Question 1

If not contraindicated, which of the following would you include in the care of a patient in shock?

Accepted Answer

A)  Elevate the feet 8 to 12 inches 
B)  Loosen restrictive clothing 
C)  Administer a tetanus toxoid immunization 
D)  Place the patient in Fowler's position 
E)  Offer a light meal 
A)  Elevate the feet 8 to 12 inches 
B)  Loosen restrictive clothing 
C)  Administer a tetanus toxoid immunization 
D)  Place the patient in Fowler's position 
E)  Offer a light meal A

Question 2

What type of wound is pictured here?

Accepted Answer

A)  Laceration 
B)  Puncture 
C)  Abrasion 
D)  Contusion 
E)  Incision 
A)  Laceration 
B)  Puncture 
C)  Abrasion 
D)  Contusion 
E)  Incision A

Question 3

Mr. Coral called the office because he was vomiting blood. The medical term for this is ________.

Accepted Answer

hematemesis

Question 4

Which bone fracture goes entirely across the bone?

Accepted Answer

A)  Comminuted 
B)  Greenstick 
C)  Complete 
D)  Incomplete 
E)  Closed 
A)  Comminuted 
B)  Greenstick 
C)  Complete 
D)  Incomplete 
E)  Closed

Question 5

Which of the following is an acute infection caused by Staphylococcus aureus?

Accepted Answer

A)  Viral encephalitis 
B)  Toxic shock syndrome 
C)  Bacterial meningitis 
D)  Botulism 
E)  Tetanus 
A)  Viral encephalitis 
B)  Toxic shock syndrome 
C)  Bacterial meningitis 
D)  Botulism 
E)  Tetanus

Question 6

Which of the following is included in cast care?

Accepted Answer

A)  Keep the cast below the level of the heart for the first day 
B)  Use a coat hanger to scratch inside the cast 
C)  Report any pain, swelling, discoloration, lack of pulsation, warmth, or inability to move 
D)  Resume all activities, including strenuous activities and walking for extended periods 
E)  Shower quickly so the cast is not exposed to water for more than 2 minutes 
A)  Keep the cast below the level of the heart for the first day 
B)  Use a coat hanger to scratch inside the cast 
C)  Report any pain, swelling, discoloration, lack of pulsation, warmth, or inability to move 
D)  Resume all activities, including strenuous activities and walking for extended periods 
E)  Shower quickly so the cast is not exposed to water for more than 2 minutes

Question 7

In which position should you place a patient before you begin cardiopulmonary resuscitation?

Accepted Answer

A)  On the left side 
B)  On the back 
C)  Prone, with the head turned to the side 
D)  On the right side 
E)  In the Sims' position 
A)  On the left side 
B)  On the back 
C)  Prone, with the head turned to the side 
D)  On the right side 
E)  In the Sims' position

Question 8

When communicating with non-English-speaking patients during an emergency, you can use ________ throughout the process to help them understand you.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When communicating with non-English-speaking patients during an...

Question 9

The first priority in caring for a patient with a severe head injury is to ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  educate the patient on how to prevent future head injuries 
B)  maintain the patient's airway 
C)  wash the area with soap and water and cover it with a dressing 
D)  apply direct pressure to stop bleeding 
E)  apply ice immediately after the injury 
A)  educate the patient on how to prevent future head injuries 
B)  maintain the patient's airway 
C)  wash the area with soap and water and cover it with a dressing 
D)  apply direct pressure to stop bleeding 
E)  apply ice immediately after the injury

Question 10

Which of the following is the appropriate care for a spider bite?

Accepted Answer

A)  Administer a tetanus toxoid 
B)  Remove the stinger 
C)  Apply a tourniquet and cut the wound 
D)  Apply an ice pack and keep the area below the level of the heart 
E)  Apply a cold compress and elevate the area 
A)  Administer a tetanus toxoid 
B)  Remove the stinger 
C)  Apply a tourniquet and cut the wound 
D)  Apply an ice pack and keep the area below the level of the heart 
E)  Apply a cold compress and elevate the area

Question 11

Which of the following results from insufficient blood volume in the circulatory system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Septic shock 
B)  Toxic shock syndrome 
C)  Stroke 
D)  Hypovolemic shock 
E)  Anaphylactic shock 
A)  Septic shock 
B)  Toxic shock syndrome 
C)  Stroke 
D)  Hypovolemic shock 
E)  Anaphylactic shock

Question 12

The condition in which the body's fluid intake is not sufficient to meet its fluid needs because of vomiting, excessive heat and sweating, diarrhea, or lack of food or fluid intake is called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The condition in which the body's fluid...

Question 13

Which of the following are symptoms of inhaled poisons?

Accepted Answer

A)  Rash, swelling, burning eyes, fever, abnormal pulse or respirations 
B)  Headache, tinnitus, angina, shortness of breath, muscle weakness, nausea, dizziness 
C)  Abdominal pain, gas, frequent bowel sounds, diarrhea 
D)  Chills, joint pain, excessive sweating 
E)  Lethargy, loss of coordination, confusion, and uncontrollable shivering 
A)  Rash, swelling, burning eyes, fever, abnormal pulse or respirations 
B)  Headache, tinnitus, angina, shortness of breath, muscle weakness, nausea, dizziness 
C)  Abdominal pain, gas, frequent bowel sounds, diarrhea 
D)  Chills, joint pain, excessive sweating 
E)  Lethargy, loss of coordination, confusion, and uncontrollable shivering

Question 14

Which of the following is the first priority when caring for multiple injuries?

Accepted Answer

A)  Assess the CABs 
B)  Stop the bleeding 
C)  Notify family members 
D)  Administer pain medications 
E)  Immobilize any fractures 
A)  Assess the CABs 
B)  Stop the bleeding 
C)  Notify family members 
D)  Administer pain medications 
E)  Immobilize any fractures

Question 15

As part of your patient education about first aid, you should inform patients about the ________ laws, which help protect people who respond, in good faith, to medical emergencies but have no medical training.

Accepted Answer

The answer of As part of your patient education about...

Question 16

The immediate care that is given to someone who is injured or suddenly becomes ill, before complete medical care can be obtained, is known as ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The immediate care that is given to...

Question 17

A (n) ________ is a jarring injury to the brain and is the most common type of head injury.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A (n) ________ is a jarring injury...

Question 18

The most common cause of cardiac arrest, during which the heart's rhythm becomes chaotic and the heart does not pump blood, is called ________ (VF).

Accepted Answer

ventricula

Question 19

Which of the following steps would you include if a patient has ingested poison but is alert and not having convulsions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Call the regional poison control center and follow their instructions 
B)  Turn the patient on the right side 
C)  Loosen tight-fitting clothing and wrap the patient in a blanket to prevent shock 
D)  Administer medications for nausea and pain 
E)  Induce vomiting immediately 
A)  Call the regional poison control center and follow their instructions 
B)  Turn the patient on the right side 
C)  Loosen tight-fitting clothing and wrap the patient in a blanket to prevent shock 
D)  Administer medications for nausea and pain 
E)  Induce vomiting immediately

Question 20

When educating the parents of small children, teach them how to ________ their home for children of various ages.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When educating the parents of small children,...

Exam 57: Emergency Preparedness

If not contraindicated, which of the following would you include in the care of a patient in shock?

What type of wound is pictured here?

Mr. Coral called the office because he was vomiting blood. The medical term for this is ________.

Which bone fracture goes entirely across the bone?

Which of the following is an acute infection caused by Staphylococcus aureus?

Which of the following is included in cast care?

In which position should you place a patient before you begin cardiopulmonary resuscitation?

When communicating with non-English-speaking patients during an emergency, you can use ________ throughout the process to help them understand you.

The first priority in caring for a patient with a severe head injury is to ____.

Which of the following is the appropriate care for a spider bite?

Which of the following results from insufficient blood volume in the circulatory system?

The condition in which the body's fluid intake is not sufficient to meet its fluid needs because of vomiting, excessive heat and sweating, diarrhea, or lack of food or fluid intake is called ________.

Which of the following are symptoms of inhaled poisons?

Which of the following is the first priority when caring for multiple injuries?

As part of your patient education about first aid, you should inform patients about the ________ laws, which help protect people who respond, in good faith, to medical emergencies but have no medical training.

The immediate care that is given to someone who is injured or suddenly becomes ill, before complete medical care can be obtained, is known as ________.

A (n) ________ is a jarring injury to the brain and is the most common type of head injury.

The most common cause of cardiac arrest, during which the heart's rhythm becomes chaotic and the heart does not pump blood, is called ________ (VF).

Which of the following steps would you include if a patient has ingested poison but is alert and not having convulsions?

When educating the parents of small children, teach them how to ________ their home for children of various ages.

Introduction to Medical Assisting

Healthcare and the Healthcare Team

Professionalism and Success

Interpersonal Communication

Legal and Ethical Issues

Basic Safety and Infection Control

Patient Reception

Office Equipment and Supplies

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Medical Records and Documentation

Electronic Health Records

Telephone Techniques

Patient Education

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Patient Billing and Collection

Financial Management Key

Organization of the Body

The Integumentary System

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Assisting in Reproductive and Urinary Specialties

Assisting in Pediatrics

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