Question 1

A patient with a CVA caused by a blood clot may be given thrombolytic drugs to treat the condition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

An adult who suffers sudden cardiac arrest has the best chance of survival if CPR

Accepted Answer

A)  is started immediately. 
B)  is started immediately and an AED is used within 4 minutes. 
C)  is started immediately,along with transport to an ED. 
D)  and use of an AED occur within 10 minutes. 
A)  is started immediately. 
B)  is started immediately and an AED is used within 4 minutes. 
C)  is started immediately,along with transport to an ED. 
D)  and use of an AED occur within 10 minutes.

Question 3

A 26-year-old patient is being seen today for abdominal pain.The medical assistant is trying to make the patient more comfortable until the physician can see her.Which of the following should the medical assistant not do?

Accepted Answer

A)  Apply a heating pad to the abdomen. 
B)  Have the patient lie on her back with her knees flexed. 
C)  Monitor the patient for signs of shock. 
D)  Take the patient's pulse. 
A)  Apply a heating pad to the abdomen. 
B)  Have the patient lie on her back with her knees flexed. 
C)  Monitor the patient for signs of shock. 
D)  Take the patient's pulse.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A closed wound caused by blunt force trauma that results in swelling,ecchymosis,and pain is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  abrasion. 
B)  avulsion. 
C)  laceration. 
D)  contusion. 
A)  abrasion. 
B)  avulsion. 
C)  laceration. 
D)  contusion.

Question 6

The medical term for a heart attack is

Accepted Answer

A)  CAD. 
B)  myocardial infarction. 
C)  congestive heart failure. 
D)  pulmonary edema. 
A)  CAD. 
B)  myocardial infarction. 
C)  congestive heart failure. 
D)  pulmonary edema.

Question 7

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 8

A child who falls while skating,scraping the skin off her knee,may have which type of wound?

Accepted Answer

A)  Avulsion 
B)  Contusion 
C)  Abrasion 
D)  Laceration 
A)  Avulsion 
B)  Contusion 
C)  Abrasion 
D)  Laceration

Question 9

__________ are tears of the ligaments that support a joint.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ are tears of the ligaments that...

Question 10

Emergency preparedness plans are designed to coordinate care provided by which of the following agencies?

Accepted Answer

A)  EMS 
B)  Fire departments 
C)  Law enforcement agencies 
D)  National Guard 
E)  All of the above 
A)  EMS 
B)  Fire departments 
C)  Law enforcement agencies 
D)  National Guard 
E)  All of the above

Question 11

Explain the CDC's recommendations for minimizing negative psychological effects that may arise with a natural or community disaster.

Accepted Answer

The CDC recommends that a facility's saf

Question 12

If a choking victim is in the late stages of pregnancy,which of the following procedures should be performed?

Accepted Answer

A)  5 thrusts to the midsternal area using 2 fingers 
B)  Chest compressions 
C)  Abdominal thrust maneuver 
D)  All of the above 
A)  5 thrusts to the midsternal area using 2 fingers 
B)  Chest compressions 
C)  Abdominal thrust maneuver 
D)  All of the above

Question 13

If an adult patient is not breathing but has a pulse,what should you do?

Accepted Answer

A)  Deliver rescue breaths every 4 to 5 seconds. 
B)  Start CPR. 
C)  Deliver rescue breaths every 2 seconds. 
D)  Deliver approximately 10 breaths per minute. 
A)  Deliver rescue breaths every 4 to 5 seconds. 
B)  Start CPR. 
C)  Deliver rescue breaths every 2 seconds. 
D)  Deliver approximately 10 breaths per minute.

Question 14

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 15

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

Accepted Answer

A)  give orange juice with sugar. 
B)  administer glucose tabs. 
C)  give an injection of insulin as soon as possible. 
D)  loosen the clothing and elevate the legs. 
A)  give orange juice with sugar. 
B)  administer glucose tabs. 
C)  give an injection of insulin as soon as possible. 
D)  loosen the clothing and elevate the legs.

Question 16

Asystole is the recording of an irregular heartbeat.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A strain is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  fracture. 
B)  ligament injury. 
C)  injury that is not treated. 
D)  muscle injury. 
A)  fracture. 
B)  ligament injury. 
C)  injury that is not treated. 
D)  muscle injury.

Question 18

A patient with diabetes may go into shock with an overdose of insulin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

__________ is caused by severe hypoglycemia,which occurs when a patient with diabetes takes too much insulin,does not eat enough,or exercises more strenuously than usual.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ is caused by severe hypoglycemia,which occurs...

Question 20

If a patient reports an animal bite without a break in the skin,the patient can be instructed to wash the area well and observe for signs of infection.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 12: Safety and Emergency Practices

A patient with a CVA caused by a blood clot may be given thrombolytic drugs to treat the condition.

An adult who suffers sudden cardiac arrest has the best chance of survival if CPR

A 26-year-old patient is being seen today for abdominal pain.The medical assistant is trying to make the patient more comfortable until the physician can see her.Which of the following should the medical assistant not do?

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

A closed wound caused by blunt force trauma that results in swelling,ecchymosis,and pain is called a(n)

The medical term for a heart attack is

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

A child who falls while skating,scraping the skin off her knee,may have which type of wound?

__________ are tears of the ligaments that support a joint.

Emergency preparedness plans are designed to coordinate care provided by which of the following agencies?

Explain the CDC's recommendations for minimizing negative psychological effects that may arise with a natural or community disaster.

If a choking victim is in the late stages of pregnancy,which of the following procedures should be performed?

If an adult patient is not breathing but has a pulse,what should you do?

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.

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

Asystole is the recording of an irregular heartbeat.

A strain is a(n)

A patient with diabetes may go into shock with an overdose of insulin.

__________ is caused by severe hypoglycemia,which occurs when a patient with diabetes takes too much insulin,does not eat enough,or exercises more strenuously than usual.

If a patient reports an animal bite without a break in the skin,the patient can be instructed to wash the area well and observe for signs of infection.

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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