FISDAP Medical Exam Questions and
Answers 100% Accurate
Which of the following meds helps the body transport sugar into the cells? -
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? - 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? - 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? -
ANSWER-black widow
a car battery exploded in your patients face. he denies breathing difficulty. you
should? - 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? - ANSWER-apply high-flow oxygen
a 32 year old male complains of photophobia (sensitivity to light) and vomiting. the
most likely cause is? - 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? - ANSWER-upper GI bleeding
a 21 year old male is unresponsive, has constricted pupils, slow, shallow
respirations, you should suspect: - ANSWER-narcotic overdose
a patient tells you he had anemia, you should expect him to present with? -
ANSWER-jaundice
your epileptic patient complains of persistent metallic taste in her mouth. you should
suspect: - ANSWER-a seizure may occur
patient is having a tonic-clonic seizure and is not breathing. you should: - 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? -
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? -
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 - 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: - ANSWER-stroke
what is hyperglycemia - ANSWER-high blood sugar
when assessing a patient for facial droop you should? - 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? - ANSWER-stroke
a 28 year old patient is outside at a concert and appears confused. he is unable to
answer your questions. you should - ANSWER-look for medical identification
necklace or bracelet
your first priority when dealing with a patient who is exhibiting behavior issues is -
ANSWER-ensure the saety of yourself and your partner
which of the following most accurately describes insulin? - ANSWER-it helps glucose
move into the cells
a patient with a headache. how should you position him on the cot? - ANSWER-
supine
an unconscious 33 year old patient was found lying prone in a local park. he was
apneic. you should: - 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 - 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: - 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 -
ANSWER-anaphylaxis
Answers 100% Accurate
Which of the following meds helps the body transport sugar into the cells? -
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? - 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? - 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? -
ANSWER-black widow
a car battery exploded in your patients face. he denies breathing difficulty. you
should? - 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? - ANSWER-apply high-flow oxygen
a 32 year old male complains of photophobia (sensitivity to light) and vomiting. the
most likely cause is? - 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? - ANSWER-upper GI bleeding
a 21 year old male is unresponsive, has constricted pupils, slow, shallow
respirations, you should suspect: - ANSWER-narcotic overdose
a patient tells you he had anemia, you should expect him to present with? -
ANSWER-jaundice
your epileptic patient complains of persistent metallic taste in her mouth. you should
suspect: - ANSWER-a seizure may occur
patient is having a tonic-clonic seizure and is not breathing. you should: - 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? -
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? -
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 - 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: - ANSWER-stroke
what is hyperglycemia - ANSWER-high blood sugar
when assessing a patient for facial droop you should? - 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? - ANSWER-stroke
a 28 year old patient is outside at a concert and appears confused. he is unable to
answer your questions. you should - ANSWER-look for medical identification
necklace or bracelet
your first priority when dealing with a patient who is exhibiting behavior issues is -
ANSWER-ensure the saety of yourself and your partner
which of the following most accurately describes insulin? - ANSWER-it helps glucose
move into the cells
a patient with a headache. how should you position him on the cot? - ANSWER-
supine
an unconscious 33 year old patient was found lying prone in a local park. he was
apneic. you should: - 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 - 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: - 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 -
ANSWER-anaphylaxis
