Question 1

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 2

Patients with __________ have red, hot, dry skin; an altered level of consciousness; tachycardia; and rapid, shallow breathing.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Patients with __________ have red, hot, dry...

Question 3

An AED is used for

Accepted Answer

A)  CVA. 
B)  shock. 
C)  seizures. 
D)  an abnormal heart rhythm. 
A)  CVA. 
B)  shock. 
C)  seizures. 
D)  an abnormal heart rhythm.

Question 4

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 5

Symptoms of a heart attack in female patients include dizziness and syncopal episodes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

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 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

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 9

____________ 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 10

The first step in rendering first aid to a patient who appears to have stopped breathing is to

Accepted Answer

A)  check for a pulse. 
B)  check for a medical alert bracelet. 
C)  begin chest compressions. 
D)  get the crash cart. 
E)  administer 2 rescue breaths. 
A)  check for a pulse. 
B)  check for a medical alert bracelet. 
C)  begin chest compressions. 
D)  get the crash cart. 
E)  administer 2 rescue breaths.

Question 11

A temporary loss of neurologic function that is caused by a problem with blood flow to the brain tissues is called a

Accepted Answer

A)  CVA. 
B)  stroke. 
C)  TIA. 
D)  carotid occlusion. 
A)  CVA. 
B)  stroke. 
C)  TIA. 
D)  carotid occlusion.

Question 12

To prevent burns when using an AED, which of the following precautions must be followed?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dry surface and dry chest 
B)  Remove or push aside any hair before applying pads 
C)  Use a pediatric dose 
D)  Remove patient's glasses 
A)  Dry surface and dry chest 
B)  Remove or push aside any hair before applying pads 
C)  Use a pediatric dose 
D)  Remove patient's glasses

Question 13

With the physician's approval, which agent can be used to induce vomiting?

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 14

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 15

When CPR is administered, the ratio of compressions to breaths is

Accepted Answer

A)  15 to 1. 
B)  10 to 2. 
C)  29 to 2. 
D)  15 to 2. 
A)  15 to 1. 
B)  10 to 2. 
C)  29 to 2. 
D)  15 to 2.

Question 16

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 17

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 18

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

Question 19

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 20

A child who falls while skating, scraping the skin off her knee, may have which type of wound?

Accepted Answer

A)  Avulsion 
B)  Contusion 
C)  Abrasion 
D)  Laceration 
A)  Avulsion 
B)  Contusion 
C)  Abrasion 
D)  Laceration

Exam 29: Safety and Emergency Practices

Signs and symptoms of shock include all of the following except

Patients with __________ have red, hot, dry skin; an altered level of consciousness; tachycardia; and rapid, shallow breathing.

An AED is used for

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?

Symptoms of a heart attack in female patients include dizziness and syncopal episodes.

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?

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?

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.

____________ is used for congestive heart failure.

The first step in rendering first aid to a patient who appears to have stopped breathing is to

A temporary loss of neurologic function that is caused by a problem with blood flow to the brain tissues is called a

To prevent burns when using an AED, which of the following precautions must be followed?

With the physician's approval, which agent can be used to induce vomiting?

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

When CPR is administered, the ratio of compressions to breaths is

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

A CVA is a

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

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

A child who falls while skating, scraping the skin off her knee, may have which type of wound?

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