FISDAP Medical Exam 2023 Graded A+
Which of the following meds helps the body transport sugar into the cells? -
CORRECT ANS 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? - CORRECT ANS
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? - CORRECT ANS
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? -
CORRECT ANS black widow
a car battery exploded in your patients face. he denies breathing difficulty. you
should? - CORRECT ANS 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? - CORRECT ANS obtain vital signs
a 32 year old male complains of photophobia (sensitivity to light) and vomiting. the
most likely cause is? - CORRECT ANS 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? - CORRECT ANS upper GI
bleeding
a 21 year old male is unresponsive, has constricted pupils, slow, shallow
respirations, you should suspect: - CORRECT ANS narcotic overdose
a patient tells you he had anemia, you should expect him to present with? -
CORRECT ANS pallor
your epileptic patient complains of persistent metallic taste in her mouth. you should
suspect: - CORRECT ANS a seizure may occur
patient is having a tonic-clonic seizure and is not breathing. you should: -
CORRECT ANS 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? -
CORRECT ANS 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? -
CORRECT ANS 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 - CORRECT ANS
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: - CORRECT ANS stroke
what is hyperglycemia - CORRECT ANS high blood sugar
when assessing a patient for facial droop you should? - CORRECT ANS ask the
patient to smile or show his teeth
an alert patient has a severe headache/weakness of the left arm you should
suspect? - CORRECT ANS stroke
a 28 year old patient is outside at a concert and appears confused. he is unable to
answer your questions. you should - CORRECT ANS look for medical
identification necklace or bracelet
Which of the following meds helps the body transport sugar into the cells? -
CORRECT ANS 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? - CORRECT ANS
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? - CORRECT ANS
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? -
CORRECT ANS black widow
a car battery exploded in your patients face. he denies breathing difficulty. you
should? - CORRECT ANS 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? - CORRECT ANS obtain vital signs
a 32 year old male complains of photophobia (sensitivity to light) and vomiting. the
most likely cause is? - CORRECT ANS 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? - CORRECT ANS upper GI
bleeding
a 21 year old male is unresponsive, has constricted pupils, slow, shallow
respirations, you should suspect: - CORRECT ANS narcotic overdose
a patient tells you he had anemia, you should expect him to present with? -
CORRECT ANS pallor
your epileptic patient complains of persistent metallic taste in her mouth. you should
suspect: - CORRECT ANS a seizure may occur
patient is having a tonic-clonic seizure and is not breathing. you should: -
CORRECT ANS 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? -
CORRECT ANS 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? -
CORRECT ANS 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 - CORRECT ANS
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: - CORRECT ANS stroke
what is hyperglycemia - CORRECT ANS high blood sugar
when assessing a patient for facial droop you should? - CORRECT ANS ask the
patient to smile or show his teeth
an alert patient has a severe headache/weakness of the left arm you should
suspect? - CORRECT ANS stroke
a 28 year old patient is outside at a concert and appears confused. he is unable to
answer your questions. you should - CORRECT ANS look for medical
identification necklace or bracelet
