CASPA
PEDS
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ORTHO
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PLASTICS
PLASTICS
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Can you edit experiences once you have submitted your application?
No
100
An 11-year-old girl has been admitted with acute shortness of breath and an urticarial rash after eating shellfish. What is the most appropriate medication to receive?
Epinephrine
100
What is a history taking mnemonic that is commonly used during secondary assessment and what does each letter mean?
SAMPLE (signs and symptoms, allergies, medications, pertinent medical history, last oral intake, events leading up to illness)
100
What is the most commonly broken bone?
Clavicle (collarbone)
100
Juan is a 52 yr old pt who presents to the dermatologist with a lesion on the back described as an irregular mole with poorly defined edges. The lesion includes shades of black, brown, and red. The size of the mole has increased from approximately 5 mm to 15 mm over recent months. What illness is Juan diagnosed with?
Melanoma (skin cancer)
200
What does CASPA stand for?
Centralized Application Service for Physician Assistants
200
A 6-month-old infant is brought in by EMS. He was found unresponsive in his crib by his parents who immediately performed CPR and called for help. Despite their efforts, he was pronounced dead on arrival at the hospital. The parents had been following all the recommended sleep practices, and the infant seemed healthy and developmentally on track. What is the diagnosis as there was no reason for the cause of death?
SIDS
200
32 year old female is brought into the ER after a fall presenting with difficulty breathing, uncontrolled bleeding, and a fractured ankle. Which concern should receive priority treatment?
uncontrolled bleeding
200
A fracture of which bone can create the most blood loss?
Pelvic Fracture
200
What is the human body's largest organ? What layers is it composed of?
skin. epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous layer
300
What format should experiences/other information be written in?
Bullet points
300
What is the depth difference for CPR in a child vs adult?
Child = 2 in.
Adult = 2-2.5 in
300
Patient is brought into the ER after a fight complaining of tenderness in the left upper quadrant, abdominal bruising, and tachycardia. What is the providers primary concern?
splenic rupture
300
Jake is a 20 yr old pt who was playing in a soccer match when he felt a sudden pop in his right knee during a sharp cut while changing direction. He immediately experienced severe pain, swelling, and instability in the knee. He had to leave the field and has been unable to bear weight on the affected leg since the injury. What is the most likely diagnosis for this patient?
Torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)
300
An avid beach goer has a pinky pearl nodule with telangiectasias (thread like red lines). What condition is associated with this presentation?
basal cell carcinoma
400
What day does the CASPA cycle open for 2025?
April 24th
400
Croup is a common airway infection found in children between 6 months and 3 years old. What is the trademark sign of croup?
Stridor/seal bark cough
400
What is the diagnosis of this xray?
pneumothorax (collapsed lung)
400
Which classification of fracture is indicated in this picture?
stress/hairline fracture
400
What is the official name for a breast lift?
mastopexy
500
What is the last month that is considered early to apply to PA school?
June
500
How does the anatomy of the larynx differ in children from adults?
Pediatric larynx is higher and more anterior than an adults
500
When examining a patient he opens his eyes when you speak to him; however; he is confused and unable to tell you what happened, but he follows commands. Examination reveals a laceration on the center of his forehead and a large bruise on his chest. Pulses and motor and sensory function are present in all extremities. His pulse is rapid, and breathing is slightly labored. What is his GCS?
13
500
A 12-year-old with a tib-fib fracture slipped and fell. Within a few hours she began experiencing profound pain and swelling around the fracture site. What is the patient most likely experiencing?
compartment syndrome
500
What is the likely infection presented in this picture?
cellulitis