MEDICAL PARAMEDIC FISDAP TEST BANK 2026
ALL MODULES QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◉ Hemorrhagic Stroke Factors. Answer: High blood pressure, cerebral
aneurysm or trauma, anticoagulant usage.
◉ Hemorrhagic Stroke Key Concern. Answer: Avoid thrombolytics as
they exacerbate bleeding.
◉ Thrombolytic Stroke Symptoms. Answer: Facial droop, slurred
speech, one-sided weakness or paralysis, vision problems, sudden
confusion.
◉ Thrombolytic Stroke Factors. Answer: Atrial fibrillation, carotid
artery stenosis, hypertension, high cholesterol, smoking, or
atherosclerosis.
◉ Thrombolytic Stroke Key Treatment. Answer: Administer
thrombolytics if within the time window and no contraindications.
◉ Olfactory Nerve (I). Answer: Smell
,◉ Optic Nerve (II). Answer: Vision
◉ Oculomotor Nerve (III). Answer: Eye movement (up/down), pupil
constriction.
◉ Trochlear Nerve (IV). Answer: Eye movement (superior oblique).
◉ Trigeminal Nerve (V). Answer: Facial sensation, mastication.
◉ Abducens Nerve (VI). Answer: Lateral eye movement.
◉ Facial Nerve (VII). Answer: Facial expressions, taste (anterior 2/3),
saliva production.
◉ Vestibulocochlear Nerve (VIII). Answer: Hearing, balance.
◉ Glossopharyngeal Nerve (IX). Answer: Taste (posterior 1/3),
swallowing.
◉ Vagus Nerve (X). Answer: Parasympathetic control (heart, digestion).
◉ Accessory Nerve (XI). Answer: Shoulder and neck movement.
,◉ Hypoglossal Nerve (XII). Answer: Tongue movement.
◉ What effect can alcohol use have on stroke symptoms?. Answer:
Alcohol use can mimic or mask stroke symptoms:
Cerebellar Ataxia
Dysarthria
Altered Mental Status
◉ What is cerebellar ataxia?. Answer: Cerebellar ataxia refers to drunk-
like movements.
◉ What is slurred speech in the context of stroke exams?. Answer:
Slurred speech is known as dysarthria.
◉ How can alcohol affect mental status during a stroke exam?. Answer:
Alcohol use can lead to altered mental status.
◉ How can alcohol increase stroke risk?. Answer: Alcohol can increase
stroke risk via hypertension, atrial fibrillation, or dehydration.
◉ What is the absolute worst potential effect of alcohol related to stroke
symptoms?. Answer: Alcohol can hide a potential stroke.
, ◉ Generalized (Tonic-Clonic) Seizures Phases. Answer: Tonic phase:
Muscle rigidity
Clonic phase: Rhythmic jerking.
◉ Absence Seizures. Answer: Staring episodes, no motor involvement.
◉ Focal Seizures. Answer: Localized symptoms (e.g., twitching or
altered sensation).
◉ Atonic Seizures. Answer: Sudden loss of muscle tone.
◉ Myoclonic Seizures. Answer: Brief muscle jerks.
◉ The 3 Seizure Phases. Answer: Aura: Warning sign (e.g., odd smell,
visual changes)
Ictal: Active seizure phase
Postictal: Recovery, confusion, lethargy.
◉ Diabetes Complications. Answer: Causes neuropathy, retinopathy, and
nephropathy.
◉ Alcoholism Complications. Answer: Cirrhosis, esophageal varices,
and Wernicke's encephalopathy.
ALL MODULES QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◉ Hemorrhagic Stroke Factors. Answer: High blood pressure, cerebral
aneurysm or trauma, anticoagulant usage.
◉ Hemorrhagic Stroke Key Concern. Answer: Avoid thrombolytics as
they exacerbate bleeding.
◉ Thrombolytic Stroke Symptoms. Answer: Facial droop, slurred
speech, one-sided weakness or paralysis, vision problems, sudden
confusion.
◉ Thrombolytic Stroke Factors. Answer: Atrial fibrillation, carotid
artery stenosis, hypertension, high cholesterol, smoking, or
atherosclerosis.
◉ Thrombolytic Stroke Key Treatment. Answer: Administer
thrombolytics if within the time window and no contraindications.
◉ Olfactory Nerve (I). Answer: Smell
,◉ Optic Nerve (II). Answer: Vision
◉ Oculomotor Nerve (III). Answer: Eye movement (up/down), pupil
constriction.
◉ Trochlear Nerve (IV). Answer: Eye movement (superior oblique).
◉ Trigeminal Nerve (V). Answer: Facial sensation, mastication.
◉ Abducens Nerve (VI). Answer: Lateral eye movement.
◉ Facial Nerve (VII). Answer: Facial expressions, taste (anterior 2/3),
saliva production.
◉ Vestibulocochlear Nerve (VIII). Answer: Hearing, balance.
◉ Glossopharyngeal Nerve (IX). Answer: Taste (posterior 1/3),
swallowing.
◉ Vagus Nerve (X). Answer: Parasympathetic control (heart, digestion).
◉ Accessory Nerve (XI). Answer: Shoulder and neck movement.
,◉ Hypoglossal Nerve (XII). Answer: Tongue movement.
◉ What effect can alcohol use have on stroke symptoms?. Answer:
Alcohol use can mimic or mask stroke symptoms:
Cerebellar Ataxia
Dysarthria
Altered Mental Status
◉ What is cerebellar ataxia?. Answer: Cerebellar ataxia refers to drunk-
like movements.
◉ What is slurred speech in the context of stroke exams?. Answer:
Slurred speech is known as dysarthria.
◉ How can alcohol affect mental status during a stroke exam?. Answer:
Alcohol use can lead to altered mental status.
◉ How can alcohol increase stroke risk?. Answer: Alcohol can increase
stroke risk via hypertension, atrial fibrillation, or dehydration.
◉ What is the absolute worst potential effect of alcohol related to stroke
symptoms?. Answer: Alcohol can hide a potential stroke.
, ◉ Generalized (Tonic-Clonic) Seizures Phases. Answer: Tonic phase:
Muscle rigidity
Clonic phase: Rhythmic jerking.
◉ Absence Seizures. Answer: Staring episodes, no motor involvement.
◉ Focal Seizures. Answer: Localized symptoms (e.g., twitching or
altered sensation).
◉ Atonic Seizures. Answer: Sudden loss of muscle tone.
◉ Myoclonic Seizures. Answer: Brief muscle jerks.
◉ The 3 Seizure Phases. Answer: Aura: Warning sign (e.g., odd smell,
visual changes)
Ictal: Active seizure phase
Postictal: Recovery, confusion, lethargy.
◉ Diabetes Complications. Answer: Causes neuropathy, retinopathy, and
nephropathy.
◉ Alcoholism Complications. Answer: Cirrhosis, esophageal varices,
and Wernicke's encephalopathy.
