Question 1

For an adult victim,the person giving CPR should perform about ______ compressions per minute.

Accepted Answer

A)  30 
B)  60 
C)  100 
D)  110 
A)  30 
B)  60 
C)  100 
D)  110

Question 2

Describe what should be included in the evacuation plan for a healthcare facility.

Accepted Answer

A healthcare facilit

Question 3

A(n)__________ seizure is transient and occurs with a rapid rise in fever over 101.8$\degree$ F (38.8$\degree$ C).

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)__________ seizure is transient and occurs with...

Question 4

An ABC fire extinguisher is effective against electrical fires.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Explain the CDC's recommendations for minimizing negative psychological effects that may arise with a natural or community disaster.

Accepted Answer

The CDC recommends that a faci

Question 6

The condition in which blood is present in the urine is called __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The condition in which blood is present...

Question 7

____________ is used as a topical anesthetic.

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 8

If you suspect a head or neck injury,what maneuver should you use to open the patient's airway?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use the jaw thrust. 
B)  Use the head tilt-chin lift. 
C)  Apply a ventilator mask. 
D)  Insert an airway. 
A)  Use the jaw thrust. 
B)  Use the head tilt-chin lift. 
C)  Apply a ventilator mask. 
D)  Insert an airway.

Question 9

Debbie discovers a 40-year-old patient collapsed in the office hallway.What is the best location for checking the patient's pulse?

Accepted Answer

A)  Radial artery 
B)  Carotid artery 
C)  Brachial artery 
D)  Femoral artery 
A)  Radial artery 
B)  Carotid artery 
C)  Brachial artery 
D)  Femoral artery

Question 10

The percentage of the body surface area burned can be estimated using the __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The percentage of the body surface area...

Question 11

Discuss the role of medical assistants in emergency preparedness.Explain how they can help if a natural disaster or other emergency occurs in their community.

Accepted Answer

Medical assistants can contribute to res

Question 12

The mother of a 10-year-old boy with diabetes type 1 calls,very concerned about her son.He has been sick for 2 days with a fever and loss of appetite,and he now is very lethargic and is vomiting,and his breath smells fruity.What health emergency may be developing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Insulin shock 
B)  Hyperglycemia 
C)  Diabetic coma 
D)  Septicemia 
A)  Insulin shock 
B)  Hyperglycemia 
C)  Diabetic coma 
D)  Septicemia

Question 13

The medical term for a heart attack is

Accepted Answer

A)  CAD. 
B)  myocardial infarction. 
C)  congestive heart failure. 
D)  pulmonary edema. 
A)  CAD. 
B)  myocardial infarction. 
C)  congestive heart failure. 
D)  pulmonary edema.

Question 14

Eddie Thompson,age 16,is allergic to penicillin.If he is given an injection of penicillin G,which of the following shock emergencies might occur?

Accepted Answer

A)  Neurogenic 
B)  Anaphylactic 
C)  Cardiogenic 
D)  Traumatic 
A)  Neurogenic 
B)  Anaphylactic 
C)  Cardiogenic 
D)  Traumatic

Question 15

____________ is used for congestive heart failure.

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 16

Before CPR is initiated on an infant,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

Question 17

An AED apex pad is placed next to or underneath the left breast for which of the following patient scenarios?

Accepted Answer

A)  Child 
B)  Female patient 
C)  Male patient 
D)  Adolescent 
A)  Child 
B)  Female patient 
C)  Male patient 
D)  Adolescent

Question 18

If an adult patient is not breathing but has a pulse,what should you do?

Accepted Answer

A)  Deliver rescue breaths every 4 to 5 seconds. 
B)  Start CPR. 
C)  Deliver rescue breaths every 2 seconds. 
D)  Deliver approximately 10 breaths per minute. 
A)  Deliver rescue breaths every 4 to 5 seconds. 
B)  Start CPR. 
C)  Deliver rescue breaths every 2 seconds. 
D)  Deliver approximately 10 breaths per minute.

Question 19

Applying a match or nail polish to the site of a tick bite is an effective method of preventing Lyme disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 22: Safety and Emergency Practices

For an adult victim,the person giving CPR should perform about ______ compressions per minute.

Describe what should be included in the evacuation plan for a healthcare facility.

A(n)__________ seizure is transient and occurs with a rapid rise in fever over 101.8 °\degree° F (38.8 °\degree° C).

An ABC fire extinguisher is effective against electrical fires.

Explain the CDC's recommendations for minimizing negative psychological effects that may arise with a natural or community disaster.

The condition in which blood is present in the urine is called __________.

____________ is used as a topical anesthetic.

If you suspect a head or neck injury,what maneuver should you use to open the patient's airway?

Debbie discovers a 40-year-old patient collapsed in the office hallway.What is the best location for checking the patient's pulse?

The percentage of the body surface area burned can be estimated using the __________.

Discuss the role of medical assistants in emergency preparedness.Explain how they can help if a natural disaster or other emergency occurs in their community.

The mother of a 10-year-old boy with diabetes type 1 calls,very concerned about her son.He has been sick for 2 days with a fever and loss of appetite,and he now is very lethargic and is vomiting,and his breath smells fruity.What health emergency may be developing?

The medical term for a heart attack is

Eddie Thompson,age 16,is allergic to penicillin.If he is given an injection of penicillin G,which of the following shock emergencies might occur?

____________ is used for congestive heart failure.

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

An AED apex pad is placed next to or underneath the left breast for which of the following patient scenarios?

If an adult patient is not breathing but has a pulse,what should you do?

Applying a match or nail polish to the site of a tick bite is an effective method of preventing Lyme disease.

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