Medical Assisting - Chapter 57
Handouts for reinforcing the information you present to patients should be: 1) Should only have pictures 2) Long and detailed 3) Brief and easy-to-read 4) Detailed and use medical terms throughout
Brief and easy-to-read
How should you prioritize a telephone emergency? 1) By the time of day the call comes in 2) By urgency of treatment 3) By place for treatment 4) By severity
By urgency of treatment By place for treatment By severity
What action should be taken if a patient falls from an examining table and cannot get up? 1) Avoid telling the practitioner 2) Call for help and do not move the patient until the practitioner examines him 3) Document the incident after assisting the patient from the floor 4) Help him to get back on the table 5) Quickly sit him up in a chair
Call for help and do not move the patient until the practitioner examines him
Which of the following steps would you include if a patient has ingested poison but is alert and not having convulsions? 1) Call the regional poison control center and follow their instructions 2) Loosen tight-fitting clothing and wrap the patient in a blanket to prevent shock 3) Turn the patient on the right side 4) Induce vomiting immediately 5) Administer medications for nausea and pain
Call the regional poison control center and follow their instructions
Multiple injuries usually result from a: 1) Animal bite 2) Car accident 3) Sporting event 4) Fall
Car accident Fall
A colorless, odorless natural gas produced by the incomplete combustion of organic fuels, such as coal, wood, or gasoline, is 1) Carbon monoxide 2) Oxygen 3) Carbon oxide 4) Carbon dioxide
Carbon monoxide
Which of the following items are included in a first aid kit? 1) Analgesics 2) Disposable gloves 3) Sterile gauze 4) Splints 5) Biopsy cups
Analgesics Disposable gloves Sterile gauze Splints
Which of the following conditions is characterized by a severe allergic reaction with the signs and symptoms of respiratory distress, difficulty in swallowing, pallor, and a drastic drop in blood pressure that can lead to circulatory collapse? 1) Bacterial meningitis 2) Heart attack 3) Anaphylaxis 4) Stroke
Anaphylaxis
Which of the following are signs or symptoms of frostbite? 1) Blisters after rewarming 2) Crusty-feeling skin 3) Anorexia 4) White, waxy, or grayish-yellow skin 5) Tingling and pain in the affected body part 6) High fever and vomiting
Blisters after rewarming Crusty-feeling skin White, waxy, or grayish-yellow skin Tingling and pain in the affected body part
Guidelines to follow in an emergency are: 1) Be organized 2) Tell the patient there is nothing to worry about 3) Act confident 4) Stay calm
Be organized Act confident Stay calm
Match the emergency preparedness terms with the definitions.
Bioterrorism - Intentional release of a biologic agent with the intent to harm individuals Shelter-in-place - An interior room with few or no windows that form a place of refuge in an emergency Epistaxis - Nosebleed Crash cart - Rolling cart of emergency supplies and equipment Hyperglycemia - High blood sugar
Which of the following are possible causes of seizures? 1) Brain malfunctions resulting from diseased or injured brain tissue 2) Meningitis 3) Panic disorder 4) Diabetic states 5) High fever 6) Clinical depression
Brain malfunctions resulting from diseased or injured brain tissue Meningitis Diabetic states High fever
A(n) ______ occurs when blood flow to the heart is reduced as a result of blockage in the coronary arteries or their branches. 1) Stroke 2) Angina pectoris 3) Carditis 4) Heart attack
Heart attack
Where are chemical burns most likely to occur? 1) Residential areas 2) Industrial facilities 3) Construction sites 4) Recreational facilities
Industrial facilities
Wearing PPE while administering first aid reduces the risk of 1) Patient suffering 2) Physical injury 3) Infection 4) Patient pain
Infection
The signs and symptoms of inhaled poisons mimic those of which disease? 1) Bacterial meningitis 2) Stomach virus 3) Influenza 4) Seizure
Influenza
For which accidental injury would you apply ice to the site, 10 minutes on and 10 minutes off, to reduce the pain and swelling? 1) Gerbil bite 2) Snake bite 3) Dog bite 4) Spider bite 5) Insect bite
Insect bite
Unusually rapid, strong, or irregular pulsations of the heart characterize 1) Palpitations 2) Hyperventilation 3) Dehydration 4) Tachycardia
Palpitations
A rapidly spreading influenza outbreak is an example of a 1) Pandemic 2) Psychosocial emergency 3) Respiratory arrest 4) Viral encephalitis
Pandemic
If an animal that caused a bite cannot be found, which of the following conditions is considered a risk? 1) Rabies 2) HIV 3) Hepatitis B 4) Tetanus
Rabies
Which of the following are signs or symptoms of diabetic coma? 1) Rapid, deep, gulping breaths 2) Acetone breath 3) Flushed, warm, dry skin 4) Hypoglycemia 5) Lack of appetite 6) Disorientation or confusion
Rapid, deep, gulping breaths Acetone breath Flushed, warm, dry skin Disorientation or confusion
Which of the following signs or symptoms indicates that immediate medical assistance is required for victims of absorbed poisons? 1) Rash 2) Fever 3) Itchiness 4) Red skin
Rash Fever
What are symptoms of absorbed poisons? 1) Abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, frequent bowel sounds, diarrhea 2) Blurred or double vision, confusion, unconsciousness 3) Shortness of breath, muscle weakness, angina 4) Rash, Swelling, burning eyes, headache, fever, abnormal pulse or respirations 5) Lethargy, loss of coordination, confusion, and uncontrollable shivering
Rash, Swelling, burning eyes, headache, fever, abnormal pulse or respirations
A greenstick fracture occurs when ______. 1) The bone breaks through the skin 2) The bone is displaced from a joint 3) The break goes completely through the bone 4) The bone is bent, but only one side is fractured 5) The bone is broken into several fragments
The bone is bent, but only one side is fractured
Which of the following are open wounds? 1) Incision 2) Abrasion 3) Laceration 4) Hematoma 5) Contusion
Incision Abrasion Laceration
A 19-year-old college student is seen in the office due to severe sunburn. The healthcare provider has asked you to provide patient education on preventing sunburn in the future. Which of the following statements should you include in your teaching? 1) "You do not need to get out of the sun until your skin begins to turn pink." 2) "Avoid sunbathing between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m." 3) "Always keep your arms and legs below the level of your heart." 4) "Restrict your fluid intake while you are out in the sun." 5) "Apply sunscreen once every 8 hours."
"Avoid sunbathing between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m."
With the first step on top, list the steps in using an AED.
1) Attach the adhesive electrode pads to the patient's chest. 2) Activate the AED to analyze the patient's heart rhythm to determine if a shock is required. 3) Press the "Shock" button to deliver an electrical charge to the heart.
With the first step on top, list the steps in treating anaphylaxis.
1) Check ABCs and notify the doctor. 2) If directed, administer epinephrine, antihistamine, and oxygen and sit the patient up. 3) Monitor vital signs every 2 to 3 minutes. 4) If there is no recovery, transport the patient to the hospital.
With the first step on top, list in order the steps in caring for an amputation.
1) Elevate the injured extremity 2) Cover the digit with a dry dressing 3) Immobilize the hand or foot
With the first step on top, list the steps (in order) for caring for someone who is dehydrated.
1) Move the victim into the shade or a cool area. 2) Replace lost fluids with small sips of decaffeinated fluids. 3) If symptoms persist or worsen, call EMS or the physician.
With the first step on top, list the emergency steps in caring for a patient experiencing a seizure.
1) Place the patient on the floor, on the patient's side with the head turned to the side. 2) Loosen restrictive clothing. 3) After convulsions end, keep the patient at rest. 4) Make sure the patient is breathing, if not, begin rescue breathing or CPR.
Fever of ______ degrees Fahrenheit or more must be lowered immediately or brain damage can occur. 1) 103 2) 102 3) 105 4) 106 5) 104
106
Which of the following is an intentional release of a biologic agent with the intent to harm individuals? 1) Triage 2) Evacuation 3) Pandemic 4) Bioterrorism
4) Bioterrorism
A tetanus toxoid is administered for an infectious bite if the patient has not received one in the last ______. 1) 4-6 years 2) 2-3 years 3) 1-2 years 4) 5-10 years 5) 10-15 years
5-10 years
What is the device that delivers an electric shock to the heart to interrupt the chaotic rhythm in ventricular fibrillation (VF)? 1) A ventilator 2) A shock machine 3) A defibrillator 4) A furnace
A defibrillator
Acute abdominal pain in the right upper quadrant that radiates to the back between the should blades is characteristic of ______. 1) Dehydration 2) Bacterial meningitis 3) A gallbladder attack 4) Anaphylaxis 5) Diarrhea
A gallbladder attack
A strain is ______. 1) A break in the bone 2) The displacement of a bone end from the joint 3) The complete severing of a ligament 4) A muscle injury that results from overextension 5) An injury characterized by partial tearing of a ligament that supports a joint
A muscle injury that results from overextension
Why is it important to remove a honeybee stinger from a wound? 1) A sting can be deadly to a patient who is allergic. 2) The stinger may attract other honeybees to the wound. 3) It still has the ability to release venom. 4) It can cause rabies.
A sting can be deadly to a patient who is allergic. It still has the ability to release venom.
Before administering first aid to a patient with multiple injuries, what should be assessed? 1) Cause of the injuries 2) Patient's insurance coverage 3) Which injury is less complicated to handle 4) ABCs: airway, breathing, and circulation
ABCs: airway, breathing, and circulation
Symptoms of an ingested poison include ______. 1) Rash, swelling, burning eyes, headache, fever, and abnormal pulse and respirarations 2) Headache, tinnitus, angina, shortness of breath, and muscle weakness 3) Confusion, dizziness, and blurred or double vision 4) Lethargy, loss of coordination, confusion, and uncontrollable shivering 5) Abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, burns in or around the mouth and drowsiness
Abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, burns in or around the mouth and drowsiness
A scrape on the skin is called a(n) 1) Abrasion 2) Amputation 3) Laceration 4) Incision
Abrasion
Which type of wound, pictured here, occurs when someone slides across gravel during a softball game? 1) Laceration 2) Contusion 3) Incision 4) Abrasion 5) Puncture
Abrasion
Which condition is characterized by the tubes of the bronchial tree becoming obstructed due to inflammation? 1) Nosebleed 2) Asthma 3) Dehydration 4) Vomiting
Asthma
Acute pain in the lower right quadrant of the abdomen may be an indication of which condition? 1) Kidney stones 2) Gallbladder attack 3) Diarrhea 4) Appendicitis
Appendicitis
Which of the following is the appropriate care for a spider bite? 1) Apply a tourniquet and cut the wound 2) Apply an ice pack and keep the area below the level of the heart 3) Administer a tetanus toxoid 4) Apply a cold compress and elevate the area 5) Remove the stinger
Apply a cold compress and elevate the area
Which of the following is an appropriate action to stop bleeding? 1) Remove a blood-soaked dressing and replace it 2) Administer pain medications 3) Avoid putting pressure on a pressure point 4) Keep the body part that is bleeding below the heart 5) Apply direct pressure over the injury
Apply direct pressure over the injury
You are having lunch with friends at a local restaurant. Suddenly, you notice, someone at the table next to yours putting his hands up to his throat. He has a fearful look on his face. Which of the following is the appropriate first action to take? 1) Ask the person if he or she is choking 2) Perform the Heimlich maneuver 3) Call 911 4) Perform CPR 5) Place the person in a supine position
Ask the person if he or she is choking
When caring for a patient having a stroke, turning the patient's head to the affected side prevents 1) Aspiration 2) Injury from possible convulsions 3) Hemorrhaging 4) Hyperventilation
Aspiration
Which of the following is the first priority when caring for multiple injuries? 1) Stop the bleeding 2) Immobilize any fractures 3) Notify family members 4) Assess the CABs 5) Administer pain medications
Assess the CABs
A ______ is a rigid, external dressing, usually made of plaster or fiberglass, that is molded to the contours of the body part to which it is applied; it is used to immobilize a fractured or dislocated bone. 1) Cast 2) Fracture 3) Splint 4) Gauze
Cast
Match the emergency preparedness key terms with the definitions.
Cerebrovascular accident - A stroke Concussion - A jarring injury to the brain Hematoma - A swelling caused by blood under the skin Strain - Muscle injury caused by over stretching Septic shock - State of shock resulting from massive, widespread infection
The cardinal symptom of a myocardial infarction is ______. 1) Shortness of breath 2) Chest pain 3) Nausea and vomiting 4) Sweating 5) Anxiety
Chest pain
Acute gallbladder attacks occur after a person eats a high-fat meal rich in 1) Cholesterol 2) Fiber 3) Protein 4) Carbohydrates
Cholesterol
Which of the following are steps in the treatment of a puncture wound? 1) Pack the wound with gauze and apply a bandage. 2) Give the patient a MMR immunization if not up to date. 3) Clean the wound with soap and water. 4) Rinse the wound under running water for 15 minutes.
Clean the wound with soap and water. Rinse the wound under running water for 15 minutes.
An injury that occurs inside the body without breaking the skin is called a(n) ______ wound. 1) Puncture 2) Amputation 3) Closed 4) Abrasion
Closed
A ________ is a bone broken in several fragments. 1) Comminuted 2) Open 3) Impacted 4) Greenstick
Comminuted
Patients having a psychosocial emergency may be referred to resources in the: 1) Community 2) Home 3) Psych ward 4) Psychosocial hospital
Community
Which of the following is the term for a fracture that goes entirely across the bone? 1) Closed 2) Comminuted 3) Complete 4) Greenstick 5) Incomplete
Complete
Which of the following is a jarring injury to the brain? 1) Hemorrhage 2) Laceration 3) Fracture 4) Concussion 5) Hematoma
Concussion
Which of the following is the medical term meaning a jarring injury to the brain? 1) Stroke 2) Laceration 3) Seizure 4) Concussion
Concussion
Which of the following are signs or symptoms of a minor stroke? 1) Confusion 2) Dizziness 3) Tinnitus 4) Muscle spasms 5) Seizures 6) Headache 7) Minor speech difficulties 8) Personality changes
Confusion Dizziness Tinnitus Headache Minor speech difficulties Personality changes
Which of the following are signs or symptoms of hypothermia? 1) Confusion 2) Lethargy 3) Chest pain 4) Loss of coordination 5) Shivering 6) Sweating
Confusion Lethargy Loss of coordination Shivering
Which of the following is a bruise usually caused by a blunt object striking the skin? 1) Amputation 2) Contusion 3) Puncture 4) Abrasion
Contusion
Closed wounds are often called ______. 1) Contusions 2) Punctures 3) Lacerations 4) Incisions 5) Abrasions
Contusions
Which of the following are early signs and symptoms of shock? 1) Cool skin 2) Restlessness 3) Rapid pulse 4) Increased temperature 5) Decreased respiratory rate 6) Irritability
Cool skin Restlessness Rapid pulse Irritability
What care should be given to a patient with a thermal burn? 1) Apply cold cream to the affected area. 2) Cool the area with a wet cloth or water. 3) Apply ice to the affected area. 4) Apply antibiotic ointment to prevent infection.
Cool the area with a wet cloth or water.
Where do you typically find the first aid kit in a medical office? 1) Physician's office 2) Front desk 3) Drug closet 4) Crash cart
Crash cart
Severe hyperglycemia in which insulin levels are insufficient to move blood sugar into body cells is called 1) Diabetic coma 2) Insulin shock 3) Hematemesis 4) Anaphylaxis
Diabetic coma
Vomiting is especially dangerous in which groups of patients? 1) Diabetics who are also experiencing diarrhea 2) Elderly patients 3) Athletes 4) Children 5) Obstetric or gynecologic patients
Diabetics who are also experiencing diarrhea Elderly patients Children
What are the early warning signs of respiratory arrest? 1) Difficulty breathing 2) Racing pulse 3) Sweating 4) High or low blood pressure 5) Itchiness 6) Bright red skin 7) Palpitations 8) Decreasing level of consciousness
Difficulty breathing Racing pulse Sweating High or low blood pressure Palpitations Decreasing level of consciousness
Which of the following are signs or symptoms of a major stroke? 1) Difficulty swallowing 2) Paralysis on 1 side of body 3) Loss of bladder or bowel function 4) Slurred or garbled speech 5) Heightened awareness
Difficulty swallowing Paralysis on 1 side of body Loss of bladder or bowel function Slurred or garbled speech
Which of the following are signs or symptoms of hypoglycemia? 1) Dizziness 2) Erythema 3) Slow pulse 4) Weakness 5) Headache 6) Hunger
Dizziness Weakness Headache Hunger
Which animals are likely to be carriers of rabies? 1) Guinea pigs and mice 2) Birds and insects 3) Lizards and snakes 4) Dogs, cats, and raccoons 5) Gerbils, and hamsters
Dogs, cats, and raccoons
What are some common causes of psychosocial emergencies? 1) Drug or alcohol abuse 2) Special holidays or events 3) Elder abuse 4) Spousal abuse 5) Child abuse
Drug or alcohol abuse Elder abuse Spousal abuse Child abuse
Symptoms of hyperglycemia include ______. 1) Fever, chills, headache, neck stiffness, and vomiting 2) Dizziness, headache, rapid pulse, and pallor 3) Rapid, deep, gulping breaths; flushed, warm, dry skin; and acetone breath 4) Dry mouth, intense thirst, muscle weakness, and blurred vision 5) Rapid pulse, shallow respirations, hunger, profuse sweating, and pale, cool, clammy skin.
Dry mouth, intense thirst, muscle weakness, and blurred vision
Who is the medical assistant's most important ally in a medical emergency? 1) EMS 2) The physician 3) A nurse 4) EMT
EMS
If not contraindicated, which of the following would you include in the care of a patient in shock? 1) Offer a light meal 2) Loosen restrictive clothing 3) Place the patient in Fowler's position 4) Elevate the feet 8 to 12 inches 5) Administer a tetanus toxoid immunization
Elevate the feet 8 to 12 inches
Which condition is a severe inflammation of the brain caused directly by a virus or secondary to a complication resulting from a viral infection? 1) Encephalitis 2) Seizure 3) Stroke 4) Myocardial infarction
Encephalitis
You are at a friend's house when her mother begins having acute pains in her abdomen. You know that sudden acute abdominal pain may indicate an emergency, so you immediately call EMS. While waiting for their arrival, what can you do to make your friend's mother more comfortable? 1) Apply heat to her abdomen 2) Apply a cold compress to her abdomen 3) Encourage her to lie on her back with her knees flexed 4) Offer her a light meal 5) Encourage her to lie on her side
Encourage her to lie on her back with her knees flexed
A nosebleed is also know as: 1) Hemorrhage 2) Hematoma 3) Syncope 4) Epistaxis
Epistaxis
Which of the following conditions can cause dehydration? 1) Fatigue 2) Excessive heat 3) Diarrhea 4) Vomiting 5) Increased fluid intake
Excessive heat Diarrhea Vomiting
What are some routine ways in which a medical assistant can educate patients about medical emergencies? 1) Provide first aid kits for patients and their families. 2) Explain how to childproof their homes. 3) Provide EMS numbers, including where to post them in their homes. 4) Prepare multiple handouts in different languages.
Explain how to childproof their homes. Provide EMS numbers, including where to post them in their homes. Prepare multiple handouts in different languages.
A partial or complete loss of consciousness caused by a decrease in blood flow to the brain is called 1) Dehydration 2) Asthma 3) Fainting 4) Nosebleed
Fainting
Which of the following are signs and symptoms of meningitis? 1) Fever 2) Hyperactivity 3) Chills 4) Vomiting 5) Pain in the lower left quadrant 6) Headache 7) Neck stiffness
Fever Chills Vomiting Headache Neck stiffness
If a patient faints, what is the best position in which to put the person? 1) Flat on the patient's back, with feet slightly elevated 2) On the patient's side 3) On the stomach, in case the patient vomits 4) On the floor, with the patient's head elevated
Flat on the patient's back, with feet slightly elevated
Which of the following are causes of acute diarrhea? 1) Food poisoning 2) Side effects of medication 3) Intestinal infection 4) Constipation 5) Foods high in fiber
Food poisoning Side effects of medication Intestinal infection
Which of the following can cause nosebleeds? 1) Foreign body in the nose 2) Strep throat 3) Low blood pressure 4) High blood pressure 5) Irritation or dryness 6) Blow to the nose
Foreign body in the nose High blood pressure Irritation or dryness Blow to the nose
Which of the following occurs when ice crystals form between tissue cells, enlarge, and extract water? 1) Sunburn 2) Hypothermia 3) Frostbite 4) Hyperthermia
Frostbite
Acute pain in the upper right quadrant of the abdomen may indicate which condition? 1) Collapsed lung 2) Diarrhea 3) Appendicitis 4) Gallbladder attack
Gallbladder attack
For a non-English-speaking victim you may use: 1) A loud voice to help communicate 2) A soft voice to help communicate 3) A stranger who speaks their language to help communicate 4) Gestures to help communicate
Gestures to help communicate
What should be done when administering first aid to a patient who may be experiencing internal bleeding? 1) Get medical help immediately. 2) Apply pressure to the patient's abdomen. 3) Keep the patient calm and quiet. 4) Cover the patient with a blanket.
Get medical help immediately. Keep the patient calm and quiet. Cover the patient with a blanket.
Which of the following instructions should be included in the care of a patient who inhaled a poison? 1) Have the patient drink one or two glasses of water or milk 2) Get the patient into fresh air, loosen tight-fitting clothing, and wrap the patient in a blanket to prevent shock 3) Administer medications for pain and nausea 4) Have the patient remove all affected clothing, wash the area with soap and water, and rinse with alcohol 5) Offer a colloidal oatmeal bath and administer a corticosteroid ointment
Get the patient into fresh air, loosen tight-fitting clothing, and wrap the patient in a blanket to prevent shock
Incomplete fractures ______. 1) Go through only part of the bone 2) Are those in which the bone is bent, but only one side is fractured 3) Are those in which the bone has broken into several fragments 4) Do not cause a break in the skin 5) Always cause a break in the skin
Go through only part of the bone
Which type of bone fracture occurs most often in children because their bones are still soft and pliable? 1) Open 2) Complete 3) Greenstick 4) Comminuted 5) Closed
Greenstick
Which of the following diseases are a concern with human bites? 1) Rabies 2) Flu 3) HIV 4) Hepatitis B
HIV Hepatitis B
What is the universal sign for choking? 1) Hand up to the throat and a fearful look 2) Finger in the mouth 3) Hands wrapped around the abdomen 4) Fists on the chest
Hand up to the throat and a fearful look
The universal sign for choking is a(n) ______. 1) Unconscious patient 2) Coughing fit 3) Anxious patient saying "I'm choking." 4) Hands pressed to the chest 5) Hands up to the throat and a fearful look
Hands up to the throat and a fearful look
Which of the following are signs or symptoms of viral encephalitis? 1) Headache 2) Stiff neck 3) Increased awareness 4) Vomiting 5) Fever 6) Salivary gland swelling
Headache Stiff neck Vomiting Fever
Which of the following are symptoms of inhaled poisons? 1) Abdominal pain, gas, frequent bowel sounds, diarrhea 2) Headache, tinnitus, angina, shortness of breath, muscle weakness, nausea, dizziness 3) Chills, joint pain, excessive sweating 4) Rash, swelling, burning eyes, fever, abnormal pulse or respirations 5) Lethargy, loss of coordination, confusion, and uncontrollable shivering
Headache, tinnitus, angina, shortness of breath, muscle weakness, nausea, dizziness
This signs of infection in a wound are ______. 1) Dizziness and rash 2) Nausea, vomiting, and cramps 3) Fatigue, tinnitus, and headache 4) Heat, redness, pain, and swelling 5) Confusion and lethargy
Heat, redness, pain, and swelling
For which condition would you move the patient to a cool place and remove outer clothing? 1) Heatstroke 2) Dehydration 3) Hyperventilation 4) Sunburn 5) Frostbite
Heatstroke
Which of the following conditions is caused by prolonged exposure to high temperatures and humidity, causing dehydration and hypovolemic shock? 1) Sunburn 2) Heatstroke 3) Hypothermia 4) Frostbite
Heatstroke
Vomiting blood is known as 1) Ulcerative colitis 2) Hematemesis 3) Myocardial infarction 4) Anaphylaxis
Hematemesis
A ________ is swelling caused by blood accumulating under the skin. 1) Concussion 2) Hematoma 3) Abrasion 4) Sprain
Hematoma
A swelling caused by an accumulation of blood under the skin is a ______. 1) Laceration 2) Concussion 3) Fracture 4) Contusion 5) Hematoma
Hematoma
What is the cause of insulin shock? 1) High levels of insulin, causing too much sugar to move into cells 2) Excessive exercise 3) Too much cholesterol in the bloodstream from eating a high-fat diet 4) Low levels of insulin in the blood, causing too much sugar in the blood
High levels of insulin, causing too much sugar to move into cells
What are common causes of poisoning in children? 1) Household plants 2) Medications 3) Household cleaning products 4) Carbon monoxide
Household plants Medications Household cleaning products
Which of the following are signs or symptoms of insulin shock? 1) Photophobia 2) Hunger 3) Slow pulse 4) Profuse sweating 5) Shallow respirations 6) Pale, cool, clammy skin 7) Tremors
Hunger Profuse sweating Shallow respirations Pale, cool, clammy skin Tremors
What is the medical name for high blood sugar? 1) Hypoglycemia 2) Hyperglycemia 3) Anaphylaxis 4) Insulin shock
Hyperglycemia
The condition of breathing rapidly and deeply, decreasing the amount of carbon dioxide in the blood, is called 1) Hyperglycemia 2) Hypopnea 3) Dyspnea 4) Hypoxia 5) Hyperventilation
Hyperventilation
The medical terminology for low blood sugar is: 1) Hyperglycemia 2) Hypoglycemia 3) Stroke 4) Emesis
Hypoglycemia
Which type of shock can be caused by major fluid loss, such as hemorrhaging and burns? 1) Fluid 2) Septic type 3) Hypovolemic 4) Toxic
Hypovolemic
Which condition is a state of shock resulting from insufficient blood volume in the circulatory system? 1) Myocardial infarction 2) Septic shock 3) Toxic shock syndrome 4) Hypovolemic shock
Hypovolemic shock
Which of the following results from insufficient blood volume in the circulatory system? 1) Hypovolemic shock 2) Stroke 3) Anaphylactic shock 4) Toxic shock syndrome 5) Septic shock
Hypovolemic shock
Which of the following are treatments for shock? 1) Elevate the head 8-12 inches. 2) If there is a head injury, keep the patient flat. 3) Monitor CABs and control bleeding if necessary. 4) Call EMS. 5) If the patient is hot, place ice on the patient.
If there is a head injury, keep the patient flat. Monitor CABs and control bleeding if necessary. Call EMS.
Your brother has been working in the backyard, trimming bushed and pulling weeds. He was not wearing gloves, and suddenly he comes into the house looking scared and holding his lower arm. He has been bitten by a snake that he thinks was a rattlesnake. You call EMS immediately. Until help arrives, what will you do for your brother? 1) Immobilize his arm and position it below heart level 2) Apply an ice pack or a plastic bag full of ice 3) Apply a touniquet 4) Position his arm above heart level 5) Suction the would to remove the poison
Immobilize his arm and position it below heart level
A surgical wound made by cutting into body tissue is called a(n) 1) Incision 2) Ligature 3) Abrasion 4) Laceration
Incision
A would pictured here, which is clean and has a smooth cut, is a(n) ______. 1) Laceration 2) Puncture 3) Incision 4) Abrasion 5) Contusion
Incision
Which of the following would you include in the care of a patient who has sustained a concussion? 1) Tell the family to check on the patient at least once a day 2) Encourage the patient to eat well-balanced meals three times a day 3) Inform the patient that the first two hours after the injury are the most critical 4) Tell the patient that regular activities may be resumed 5) Instruct the patient to avoid pain medicines other than acetaminophen
Instruct the patient to avoid pain medicines other than acetaminophen
Which of the following is characteristic of carbon monoxide poisoning? 1) People usually know they are being poisoned 2) It rarely occurs in closed spaces 3) It is caused by a yellowish has that smells like sulfur 4) There are never any symptoms 5) It is a major cause of inhalation poisoning in the home
It is a major cause of inhalation poisoning in the home
When wrapping a severed ear in plastic, what is your next step? 1) Place it on ice 2) Apply pressure to the wound 3) Label it 4) Wrap in sterile dressing
Label it
A(n) ______ is a cut with jagged edges. 1) Amputation 2) Incision 3) Laceration 4) Abrasion
Laceration
The symptoms that are specific to a severe head injury include which of the following? 1) Profuse bleeding at the site of injury 2) Memory loss, pallor, listlissness, and temporary loss of vision 3) Leakage of clear or bloody fluid from the ears or nose, seizures, and respiratory arrest 4) Staggering gait, sluggishness, or irritability 5) Headache, nausea, vomiting, and fatigue
Leakage of clear or bloody fluid from the ears or nose, seizures, and respiratory arrest
Electrical burns are injuries from exposure to electric currents, including: 1) Flames 2) Chemicals 3) Lightning 4) Thunder
Lightning
Which of the following is the first priority in caring for a patient with a severe head injury? 1) Apply direct pressure to stop bleeding 2) Maintain the patient's airway 3) Apply ice immediately after the injury 4) Wash the area with soap and water and cover it with a dressing 5) Educate the patient on how to prevent future head injuries
Maintain the patient's airway
If patient is having a stroke, which of the following actions should be taken? 1) Maintain the patient's airway by turning the head toward the affected side to allow secretions to drain. 2) Monitor vital signs. 3) Administer oxygen, if instructed. 4) Call EMS. 5) Place the patient in Trendelenburg position.
Maintain the patient's airway by turning the head toward the affected side to allow secretions to drain. Monitor vital signs. Administer oxygen, if instructed. Call EMS.
Which of the following are types of standard PPE that should be used during an medical emergency? 1) Mask or face shield 2) Gown 3) Utility gloves 4) Cap and booties 5) Goggles
Mask or face shield Gown Cap and booties Goggles
Toxic shock syndrome is most commonly seen in which group of people? 1) Pregnant women 2) Preteen girls 3) Menstruating women 4) Women who are postpartum
Menstruating women
Which of the following is the appropriate removal of tiny specks of foreign bodies in the eye? 1) Use the pad of your index finger 2) Use a cotton ball to remove them 3) Avoid attempting to remove them 4) Moisten a sterile gauze pad to remove them 5) Flush eye with hydrogen peroxide
Moisten a sterile gauze pad to remove them
What are the signs and symptoms of infection that patients should know about incisions and lacerations? 1) Pallor 2) Pain 3) Cold 4) Redness 5) Swelling
Pain Redness Swelling
Which of the following actions should be taken when a patient faints? 1) Monitor the patient's breathing and observe any weakness. 2) Apply a warm compress to the patient's face. 3) Loosen tight clothing. 4) Notify the physician or call EMS if the patient is not revived.
Monitor the patient's breathing and observe any weakness. Loosen tight clothing. Notify the physician or call EMS if the patient is not revived.
Which of the following actions should be taken if a patient is experiencing hematemesis? 1) Monitor the patient's vitals. 2) Watch for signs of shock. 3) Get the crash cart. 4) Apply a warm compress to the patient's abdomen. 5) Notify the doctor immediately. 6) Have the patient drink cold fluids.
Monitor the patient's vitals. Watch for signs of shock. Get the crash cart. Notify the doctor immediately.
Which of the following are signs or symptoms of hyperglycemia? 1) Muscle weakness 2) Intense thirst 3) Blurred vision 4) Excessive salivation
Muscle weakness Intense thirst Blurred vision
Which of the following are signs or symptoms that occur prior to fainting? 1) Flushed cheeks 2) Nausea 3) Dry mouth 4) Perspiration 5) Weakness
Nausea Perspiration Weakness
What are some of the signs and symptoms of an acute gallbladder attack? 1) Nausea and vomiting 2) Localized pain in the upper central region of the abdomen and front chest area 3) Pain radiating to the back between the shoulder blades 4) Constipation or difficulty voiding
Nausea and vomiting Localized pain in the upper central region of the abdomen and front chest area Pain radiating to the back between the shoulder blades
When should you hang up with the EMS dispatcher? 1) After you give directions to the office 2) After giving them all required information 3) After you give them your name and the nature of the call 4) Not until they say so
Not until they say so
What should you do if you suspect a patient is having an asthma attack? 1) Notify the doctor at once. 2) Check CABs. 3) Have the patient lie down immediately. 4) If instructed, administer a nebulizer or an albuterol treatment. 5) Apply heat to the patient's chest.
Notify the doctor at once. Check CABs. If instructed, administer a nebulizer or an albuterol treatment.
When a patient's fall results in only a bump, what should you do? 1) Observe for bruises and swelling 2) Move the patient to a sitting position 3) Call EMS 4) Apply ice
Observe for bruises and swelling Apply ice
A patient should be placed in which position before you begin cardiopulmonary resuscitation? 1) On the back 2) On the left side 3) In the Sim's position 4) On the right side 5) Prone, with the head turned to the side
On the back
What is the correct position to place a patient in after ingestion of a poison? 1) In a semi-Fowler's position 2) Lying supine 3) Lying prone 4) On the left side 5) Sitting up
On the left side
What type of wound is it if there is a break in the skin or mucous membrane? 1) Closed 2) Open 3) Sprain 4) Fracture
Open
Hypothermia occurs most frequently among which groups of individuals? 1) People with insufficient clothing 2) Malnourished people 3) Very old people 4) Chronically ill people 5) Very young people 6) Summer athletes 7) Teenagers
People with insufficient clothing Malnourished people Very old people Chronically ill people Very young people
Which of the following steps should be taken to increase the comfort of a patient who is vomiting? 1) Place a cool compress on the patient's forehead. 2) Have the patient lie in the supine position. 3) Offer water and tissues. 4) Give the patient an emesis basin.
Place a cool compress on the patient's forehead. Offer water and tissues. Give the patient an emesis basin.
While camping with friends, you are asked to help find a nearby camper's lost son. The 9-year-old boy is found after being lost in the woods for several hours in temperatures below 10 degrees F. His hands have a white, waxy appearance. When you touch them, they feel cold and hard. He says they are tingling and hurt a lot. Which of the following actions will you take? 1) Place his hands in cool water and apply calamine lotion 2) Pour hot water over his hands to thaw them 3) Break any blisters that have formed after assessing his CABs 4) Rub his hands briskly to warm them 5) Place his hands in warm water
Place his hands in warm water
What actions must be taken when a fever becomes dangerously high? 1) Place ice packs on the patient's groin and axilla. 2) Give pediatric patients aspirin immediately. 3) Notify the doctor. 4) If the patient is a child, manage seizures if necessary.
Place ice packs on the patient's groin and axilla. Notify the doctor. If the patient is a child, manage seizures if necessary.
Bacterial meningitis is almost always a complication of another bacterial infection, such as: 1) Pneumonia 2) Otitis media 3) Gastritis 4) Influenza
Pneumonia Otitis media
Which of the following is a substance that produces harmful effects if it enters the body and can result in death or permanent injury? 1) Worm 2) Wound 3) Heatstroke 4) Poison
Poison
Which phone numbers should be posted and easily accessible for emergencies? 1) The doctor's spouse 2) Local schools 3) Poison control 4) Rape hotline
Poison control Rape hotline
Who should you call if you suspect someone swallowed a poison? 1) The local police 2) Poison control center 3) EMS 4) Hospital emergency room
Poison control center EMS Hospital emergency room
What are some of the causes of septic shock? 1) Rhinovirus 2) Postpartum infections 3) Urinary tract infections 4) Measles or herpes zoster
Postpartum infections Urinary tract infections
Which of the following are goals of first aid? 1) Diagnose a problem and administer proper medication 2) Reduce pain 3) Save a life 4) Reduce the risk of permanent disability 5) Prevent further injury
Reduce pain Save a life Reduce the risk of permanent disability Prevent further injury
Which of the following is included in the care of a patient who has come in contact with an absorbed poison? 1) Turn the patient on the left side 2) Loosed tight-fitting clothing and wrap the patient in a blanket 3) Rub the skin with dry gauze to remove the poison 4) Administer ipecac syrup 5) Remove contaminated clothing and wash skin with soap and water
Remove contaminated clothing and wash skin with soap and water
Which of the following is included in cast care? 1) Keep the cast below the level of the heart for the first day 2) Use a coat hangar to scratch inside the cast 3) Shower quickly so the cast is not exposed to water for more than 2 minutes 4) Report any pain, swelling, discoloration, lack of pulsation, warmth, or inability to move 5) Resume all activities, including strenuous activities and walking for extended periods
Report any pain, swelling, discoloration, lack of pulsation, warmth, or inability to move
Lack of breathing, usually preceded by symptoms of respiratory distress, is known as 1) Shock 2) Toxic shock syndrome 3) Respiratory arrest 4) Stroke
Respiratory arrest
The office should have a written plan during a pandemic illness that includes: 1) Respiratory hygiene 2) Physical therapy health 3) Communication and reporting 4) Identification of patients in isolation
Respiratory hygiene Communication and reporting Identification of patients in isolation
A patient who has been stung by a honeybee comes to the office to have the stinger removed. What is the appropriate way to remove the bee stinger? 1) Take it out with a pair of tweezers 2) Use your fingers to pull out the stinger 3) Call the practitioner immediately, only the practitioner can remove the stinger 4) Scrape the skin with a credit card or flat, hard, sharp object 5) Squeeze the skin near the stinger between your thumbs
Scrape the skin with a credit card or flat, hard, sharp object
A convulsion is also called a 1) Seizure 2) Contusion 3) Concussion 4) Stroke
Seizure
Which condition is a result of massive, widespread infection that affects the blood vessels' ability to circulate blood? 1) Hypovolemic shock 2) Hematemesis 3) Septic shock 4) Toxic shock syndrome
Septic shock
What is the cardinal sign of a heart attack? 1) Severe chest pain 2) Reddened, flushed skin 3) Deep joint pain 4) Abdominal pain
Severe chest pain
Which of the following is an interior room, with few or no windows, that can be used during an emergency? 1) Disaster 2) Shelter-in-place 3) Bioterrorism 4) Evacuation
Shelter-in-place
A rapid pulse, low blood pressure, and pale, clammy skin are all signs of 1) Dehydration 2) Shock 3) Asthma 4) Nosebleed
Shock
Which of the following is a life-threatening state associated with a failure of the cardiovascular system, stopping all normal metabolic functions and preventing the vital organs from receiving blood? 1) Diabetes mellitus 2) Shock 3) Respiratory arrest 4) Hematemesis
Shock
Ways to treat and soothe sunburns are: 1) Stay in the sun 2) Soak skin in cool water 3) Apply cold compresses 4) Use calamine lotion
Soak skin in cool water Apply cold compresses Use calamine lotion
The main sign or symptom of choking is the inability to 1) Move 2) Speak 3) Maintain consciousness 4) Use gestures
Speak
What type of immobilization is used when it is a temporary measure, for those in which swelling is anticipated? 1) Cast 2) Uno boot 3) Walking shoe 4) Splint
Splint
A temporary device used to immobilize and protect a body part is called a(n) 1) Splint 2) Cast 3) Tourniquet 4) Ice pack
Splint Cast
Which of the following items may be included in an office crash cart? 1) Scalpels 2) Splints 3) Analgesics 4) Biopsy containers 5) Disposable gloves 6) Emergency blankets
Splints Analgesics Disposable gloves Emergency blankets
Which of the following assumes that all blood and body fluids are infected with bloodborne pathogens? 1) CDC guidelines 2) OSHA rules 3) Standard Precautions 4) Personal protective equipment procedures
Standard Precautions
Which of the following conditions is characterized by a rapid heart rate, generally in excess of 100 beats per minute, occurs. 1) Bradycardia 2) Hyperventilation 3) Syncope 4) Tachycardia
Tachycardia
Patients who are hyperventilating should be instructed to 1) Breathe deeply and quickly. 2) Put their head between their knees. 3) Lie down on a flat surface. 4) Take slow, normal breaths.
Take slow, normal breaths.
Which immunization may be required for a patient with a puncture wound? 1) Hepatitis B 2) Tetanus 3) Hepatitis C 4) Polio
Tetanus
Who maintains an Internet site with current information about identified biologic agents? 1) The WHO 2) The FBI 3) The CIA 4) The CDC
The CDC
In a comminuted fracture, ______. 1) The bone is broken into several fragments 2) The skin is not broken at the site of the break 3) the break does not extend all the way across the bone 4) The bone is bent, but not broken all the way through 5) The bone is separated from the joint
The bone is broken into several fragments
The main symptom of a choking emergency is ______. 1) The inability to speak 2) Difficulty swallowing 3) A pale, bluish skin color 4) A flushed face 5) A coughing sensation
The inability to speak
Where should a patient's emergency be documented? 1) The patient finance record 2) The medical chart 3) The telephone ledger 4) The tickler file
The medical chart
Which type of burn is caused by contact with hot liquids, steam, flames, radiation, excessive heat fires, or hot objects? 1) Thermal 2) Moist 3) Chemical 4) Electrical
Thermal
How should patients with a nosebleed position their head? 1) In a neutral position 2) Leaning over, the head between the knees 3) Tilted backward 4) Tilted forward
Tilted forward
Which of the following are signs or symptoms of moderate carbon monoxide poisoning? 1) Tinnitus 2) Uncontrollable giggling 3) Cardiopulmonary problems 4) Coma 5) Severe seizures 6) Extreme alertness
Tinnitus Cardiopulmonary problems Coma Severe seizures
In case of severe limb injury, if medical help is more than 1 hour away, you may need to use a ______ to save a person's life. 1) Cast 2) Tourniquet 3) Splint 4) Gauze pad
Tourniquet
A deep red rash on the soles of the feet and palms of the hands is a sign of 1) Toxic shock syndrome 2) Hypovolemic shock 3) Stroke 4) Septic shock
Toxic shock syndrome
Which of the following is an acute infection caused by Staphylococcus aureus? 1) Viral encephalitis 2) Toxic shock syndrome 3) Bacterial meningitis 4) Botulism 5) Tetanus
Toxic shock syndrome
Plans for evacuation and shelter should include: 1) Training for staff 2) Means of communication 3) Maps 4) Weapons for protection
Training for staff Means of communication Maps
What are some guidelines you should use when communicating with victims during an emergency? 1) Use normal communication skills, nothing changes in an emergency situation 2) Use gestures 3) Ask if a patient can read lips if they are hearing impaired 4) Tell patients what you are about to do or when you are going to touch them
Use gestures Ask if a patient can read lips if they are hearing impaired Tell patients what you are about to do or when you are going to touch them
Which of the following are steps in the treatment of absorbed poisons? 1) Wash the affected skin with soap and water. 2) Have the patient remove contaminated clothing. 3) Wash with bleach and rinse well. 4) Call the regional poison control center. 5) Administer epinephrine.
Wash the affected skin with soap and water. Have the patient remove contaminated clothing. Call the regional poison control center.
Which of the following is included in the care of a human or animal bite? 1) Apply an ice pack to the area and keep the area below heart level 2) Apply a paste of baking soda 3) Apply a cold compress and elevate the area 4) Suction the wound and apply a dressing soaked in aloe vera juice 5) Wash the area and apply an antibiotic ointment and a dry, sterile dressing
Wash the area and apply an antibiotic ointment and a dry, sterile dressing
Which of the following is the treatment for an abrasion? 1) Elevate the head and shoulders. 2) Wash the site. 3) Apply direct pressure to the site. 4) Wrap the site in ice.
Wash the site.
Which of the following pieces of information should be given to poison control about a patient who has been poisoned? 1) Whether or not the person vomited or not 2) The amount of poison swallowed 3) The name of the poison 4) The patient's age 5) Where you were when it happened
Whether or not the person vomited or not The amount of poison swallowed The name of the poison The patient's age
Which of the following is part of the care of a severed ear? 1) Wrap the ear in plastic and place it in ice 2) Dry the ear and wrap it in paper 3) Wash the ear with saline and bandage it in place 4) Place the ear in a cup of water 5) Avoid covering the ear and place it directly in ice
Wrap the ear in plastic and place it in ice
What care should be given to a patient with a suspected sprain injury? 1) Gently stretch the joint to check mobility 2) X-ray to confirm there is no fracture 3) Apply heat 4) Splint the joint 5) Apply ice
X-ray to confirm there is no fracture Splint the joint Apply ice
Which of the following pieces of information should you give to EMS when calling for medical assistance? 1) Your name, telephone number, and location 2) Condition of injured or ill patient 3) Type of emergency 4) Physician's DEA number 5) Number of people in need of help 6) Patient's name and date of birth
Your name, telephone number, and location Condition of injured or ill patient Type of emergency Number of people in need of help
Which of the following animals are most likely to carry rabies? 1) Bats 2) Cats 3) Raccoons 4) Gerbils 5) Mice
Bats Cats Raccoons
List the steps, beginning with the first on top, for treating ingested poisoning.
1) Call the regional poison control center 2) Seek immediate medical attention 3) Monitor patient's vital signs 4) Watch for increasing nausea and vomiting
With the first step on top, list the steps in order for preserving a severed ear for attachment.
1) Carefully wrap the ear in a sterile dressing secured with a self-adherent gauze bandage. 2) Wrap the ear in plastic. 3) Label the wrapped ear. 4) Place the ear in an ice chest.
With the first step on top, list in order the steps in an initial assessment of a patient during an emergency.
1) Form a general impression of the patient 2) Determine the patient's responsiveness 3) Check the ABC's 4) Determine the priority of the patient's condition 5) Conduct a focused exam 6) Document a history
With the first step on top, list the steps for treating a fracture in order.
1) Notify the doctor or call EMS. 2) If the skin is broken, cover the break with a sterile dressing. 3) Immobilize the extremity with a splint or sling. 4) Place an ice pack on the affected area. 5) Monitor the patient for signs and symptoms of shock.
Which of the following are steps in treating a scalp laceration? 1) Apply a dry, sterile dressing 2) Apply ice 3) Apply direct pressure to both carotid arteries 4) Wash the area with soap and water
Apply a dry, sterile dressing Apply ice Wash the area with soap and water
How quickly do the signs and symptoms of botulism appear after a person has eaten contaminated food? 1) 12-36 hours 2) 18-24 hours 3) 6-12 hours 4) Immediately
12-36 hours
To treat frostbite in an emergency, you can heat the affected area with warm compresses at ______ intervals. 1) 10- to 20-minute 2) 20- to 40-minute 3) 5- to 10-minute 4) 30- to 60-minute
20- to 40-minute
Which of the following are steps in caring for a patient who has been bitten by a spider? 1) Apply a warm compress 2) Apply an ice pack to reduce swelling and pain 3) Apply pressure to the affected area 4) Wash the area thoroughly with soap and water
Apply an ice pack to reduce swelling and pain Wash the area thoroughly with soap and water
What is the proper treatment for a scalp hematoma? 1) Apply heat directly to the hematoma after injury 2) Apply pressure to the temporal artery 3) Apply antibiotic ointment 4) Apply ice immediately
Apply ice immediately
The severity of a burn is determined by, how many factors? 1) 9 2) 2 3) 6 4) 5
5
Tetanus toxoid should be given to the patient with a human bite if they have not received it within, what time frame? 1) 10 to 15 years 2) 1 to 5 years 3) 15 to 20 years 4) 5 to 10 years
5 to 10 years
What is the most common local EMS phone number in the United States? 1) 000 2) 511 3) 911 4) 411
911
How to treat a fracture and/or dislocation depends on factors such as the nature of the injury and the patient's: 1) Location 2) Age 3) Physical condition 4) Size
Age Physical condition
Which of the following factors determine the severity of a burn? 1) Age of the patient 2) Depth and extent of the burn area 3) Other patient illnesses and injuries 4) Source of the burn 5) Time of the burn 6) Body regions burned
Age of the patient Depth and extent of the burn area Other patient illnesses and injuries Source of the burn Body regions burned
Where do electrical burns occur on the human body? 1) Along the electrical currents pathway in the body 2) In all body orifices and mucous membranes 3) At the electrical currents point of exit from the body 4) At the electrical currents point of entry into the body
Along the electrical currents pathway in the body At the electrical currents point of exit from the body At the electrical currents point of entry into the body
When a finger or toe is completely or nearly severed, it is known as a(n) 1) Incision 2) Amputation 3) Abrasion 4) Laceration
Amputation
Care for incisions and lacerations includes 1) Washing the site with warm water. 2) Applying direct pressure. 3) Controlling bleeding. 4) Leaving the wound open so that it can breathe.
Applying direct pressure. Controlling bleeding.
Which of the following are the steps in caring for a chemical burn? 1) Cover the area with dry, sterile dressings. 2) Apply antibiotic ointment to the burn and cover it with dry, sterile dressings. 3) Gently flood the burned area with cool water for at least 15 minutes. 4) Monitor the patient for signs of shock. 5) Apply an ice pack to the affected area to prevent swelling. 6) Call EMS if the burn is severe. 7) Remove any clothing contaminated with the chemical.
Cover the area with dry, sterile dressings. Gently flood the burned area with cool water for at least 15 minutes. Monitor the patient for signs of shock. Call EMS if the burn is severe. Remove any clothing contaminated with the chemical.
Which of the following pieces of information should be included in the documentation after an office emergency? 1) Date and time 2) Facility name, if the patient is transported 3) Patient demographics 4) Assessment 5) Treatment given 6) Signature and credentials 7) Patient's response
Date and time Facility name, if the patient is transported Assessment Treatment given Signature and credentials Patient's response
What are the symptoms of a strain? 1) Discoloration 2) Pain with movement 3) Dislocation of joints and bones 4) Swelling 5) Tenderness
Discoloration Pain with movement Swelling Tenderness
What are the initial signs and symptoms of botulism? 1) Extreme hunger 2) Dry mouth 3) Weakness 4) Vomiting 5) Diarrhea 6) Sore throat 7) Blindness
Dry mouth Weakness Vomiting Diarrhea Sore throat
______ is a network of qualified emergency services personnel who use community resources and equipment to provide emergency care to victims of injury or sudden illness. 1) OSHA 2) EMT 3) AHA 4) EMS
EMS
Most patients who are aware they have an allergy to insect stings carry which medication? 1) Calamine lotion 2) Hepatitis B globulin 3) Epinephrine 4) Rabies vaccination
Epinephrine
Insufficient blood in the circulatory system is known as ______ shock. 1) Hypovolemic 2) Hemorrhage 3) Toxic 4) Sunburn
Hypovolemic
When patients fall and cannot move on their own, when is it acceptable to move them? 1) If the fall results in only a bump 2) In a life-threatening situation. such as a building fire 3) If it appears that a patient has a head, neck, or back injury 4) If the family requests that you move the patient
In a life-threatening situation. such as a building fire
Medical emergency supplies are usually 1) In the crash cart 2) Spread throughout the office 3) At the reception desk 4) In the doctor's desk
In the crash cart
A break through only 1 part of a bone is a(n) ______ fracture. 1) Comminuted 2) Greenstick 3) Open 4) Incomplete
Incomplete
Which of the following are steps in the treatment of a patient who has inhaled poisons? 1) Loosen the patient's tight clothing. 2) Place a cold compress on the patient's neck. 3) Get the patient into fresh air. 4) Start CPR if needed. 5) Call EMS. 6) Give the patient analgesic medication.
Loosen the patient's tight clothing. Get the patient into fresh air. Start CPR if needed. Call EMS.
When a person suddenly becomes ill or is injured and needs immediate medical attention, this is known as a(n) 1) Sick visit 2) Medical emergency 3) Elective procedure 4) Routine visit
Medical emergency
What are the first things that should be done if a patient has been bitten by a snake that may be poisonous? 1) Apply heat 2) Remove tight clothing or jewelry around the site 3) Call EMS or the physician 4) Have the patient jog to increase circulation
Remove tight clothing or jewelry around the site Call EMS or the physician
You may educate a patient on cast care. What are some basic elements you may share with the patient? 1) Take regular showers with the cast 2) Restrict strenuous activities 3) Report pain or discoloration of the exposed areas 4) Avoid indenting the cast 5) Keep the cast elevated the first day
Restrict strenuous activities Report pain or discoloration of the exposed areas Avoid indenting the cast Keep the cast elevated the first day
If an object has penetrated the eye, you should 1) Seek medical attention immediately 2) Try to flush it out of the eye with water 3) Remove it with a moistened gauze pad 4) Carefully try to remove it with forceps
Seek medical attention immediately
What are the signs and symptoms of a snakebite? 1) Seizures 2) Pain and swelling 3) Puncture mark(s) 4) Nausea and vomiting 5) Apnea 6) Rapid pulse 7) Severe bleeding
Seizures Pain and swelling Puncture mark(s) Nausea and vomiting Rapid pulse
Some poisons cause damage right away and others cause damage: 1) Several hours later 2) Months later 3) Days later 4) Years later
Several hours later
Which of the following injuries causes the most pain on motion and is usually treated with rest, heat, or muscle relaxants? 1) Sprain 2) Dislocation 3) Fracture 4) Strain
Strain
Which of the following are signs or symptoms of a black widow spider bite? 1) Swelling 2) Ulceration of the nerve closest to the site 3) Rigid abdomen 4) Difficulty breathing or swallowing 5) Nausea and vomiting 6) Fever and rash
Swelling Rigid abdomen Difficulty breathing or swallowing Nausea and vomiting Fever and rash
Which of the following are signs or symptoms of a sprain? 1) Bone protruding through skin 2) Swelling 3) Tenderness 4) Local discoloration 5) Pain during movement
Swelling Tenderness Local discoloration Pain during movement
Which of the following are signs or symptoms of a concussion? 1) Stiff neck 2) Temporary loss of vision 3) Loss of consciousness 4) Memory loss 5) Paleness 6) Vomiting 7) Hypertension
Temporary loss of vision Loss of consciousness Memory loss Paleness Vomiting
A sunburn can cause: 1) Tenderness 2) Redness 3) Swelling 4) Bruising 5) Peeling skin
Tenderness Redness Swelling Peeling skin
How are tiny foreign objects removed from the eye? 1) With a moistened tissue 2) With a sterile stick 3) With your finger 4) With moistened sterile gauze
With a moistened tissue With moistened sterile gauze
Which of the following are steps in treating a patient with frostbite? 1) Vigorously rub the skin until it warms. 2) Wrap a warm cloth around the area or place it with warm body part. 3) Use a warm compress rewarming method. 4) Call for medical assistance. 5) Massage the affected site to encourage blood flow.
Wrap a warm cloth around the area or place it with warm body part. Use a warm compress rewarming method. Call for medical assistance.
