FISDAP Medical Exam 2022/2023- 74/Questions
and Answers .
Which of the following meds helps the body transport sugar into the cells? - -Insulin
-A 32 year old patient is found unconsious in the snow. You cannot detect a pulse or
respiration rate within 10 seconds. What should you do? - -assess her pulse for 30-45
seconds
-An adult male is sitting alone in a dark room, rocking back and forth. he mutters to his
sock puppet "are you feeling sad?" what should you do? - -introduce yourself and start
an assessment
-a 42-year-old man complains of difficulty breathing and pain in his chest and
shoulders. he recalls feeling a sharp pinprick on his arm while cleaning out his
basement. what type of spider bite is this man most likely suffering from? - - black
widow
-a car battery exploded in your patients face. he denies breathing difficulty. you should?
- -begin irrigating eyes with clean water
-a 19 year old female is unresponsive after taking a whole bottle of her sleeping
medicine about 4 hours ago. you sould? - -obtain vital signs
-a 32 year old male complains of photophobia (sensitivity to light) and vomiting. the
most likely cause is? - -migrane
-a 68 year old patient reports abdominal pain, vomiting and a loss of appetite, as well
as black, tarry stools what should you expect? - -upper GI bleeding
-a 21 year old male is unresponsive, has constricted pupils, slow, shallow respirations,
you should suspect: - -narcotic overdose
-a patient tells you he had anemia, you should expect him to present with? - -jaundice
-your epileptic patient complains of persistent metallic taste in her mouth. you should
suspect: - -a seizure may occur
-patient is having a tonic-clonic seizure and is not breathing. you should: - -prevent
patient from further injury
-an 18 year old male states "the CIA is after me" you notice he has covered his head
and windows with aluminum foil. when you ask why he says "in order to block out the
government radio waves" vitals are BP138/34, P122, R24. you should suspect? - -
paranoid schizophrenia
, -a patient is running a high fever, vomiting and reporting pain that has shifted from
around her belly button to the lower right area of her abdomen you should suspect? - -
appendicitis
-a 20 year old male in a college dorm room complains of fever, headache, and a stiff
neck. he has an altered mental status, and you notice red blotches on his skin. which of
the following are the most appropriate BSI precautions - -gloves and HEPA mask
-an unconscious patient has one pupil that is significantly larger than the other and not
reactive to light. the most likely cause is: - -stroke
-what is hyperglycemia - -high blood sugar
-when assessing a patient for facial droop you should? - -ask the patient to smile or
show his teeth
-an alert patient has a severe headache/weakness of the left arm you should suspect?
- -stroke
-a 28 year old patient is outside at a concert and appears confused. he is unable to
answer your questions. you should - -look for medical identification necklace or bracelet
-your first priority when dealing with a patient who is exhibiting behavior issues is - -
ensure the saety of yourself and your partner
-which of the following most accurately describes insulin? - -it helps glucose move into
the cells
-a patient with a headache. how should you position him on the cot? - -high fowler
-an unconscious 33 year old patient was found lying prone in a local park. he was
apneic. you should: - -assure the scene and surrounding area for safety concerns
-you have been dispatched to a behavioral emergency. the police are on scene and
have asked you to evaluate the patient. you should - -ask police to help secure the
scene
-an 18 year old female has progressively became lethargic at a party. vitals are
BP90/60, P48, R4, you should suspect: - -narcotic overdose
-a 20 year old female is resting after running for 30 minutes. she normally runs 5 miles
every day but today she "can't catch her breath". flushed skin, fast and weak pulse, fast
respirations with wheezing, complains of itching arms and chest - -anaphylaxis
-unresponsive patient with arms and legs violently jerking. what phase of generalized
seizure is this? - -clonic
and Answers .
Which of the following meds helps the body transport sugar into the cells? - -Insulin
-A 32 year old patient is found unconsious in the snow. You cannot detect a pulse or
respiration rate within 10 seconds. What should you do? - -assess her pulse for 30-45
seconds
-An adult male is sitting alone in a dark room, rocking back and forth. he mutters to his
sock puppet "are you feeling sad?" what should you do? - -introduce yourself and start
an assessment
-a 42-year-old man complains of difficulty breathing and pain in his chest and
shoulders. he recalls feeling a sharp pinprick on his arm while cleaning out his
basement. what type of spider bite is this man most likely suffering from? - - black
widow
-a car battery exploded in your patients face. he denies breathing difficulty. you should?
- -begin irrigating eyes with clean water
-a 19 year old female is unresponsive after taking a whole bottle of her sleeping
medicine about 4 hours ago. you sould? - -obtain vital signs
-a 32 year old male complains of photophobia (sensitivity to light) and vomiting. the
most likely cause is? - -migrane
-a 68 year old patient reports abdominal pain, vomiting and a loss of appetite, as well
as black, tarry stools what should you expect? - -upper GI bleeding
-a 21 year old male is unresponsive, has constricted pupils, slow, shallow respirations,
you should suspect: - -narcotic overdose
-a patient tells you he had anemia, you should expect him to present with? - -jaundice
-your epileptic patient complains of persistent metallic taste in her mouth. you should
suspect: - -a seizure may occur
-patient is having a tonic-clonic seizure and is not breathing. you should: - -prevent
patient from further injury
-an 18 year old male states "the CIA is after me" you notice he has covered his head
and windows with aluminum foil. when you ask why he says "in order to block out the
government radio waves" vitals are BP138/34, P122, R24. you should suspect? - -
paranoid schizophrenia
, -a patient is running a high fever, vomiting and reporting pain that has shifted from
around her belly button to the lower right area of her abdomen you should suspect? - -
appendicitis
-a 20 year old male in a college dorm room complains of fever, headache, and a stiff
neck. he has an altered mental status, and you notice red blotches on his skin. which of
the following are the most appropriate BSI precautions - -gloves and HEPA mask
-an unconscious patient has one pupil that is significantly larger than the other and not
reactive to light. the most likely cause is: - -stroke
-what is hyperglycemia - -high blood sugar
-when assessing a patient for facial droop you should? - -ask the patient to smile or
show his teeth
-an alert patient has a severe headache/weakness of the left arm you should suspect?
- -stroke
-a 28 year old patient is outside at a concert and appears confused. he is unable to
answer your questions. you should - -look for medical identification necklace or bracelet
-your first priority when dealing with a patient who is exhibiting behavior issues is - -
ensure the saety of yourself and your partner
-which of the following most accurately describes insulin? - -it helps glucose move into
the cells
-a patient with a headache. how should you position him on the cot? - -high fowler
-an unconscious 33 year old patient was found lying prone in a local park. he was
apneic. you should: - -assure the scene and surrounding area for safety concerns
-you have been dispatched to a behavioral emergency. the police are on scene and
have asked you to evaluate the patient. you should - -ask police to help secure the
scene
-an 18 year old female has progressively became lethargic at a party. vitals are
BP90/60, P48, R4, you should suspect: - -narcotic overdose
-a 20 year old female is resting after running for 30 minutes. she normally runs 5 miles
every day but today she "can't catch her breath". flushed skin, fast and weak pulse, fast
respirations with wheezing, complains of itching arms and chest - -anaphylaxis
-unresponsive patient with arms and legs violently jerking. what phase of generalized
seizure is this? - -clonic
