FISDAP Medical Exam Questions With Verified Answers

Which of the following meds helps the body transport sugar into the cells? - Answer Insulin A 32-year-old patient is found unconscious in the snow. You cannot detect a pulse or respiration rate within 10 secs. 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 mutter to his sock puppet, "are you feeling sad?" What should you do? - Answer Introduce yourself and start an assessment A 42y/o man complains of difficulty breathing and pain in his chest and shoulders. He recalls feeling a sharp pin prick 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 patient's face. He denies breathing difficulty. You should? - Answer Begin irrigating eyes with clean water 19 y/o female is unresponsive after taking a whole bottle of her sleeping medicine about 4 hours ago. You should? - Answer Insert OPA A 32y/o male complains of photophobia and vomiting. The most likely cause is? - Answer Migraine A 68y/o patient reports abdominal pain, vomiting and loss of appetite, as well as black tarry stools. - Answer Upper GI bleed A 21y/o male is unresponsive, has constricted pupil, slow, shallow respirations, you should suspect? - Answer narcotic OD A patient tells you he had anemia, you should expect him to present with? - Answer pallor your epileptic patient complains of persistent metallic taste in her mouth. you should suspect - Answer A seizure may occur Patient having a tonic-clonic seizure and is not breathing. You should: - Answer Prevent patient from further injury An 18y/o 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 gov radio waves" vitals are BP 138/34, P 122, 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 20y/o male in college dorm room complains of fever, headache, and a stiff neck. He has an AMS, and you notice red blotches on his skin. Which of the following are the most appropriate BSI precautions - Answer Glove 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 glucose 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 left arm you should suspect? - Answer Stroke A 28y/o 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 safety of yourself and your partner Which of the following most accurately describes insulin? - Answer It helps glucose move into the cells