FISDAP Medical Exam |Complete A+ Graded 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
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
a 78 year old male Alzheimer's patient has bruising on his back, neck and
stomach. caregivers insist that he fell out of bed. what should you do?
immediately notify law enforcement to take a report
elderly patient complains of abdominal pain and back pain. has tarry stools for
three days. what should you suspect?
GI bleeding
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
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
a 78 year old male Alzheimer's patient has bruising on his back, neck and
stomach. caregivers insist that he fell out of bed. what should you do?
immediately notify law enforcement to take a report
elderly patient complains of abdominal pain and back pain. has tarry stools for
three days. what should you suspect?
GI bleeding
