FISDAP Medical Exam questions with correct
answers
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
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