FISDAP Medical Questions And Answers
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1. Which of the following meds helps the body transport sugar into the cells? -
ANSWER: Insulin
2. A 32-year-old patient is found unconscious in the snow. You cannot detect a
pulse or respiration rate within 10 seconds. What should you do? - ANSWER:
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? - ANSWER:
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? -
ANSWER: Black widow
5. A car battery exploded in your patient's face. He denies breathing difficulty. You
should? - ANSWER: 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 should? - ANSWER: Insert OPA or Apply
High-flow oxygen
7. A 32-year-old male complains of photophobia (sensitivity to light) and vomiting.
The most likely cause is? - ANSWER: Migraine
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? - ANSWER: Upper GI
bleeding
9. A 21-year-old male is unresponsive, has constricted pupils, and slow, shallow
respirations. You should suspect? - ANSWER: Narcotic overdose
10. A patient tells you he had anemia, you should expect him to present with? - #$%^&*(
ANSWER: Pallor *&^%$#$
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11. Your epileptic patient complains of a persistent metallic taste in her mouth. You
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should suspect: - ANSWER: A seizure may occur
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12. Patient is having a tonic-clonic seizure and is not breathing. You should: - ^%$#$%^
ANSWER: Prevent patient from further injury &*()(*&^
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, FISDAP Medical Questions And Answers
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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 gov radio waves," vitals are BP 138/34, P 122, R24. You should
suspect? - ANSWER: 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? - ANSWER: 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? -
ANSWER: 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: - ANSWER: Stroke
17. What is hyperglycemia? - ANSWER: High blood glucose
18. When assessing a patient for facial droop you should? - ANSWER: Ask the
patient to smile or show his teeth
19. An alert patient has a severe headache/weakness of left arm you should
suspect? - ANSWER: Stroke
20. A 28-year-old patient is outside at a concert and appears confused. He is unable
to answer your questions. You should? - ANSWER: Look for a medical
identification necklace or bracelet
21. Your first priority when dealing with a patient who is exhibiting behavior issues
is? - ANSWER: Ensure the safety of yourself and your partner
22. Which of the following most accurately describes insulin? - ANSWER: It helps
move glucose into the cells #$%^&*(
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23. A patient with a headache. How should you position him on the cot? -
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ANSWER: 90 degrees Fowler's (maybe supine)
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24. An unconscious 33-year-old patient was found lying prone in a local park. He ^&*()(*&
was apneic. You should? - ANSWER: Assess the scene and surrounding area ^%$#$%^
for safety concerns (maybe put in supine, check airway) &*()(*&^
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With Verified Solutions 2025
1. Which of the following meds helps the body transport sugar into the cells? -
ANSWER: Insulin
2. A 32-year-old patient is found unconscious in the snow. You cannot detect a
pulse or respiration rate within 10 seconds. What should you do? - ANSWER:
Assess her pulse for 30-45 seconds
3. An adult male is sitting alone in a dark room, rocking back and forth. He mutters
to his sock puppet, "Are you feeling sad?" What should you do? - ANSWER:
Introduce yourself and start an assessment
4. A 42-year-old man complains of difficulty breathing and pain in his chest and
shoulders. He recalls feeling a sharp pinprick on his arm while cleaning out his
basement. What type of spider bite is this man most likely suffering from? -
ANSWER: Black widow
5. A car battery exploded in your patient's face. He denies breathing difficulty. You
should? - ANSWER: Begin irrigating eyes with clean water
6. A 19-year-old female is unresponsive after taking a whole bottle of her sleeping
medicine about 4 hours ago. You should? - ANSWER: Insert OPA or Apply
High-flow oxygen
7. A 32-year-old male complains of photophobia (sensitivity to light) and vomiting.
The most likely cause is? - ANSWER: Migraine
8. A 68-year-old patient reports abdominal pain, vomiting, and a loss of appetite, as
well as black, tarry stools. What should you expect? - ANSWER: Upper GI
bleeding
9. A 21-year-old male is unresponsive, has constricted pupils, and slow, shallow
respirations. You should suspect? - ANSWER: Narcotic overdose
10. A patient tells you he had anemia, you should expect him to present with? - #$%^&*(
ANSWER: Pallor *&^%$#$
%^&*()*
11. Your epileptic patient complains of a persistent metallic taste in her mouth. You
&%^$#%
should suspect: - ANSWER: A seizure may occur
^&*()(*&
12. Patient is having a tonic-clonic seizure and is not breathing. You should: - ^%$#$%^
ANSWER: Prevent patient from further injury &*()(*&^
%$#%^&
*()*&^%
#%^&*()
*&^%$#
%^&*()_
*&^%$#
, FISDAP Medical Questions And Answers
With Verified Solutions 2025
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 gov radio waves," vitals are BP 138/34, P 122, R24. You should
suspect? - ANSWER: 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? - ANSWER: 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? -
ANSWER: 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: - ANSWER: Stroke
17. What is hyperglycemia? - ANSWER: High blood glucose
18. When assessing a patient for facial droop you should? - ANSWER: Ask the
patient to smile or show his teeth
19. An alert patient has a severe headache/weakness of left arm you should
suspect? - ANSWER: Stroke
20. A 28-year-old patient is outside at a concert and appears confused. He is unable
to answer your questions. You should? - ANSWER: Look for a medical
identification necklace or bracelet
21. Your first priority when dealing with a patient who is exhibiting behavior issues
is? - ANSWER: Ensure the safety of yourself and your partner
22. Which of the following most accurately describes insulin? - ANSWER: It helps
move glucose into the cells #$%^&*(
*&^%$#$
23. A patient with a headache. How should you position him on the cot? -
%^&*()*
ANSWER: 90 degrees Fowler's (maybe supine)
&%^$#%
24. An unconscious 33-year-old patient was found lying prone in a local park. He ^&*()(*&
was apneic. You should? - ANSWER: Assess the scene and surrounding area ^%$#$%^
for safety concerns (maybe put in supine, check airway) &*()(*&^
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