FISDAP medical exam prep
Updated for 2023/24
1. Which of the following meds helps the body transport sugar into the cells?: insulin
2. 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
3. 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
4. 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
5. A car battery exploded in your patients face. He denies breathing difficulty.
You should?: begin irrigating eyes with clean water
6. A 19-year-old female is unresponsive after taking a whole bottle of her sleeping
medicine about 4 hours ago. You sould?: apply high-flow oxygen
7. A 32-year-old male complains of photophobia (sensitivity to light) and vomiting. The
most likely cause is?: migrane
8. 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
9. a 21-year-old male is unresponsive, has constricted pupils, slow, shallow respirations, you
should suspect: narcotic overdose
10. A patient tells you he had anemia, you should expect him to present with?: jaundice
11. Your epileptic patient complains of persistent metallic taste in her mouth. You should
suspect:: a seizure may occur
12. A patient is having a tonic-clonic seizure and is not breathing. You should:-
: prevent patient from further injury
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, 13. 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
14. 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
15. 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
16. An unconscious patient has one pupil that is significantly larger than the other and not
reactive to light. The most likely cause is:: stroke
17. What is hyperglycemia: high blood sugar
18. When assessing a patient for facial droop you should?: ask the patient to smile or show
his teeth
19. An alert patient has a severe headache/weakness of the left arm you should suspect?:
stroke
20. 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
21. Your first priority when dealing with a patient who is exhibiting behavior issues is: ensure
the saety of yourself and your partner
22. Which of the following most accurately describes insulin?: it helps glucose move into the
cells
23. A patient with a headache. How should you position him on the cot?: supine
24. An unconscious 33 year old patient was found lying prone in a local park. He was apneic.
You should:: put in supine, check airway
25. 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
26. An 18 year old female has progressively became lethargic at a party. Vitals are bp90/60,
p48, r4, you should suspect:: narcotic overdose
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Updated for 2023/24
1. Which of the following meds helps the body transport sugar into the cells?: insulin
2. 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
3. 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
4. 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
5. A car battery exploded in your patients face. He denies breathing difficulty.
You should?: begin irrigating eyes with clean water
6. A 19-year-old female is unresponsive after taking a whole bottle of her sleeping
medicine about 4 hours ago. You sould?: apply high-flow oxygen
7. A 32-year-old male complains of photophobia (sensitivity to light) and vomiting. The
most likely cause is?: migrane
8. 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
9. a 21-year-old male is unresponsive, has constricted pupils, slow, shallow respirations, you
should suspect: narcotic overdose
10. A patient tells you he had anemia, you should expect him to present with?: jaundice
11. Your epileptic patient complains of persistent metallic taste in her mouth. You should
suspect:: a seizure may occur
12. A patient is having a tonic-clonic seizure and is not breathing. You should:-
: prevent patient from further injury
1/6
, 13. 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
14. 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
15. 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
16. An unconscious patient has one pupil that is significantly larger than the other and not
reactive to light. The most likely cause is:: stroke
17. What is hyperglycemia: high blood sugar
18. When assessing a patient for facial droop you should?: ask the patient to smile or show
his teeth
19. An alert patient has a severe headache/weakness of the left arm you should suspect?:
stroke
20. 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
21. Your first priority when dealing with a patient who is exhibiting behavior issues is: ensure
the saety of yourself and your partner
22. Which of the following most accurately describes insulin?: it helps glucose move into the
cells
23. A patient with a headache. How should you position him on the cot?: supine
24. An unconscious 33 year old patient was found lying prone in a local park. He was apneic.
You should:: put in supine, check airway
25. 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
26. An 18 year old female has progressively became lethargic at a party. Vitals are bp90/60,
p48, r4, you should suspect:: narcotic overdose
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