FISDAP Medical Exam 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?
apply high-flow oxygen
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?
supine
an unconscious 33 year old patient was found lying prone in a local park. he was apneic. you should:
put in supine, check airway
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?
apply high-flow oxygen
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?
supine
an unconscious 33 year old patient was found lying prone in a local park. he was apneic. you should:
put in supine, check airway
