FISDAP 3 MEDICAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

FISDAP 3 MEDICAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 1. To access a possible stroke patient for abnormal speech, you should A. Ask the family if the patient’s speech has been normal B. Write questions for the patient to read C. Ask the patient to repeat a common phrase D. Ask the patient to smile and observe for symmetry 2. What effects does epinephrine have on the cardiovascular system? A. Dilates the atria and ventricles B. Constricts blood vessels C. Decreases cardiac afterload D. Increases myocardial spasm 3. A 50 year old male who recently completed renal dialysis is bleeding profusely from his shunt. How should you classify this bleeding? A. A life threatening problem that requires immediate surgical intervention B. Normal after dialysis if it does not last more than 10 minutes C. Arterial and possibly serious D. Venous and non life threatening 4. Which of the following is a sign of hypoglycemia? A. Lower back pain B. Cold and clammy skin C. Hot and dry skin D. Increased blood pressure 5. Which statement strongly indicates syncope?