FISDAP Medical With Full Exam Questions And
Answers 2022/2023
Which of the following meds helps the body transport sugar into the cells? Correct Answer: Insulin
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? 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: obtain vital signs
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: pallor
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: semi-fowlers
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
An 18 year old female has progressively became lethargic at a party. Vitals are BP90/60, P48, R4,
you should suspect: Correct Answer: narcotic overdose
A 20 year old female is resting after running for 30 minutes. She normally runs 5 miles every day but
today she "can't catch her breath". Flushed skin, fast and weak pulse, fast respirations with wheezing,
complains of itching arms and chest Correct Answer: anaphylaxis
Unresponsive patient with arms and legs violently jerking. What phase of generalized seizure is this?
Correct Answer: clonic
A 78 year old male Alzheimer's patient has bruising on his back, neck and stomach. Caregivers insist
that he fell out of bed. What should you do? Correct Answer: immediately notify law enforcement to
take a report
Elderly patient complains of abdominal pain and back pain. Has tarry stools for three days. What
should you suspect? Correct Answer: GI bleeding
Answers 2022/2023
Which of the following meds helps the body transport sugar into the cells? Correct Answer: Insulin
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? 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: obtain vital signs
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: pallor
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: semi-fowlers
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
An 18 year old female has progressively became lethargic at a party. Vitals are BP90/60, P48, R4,
you should suspect: Correct Answer: narcotic overdose
A 20 year old female is resting after running for 30 minutes. She normally runs 5 miles every day but
today she "can't catch her breath". Flushed skin, fast and weak pulse, fast respirations with wheezing,
complains of itching arms and chest Correct Answer: anaphylaxis
Unresponsive patient with arms and legs violently jerking. What phase of generalized seizure is this?
Correct Answer: clonic
A 78 year old male Alzheimer's patient has bruising on his back, neck and stomach. Caregivers insist
that he fell out of bed. What should you do? Correct Answer: immediately notify law enforcement to
take a report
Elderly patient complains of abdominal pain and back pain. Has tarry stools for three days. What
should you suspect? Correct Answer: GI bleeding
