FISDAP MEDICAL PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS And Answers 2022/2023

The pneumonic TICLS stand still for what? - Answer - Tone Interactivnss Consalability Treatment for a PT with GI bleeding includes - Answer - 2 L fluid bolus infusion in adults, 20 ml/kg in children. High flow 02 and pneumatic anti-shock garments should be considered Signs and symptoms of an upper GI bleed - Answer - A black, tarry stool(melena) often indicates an upper GI bleed Preexisting conditions for HHNK - Answer - Often occurs in older patients with type 2 diabetes Treatment of anaphylaxis - Answer - Give Epinephrine to all patients with clinical signs of shock, airway swelling or difficulty breathing. Signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis - Answer - The PT may complain of throat tightness and dyspnea, stridor, and wheezing may be present. The PT may also have erythema(redness) and urticaria(hives) and angioedema Side effects of an ACE inhibitor - Answer - Hypertension, edema and CHF Signs and symptoms of meningitis - Answer - Malaise, low grade fever, projectile vomiting, petechial rash, headache and a stiff neck. This type of seizure is described as a brief LOC without loss of posture - Answer - Absence seizure(petit mal) This type of seizure is described as an abrupt loss of muscle tone, sudden collapse and is sometimes known as a "drop attack" - Answer - Atonic seizure This type of seizure is described as brief muscle contractions that usually occur at the same time on both sides of the body - Answer - Myoclonic seizures This type of seizure is described as a sudden LOC and loss of organized muscle tone - Answer - Tonic-clonic seizure Signs and symptoms of a CVA - Answer - aphasia, confusion or coma, convulsions, incontinence, vision change, headache, dizziness or vertigo and ataxia Treatment of a headache - Answer - Treatment in the prehospital setting is mostly supportive however a full history should be obtained and a full neurological exam should be performed. Most headaches can be managed with analgesics