Question 1

The unusually rapid, strong, or irregular pulsations of the heart that the patient describes as pounding are ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The unusually rapid, strong, or irregular pulsations...

Question 2

Symptoms of ________, or high blood sugar, include dry mouth, intense thirst, muscle weakness, and blurred vision.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Symptoms of ________, or high blood sugar,...

Question 3

Insulin shock is basically very severe ________, in which the patient has too little sugar in the blood.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Insulin shock is basically very severe ________,...

Question 4

The universal sign of choking is a(n) ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  coughing fit 
B)  anxious patient saying "I'm choking." 
C)  hand up to the throat and a fearful look 
D)  unconscious patient 
E)  hands pressed to the chest 
A)  coughing fit 
B)  anxious patient saying "I'm choking." 
C)  hand up to the throat and a fearful look 
D)  unconscious patient 
E)  hands pressed to the chest

Question 5

As part of educating patients about ways to prevent and handle various medical emergencies, you can encourage patients to learn basic ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of As part of educating patients about ways...

Question 6

Which type of fracture is pictured here?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

Which of the following is included in the care of a patient who has come in contact with an absorbed poison?

Accepted Answer

A)  Turn the patient on the left side 
B)  Remove contaminated clothing and wash skin with soap and water 
C)  Administer ipecac syrup 
D)  Loosen tight-fitting clothing and wrap the patient in a blanket 
E)  Rub the skin with dry gauze to remove the poison 
A)  Turn the patient on the left side 
B)  Remove contaminated clothing and wash skin with soap and water 
C)  Administer ipecac syrup 
D)  Loosen tight-fitting clothing and wrap the patient in a blanket 
E)  Rub the skin with dry gauze to remove the poison

Question 8

Displacement of a bone end from the joint is a ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  dislocation 
B)  sprain 
C)  fracture 
D)  strain 
E)  break 
A)  dislocation 
B)  sprain 
C)  fracture 
D)  strain 
E)  break

Question 9

You are at a friend's house when her mother begins having acute pains in her abdomen. You know that sudden acute abdominal pain may indicate an emergency, so you immediately call EMS. While waiting for their arrival, what can you do to make your friend's mother more comfortable?

Accepted Answer

A)  Encourage her to lie on her side. 
B)  Offering her a light meal. 
C)  Apply heat to her abdomen. 
D)  Apply a cold compress to her abdomen. 
E)  Encourage her to lie on her back with her knees flexed. 
A)  Encourage her to lie on her side. 
B)  Offering her a light meal. 
C)  Apply heat to her abdomen. 
D)  Apply a cold compress to her abdomen. 
E)  Encourage her to lie on her back with her knees flexed.

Exam 57: Emergency Preparedness

The unusually rapid, strong, or irregular pulsations of the heart that the patient describes as pounding are ________.

Symptoms of ________, or high blood sugar, include dry mouth, intense thirst, muscle weakness, and blurred vision.

Insulin shock is basically very severe ________, in which the patient has too little sugar in the blood.

The universal sign of choking is a(n) ____.

As part of educating patients about ways to prevent and handle various medical emergencies, you can encourage patients to learn basic ________.

Which type of fracture is pictured here?

Which of the following is included in the care of a patient who has come in contact with an absorbed poison?

Displacement of a bone end from the joint is a ____.

You are at a friend's house when her mother begins having acute pains in her abdomen. You know that sudden acute abdominal pain may indicate an emergency, so you immediately call EMS. While waiting for their arrival, what can you do to make your friend's mother more comfortable?

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

Written and Electronic Documents

Medical Records and Documentation

Electronic Health Records

Telephone Techniques

Patient Education

Managing Medical Records

Schedule Management

Insurance and Billing

Diagnostic Coding

Procedure Coding

Patient Billing and Collection

Financial Management Key

Organization of the Body

The Integumentary System

The Skeletal System

The Muscular System

The Cardiovascular System

The Blood

The Lymphatic and Immune Systems

The Respiratory System

The Nervous System

The Urinary System

The Reproductive System

The Digestive System

The Endocrine System

Special Senses

Patient Interview and History

Vital Signs and Measurements

Assisting With a General Physical Examination

Assisting in Reproductive and Urinary Specialties

Assisting in Pediatrics

Assisting in Geriatrics

Assisting in Other Medical Specialties

Assisting With Eye and Ear Care

Assisting With Minor Surgery

Orientation to the Lab

Electrocardiography and Pulmonary Function Testing

Microbiology and Disease

Processing and Testing Urine and Stool Specimens

Collecting, Processing, and Testing Blood Specimens

Diagnostic Imaging

Principles of Pharmacology

Dosage Calculation

Medication Administration

Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation

Nutrition and Health

Practice Management

Preparing for the World of Work

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