Question 1

A patient with ecchymosis shows evidence of bruising and discoloration of the skin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

If you smell smoke,immediately evacuate patients with special needs using the closest elevator.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following is a role of an emergency action coordinator?

Accepted Answer

A)  Notifying and working with community emergency services 
B)  Clearly marking evacuation routes 
C)  Assisting any co-worker or patient with special needs 
D)  Checking the entire facility before exiting 
A)  Notifying and working with community emergency services 
B)  Clearly marking evacuation routes 
C)  Assisting any co-worker or patient with special needs 
D)  Checking the entire facility before exiting

Question 4

The mother of a 10-year-old patient calls because she has found a tick behind her daughter's knee.What should you tell her to do about removing the tick and follow-up?

Accepted Answer

Ticks can cause a number of diseases,inc

Question 5

The wife of an elderly patient reports that her husband may be suffering from heatstroke.What recommendations should the medical assistant make?

Accepted Answer

A)  Have him take a nap and call later if any other problems develop. 
B)  Apply cool,damp cloths to all exposed skin and then fan the moist skin. 
C)  Even though he has difficulty swallowing,have him drink as much cold fluid as possible. 
D)  Bring him into the office tomorrow to be checked out. 
A)  Have him take a nap and call later if any other problems develop. 
B)  Apply cool,damp cloths to all exposed skin and then fan the moist skin. 
C)  Even though he has difficulty swallowing,have him drink as much cold fluid as possible. 
D)  Bring him into the office tomorrow to be checked out.

Question 6

If the facility must be evacuated,all staff members and patients should leave immediately without worrying about combustible supplies such as oxygen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The wife of a patient with diabetes calls to report that her husband exercised strenuously this morning,and he now feels dizzy and is sweating profusely.What might be the problem?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hyperglycemia 
B)  Hypoglycemia 
C)  Diabetic coma 
D)  Polydipsia 
A)  Hyperglycemia 
B)  Hypoglycemia 
C)  Diabetic coma 
D)  Polydipsia

Question 8

A patient faints in the reception room and falls to the floor.The medical assistant should

Accepted Answer

A)  place a pillow under the patient's head and shoulders,keeping the feet and legs flat. 
B)  place a pillow under the patient's head and shoulders. 
C)  roll the patient onto his or her right side. 
D)  check for a pulse. 
E)  keep the patient's head and shoulders flat and raise the legs. 
A)  place a pillow under the patient's head and shoulders,keeping the feet and legs flat. 
B)  place a pillow under the patient's head and shoulders. 
C)  roll the patient onto his or her right side. 
D)  check for a pulse. 
E)  keep the patient's head and shoulders flat and raise the legs.

Question 9

What would the physician order if a patient is in insulin shock?

Accepted Answer

A)  Insulin 
B)  Furosemide (Lasix) 
C)  Glucose 
D)  Normal saline 
E)  Lactated Ringer's solution 
A)  Insulin 
B)  Furosemide (Lasix) 
C)  Glucose 
D)  Normal saline 
E)  Lactated Ringer's solution

Question 10

If a patient shows signs of shock,which of the following is recommended?

Accepted Answer

A)  Keep the patient quiet and cool 
B)  Place patient supine with the legs elevated approximately 1 foot 
C)  Place patient in the recovery position 
D)  Start rescue breathing and CPR 
A)  Keep the patient quiet and cool 
B)  Place patient supine with the legs elevated approximately 1 foot 
C)  Place patient in the recovery position 
D)  Start rescue breathing and CPR

Question 11

A very agitated Madeline Tamarelli calls to report that her 18-year-old son and his friends were playing with knives,and a knife was thrown into his leg.The medical assistant should instruct Mrs.Tamarelli to do all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  remove the knife immediately to prevent further damage. 
B)  stay on the line while the medical assistant activates EMS. 
C)  calm down so that she can apply first aid. 
D)  roll clean material around the knife to stabilize it. 
A)  remove the knife immediately to prevent further damage. 
B)  stay on the line while the medical assistant activates EMS. 
C)  calm down so that she can apply first aid. 
D)  roll clean material around the knife to stabilize it.

Question 12

What is the medical term for profuse excretion of sweat?

Accepted Answer

A)  Syncope 
B)  Sprain 
C)  Hypertrophy 
D)  Diaphoresis 
A)  Syncope 
B)  Sprain 
C)  Hypertrophy 
D)  Diaphoresis

Question 13

A family that lives near a neighborhood lake calls to report that their child fell into the water and now has a temperature below 95$\degree$ F.What type of problem is this?

Accepted Answer

A)  Frostbite 
B)  Hyperthermia 
C)  Cold stroke 
D)  Hypothermia 
A)  Frostbite 
B)  Hyperthermia 
C)  Cold stroke 
D)  Hypothermia

Question 14

A patient tells you she feels dizzy and lightheaded.What is the first thing you should do?

Accepted Answer

A)  Have her lie down on the floor with her feet elevated. 
B)  Take her BP. 
C)  Obtain an ECG. 
D)  Have the patient sit down and then help her lower her head to her knees. 
A)  Have her lie down on the floor with her feet elevated. 
B)  Take her BP. 
C)  Obtain an ECG. 
D)  Have the patient sit down and then help her lower her head to her knees.

Question 15

Symptoms of a transient ischemic attack usually include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Loss of bladder and bowel control 
B)  Difficulty breathing and swallowing 
C)  Unequal pupil size and slurring of speech 
D)  Temporary paralysis or weakness of one side of the body 
A)  Loss of bladder and bowel control 
B)  Difficulty breathing and swallowing 
C)  Unequal pupil size and slurring of speech 
D)  Temporary paralysis or weakness of one side of the body

Question 16

Which of the following is the most dangerous form of heat- or cold-related injuries,present with red,hot,dry skin and altered levels of consciousness?

Accepted Answer

A)  Heat exhaustion 
B)  Heatstroke 
C)  Frostbite 
D)  Hypothermia 
A)  Heat exhaustion 
B)  Heatstroke 
C)  Frostbite 
D)  Hypothermia

Question 17

A patient with a CVA caused by a blood clot may be given thrombolytic drugs to treat the condition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Part of the recommended treatment for mild frostbite of the fingers is

Accepted Answer

A)  rubbing the fingers to warm them. 
B)  wrapping the hands in hot towels. 
C)  immersing the fingers in warm water. 
D)  washing the fingers well with soap and water. 
A)  rubbing the fingers to warm them. 
B)  wrapping the hands in hot towels. 
C)  immersing the fingers in warm water. 
D)  washing the fingers well with soap and water.

Question 19

If a patient calls the physician's office with a life-threatening emergency,you should place the person on hold while you activate EMS.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

You are babysitting your neighbor's infant and discover that the baby is not breathing.What should you do?

Accepted Answer

A)  If there is no pulse,immediately call EMS. 
B)  Call EMS immediately and then return to the infant to start CPR. 
C)  Administer 2 rescue breaths,and if the infant does not respond,call EMS. 
D)  Perform CPR for about 2 minutes and then call EMS. 
A)  If there is no pulse,immediately call EMS. 
B)  Call EMS immediately and then return to the infant to start CPR. 
C)  Administer 2 rescue breaths,and if the infant does not respond,call EMS. 
D)  Perform CPR for about 2 minutes and then call EMS.

Exam 22: Safety and Emergency Practices

A patient with ecchymosis shows evidence of bruising and discoloration of the skin.

If you smell smoke,immediately evacuate patients with special needs using the closest elevator.

Which of the following is a role of an emergency action coordinator?

The mother of a 10-year-old patient calls because she has found a tick behind her daughter's knee.What should you tell her to do about removing the tick and follow-up?

The wife of an elderly patient reports that her husband may be suffering from heatstroke.What recommendations should the medical assistant make?

If the facility must be evacuated,all staff members and patients should leave immediately without worrying about combustible supplies such as oxygen.

The wife of a patient with diabetes calls to report that her husband exercised strenuously this morning,and he now feels dizzy and is sweating profusely.What might be the problem?

A patient faints in the reception room and falls to the floor.The medical assistant should

What would the physician order if a patient is in insulin shock?

If a patient shows signs of shock,which of the following is recommended?

A very agitated Madeline Tamarelli calls to report that her 18-year-old son and his friends were playing with knives,and a knife was thrown into his leg.The medical assistant should instruct Mrs.Tamarelli to do all of the following except

What is the medical term for profuse excretion of sweat?

A family that lives near a neighborhood lake calls to report that their child fell into the water and now has a temperature below 95 °\degree° F.What type of problem is this?

A patient tells you she feels dizzy and lightheaded.What is the first thing you should do?

Symptoms of a transient ischemic attack usually include which of the following?

Which of the following is the most dangerous form of heat- or cold-related injuries,present with red,hot,dry skin and altered levels of consciousness?

A patient with a CVA caused by a blood clot may be given thrombolytic drugs to treat the condition.

Part of the recommended treatment for mild frostbite of the fingers is

If a patient calls the physician's office with a life-threatening emergency,you should place the person on hold while you activate EMS.

You are babysitting your neighbor's infant and discover that the baby is not breathing.What should you do?

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