Question 1

Summarize the steps that should be taken in a physician's office to prevent and manage fires.

Accepted Answer

1.	Properly store potentially flammable

Question 2

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 3

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 4

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)__________ seizure is transient and occurs with...

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

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 7

Systemic spread of a bacterial infection may result in which type of shock?

Accepted Answer

A)  Septic 
B)  Hypovolemic 
C)  Neurogenic 
D)  Psychogenic 
A)  Septic 
B)  Hypovolemic 
C)  Neurogenic 
D)  Psychogenic

Question 8

Which of the following is not a use of epinephrine in an emergency situation?

Accepted Answer

A)  As a vasoconstrictor 
B)  Heart stimulant used to treat shock 
C)  Acute anaphylactic reaction 
D)  As a vasodilator 
A)  As a vasoconstrictor 
B)  Heart stimulant used to treat shock 
C)  Acute anaphylactic reaction 
D)  As a vasodilator

Question 9

Which of the following emergency situations should be managed first?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hemorrhage 
B)  Shock 
C)  Occluded airway 
D)  Severe chest pain 
E)  Fractured bone 
A)  Hemorrhage 
B)  Shock 
C)  Occluded airway 
D)  Severe chest pain 
E)  Fractured bone

Question 10

To clear an obstructed airway in a conscious adult victim,the medical assistant should administer a series of five abdominal thrusts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A very agitated Madeline Tamarelli calls to report that her 18-year-old son and his friends were playing with knives,and a knife was thrown into his leg.The medical assistant should instruct Mrs.Tamarelli to do all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  remove the knife immediately to prevent further damage. 
B)  stay on the line while the medical assistant activates EMS. 
C)  calm down so that she can apply first aid. 
D)  roll clean material around the knife to stabilize it. 
A)  remove the knife immediately to prevent further damage. 
B)  stay on the line while the medical assistant activates EMS. 
C)  calm down so that she can apply first aid. 
D)  roll clean material around the knife to stabilize it.

Question 12

____________ is used as a topical anesthetic.

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 13

A patient who reports polydipsia has a problem with kidney function.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

__________ results from severe hyperglycemia,which develops because the body is not producing enough insulin or because the patient ate too much,is very stressed,or has an infection.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ results from severe hyperglycemia,which develops because...

Question 15

An AED is used for

Accepted Answer

A)  CVA. 
B)  shock. 
C)  seizures. 
D)  an abnormal heart rhythm. 
A)  CVA. 
B)  shock. 
C)  seizures. 
D)  an abnormal heart rhythm.

Question 16

Discuss the role of medical assistants in emergency preparedness.Explain how they can help if a natural disaster or other emergency occurs in their community.

Accepted Answer

Medical assistants can contribute to res

Question 17

Part of the recommended treatment for mild frostbite of the fingers is

Accepted Answer

A)  rubbing the fingers to warm them. 
B)  wrapping the hands in hot towels. 
C)  immersing the fingers in warm water. 
D)  washing the fingers well with soap and water. 
A)  rubbing the fingers to warm them. 
B)  wrapping the hands in hot towels. 
C)  immersing the fingers in warm water. 
D)  washing the fingers well with soap and water.

Question 18

The medical term for nosebleed is __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The medical term for nosebleed is __________....

Question 19

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 20

A patient with a deep,jagged wound that is bleeding profusely is diagnosed with a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  avulsion. 
B)  laceration. 
C)  traumatic injury. 
D)  hematoma. 
A)  avulsion. 
B)  laceration. 
C)  traumatic injury. 
D)  hematoma.

Exam 12: Safety and Emergency Practices

Summarize the steps that should be taken in a physician's office to prevent and manage fires.

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

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

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

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

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

Systemic spread of a bacterial infection may result in which type of shock?

Which of the following is not a use of epinephrine in an emergency situation?

Which of the following emergency situations should be managed first?

To clear an obstructed airway in a conscious adult victim,the medical assistant should administer a series of five abdominal thrusts.

A very agitated Madeline Tamarelli calls to report that her 18-year-old son and his friends were playing with knives,and a knife was thrown into his leg.The medical assistant should instruct Mrs.Tamarelli to do all of the following except

____________ is used as a topical anesthetic.

A patient who reports polydipsia has a problem with kidney function.

__________ results from severe hyperglycemia,which develops because the body is not producing enough insulin or because the patient ate too much,is very stressed,or has an infection.

An AED is used for

Discuss the role of medical assistants in emergency preparedness.Explain how they can help if a natural disaster or other emergency occurs in their community.

Part of the recommended treatment for mild frostbite of the fingers is

The medical term for nosebleed is __________.

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

A patient with a deep,jagged wound that is bleeding profusely is diagnosed with a(n)

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