Question 1

When a patient goes into cardiac arrest,CPR is necessary ____ using an AED.

Accepted Answer

A)  before 
B)  after 
C)  before and after 
D)  before,during,and after 
A)  before 
B)  after 
C)  before and after 
D)  before,during,and after

Question 2

​Match the term to its definition or description.
-​Insertion of a tube into the larynx for entrance of air

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 3

​Match the term to its definition or description.
-​Requiring immediate attention

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 4

Match each term with its definition.
-Medical term for fainting

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 5

​Match the term to its definition or description.
-​Extreme fatigue

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 6

When an emergency call requires another person in the office to call 911,after relaying the immediate information to EMS,you should not:

Accepted Answer

A)  hang up once the caller understands that help is coming 
B)  give the caller appropriate specific instructions in relation to the situation 
C)  reassure the caller that EMS is on the way 
D)  try to stay calm and support the caller until EMS arrives 
A)  hang up once the caller understands that help is coming 
B)  give the caller appropriate specific instructions in relation to the situation 
C)  reassure the caller that EMS is on the way 
D)  try to stay calm and support the caller until EMS arrives

Question 7

​Match the term to its definition or description.
-​Deficiency of sugar in the blood

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 8

When a patient goes into cardiac arrest,each minute of ventricular fibrillation results in an approximate ___ percent decrease in survival.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  5 
C)  10 
D)  20 
A)  1 
B)  5 
C)  10 
D)  20

Question 9

​Match the symptom to the medical issue or disease.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-​The skin will be hot and dry,and the body temperature can be above 40°C/104°F

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 10

When patients have heat exhaustion,they:

Accepted Answer

A)  frequently are unable to perspire 
B)  should try to get up and move around to increase blood flow 
C)  should refrain from drinking cool water 
D)  may experience dizziness and fatigue 
A)  frequently are unable to perspire 
B)  should try to get up and move around to increase blood flow 
C)  should refrain from drinking cool water 
D)  may experience dizziness and fatigue

Exam 55: Emergencies in the Medical Office and the Community

When a patient goes into cardiac arrest,CPR is necessary ____ using an AED.

​Match the term to its definition or description. -​Insertion of a tube into the larynx for entrance of air

​Match the term to its definition or description. -​Requiring immediate attention

Match each term with its definition. -Medical term for fainting

​Match the term to its definition or description. -​Extreme fatigue

When an emergency call requires another person in the office to call 911,after relaying the immediate information to EMS,you should not:

​Match the term to its definition or description. -​Deficiency of sugar in the blood

When a patient goes into cardiac arrest,each minute of ventricular fibrillation results in an approximate ___ percent decrease in survival.

​Match the symptom to the medical issue or disease.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -​The skin will be hot and dry,and the body temperature can be above 40°C/104°F

When patients have heat exhaustion,they:

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Match the term to its definition or description. -Insertion of a tube into the larynx for entrance of air

Match the term to its definition or description. -Requiring immediate attention

Match the term to its definition or description. -Extreme fatigue

Match the term to its definition or description. -Deficiency of sugar in the blood

Match the symptom to the medical issue or disease.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -The skin will be hot and dry,and the body temperature can be above 40°C/104°F