Exam 22: Safety and Emergency Practices

__________ is caused by severe hypoglycemia,which occurs when a patient with diabetes takes too much insulin,does not eat enough,or exercises more strenuously than usual.

Rescue breaths for a child who has a pulse are delivered at what ratio?

Septic shock is caused by a systemic infection.

What are some of the signs and symptoms of heatstroke?

Mild frostbite may be treated by rubbing the affected extremity gently.

Which of the following should be done immediately when administering first aid to a patient with a partial-thickness chemical burn?

Which of the following is one of the primary differences between administering CPR to an adult and administering it to a child?

__________ are tears of the ligaments that support a joint.

The medical term for low blood sugar is __________.

If a patient reports an animal bite without a break in the skin,the patient can be instructed to wash the area well and observe for signs of infection.

Which of the following is a role that the medical assistant is not responsible for in an emergency?

Paco Garcia calls in a panic.One of his workers cut his arm on a saw,and the wound is bleeding profusely.Which artery should the medical assistant tell him to squeeze to try to stop the bleeding until EMS arrives?

Which of the following suggestions comes from OSHA?

You are responsible for placing and labeling biohazardous waste containers.Explain the methods for proper disposal of hazardous material in the physician's office.

The medical term for nosebleed is __________.

When CPR is administered,the ratio of compressions to breaths is

On discovering an unresponsive person,the medical assistant first should assess the

To clear an obstructed airway in a conscious adult victim,the medical assistant should administer a series of five abdominal thrusts.

Symptoms of a heart attack in female patients include dizziness and syncopal episodes.

If a choking victim is in the late stages of pregnancy,which of the following procedures should be performed?