Question 1

The medical term for low blood sugar is __________.

Accepted Answer

hypoglycemia

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Administer 3 rescue breaths if there is no breathing. 
B)  Perform compression/breath ratios at 15:2. 
C)  Compress the sternum with the heel of one hand. 
D)  Check the pulse more frequently. 
A)  Administer 3 rescue breaths if there is no breathing. 
B)  Perform compression/breath ratios at 15:2. 
C)  Compress the sternum with the heel of one hand. 
D)  Check the pulse more frequently. C

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. A

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of Patients with __________ have red,hot,dry skin;an altered...

Question 5

If a patient calls the physician's office with a life-threatening emergency,you should place the person on hold while you activate EMS.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

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 the medical assistant tell him to squeeze to try to stop the bleeding until EMS arrives?

Accepted Answer

A)  Radial 
B)  Subclavian 
C)  Brachial 
D)  Femoral 
A)  Radial 
B)  Subclavian 
C)  Brachial 
D)  Femoral

Question 7

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

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 8

The wife of an elderly patient reports that her husband may be suffering from heatstroke.What recommendations should the medical assistant make?

Accepted Answer

A)  Have him take a nap and call later if any other problems develop. 
B)  Apply cool,damp cloths to all exposed skin and then fan the moist skin. 
C)  Even though he has difficulty swallowing,have him drink as much cold fluid as possible. 
D)  Bring him into the office tomorrow to be checked out. 
A)  Have him take a nap and call later if any other problems develop. 
B)  Apply cool,damp cloths to all exposed skin and then fan the moist skin. 
C)  Even though he has difficulty swallowing,have him drink as much cold fluid as possible. 
D)  Bring him into the office tomorrow to be checked out.

Question 9

If a patient shows signs of shock,which of the following is recommended?

Accepted Answer

A)  Keep the patient quiet and cool 
B)  Place patient supine with the legs elevated approximately 1 foot 
C)  Place patient in the recovery position 
D)  Start rescue breathing and CPR 
A)  Keep the patient quiet and cool 
B)  Place patient supine with the legs elevated approximately 1 foot 
C)  Place patient in the recovery position 
D)  Start rescue breathing and CPR

Question 10

If a patient calls for an appointment after a head injury and reports clear drainage from the nose,the patient should be seen by the physician first thing the next morning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

______________ 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 12

Which of the following procedures may be used to relieve dyspnea on a patient with suspected cardiac emergency?

Accepted Answer

A)  Take and record vital signs 
B)  Position patient in a semisupine position 
C)  Start oxygen 
D)  Bring emergency cart in the room 
A)  Take and record vital signs 
B)  Position patient in a semisupine position 
C)  Start oxygen 
D)  Bring emergency cart in the room

Question 13

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 14

A family that lives near a neighborhood lake calls to report that their child fell into the water and now has a temperature below 95$\degree$F.What type of problem is this?

Accepted Answer

A)  Frostbite 
B)  Hyperthermia 
C)  Cold stroke 
D)  Hypothermia 
A)  Frostbite 
B)  Hyperthermia 
C)  Cold stroke 
D)  Hypothermia

Question 15

If a patient is bleeding profusely from a laceration on the arm,direct pressure should be applied to the radial artery.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

If you smell smoke,immediately evacuate patients with special needs using the closest elevator.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of The percentage of the body surface area...

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A patient with burns must receive a tetanus shot if more than 10 years have passed since the last immunization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 12: Safety and Emergency Practices

The medical term for low blood sugar is __________.

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

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

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

If a patient calls the physician's office with a life-threatening emergency,you should place the person on hold while you activate EMS.

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 the medical assistant tell him to squeeze to try to stop the bleeding until EMS arrives?

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

The wife of an elderly patient reports that her husband may be suffering from heatstroke.What recommendations should the medical assistant make?

If a patient shows signs of shock,which of the following is recommended?

If a patient calls for an appointment after a head injury and reports clear drainage from the nose,the patient should be seen by the physician first thing the next morning.

______________ is used to control seizures.

Which of the following procedures may be used to relieve dyspnea on a patient with suspected cardiac emergency?

What is the medical term for profuse excretion of sweat?

A family that lives near a neighborhood lake calls to report that their child fell into the water and now has a temperature below 95 °\degree° F.What type of problem is this?

If a patient is bleeding profusely from a laceration on the arm,direct pressure should be applied to the radial artery.

If you smell smoke,immediately evacuate patients with special needs using the closest elevator.

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

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

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

A patient with burns must receive a tetanus shot if more than 10 years have passed since the last immunization.

Competency-Based Education and the Medical Assistant Student

The Health Record

Infection Control

Patient Assessment

Patient Education

Nutrition and Health Promotion

Vital Signs

Assisting With the Primary Physical Examination

Principles of Pharmacology

Pharmacology Math

Administering Medications

Assisting in Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology

Assisting in Dermatology

Assisting in Gastroenterology

Assisting in Urology and Male Reproduction

Assisting in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Assisting in Pediatrics

Assisting in Orthopedic Medicine

Assisting in Neurology and Mental Health

Assisting in Endocrinology

Assisting in Pulmonary Medicine

Assisting in Cardiology

Assisting in Geriatrics

Principles of Electrocardiography

Assisting With Diagnostic Imaging

Assisting in the Clinical Laboratory

Assisting in the Analysis of Urine

Assisting in Blood Collection

Assisting in the Analysis of Blood

Assisting in Microbiology and Immunology

Surgical Supplies and Instruments

Surgical Asepsis and Assisting With Surgical Procedures

Career Development and Life Skills

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A family that lives near a neighborhood lake calls to report that their child fell into the water and now has a temperature below 95 $\degree$ F.What type of problem is this?