FISDAP Medical Exam with Accurate
Solutions
Which of the following meds helps the body transport sugar into the cells? - correct
answer-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 answer-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 answer-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 answer-black widow
a car battery exploded in your patients face. he denies breathing difficulty. you should? -
correct answer-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 answer-apply high-flow oxygen
a 32 year old male complains of photophobia (sensitivity to light) and vomiting. the most
likely cause is? - correct answer-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 answer-upper GI bleeding
a 21 year old male is unresponsive, has constricted pupils, slow, shallow respirations,
you should suspect: - correct answer-narcotic overdose
a patient tells you he had anemia, you should expect him to present with? - correct
answer-jaundice
your epileptic patient complains of persistent metallic taste in her mouth. you should
suspect: - correct answer-a seizure may occur
patient is having a tonic-clonic seizure and is not breathing. you should: - correct
answer-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 answer-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 answer-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 answer-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 answer-stroke
what is hyperglycemia - correct answer-high blood sugar
when assessing a patient for facial droop you should? - correct answer-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 answer-stroke
a 28 year old patient is outside at a concert and appears confused. he is unable to
answer your questions. you should - correct answer-look for medical identification
necklace or bracelet
your first priority when dealing with a patient who is exhibiting behavior issues is -
correct answer-ensure the saety of yourself and your partner
which of the following most accurately describes insulin? - correct answer-it helps
glucose move into the cells
a patient with a headache. how should you position him on the cot? - correct answer-
supine
an unconscious 33 year old patient was found lying prone in a local park. he was
apneic. you should: - correct answer-put in supine, check airway
you have been dispatched to a behavioral emergency. the police are on scene and
have asked you to evaluate the patient. you should - correct answer-ask police to help
secure the scene
Solutions
Which of the following meds helps the body transport sugar into the cells? - correct
answer-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 answer-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 answer-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 answer-black widow
a car battery exploded in your patients face. he denies breathing difficulty. you should? -
correct answer-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 answer-apply high-flow oxygen
a 32 year old male complains of photophobia (sensitivity to light) and vomiting. the most
likely cause is? - correct answer-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 answer-upper GI bleeding
a 21 year old male is unresponsive, has constricted pupils, slow, shallow respirations,
you should suspect: - correct answer-narcotic overdose
a patient tells you he had anemia, you should expect him to present with? - correct
answer-jaundice
your epileptic patient complains of persistent metallic taste in her mouth. you should
suspect: - correct answer-a seizure may occur
patient is having a tonic-clonic seizure and is not breathing. you should: - correct
answer-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 answer-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 answer-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 answer-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 answer-stroke
what is hyperglycemia - correct answer-high blood sugar
when assessing a patient for facial droop you should? - correct answer-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 answer-stroke
a 28 year old patient is outside at a concert and appears confused. he is unable to
answer your questions. you should - correct answer-look for medical identification
necklace or bracelet
your first priority when dealing with a patient who is exhibiting behavior issues is -
correct answer-ensure the saety of yourself and your partner
which of the following most accurately describes insulin? - correct answer-it helps
glucose move into the cells
a patient with a headache. how should you position him on the cot? - correct answer-
supine
an unconscious 33 year old patient was found lying prone in a local park. he was
apneic. you should: - correct answer-put in supine, check airway
you have been dispatched to a behavioral emergency. the police are on scene and
have asked you to evaluate the patient. you should - correct answer-ask police to help
secure the scene
