Question 1

An adult who suffers sudden cardiac arrest has the best chance of survival if CPR

Accepted Answer

A)  is started immediately. 
B)  is started immediately and an AED is used within 4 minutes. 
C)  is started immediately,along with transport to an ED. 
D)  and use of an AED occur within 10 minutes. 
A)  is started immediately. 
B)  is started immediately and an AED is used within 4 minutes. 
C)  is started immediately,along with transport to an ED. 
D)  and use of an AED occur within 10 minutes.

Question 2

Which of the following procedures may be used to relieve dyspnea on a patient with suspected cardiac emergency?

Accepted Answer

A)  Take and record vital signs 
B)  Position patient in a semisupine position 
C)  Start oxygen 
D)  Bring emergency cart in the room 
A)  Take and record vital signs 
B)  Position patient in a semisupine position 
C)  Start oxygen 
D)  Bring emergency cart in the room

Question 3

To dislodge a foreign object from an infant's airway,chest thrusts are applied in the same position as those used for infant CPR.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

____________ is used to control hemorrhage and shock.

Accepted Answer

A)  Lanoxin 
B)  Epinephrine 
C)  Lidocaine 
D)  Syrup of ipecac 
E)  Valium 
A)  Lanoxin 
B)  Epinephrine 
C)  Lidocaine 
D)  Syrup of ipecac 
E)  Valium

Question 5

If a head or neck injury is suspected,what is the best way to open the airway?

Accepted Answer

A)  Head tilt-chin lift 
B)  Roll the victim onto his or her back while supporting the head,neck,and back 
C)  Jaw thrust 
D)  Pinch nose 
A)  Head tilt-chin lift 
B)  Roll the victim onto his or her back while supporting the head,neck,and back 
C)  Jaw thrust 
D)  Pinch nose

Question 6

Systemic spread of a bacterial infection may result in which type of shock?

Accepted Answer

A)  Septic 
B)  Hypovolemic 
C)  Neurogenic 
D)  Psychogenic 
A)  Septic 
B)  Hypovolemic 
C)  Neurogenic 
D)  Psychogenic

Question 7

An AED may save the life of a victim in cardiac arrest.Describe how to apply the AED equipment and perform this skill.

Accepted Answer

AED guidel

Question 8

A patient who reports polydipsia has a problem with kidney function.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Syncope is the medical term for

Accepted Answer

A)  heart attack. 
B)  stroke. 
C)  seizure. 
D)  fainting. 
A)  heart attack. 
B)  stroke. 
C)  seizure. 
D)  fainting.

Question 10

Hemorrhagic shock is caused by excessive loss of blood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A 26-year-old patient is being seen today for abdominal pain.The medical assistant is trying to make the patient more comfortable until the physician can see her.Which of the following should the medical assistant not do?

Accepted Answer

A)  Apply a heating pad to the abdomen. 
B)  Have the patient lie on her back with her knees flexed. 
C)  Monitor the patient for signs of shock. 
D)  Take the patient's pulse. 
A)  Apply a heating pad to the abdomen. 
B)  Have the patient lie on her back with her knees flexed. 
C)  Monitor the patient for signs of shock. 
D)  Take the patient's pulse.

Question 12

A CVA is a

Accepted Answer

A)  heart attack. 
B)  stroke. 
C)  seizure. 
D)  defibrillator. 
A)  heart attack. 
B)  stroke. 
C)  seizure. 
D)  defibrillator.

Question 13

Which of the following emergency situations should be managed first?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hemorrhage 
B)  Shock 
C)  Occluded airway 
D)  Severe chest pain 
E)  Fractured bone 
A)  Hemorrhage 
B)  Shock 
C)  Occluded airway 
D)  Severe chest pain 
E)  Fractured bone

Question 14

For patients experiencing seizure,911 should be called in which of the following situations?

Accepted Answer

A)  The patient does not regain consciousness within 10 to 15 minutes. 
B)  The patient begins a second seizure immediately after the first one. 
C)  The patient is pregnant. 
D)  The patient is known to have diabetes. 
E)  All of the above 
A)  The patient does not regain consciousness within 10 to 15 minutes. 
B)  The patient begins a second seizure immediately after the first one. 
C)  The patient is pregnant. 
D)  The patient is known to have diabetes. 
E)  All of the above

Question 15

Good Samaritan laws provide medical assistants with legal protection as long as they

Accepted Answer

A)  administer first aid at the site within their scope of competence. 
B)  act competently at work when helping patients with emergency injuries. 
C)  do whatever they can to help someone who is injured. 
D)  do nothing for the victim until EMS arrives. 
A)  administer first aid at the site within their scope of competence. 
B)  act competently at work when helping patients with emergency injuries. 
C)  do whatever they can to help someone who is injured. 
D)  do nothing for the victim until EMS arrives.

Question 16

If a patient calls the office complaining of moderate to severe abdominal pain,which action is necessary?

Accepted Answer

A)  Activate EMS 
B)  Same-day appointment 
C)  Worked into the schedule in the next 3 to 4 days 
D)  Refer patient to emergency room if no space available in schedule 
A)  Activate EMS 
B)  Same-day appointment 
C)  Worked into the schedule in the next 3 to 4 days 
D)  Refer patient to emergency room if no space available in schedule

Question 17

Outline the Standard Precautions you should follow if you are assisting with the examination of a patient suspected of having a community-wide infectious disease.

Accepted Answer

Infection control procedures include the

Question 18

A patient having an acute asthma attack will report dyspnea.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Signs and symptoms of shock include all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  cyanosis. 
B)  hypertension. 
C)  extreme thirst. 
D)  rapid respirations. 
A)  cyanosis. 
B)  hypertension. 
C)  extreme thirst. 
D)  rapid respirations.

Question 20

Before CPR is initiated on an adult,the presence of circulation usually is determined by palpating which pulse?

Accepted Answer

A)  Brachial 
B)  Carotid 
C)  Femoral 
D)  Popliteal 
E)  Radial 
A)  Brachial 
B)  Carotid 
C)  Femoral 
D)  Popliteal 
E)  Radial

Exam 22: Safety and Emergency Practices

An adult who suffers sudden cardiac arrest has the best chance of survival if CPR

Which of the following procedures may be used to relieve dyspnea on a patient with suspected cardiac emergency?

To dislodge a foreign object from an infant's airway,chest thrusts are applied in the same position as those used for infant CPR.

____________ is used to control hemorrhage and shock.

If a head or neck injury is suspected,what is the best way to open the airway?

Systemic spread of a bacterial infection may result in which type of shock?

An AED may save the life of a victim in cardiac arrest.Describe how to apply the AED equipment and perform this skill.

A patient who reports polydipsia has a problem with kidney function.

Syncope is the medical term for

Hemorrhagic shock is caused by excessive loss of blood.

A 26-year-old patient is being seen today for abdominal pain.The medical assistant is trying to make the patient more comfortable until the physician can see her.Which of the following should the medical assistant not do?

A CVA is a

Which of the following emergency situations should be managed first?

For patients experiencing seizure,911 should be called in which of the following situations?

Good Samaritan laws provide medical assistants with legal protection as long as they

If a patient calls the office complaining of moderate to severe abdominal pain,which action is necessary?

Outline the Standard Precautions you should follow if you are assisting with the examination of a patient suspected of having a community-wide infectious disease.

A patient having an acute asthma attack will report dyspnea.

Signs and symptoms of shock include all of the following except

Before CPR is initiated on an adult,the presence of circulation usually is determined by palpating which pulse?

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