Question 1

If a patient calls the office complaining of moderate to severe abdominal pain,which action is necessary?

Accepted Answer

A)  Activate EMS 
B)  Same-day appointment 
C)  Worked into the schedule in the next 3 to 4 days 
D)  Refer patient to emergency room if no space available in schedule 
A)  Activate EMS 
B)  Same-day appointment 
C)  Worked into the schedule in the next 3 to 4 days 
D)  Refer patient to emergency room if no space available in schedule

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of The condition in which blood is present...

Question 3

For patients experiencing seizure,911 should be called in which of the following situations?

Accepted Answer

A)  The patient does not regain consciousness within 10 to 15 minutes. 
B)  The patient begins a second seizure immediately after the first one. 
C)  The patient is pregnant. 
D)  The patient is known to have diabetes. 
E)  All of the above 
A)  The patient does not regain consciousness within 10 to 15 minutes. 
B)  The patient begins a second seizure immediately after the first one. 
C)  The patient is pregnant. 
D)  The patient is known to have diabetes. 
E)  All of the above

Question 4

What are some of the signs and symptoms of heatstroke?

Accepted Answer

A)  Red,hot,dry skin and a rapid pulse 
B)  White,waxy skin color with a slow pulse 
C)  Profuse diaphoresis 
D)  Complaints of pain throughout the extremities 
A)  Red,hot,dry skin and a rapid pulse 
B)  White,waxy skin color with a slow pulse 
C)  Profuse diaphoresis 
D)  Complaints of pain throughout the extremities

Question 5

Which of the following is true about sudden cardiac arrest in children and infants?

Accepted Answer

A)  It most often is caused by a severe head injury. 
B)  It typically is caused by airway obstruction. 
C)  It usually is due to a serious congenital heart defect. 
D)  It usually is due to accidental poisoning. 
A)  It most often is caused by a severe head injury. 
B)  It typically is caused by airway obstruction. 
C)  It usually is due to a serious congenital heart defect. 
D)  It usually is due to accidental poisoning.

Question 6

On discovering an unresponsive person,the medical assistant first should assess the

Accepted Answer

A)  airway. 
B)  blood pressure. 
C)  heart sounds. 
D)  pulse. 
E)  skin color. 
A)  airway. 
B)  blood pressure. 
C)  heart sounds. 
D)  pulse. 
E)  skin color.

Question 7

When CPR is administered,the ratio of compressions to breaths is

Accepted Answer

A)  15 to 1. 
B)  10 to 2. 
C)  29 to 2. 
D)  15 to 2. 
A)  15 to 1. 
B)  10 to 2. 
C)  29 to 2. 
D)  15 to 2.

Question 8

Hemorrhagic shock is caused by excessive loss of blood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following is the most dangerous form of heat- or cold-related injuries,present with red,hot,dry skin and altered levels of consciousness?

Accepted Answer

A)  Heat exhaustion 
B)  Heatstroke 
C)  Frostbite 
D)  Hypothermia 
A)  Heat exhaustion 
B)  Heatstroke 
C)  Frostbite 
D)  Hypothermia

Question 10

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 11

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 12

If a patient presents with burns on the hands and mouth and stains on clothing,complaining of severe nausea or stomach cramps,which of the following has most likely occurred?

Accepted Answer

A)  Poisoning 
B)  Shock 
C)  Insect bite 
D)  Animal bite 
A)  Poisoning 
B)  Shock 
C)  Insect bite 
D)  Animal bite

Question 13

Septic shock is caused by a systemic infection.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

__________ is the freezing of tissue,which occurs when the skin temperature falls to a range of 14$\degree$ to 25$\degree$ F.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ is the freezing of tissue,which occurs...

Question 15

Debbie discovers a 40-year-old patient collapsed in the office hallway.What is the best location for checking the patient's pulse?

Accepted Answer

A)  Radial artery 
B)  Carotid artery 
C)  Brachial artery 
D)  Femoral artery 
A)  Radial artery 
B)  Carotid artery 
C)  Brachial artery 
D)  Femoral artery

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A healthcare facility evacuation plan sh

Question 17

If you suspect a head or neck injury,what maneuver should you use to open the patient's airway?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use the jaw thrust. 
B)  Use the head tilt-chin lift. 
C)  Apply a ventilator mask. 
D)  Insert an airway. 
A)  Use the jaw thrust. 
B)  Use the head tilt-chin lift. 
C)  Apply a ventilator mask. 
D)  Insert an airway.

Question 18

The mother of a 10-year-old boy with diabetes type 1 calls,very concerned about her son.He has been sick for 2 days with a fever and loss of appetite,and he now is very lethargic and is vomiting,and his breath smells fruity.What health emergency may be developing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Insulin shock 
B)  Hyperglycemia 
C)  Diabetic coma 
D)  Septicemia 
A)  Insulin shock 
B)  Hyperglycemia 
C)  Diabetic coma 
D)  Septicemia

Question 19

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 20

The mother of a 10-year-old patient calls because she has found a tick behind her daughter's knee.What should you tell her to do about removing the tick and follow-up?

Accepted Answer

Ticks can cause a number of diseases,inc

Exam 12: Safety and Emergency Practices

If a patient calls the office complaining of moderate to severe abdominal pain,which action is necessary?

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

For patients experiencing seizure,911 should be called in which of the following situations?

What are some of the signs and symptoms of heatstroke?

Which of the following is true about sudden cardiac arrest in children and infants?

On discovering an unresponsive person,the medical assistant first should assess the

When CPR is administered,the ratio of compressions to breaths is

Hemorrhagic shock is caused by excessive loss of blood.

Which of the following is the most dangerous form of heat- or cold-related injuries,present with red,hot,dry skin and altered levels of consciousness?

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

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

If a patient presents with burns on the hands and mouth and stains on clothing,complaining of severe nausea or stomach cramps,which of the following has most likely occurred?

Septic shock is caused by a systemic infection.

__________ is the freezing of tissue,which occurs when the skin temperature falls to a range of 14 °\degree° to 25 °\degree° F.

Debbie discovers a 40-year-old patient collapsed in the office hallway.What is the best location for checking the patient's pulse?

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

If you suspect a head or neck injury,what maneuver should you use to open the patient's airway?

The mother of a 10-year-old boy with diabetes type 1 calls,very concerned about her son.He has been sick for 2 days with a fever and loss of appetite,and he now is very lethargic and is vomiting,and his breath smells fruity.What health emergency may be developing?

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?

The mother of a 10-year-old patient calls because she has found a tick behind her daughter's knee.What should you tell her to do about removing the tick and follow-up?

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

Filters

__________ is the freezing of tissue,which occurs when the skin temperature falls to a range of 14 $\degree$ to 25 $\degree$ F.