Question 1

Match the type of shock with the appropriate description.

-greatly inadequate cardiac output

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 not an important assessment when caring for injuries to the musculoskeletal system?

Accepted Answer

A) Note the extent of swelling and bruising. 
B) Note deformity and pain. 
C) Note use of extremity. 
D) Note blood pressure. 
A) Note the extent of swelling and bruising. 
B) Note deformity and pain. 
C) Note use of extremity. 
D) Note blood pressure.

Question 3

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 4

Which of the following advice is appropriate for patient education for a patient who has a severe or life-threatening illness or allergy?

Accepted Answer

A) Tell everyone you know. 
B) Wear an emergency bracelet. 
C) Carry the universal medical identification symbol and its accompanying identification card. 
D) Try not to go out alone. 
A) Tell everyone you know. 
B) Wear an emergency bracelet. 
C) Carry the universal medical identification symbol and its accompanying identification card. 
D) Try not to go out alone.

Question 5

Which of the following statements pertaining to Good Samaritan laws is false?

Accepted Answer

A) They provide some legal protection to emergency care providers. 
B) Providers must act in a reasonable and prudent manner. 
C) No matter what level of training, providers must do everything for the patient. 
D) The conditions of the law vary in each state. 
A) They provide some legal protection to emergency care providers. 
B) Providers must act in a reasonable and prudent manner. 
C) No matter what level of training, providers must do everything for the patient. 
D) The conditions of the law vary in each state.

Question 6

Which statement is a true statement regarding bleeding?

Accepted Answer

A) Bright red, spurting blood indicates venous bleeding. 
B) Dark red blood indicates arterial bleeding. 
C) Venous bleeding is more serious. 
D) Serious loss of blood and profound irreversible shock can happen quickly. 
E) Tourniquet application is always necessary. 
A) Bright red, spurting blood indicates venous bleeding. 
B) Dark red blood indicates arterial bleeding. 
C) Venous bleeding is more serious. 
D) Serious loss of blood and profound irreversible shock can happen quickly. 
E) Tourniquet application is always necessary.

Question 7

Match the description with the appropriate wound type.

-incision

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 8

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of heat exhaustion?

Accepted Answer

A) Cold, clammy skin 
B) Pulse full, strong, and bounding 
C) Profuse sweating 
D) Headache 
E) General weakness 
A) Cold, clammy skin 
B) Pulse full, strong, and bounding 
C) Profuse sweating 
D) Headache 
E) General weakness

Question 9

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 10

Which statement is false regarding shock?

Accepted Answer

A) There is inadequate circulation to body parts. 
B) Areas around the lips, eyes, and fingernails may turn cyanotic. 
C) Blood pressure increases. 
D) Pulse becomes rapid and weak. 
A) There is inadequate circulation to body parts. 
B) Areas around the lips, eyes, and fingernails may turn cyanotic. 
C) Blood pressure increases. 
D) Pulse becomes rapid and weak.

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT the recommended choice for ingested poison?

Accepted Answer

A) ipecac 
B) activated charcoal 
C) call poison control 
D) none of the above 
A) ipecac 
B) activated charcoal 
C) call poison control 
D) none of the above

Question 12

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.

Exam 8: Emergency Procedures and First Aid

Match the type of shock with the appropriate description. -greatly inadequate cardiac output

Which of the following is not an important assessment when caring for injuries to the musculoskeletal system?

Match the description with the appropriate wound type. -avulsion

Which of the following advice is appropriate for patient education for a patient who has a severe or life-threatening illness or allergy?

Which of the following statements pertaining to Good Samaritan laws is false?

Which statement is a true statement regarding bleeding?

Match the description with the appropriate wound type. -incision

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of heat exhaustion?

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

Which statement is false regarding shock?

Which of the following is NOT the recommended choice for ingested poison?

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

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