Question 1

Which of the following is a symptom of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)or hyperglycemia?

Accepted Answer

A)  irritability 
B)  fruity odor on the breath 
C)  headache 
D)  seizures 
A)  irritability 
B)  fruity odor on the breath 
C)  headache 
D)  seizures B

Question 2

When injuries are ____,multiple sites are usually involved and considerable medical attention is required.

Accepted Answer

A)  acute 
B)  sudden 
C)  urgent 
D)  severe 
A)  acute 
B)  sudden 
C)  urgent 
D)  severe D

Question 3

Match each term with its definition.
-Designed by the American Medical Association as a way for individuals with certain medical conditions to alert health care workers of their conditions when they are unable to

Accepted Answer

A) medical emergency 
B) office policy manual 
C) crash cart 
D) automated external defibrillator (AE
D)  
E) universal emergency medical identification symbol
F)first responders
G)autopsy
H)sudden cardiac arrest
I)artificial respiration
J)electrodes 
A) medical emergency 
B) office policy manual 
C) crash cart 
D) automated external defibrillator (AE
D)  
E) universal emergency medical identification symbol
F)first responders
G)autopsy
H)sudden cardiac arrest
I)artificial respiration
J)electrodes E

Question 4

​Match the term to its definition or description.
-​Pertaining to or occurring during the period after death;common term for autopsy

Accepted Answer

A) ​hyperglycemia 
B) ​hypoglycemia 
C) ​ingested 
D) ​insulin shock 
E) ​intubation
F)​life-threatening
G)​obstructed
H)​poison
I)​postmortem
J)​prophylactic 
A) ​hyperglycemia 
B) ​hypoglycemia 
C) ​ingested 
D) ​insulin shock 
E) ​intubation
F)​life-threatening
G)​obstructed
H)​poison
I)​postmortem
J)​prophylactic

Question 5

​Match the symptom to the medical issue or disease.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-​Thirst or very dry mouth;frequent urination;dry or flushed skin;nausea,vomiting,or abdominal pain

Accepted Answer

A) heart attack 
B) heatstroke 
C) heat exhaustion 
D) internal bleeding 
E) shock
F)hyperglycemia
G)hypoglycemia 
A) heart attack 
B) heatstroke 
C) heat exhaustion 
D) internal bleeding 
E) shock
F)hyperglycemia
G)hypoglycemia

Question 6

Match each term with its definition.
-Result of a ruptured blood vessel in the brain or an occlusion of a blood vessel

Accepted Answer

A) syncope 
B) spirits of ammonia capsules 
C) myocardial infarction 
D) atherosclerosis 
E) nasal cannula
F)hypothermia
G)hemorrhage
H)seizure
I)finger sweep
J)cerebrovascular accident (CV
A)  
A) syncope 
B) spirits of ammonia capsules 
C) myocardial infarction 
D) atherosclerosis 
E) nasal cannula
F)hypothermia
G)hemorrhage
H)seizure
I)finger sweep
J)cerebrovascular accident (CV
A)

Question 7

Match each term with its definition.
-Contains the supplies and equipment necessary to handle medical emergencies that may arise in the medical office

Accepted Answer

A) medical emergency 
B) office policy manual 
C) crash cart 
D) automated external defibrillator (AE
D)  
E) universal emergency medical identification symbol
F)first responders
G)autopsy
H)sudden cardiac arrest
I)artificial respiration
J)electrodes 
A) medical emergency 
B) office policy manual 
C) crash cart 
D) automated external defibrillator (AE
D)  
E) universal emergency medical identification symbol
F)first responders
G)autopsy
H)sudden cardiac arrest
I)artificial respiration
J)electrodes

Question 8

When performing CPR on an infant,you should:

Accepted Answer

A)  perform chest compressions only 
B)  assess the infant's consciousness by pinching the earlobe 
C)  use the carotid artery to check for a return of the pulse 
D)  cover the infant's mouth and nose with a resuscitation mouthpiece 
A)  perform chest compressions only 
B)  assess the infant's consciousness by pinching the earlobe 
C)  use the carotid artery to check for a return of the pulse 
D)  cover the infant's mouth and nose with a resuscitation mouthpiece

Question 9

​Match the term to its definition or description.
-​To eat

Accepted Answer

A) ​hyperglycemia 
B) ​hypoglycemia 
C) ​ingested 
D) ​insulin shock 
E) ​intubation
F)​life-threatening
G)​obstructed
H)​poison
I)​postmortem
J)​prophylactic 
A) ​hyperglycemia 
B) ​hypoglycemia 
C) ​ingested 
D) ​insulin shock 
E) ​intubation
F)​life-threatening
G)​obstructed
H)​poison
I)​postmortem
J)​prophylactic

Question 10

​Match the term to its definition or description.
-​A substance that,if taken internally or applied externally,is a threat to life

Accepted Answer

A) ​hyperglycemia 
B) ​hypoglycemia 
C) ​ingested 
D) ​insulin shock 
E) ​intubation
F)​life-threatening
G)​obstructed
H)​poison
I)​postmortem
J)​prophylactic 
A) ​hyperglycemia 
B) ​hypoglycemia 
C) ​ingested 
D) ​insulin shock 
E) ​intubation
F)​life-threatening
G)​obstructed
H)​poison
I)​postmortem
J)​prophylactic

Question 11

​Match the term to its definition or description.
-​Sudden reddish coloration of the skin

Accepted Answer

A) ​diabetic ketoacidosis 
B) ​diaphoresis 
C) ​emergency 
D) ​emergency medical services (EMS) 
E) ​emergency preparedness
F)​exhaustion
G)​flushed
H)​frostbite
I)heat cramps
J)heatstroke
K)​sudden
L)​trauma
M)​urgent 
A) ​diabetic ketoacidosis 
B) ​diaphoresis 
C) ​emergency 
D) ​emergency medical services (EMS) 
E) ​emergency preparedness
F)​exhaustion
G)​flushed
H)​frostbite
I)heat cramps
J)heatstroke
K)​sudden
L)​trauma
M)​urgent

Question 12

​Match the term to its definition or description.
-A ​condition where localized damage is caused to skin and other tissues due to extreme cold

Accepted Answer

A) ​diabetic ketoacidosis 
B) ​diaphoresis 
C) ​emergency 
D) ​emergency medical services (EMS) 
E) ​emergency preparedness
F)​exhaustion
G)​flushed
H)​frostbite
I)heat cramps
J)heatstroke
K)​sudden
L)​trauma
M)​urgent 
A) ​diabetic ketoacidosis 
B) ​diaphoresis 
C) ​emergency 
D) ​emergency medical services (EMS) 
E) ​emergency preparedness
F)​exhaustion
G)​flushed
H)​frostbite
I)heat cramps
J)heatstroke
K)​sudden
L)​trauma
M)​urgent

Question 13

Match the following term with its definition or description.​
-​To exert force against,press

Accepted Answer

A) ​acute 
B) ​airway 
C) ​ammonia 
D) ​aspiration 
E) ​cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
F)​coma
G)​cessation
H)​chronic
I)​compressions
J)​consciousness 
A) ​acute 
B) ​airway 
C) ​ammonia 
D) ​aspiration 
E) ​cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
F)​coma
G)​cessation
H)​chronic
I)​compressions
J)​consciousness

Question 14

An AED should not be used on a patient:

Accepted Answer

A)  between the ages of 1 and 8 
B)  located in water 
C)  with an implanted pacemaker 
D)  with any kind of transdermal patch 
A)  between the ages of 1 and 8 
B)  located in water 
C)  with an implanted pacemaker 
D)  with any kind of transdermal patch

Question 15

​Match the term to its definition or description.
-​Blocked

Accepted Answer

A) ​hyperglycemia 
B) ​hypoglycemia 
C) ​ingested 
D) ​insulin shock 
E) ​intubation
F)​life-threatening
G)​obstructed
H)​poison
I)​postmortem
J)​prophylactic 
A) ​hyperglycemia 
B) ​hypoglycemia 
C) ​ingested 
D) ​insulin shock 
E) ​intubation
F)​life-threatening
G)​obstructed
H)​poison
I)​postmortem
J)​prophylactic

Question 16

Match each term with its definition.
-Performed to remove an object that has been dislodged from a patient's airway but has not been expelled from the mouth

Accepted Answer

A) syncope 
B) spirits of ammonia capsules 
C) myocardial infarction 
D) atherosclerosis 
E) nasal cannula
F)hypothermia
G)hemorrhage
H)seizure
I)finger sweep
J)cerebrovascular accident (CV
A)  
A) syncope 
B) spirits of ammonia capsules 
C) myocardial infarction 
D) atherosclerosis 
E) nasal cannula
F)hypothermia
G)hemorrhage
H)seizure
I)finger sweep
J)cerebrovascular accident (CV
A)

Question 17

​Match the symptom to the medical issue or disease.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-​The most severe of the heat-related problems

Accepted Answer

A) heart attack 
B) heatstroke 
C) heat exhaustion 
D) internal bleeding 
E) shock
F)hyperglycemia
G)hypoglycemia 
A) heart attack 
B) heatstroke 
C) heat exhaustion 
D) internal bleeding 
E) shock
F)hyperglycemia
G)hypoglycemia

Question 18

An abdominal thrust is used to relieve an obstructed airway in adults and children over the age of:

Accepted Answer

A)  six months 
B)  one year 
C)  five years 
D)  10 years 
A)  six months 
B)  one year 
C)  five years 
D)  10 years

Question 19

Match the following term with its definition or description.​
-​Having a rapid onset,severe symptoms,and short course

Accepted Answer

A) ​acute 
B) ​airway 
C) ​ammonia 
D) ​aspiration 
E) ​cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
F)​coma
G)​cessation
H)​chronic
I)​compressions
J)​consciousness 
A) ​acute 
B) ​airway 
C) ​ammonia 
D) ​aspiration 
E) ​cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
F)​coma
G)​cessation
H)​chronic
I)​compressions
J)​consciousness

Question 20

How should you position an infant with a blocked airway before attempting to clear the airway with back slaps?

Accepted Answer

A)  body against your chest and the head facing backward over your shoulder 
B)  body against your chest and the head facing forward 
C)  face down on your forearm with the head lower than the body 
D)  face down on your forearm with the head higher than the body 
A)  body against your chest and the head facing backward over your shoulder 
B)  body against your chest and the head facing forward 
C)  face down on your forearm with the head lower than the body 
D)  face down on your forearm with the head higher than the body

Exam 55: Emergencies in the Medical Office and the Community

Which of the following is a symptom of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)or hyperglycemia?

When injuries are ____,multiple sites are usually involved and considerable medical attention is required.

Match each term with its definition. -Designed by the American Medical Association as a way for individuals with certain medical conditions to alert health care workers of their conditions when they are unable to

​Match the term to its definition or description. -​Pertaining to or occurring during the period after death;common term for autopsy

​Match the symptom to the medical issue or disease.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -​Thirst or very dry mouth;frequent urination;dry or flushed skin;nausea,vomiting,or abdominal pain

Match each term with its definition. -Result of a ruptured blood vessel in the brain or an occlusion of a blood vessel

Match each term with its definition. -Contains the supplies and equipment necessary to handle medical emergencies that may arise in the medical office

When performing CPR on an infant,you should:

​Match the term to its definition or description. -​To eat

​Match the term to its definition or description. -​A substance that,if taken internally or applied externally,is a threat to life

​Match the term to its definition or description. -​Sudden reddish coloration of the skin

​Match the term to its definition or description. -A ​condition where localized damage is caused to skin and other tissues due to extreme cold

Match the following term with its definition or description.​ -​To exert force against,press

An AED should not be used on a patient:

​Match the term to its definition or description. -​Blocked

Match each term with its definition. -Performed to remove an object that has been dislodged from a patient's airway but has not been expelled from the mouth

​Match the symptom to the medical issue or disease.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -​The most severe of the heat-related problems

An abdominal thrust is used to relieve an obstructed airway in adults and children over the age of:

Match the following term with its definition or description.​ -​Having a rapid onset,severe symptoms,and short course

How should you position an infant with a blocked airway before attempting to clear the airway with back slaps?

The Medical Assistant

The Health Care Team and the Medical Environment,past and Present

Legal Issues

Ethical Issues

Verbal and Nonverbal Communications

Applying Communication Skills

Introduction to Medical Terminology

Understanding and Building Medical Terms of Body Systems

Anatomic Descriptors and Fundamental Body Structure

The Nervous System

The Senses

The Integumentary System

The Skeletal System

The Muscular System

The Respiratory System

The Circulatory System

The Immune System

The Digestive System

The Urinary System

The Endocrine System

The Reproductive System

Telephone Communications

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Scheduling Appointments and Receiving Patients

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Health Insurance

A Icd-10 Update: Procedural and Diagnostic Coding

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Patient Billing,posting Patient Payments,and Collecting Fees

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Pharmacology Fundamentals

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Administering Oral and Non-Injectable Medications

Administering Injections and Immunizations

First Aid for Accidents and Injuries

Rehabilitation

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Practicum and the Job Search

Managing the Office

Match the term to its definition or description. -Pertaining to or occurring during the period after death;common term for autopsy

Match the symptom to the medical issue or disease.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -Thirst or very dry mouth;frequent urination;dry or flushed skin;nausea,vomiting,or abdominal pain

Match the term to its definition or description. -To eat

Match the term to its definition or description. -A substance that,if taken internally or applied externally,is a threat to life

Match the term to its definition or description. -Sudden reddish coloration of the skin

Match the term to its definition or description. -A condition where localized damage is caused to skin and other tissues due to extreme cold

Match the following term with its definition or description. -To exert force against,press

Match the term to its definition or description. -Blocked

Match the symptom to the medical issue or disease.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -The most severe of the heat-related problems

Match the following term with its definition or description. -Having a rapid onset,severe symptoms,and short course