Question 1

A (n) ________ plan for the facility should include maps with escape routes clearly marked.

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Question 2

Insulin shock in which the patient has too little sugar in the blood is basically very severe ________,.

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Question 3

As part of educating patients about ways to prevent and handle various medical emergencies, you can encourage patients to learn basic ________.

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Question 4

A patient should be placed in which position before you begin cardiopulmonary resuscitation?

Accepted Answer

A)   On the left side
B)   On the back
C)   Prone, with the head turned to the side
D)   On the right side
E)   In the Sims' positionF) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 5

Which animals are likely to be carriers of rabies?

Accepted Answer

A)   Gerbils and hamsters
B)   Guinea pigs and mice
C)   Dogs, cats, and raccoons
D)   Lizards and snakes
E)   Birds and insectsF) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 6

Insufficient blood volume in the circulatory system due to injury that causes major fluid loss can lead to ________ shock, which requires immediate emergency care.

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The answer of Insufficient blood volume in the circulatory system...

Question 7

Which of the following is an appropriate action to stop bleeding?

Accepted Answer

A)   Avoid putting pressure on a pressure point
B)   Remove a blood-soaked dressing and replace it
C)   Administer pain medications
D)   Keep the body part that is bleeding below the heart
E)   Apply direct pressure over the injuryF) C) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 8

Which of the following is included in the care of a patient who has come in contact with an absorbed poison?

Accepted Answer

A)   Turn the patient on the left side
B)   Remove contaminated clothing and wash skin with soap and water
C)   Administer ipecac syrup
D)   Loosen tight-fitting clothing and wrap the patient in a blanket
E)   Rub the skin with dry gauze to remove the poisonF) B) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 9

-A wound pictured here, which is clean and has a smooth cut, is a(n)  ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   incision
B)   laceration
C)   abrasion
D)   puncture
E)   contusionF) A) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 10

Which of the following is the first priority when caring for multiple injuries?

Accepted Answer

A)   Assess the CABs
B)   Stop the bleeding
C)   Notify family members
D)   Administer pain medications
E)   Immobilize any fracturesF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 11

While camping with friends, you are asked to help find a nearby camper's lost son. The 9-year-old boy is found after being lost in the woods for several hours in temperatures below 10°F. His hands have a white, waxy appearance. When you touch them, they feel cold and hard. He says they are tingling and hurt a lot. Which of the following actions will you take?

Accepted Answer

A)   Place his hands in warm water
B)   Rub his hands briskly to warm them
C)   Place his hands in cool water and apply calamine lotion
D)   Break any blisters that have formed after assessing his CABs
E)   Pour hot water over his hands to thaw themF) B) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 12

The medical assistant's role during many emergency situations may be to keep victims or patients and their families and friends ________.

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Question 13

Jamal fell on the playground and was brought to the medical office complaining of pain in his wrist. X-rays are negative for a fracture. In this case a(n) ________ will be applied to the wrist to provide support without rigid immobilization.

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Question 14

Any situation in which a person suddenly becomes ill or sustains an injury that requires immediate help by a healthcare professional is considered a(n) ________ emergency.

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Question 15

Acute abdominal pain in the right upper quadrant that radiates to the back between the shoulder blades is characteristic of ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   bacterial meningitis
B)   a gallbladder attack
C)   diarrhea
D)   dehydration
E)   anaphylaxisF) B) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 16

The universal sign of choking is a(n)  ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   coughing fit
B)   anxious patient saying "I'm choking."
C)   hand up to the throat and a fearful look
D)   unconscious patient
E)   hands pressed to the chestF) A) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 17

A person incurring a (n) ________ wound, as pictured here, will need a tetanus toxoid immunization if he has not had one in the past 7 to 10 years.

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Question 18

The first thing you should do in a patient emergency is to _______ the situation and surroundings to determine whether it is safe for you to assist.

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Question 19

Mr. Coral called the office because he was vomiting blood. The medical term for this is ________.

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

Which of the following is the appropriate care for a spider bite?

Accepted Answer

A)   Administer a tetanus toxoid
B)   Remove the stinger
C)   Apply a tourniquet and cut the wound
D)   Apply an ice pack and keep the area below the level of the heart
E)   Apply a cold compress and elevate the areaF) A) and E)
G) A) and C)

Exam 57: Emergency Preparedness

-A wound pictured here, which is clean and has a smooth cut, is a(n) ____.

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Mr. Coral called the office because he was vomiting blood. The medical term for this is ________.

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Insufficient blood volume in the circulatory system due to injury that causes major fluid loss can lead to ________ shock, which requires immediate emergency care.

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A patient should be placed in which position before you begin cardiopulmonary resuscitation?

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Acute abdominal pain in the right upper quadrant that radiates to the back between the shoulder blades is characteristic of ____.

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A person incurring a (n) ________ wound, as pictured here, will need a tetanus toxoid immunization if he has not had one in the past 7 to 10 years.

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The medical assistant's role during many emergency situations may be to keep victims or patients and their families and friends ________.

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The universal sign of choking is a(n) ____.

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Which animals are likely to be carriers of rabies?

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Which of the following is the appropriate care for a spider bite?

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Which of the following is included in the care of a patient who has come in contact with an absorbed poison?

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The first thing you should do in a patient emergency is to _______ the situation and surroundings to determine whether it is safe for you to assist.

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Any situation in which a person suddenly becomes ill or sustains an injury that requires immediate help by a healthcare professional is considered a(n) ________ emergency.

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Insulin shock in which the patient has too little sugar in the blood is basically very severe ________,.

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A (n) ________ plan for the facility should include maps with escape routes clearly marked.

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As part of educating patients about ways to prevent and handle various medical emergencies, you can encourage patients to learn basic ________.

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Which of the following is the first priority when caring for multiple injuries?

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Which of the following is an appropriate action to stop bleeding?

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Jamal fell on the playground and was brought to the medical office complaining of pain in his wrist. X-rays are negative for a fracture. In this case a(n) ________ will be applied to the wrist to provide support without rigid immobilization.

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Exam 57: Emergency Preparedness

-A wound pictured here, which is clean and has a smooth cut, is a(n) ____.

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Mr. Coral called the office because he was vomiting blood. The medical term for this is ________.

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Insufficient blood volume in the circulatory system due to injury that causes major fluid loss can lead to ________ shock, which requires immediate emergency care.

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A patient should be placed in which position before you begin cardiopulmonary resuscitation?

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Acute abdominal pain in the right upper quadrant that radiates to the back between the shoulder blades is characteristic of ____.

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A person incurring a (n) ________ wound, as pictured here, will need a tetanus toxoid immunization if he has not had one in the past 7 to 10 years.

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The medical assistant's role during many emergency situations may be to keep victims or patients and their families and friends ________.

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The universal sign of choking is a(n) ____.

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Which animals are likely to be carriers of rabies?

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Which of the following is the appropriate care for a spider bite?

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Which of the following is included in the care of a patient who has come in contact with an absorbed poison?

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The first thing you should do in a patient emergency is to _______ the situation and surroundings to determine whether it is safe for you to assist.

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Any situation in which a person suddenly becomes ill or sustains an injury that requires immediate help by a healthcare professional is considered a(n) ________ emergency.

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Insulin shock in which the patient has too little sugar in the blood is basically very severe ________,.

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A (n) ________ plan for the facility should include maps with escape routes clearly marked.

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As part of educating patients about ways to prevent and handle various medical emergencies, you can encourage patients to learn basic ________.

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Which of the following is the first priority when caring for multiple injuries?

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Which of the following is an appropriate action to stop bleeding?

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Jamal fell on the playground and was brought to the medical office complaining of pain in his wrist. X-rays are negative for a fracture. In this case a(n) ________ will be applied to the wrist to provide support without rigid immobilization.

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