Question 1

Which of the following conditions will quickly improve in a patient experiencing a diabetic emergency and given glucose?

Accepted Answer

A)  Insulin shock 
B)  Hypoglycemia 
C)  Hyperglycemia 
D)  Both A and B 
A)  Insulin shock 
B)  Hypoglycemia 
C)  Hyperglycemia 
D)  Both A and B

Question 2

A patient is having a grand mal seizure. Which of the following is the most appropriate step for the medical assistant to take to protect the patient?

Accepted Answer

A)  Administer small amounts of liquid. 
B)  Apply wrist restraints. 
C)  Hold the patient's head in an upright position. 
D)  Loosen clothing around the patient's neck. 
E)  Place a padded tongue blade in the patient's mouth. 
A)  Administer small amounts of liquid. 
B)  Apply wrist restraints. 
C)  Hold the patient's head in an upright position. 
D)  Loosen clothing around the patient's neck. 
E)  Place a padded tongue blade in the patient's mouth.

Question 3

Good Samaritan laws provide medical assistants with legal protection as long as they

Accepted Answer

A)  administer first aid at the site within their scope of competence. 
B)  act competently at work when helping patients with emergency injuries. 
C)  do whatever they can to help someone who is injured. 
D)  do nothing for the victim until EMS arrives. 
A)  administer first aid at the site within their scope of competence. 
B)  act competently at work when helping patients with emergency injuries. 
C)  do whatever they can to help someone who is injured. 
D)  do nothing for the victim until EMS arrives.

Question 4

A patient tells you she feels dizzy and lightheaded. What is the first thing you should do?

Accepted Answer

A)  Have her lie down on the floor with her feet elevated. 
B)  Take her BP. 
C)  Obtain an ECG. 
D)  Have the patient sit down and then help her lower her head to her knees. 
A)  Have her lie down on the floor with her feet elevated. 
B)  Take her BP. 
C)  Obtain an ECG. 
D)  Have the patient sit down and then help her lower her head to her knees.

Question 5

An AED apex pad is placed next to or underneath the left breast for which of the following patient scenarios?

Accepted Answer

A)  Child 
B)  Female patient 
C)  Male patient 
D)  Adolescent 
A)  Child 
B)  Female patient 
C)  Male patient 
D)  Adolescent

Question 6

An AED may save the life of a victim in cardiac arrest. Describe how to apply the AED equipment and perform this skill.

Accepted Answer

AED guidelines include the following:
·

Question 7

Symptoms of a heart attack in female patients include dizziness and syncopal episodes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Rescue breaths for a child who has a pulse are delivered at what ratio?

Accepted Answer

A)  Once every 4 seconds 
B)  Once every 5 seconds 
C)  Once every 6 seconds 
D)  Once every 3 seconds 
A)  Once every 4 seconds 
B)  Once every 5 seconds 
C)  Once every 6 seconds 
D)  Once every 3 seconds

Question 9

A(n) __________ seizure is transient and occurs with a rapid rise in fever over 101.8° F (38.8° C).

Accepted Answer

febrile
A febrile seizure is t

Question 10

A patient diagnosed with photophobia will complain of extreme pain and vertigo.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A patient with ecchymosis shows evidence of bruising and discoloration of the skin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What is the medical term for profuse excretion of sweat?

Accepted Answer

A)  Syncope 
B)  Sprain 
C)  Hypertrophy 
D)  Diaphoresis 
A)  Syncope 
B)  Sprain 
C)  Hypertrophy 
D)  Diaphoresis

Question 13

Before CPR is initiated on an infant, the presence of circulation usually is determined by palpating which pulse?

Accepted Answer

A)  Brachial 
B)  Carotid 
C)  Femoral 
D)  Popliteal 
E)  Radial 
A)  Brachial 
B)  Carotid 
C)  Femoral 
D)  Popliteal 
E)  Radial

Question 14

Describe what should be included in the evacuation plan for a healthcare facility.

Accepted Answer

A healthcare facility evacuation plan sh

Question 15

A patient faints in the reception room and falls to the floor. The medical assistant should

Accepted Answer

A)  place a pillow under the patient's head and shoulders, keeping the feet and legs flat. 
B)  place a pillow under the patient's head and shoulders. 
C)  roll the patient onto his or her right side. 
D)  check for a pulse. 
E)  keep the patient's head and shoulders flat and raise the legs. 
A)  place a pillow under the patient's head and shoulders, keeping the feet and legs flat. 
B)  place a pillow under the patient's head and shoulders. 
C)  roll the patient onto his or her right side. 
D)  check for a pulse. 
E)  keep the patient's head and shoulders flat and raise the legs.

Question 16

Outline the Standard Precautions you should follow if you are assisting with the examination of a patient suspected of having a community-wide infectious disease.

Accepted Answer

Infection control procedures include the

Question 17

______________ is used to control seizures.

Accepted Answer

A)  Lanoxin 
B)  Epinephrine 
C)  Lidocaine 
D)  Syrup of ipecac 
E)  Valium 
A)  Lanoxin 
B)  Epinephrine 
C)  Lidocaine 
D)  Syrup of ipecac 
E)  Valium

Question 18

To prevent burns when using an AED, which of the following precautions must be followed?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dry surface and dry chest 
B)  Remove or push aside any hair before applying pads 
C)  Use a pediatric dose 
D)  Remove patient's glasses 
A)  Dry surface and dry chest 
B)  Remove or push aside any hair before applying pads 
C)  Use a pediatric dose 
D)  Remove patient's glasses

Question 19

A person suffers from __________ if he or she excretes more water than is taken in.

Accepted Answer

dehydration
A person

Question 20

If the facility must be evacuated, all staff members and patients should leave immediately without worrying about combustible supplies such as oxygen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 29: Safety and Emergency Practices

Which of the following conditions will quickly improve in a patient experiencing a diabetic emergency and given glucose?

A patient is having a grand mal seizure. Which of the following is the most appropriate step for the medical assistant to take to protect the patient?

Good Samaritan laws provide medical assistants with legal protection as long as they

A patient tells you she feels dizzy and lightheaded. What is the first thing you should do?

An AED apex pad is placed next to or underneath the left breast for which of the following patient scenarios?

An AED may save the life of a victim in cardiac arrest. Describe how to apply the AED equipment and perform this skill.

Symptoms of a heart attack in female patients include dizziness and syncopal episodes.

Rescue breaths for a child who has a pulse are delivered at what ratio?

A(n) __________ seizure is transient and occurs with a rapid rise in fever over 101.8° F (38.8° C).

A patient diagnosed with photophobia will complain of extreme pain and vertigo.

A patient with ecchymosis shows evidence of bruising and discoloration of the skin.

What is the medical term for profuse excretion of sweat?

Before CPR is initiated on an infant, the presence of circulation usually is determined by palpating which pulse?

Describe what should be included in the evacuation plan for a healthcare facility.

A patient faints in the reception room and falls to the floor. The medical assistant should

Outline the Standard Precautions you should follow if you are assisting with the examination of a patient suspected of having a community-wide infectious disease.

______________ is used to control seizures.

To prevent burns when using an AED, which of the following precautions must be followed?

A person suffers from __________ if he or she excretes more water than is taken in.

If the facility must be evacuated, all staff members and patients should leave immediately without worrying about combustible supplies such as oxygen.

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