has spilled lye all over his upper body. you should - brush
the powder off the pt.
10. to assess a possible stroke pt for abnormal speech, you should - ask the pt to
repeat a common phrase
11. a pt was stung by a bee. you should - apply ice cold compress to the affected area
12. 72 yo male has weak hand grips, blurred vision, and is unable to tell you the day of
the week. he is a type 2 diabetic. what should you do - evaluate for facial droop
13. which of the following meds helps the body transport sugar into the cells - insulin
14. an unconscious patient has one pupil that is significantly larger than the other and
not reactive to light. the most likely cause is - stroke
15. where would you expect to find pain in a pt with suspected appendicitis - right lower
quadrant
16. when assessing a pt for facial droop, you should - ask pt to smile or show his teeth
17. which of the following assessment findings suggests a gi bleed - bright red blood
from the rectal area
18. you are assessing an unresponsive medical patient. what should be your primary
focus - chief complaint
19. a patient has a headache. how should you position him on the cot - 90 degree
fowler
20. 50 yo male who recently completed renal dialysis is bleeding profusely from his
shunt. how should you classify this bleeding - a life-threatening problem that requires
immediate surgical intervention
21. a 28 yo pt is outside at a concert and appears confused. he is unable to answer
your questions. you should - look for a medical identification necklace or bracelet
22. a car battery exploded in your pt's face. he denies any breathing difficulty. you
should - irrigate eyes with water
23. a patient is having a tonic-clonic seizure. he is not breathing. you should - prevent
the pt from further injury
24. your first priority whe. dealing with a pt who is exhibiting behavior issues is to -
ensure the safety of yourself and your partner
Verified 2025-2026 latest updated
1. . 68 yo patient reports abdominal pain, vomiting, and a loss of appetite, as well
as black, tarry stools. you should suspect - upper gi bleed
2. Which statement strongly indicates syncope? - I blacked out for a few seconds
3. When assessing the patient for arm drift, you should ask the patient to - hold their
arms out palms up, eyes closed
4. You are called to an outdoor garden center on a hot, humid day. Your patient is pale,
wheezing, and has hives. you should suspect - bee sting
5. you have been dispatched to a behavioral emergency. The police are on the scene
and have asked you to evaluate the patient. you should - restrain the pt. to your cot and
transport to the nearest hospital
6. a pt. was cleaning a bathroom when he came out gagging and coughing. his eyes are
red and watering and he is complaining of dyspnea. you should - move the pt to a well
ventilated area
7. 38 yo pt. has a history of hypothyroidism. she is hypertensive, tachycardic, and
hyperthermic. you find an empty bottle of Synthroid nearby. You should - contact the
poison center or medical command.
8. a pt's family member reports a glucometer reading of 57 mg/dL. how should you
interpret this reading? - low
, 9. a worker at a fertilizer plant has spilled lye all over his upper body. you should - brush
the powder off the pt.
10. to assess a possible stroke pt for abnormal speech, you should - ask the pt to
repeat a common phrase
11. a pt was stung by a bee. you should - apply ice cold compress to the affected area
12. 72 yo male has weak hand grips, blurred vision, and is unable to tell you the day of
the week. he is a type 2 diabetic. what should you do - evaluate for facial droop
13. which of the following meds helps the body transport sugar into the cells - insulin
14. an unconscious patient has one pupil that is significantly larger than the other and
not reactive to light. the most likely cause is - stroke
15. where would you expect to find pain in a pt with suspected appendicitis - right lower
quadrant
16. when assessing a pt for facial droop, you should - ask pt to smile or show his teeth
17. which of the following assessment findings suggests a gi bleed - bright red blood
from the rectal area
18. you are assessing an unresponsive medical patient. what should be your primary
focus - chief complaint
19. a patient has a headache. how should you position him on the cot - 90 degree
fowler
20. 50 yo male who recently completed renal dialysis is bleeding profusely from his
shunt. how should you classify this bleeding - a life-threatening problem that requires
immediate surgical intervention
21. a 28 yo pt is outside at a concert and appears confused. he is unable to answer
your questions. you should - look for a medical identification necklace or bracelet
22. a car battery exploded in your pt's face. he denies any breathing difficulty. you
should - irrigate eyes with water
23. a patient is having a tonic-clonic seizure. he is not breathing. you should - prevent
the pt from further injury
24. your first priority whe. dealing with a pt who is exhibiting behavior issues is to -
ensure the safety of yourself and your partner
