Exam 36: Emergency Preparedness and Assisting With Medical Emergencies

Septic shock may be seen with severe congestive heart failure.

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

The condition in which blood is present in the urine is called __________.

A blind oral finger sweep should be performed to remove a foreign airway obstruction in a choking victim of any age.

You are responsible for placing and labeling biohazardous waste containers.Explain the methods for proper disposal of hazardous material in the physician's office.

A sprain is a(n):

Supplies for the management of emergencies should include several different drugs.List and explain the functions of at least four of these.

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

Which of the following is one of the primary differences between administering CPR to an adult and administering it to a child?

The medical term for a heart attack is:

What are some of the signs and symptoms of heat stroke?

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

A patient undergoing anticoagulant therapy should be seen immediately for any bleeding wound.

The best way to treat a suspected diabetic emergency in a conscious patient is to:

Paco Garcia calls in a panic.One of his workers cut his arm on a saw, and the wound is bleeding profusely.Which artery should Cheryl tell him to squeeze to try to stop the bleeding until EMS arrives?

Syncope is the medical term for:

The percentage of the body surface area burned can be estimated using the __________.

An ABC fire extinguisher is effective against electrical fires.

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 as a topical anesthetic.