Question 1

MATCHING
Match the type of shock with the appropriate description.

-massive hypersensitive reaction

Accepted Answer

A) neurogenic 
B) cardiogenic 
C) anaphylactic 
D) metabolic 
E) septic 
A) neurogenic 
B) cardiogenic 
C) anaphylactic 
D) metabolic 
E) septic

Question 2

Which of the following is a condition that occurs as a result of an inability of the body to properly convert sugar from food into energy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Insulin shock 
B)  Hypoglycemia 
C)  Diabetes 
D)  Acidosis 
A)  Insulin shock 
B)  Hypoglycemia 
C)  Diabetes 
D)  Acidosis

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT an appropriate response when caring for a person who is having a seizure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Remove objects from the surrounding area to prevent injury. 
B)  Hold patient in position and restrain from convulsing. 
C)  Do not force anything between teeth. 
D)  Cushion the patient's head. 
E)  Roll the patient's head to the side in case there are any fluids in the mouth. 
A)  Remove objects from the surrounding area to prevent injury. 
B)  Hold patient in position and restrain from convulsing. 
C)  Do not force anything between teeth. 
D)  Cushion the patient's head. 
E)  Roll the patient's head to the side in case there are any fluids in the mouth.

Question 4

Which of the following types of burns should be seen by the provider?

Accepted Answer

A)  All burns involving the very young or the elderly 
B)  A burn involving an area larger than a child's hand 
C)  Any burns on face, hands, feet, or genitals 
D)  All of the above 
A)  All burns involving the very young or the elderly 
B)  A burn involving an area larger than a child's hand 
C)  Any burns on face, hands, feet, or genitals 
D)  All of the above

Question 5

Match the description with the appropriate wound type.

-avulsion

Accepted Answer

A) tissue torn and uneven 
B) superficial scraping 
C) skin or part torn off 
D) sharp object injury 
A) tissue torn and uneven 
B) superficial scraping 
C) skin or part torn off 
D) sharp object injury

Question 6

Match the following types of fractures with their definition.

-cracked bone,but the break is not all the way through; frequently seen in children

Accepted Answer

A) greenstick 
B) simple 
C) compound 
D) comminuted 
E) Colles
F)depressed
G)spiral
H)impacted 
A) greenstick 
B) simple 
C) compound 
D) comminuted 
E) Colles
F)depressed
G)spiral
H)impacted

Question 7

What is the main purpose of the crash cart in the ambulatory care setting?

Accepted Answer

A)  Office medications are kept together. 
B)  All emergency supplies are together and available. 
C)  It is tailored to practice needs. 
D)  None of the above. 
A)  Office medications are kept together. 
B)  All emergency supplies are together and available. 
C)  It is tailored to practice needs. 
D)  None of the above.

Question 8

Match the following types of fractures with their definition.

-complete break in bone in which there is no involvement with the skin surface

Accepted Answer

A) greenstick 
B) simple 
C) compound 
D) comminuted 
E) Colles
F)depressed
G)spiral
H)impacted 
A) greenstick 
B) simple 
C) compound 
D) comminuted 
E) Colles
F)depressed
G)spiral
H)impacted

Question 9

The combination of rescue breathing and chest compressions is known as CPR.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Syrup of ipecac is recommended as soon as possible and is the treatment of choice for ingested poison.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following would be the most appropriate assessment for symptoms of exaggerated,air-hungry respirations and "fruity acetone breath"?

Accepted Answer

A)  Insulin shock 
B)  Hypoglycemia 
C)  Diabetes 
D)  Acidosis 
A)  Insulin shock 
B)  Hypoglycemia 
C)  Diabetes 
D)  Acidosis

Question 12

Match the description with the appropriate wound type.

-laceration

Accepted Answer

A) tissue torn and uneven 
B) superficial scraping 
C) skin or part torn off 
D) sharp object injury 
A) tissue torn and uneven 
B) superficial scraping 
C) skin or part torn off 
D) sharp object injury

Question 13

A few of the common signs and symptoms of a snake bite include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Thirst and diarrhea 
B)  Rapid pulse, nausea, and vomiting 
C)  Weak pulse, nausea, and vomiting 
D)  Thirst and dehydration 
A)  Thirst and diarrhea 
B)  Rapid pulse, nausea, and vomiting 
C)  Weak pulse, nausea, and vomiting 
D)  Thirst and dehydration

Question 14

CPR plus automated external defibrillation (AED)can boost survival significantly if it is begun within how many minutes of collapse?

Accepted Answer

A)  1-2 minutes 
B)  5-10 minutes 
C)  35 minutes 
D)  3-5 minutes 
A)  1-2 minutes 
B)  5-10 minutes 
C)  35 minutes 
D)  3-5 minutes

Question 15

MATCHING
Match the type of shock with the appropriate description.

-acid-base balance impaired

Accepted Answer

A) neurogenic 
B) cardiogenic 
C) anaphylactic 
D) metabolic 
E) septic 
A) neurogenic 
B) cardiogenic 
C) anaphylactic 
D) metabolic 
E) septic

Question 16

Match the following types of fractures with their definition.

-more than one fracture line with several bone fragments present

Accepted Answer

A) greenstick 
B) simple 
C) compound 
D) comminuted 
E) Colles
F)depressed
G)spiral
H)impacted 
A) greenstick 
B) simple 
C) compound 
D) comminuted 
E) Colles
F)depressed
G)spiral
H)impacted

Question 17

Match the following types of fractures with their definition.

-broken ends are jammed into each other

Accepted Answer

A) greenstick 
B) simple 
C) compound 
D) comminuted 
E) Colles
F)depressed
G)spiral
H)impacted 
A) greenstick 
B) simple 
C) compound 
D) comminuted 
E) Colles
F)depressed
G)spiral
H)impacted

Question 18

Which of the following types of shock might occur if a person who has a hypersensitivity to a sting is not seen by a physician immediately?

Accepted Answer

A)  Respiratory 
B)  Cardiogenic 
C)  Anaphylactic 
D)  Metabolic 
A)  Respiratory 
B)  Cardiogenic 
C)  Anaphylactic 
D)  Metabolic

Exam 9: Emergency Procedures and First AID

MATCHING Match the type of shock with the appropriate description. -massive hypersensitive reaction

Which of the following is a condition that occurs as a result of an inability of the body to properly convert sugar from food into energy?

Which of the following is NOT an appropriate response when caring for a person who is having a seizure?

Which of the following types of burns should be seen by the provider?

Match the description with the appropriate wound type. -avulsion

Match the following types of fractures with their definition. -cracked bone,but the break is not all the way through; frequently seen in children

What is the main purpose of the crash cart in the ambulatory care setting?

Match the following types of fractures with their definition. -complete break in bone in which there is no involvement with the skin surface

The combination of rescue breathing and chest compressions is known as CPR.

Syrup of ipecac is recommended as soon as possible and is the treatment of choice for ingested poison.

Which of the following would be the most appropriate assessment for symptoms of exaggerated,air-hungry respirations and "fruity acetone breath"?

Match the description with the appropriate wound type. -laceration

A few of the common signs and symptoms of a snake bite include which of the following?

CPR plus automated external defibrillation (AED)can boost survival significantly if it is begun within how many minutes of collapse?

MATCHING Match the type of shock with the appropriate description. -acid-base balance impaired

Match the following types of fractures with their definition. -more than one fracture line with several bone fragments present

Match the following types of fractures with their definition. -broken ends are jammed into each other

Which of the following types of shock might occur if a person who has a hypersensitivity to a sting is not seen by a physician immediately?

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