Question 1

Which symptoms that are specific to a severe head injury should you look for?

Accepted Answer

A)  Headache, nausea, vomiting, and fatigue 
B)  Leakage of clear or bloody fluid from the ears or nose, seizures, and respiratory arrest 
C)  Memory loss, pallor, listlessness, and temporary loss of vision 
D)  Staggering gait, sluggishness, or irritability 
E)  Profuse bleeding at the site of injury 
A)  Headache, nausea, vomiting, and fatigue 
B)  Leakage of clear or bloody fluid from the ears or nose, seizures, and respiratory arrest 
C)  Memory loss, pallor, listlessness, and temporary loss of vision 
D)  Staggering gait, sluggishness, or irritability 
E)  Profuse bleeding at the site of injury

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

Question 3

A (n) ________ like the one shown here is a clean, smooth cut like that from a kitchen knife.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A (n) ________ like the one shown...

Question 4

For which accidental injury would you apply ice to the site, 10 minutes on and 10 minutes off, to reduce the pain and swelling?

Accepted Answer

A)  Insect sting 
B)  Snakebite 
C)  Dog bite 
D)  Spider bite 
E)  Gerbil bite 
A)  Insect sting 
B)  Snakebite 
C)  Dog bite 
D)  Spider bite 
E)  Gerbil bite

Question 5

A 19-year-old college student is seen in the office due to severe sunburn. The physician has asked you to provide patient education on preventing sunburn in the future. Which of the following statements should you include in your teaching?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Avoid sunbathing between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m." 
B)  b."Apply sunscreen once every 8 hours." 
C)  "Always keep your arms and legs below the level of your heart." 
D)  "Restrict your fluid intake while you are out in the sun." 
E)  "You do not need to get out of the sun until your skin begins to turn pink." 
A)  "Avoid sunbathing between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m." 
B)  b."Apply sunscreen once every 8 hours." 
C)  "Always keep your arms and legs below the level of your heart." 
D)  "Restrict your fluid intake while you are out in the sun." 
E)  "You do not need to get out of the sun until your skin begins to turn pink."

Question 6

Which type of wound, pictured here, occurs when someone slides across gravel during a softball game?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

The cardinal symptom of a myocardial infarction is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  shortness of breath 
B)  anxiety 
C)  chest pain 
D)  nausea and vomiting 
E)  sweating 
A)  shortness of breath 
B)  anxiety 
C)  chest pain 
D)  nausea and vomiting 
E)  sweating

Question 8

The wound pictured here is a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The wound pictured here is a(n) ________....

Question 9

Which animals are likely to be carriers of rabies?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gerbils and hamsters 
B)  Guinea pigs and mice 
C)  Dogs, cats, and raccoons 
D)  Lizards and snakes 
E)  Birds and insects 
A)  Gerbils and hamsters 
B)  Guinea pigs and mice 
C)  Dogs, cats, and raccoons 
D)  Lizards and snakes 
E)  Birds and insects

Question 10

A (n) ________ plan for the facility should include maps with escape routes clearly marked.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A (n) ________ plan for the facility...

Question 11

A diabetic coma occurs with very severe ________, in which a patient has too much sugar in the blood.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A diabetic coma occurs with very severe...

Question 12

A tetanus toxoid is administered for an animal bite if the patient has not received one in the last ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  6 months 
B)  2 years 
C)  4 to 6 years 
D)  7 to 10 years 
E)  15 years 
A)  6 months 
B)  2 years 
C)  4 to 6 years 
D)  7 to 10 years 
E)  15 years

Question 13

The fracture pictured here, which occurs most often in children, is a(n) ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  greenstick fracture 
B)  comminuted fracture 
C)  open fracture 
D)  complete fracture 
E)  dislocation 
A)  greenstick fracture 
B)  comminuted fracture 
C)  open fracture 
D)  complete fracture 
E)  dislocation

Question 14

Which of the following is pictured here?

Accepted Answer

A)  Greenstick fracture 
B)  Comminuted fracture 
C)  Closed fracture 
D)  Incomplete fracture 
E)  Open fracture 
A)  Greenstick fracture 
B)  Comminuted fracture 
C)  Closed fracture 
D)  Incomplete fracture 
E)  Open fracture

Question 15

The fracture pictured here is a(n) ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  greenstick fracture 
B)  comminuted fracture 
C)  closed fracture 
D)  incomplete fracture 
E)  open fracture 
A)  greenstick fracture 
B)  comminuted fracture 
C)  closed fracture 
D)  incomplete fracture 
E)  open fracture

Question 16

The first thing you should do in a patient emergency is to _______ the situation and surroundings to determine whether it is safe for you to assist.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The first thing you should do in...

Question 17

The main symptom of a choking emergency is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  a coughing sensation 
B)  the inability to speak 
C)  difficulty in swallowing 
D)  a flushed face 
E)  a pale, bluish skin color 
A)  a coughing sensation 
B)  the inability to speak 
C)  difficulty in swallowing 
D)  a flushed face 
E)  a pale, bluish skin color

Question 18

A swelling caused by an accumulation of blood under the skin is a ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  laceration 
B)  hematoma 
C)  concussion 
D)  contusion 
E)  fracture 
A)  laceration 
B)  hematoma 
C)  concussion 
D)  contusion 
E)  fracture

Question 19

Your role during many emergency situations may be to keep victims or patients and their families and friends ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Your role during many emergency situations may...

Question 20

Which of the following is included in the care of an animal bite?

Accepted Answer

A)  Suction the wound and apply a dressing soaked in aloe vera juice 
B)  Apply a paste of baking soda 
C)  Wash the area and apply an antibiotic ointment and a dry, sterile dressing 
D)  Apply an ice pack to the area and keep the area below heart level 
E)  Apply a cold compress and elevate the area 
A)  Suction the wound and apply a dressing soaked in aloe vera juice 
B)  Apply a paste of baking soda 
C)  Wash the area and apply an antibiotic ointment and a dry, sterile dressing 
D)  Apply an ice pack to the area and keep the area below heart level 
E)  Apply a cold compress and elevate the area

Exam 57: Emergency Preparedness

Which symptoms that are specific to a severe head injury should you look for?

What type of wound is pictured here?

A (n) ________ like the one shown here is a clean, smooth cut like that from a kitchen knife.

For which accidental injury would you apply ice to the site, 10 minutes on and 10 minutes off, to reduce the pain and swelling?

A 19-year-old college student is seen in the office due to severe sunburn. The physician has asked you to provide patient education on preventing sunburn in the future. Which of the following statements should you include in your teaching?

Which type of wound, pictured here, occurs when someone slides across gravel during a softball game?

The cardinal symptom of a myocardial infarction is ____.

The wound pictured here is a(n) ________.

Which animals are likely to be carriers of rabies?

A (n) ________ plan for the facility should include maps with escape routes clearly marked.

A diabetic coma occurs with very severe ________, in which a patient has too much sugar in the blood.

A tetanus toxoid is administered for an animal bite if the patient has not received one in the last ____.

The fracture pictured here, which occurs most often in children, is a(n) ____.

Which of the following is pictured here?

The fracture pictured here is a(n) ____.

The first thing you should do in a patient emergency is to _______ the situation and surroundings to determine whether it is safe for you to assist.

The main symptom of a choking emergency is ____.

A swelling caused by an accumulation of blood under the skin is a ____.

Your role during many emergency situations may be to keep victims or patients and their families and friends ________.

Which of the following is included in the care of an animal bite?

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

Examination and Treatment Areas

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Electronic Health Records

Telephone Techniques

Patient Education

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Schedule Management

Insurance and Billing

Diagnostic Coding

Procedure Coding

Patient Billing and Collection

Financial Management Key

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The Integumentary System

The Skeletal System

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The Reproductive System

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Patient Interview and History

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Assisting With a General Physical Examination

Assisting in Reproductive and Urinary Specialties

Assisting in Pediatrics

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Orientation to the Lab

Electrocardiography and Pulmonary Function Testing

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