Question 1

Symptoms of ________, or high blood sugar, include dry mouth, intense thirst, muscle weakness, and blurred vision.

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Question 2

One of your duties in the medical office may be to check and ________ crash cart items periodically.

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Question 3

In a comminuted fracture, ____.

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A)   the bone is broken into several fragments
B)   the bone is separated from the joint
C)   the break does not extend all the way across the bone
D)   the skin is not broken at the site of the break
E)   the bone is bent, but not broken all the way throughF) A) and B)
G) A) and D)

Question 4

A massive, widespread infection that affects the ability of the blood vessels to circulate blood results in ________ shock.

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Question 5

-Which type of wound, pictured here, occurs when someone slides across gravel during a softball game?

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A)   Puncture
B)   Incision
C)   Abrasion
D)   Laceration
E)   ContusionF) B) and C)
G) D) and E)

Question 6

A common medical disorder that is characterized by spasmodic narrowing of the bronchi, causing wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath, is ________.

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Question 7

Which of the following is a jarring injury to the brain?

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A)   Concussion
B)   Hematoma
C)   Fracture
D)   Laceration
E)   HemorrhageF) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 8

Which of the following steps would you include if a patient has ingested poison but is alert and not having convulsions?

Accepted Answer

A)   Call the regional poison control center and follow their instructions
B)   Turn the patient on the right side
C)   Loosen tight-fitting clothing and wrap the patient in a blanket to prevent shock
D)   Administer medications for nausea and pain
E)   Induce vomiting immediatelyF) B) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 9

Blowing the nose too hard, local irritation or dryness, or frequent sneezing can result in a nosebleed, called ________.

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Question 10

A strain is ____.

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A)   a muscle injury that results from overexertion
B)   an injury characterized by partial tearing of a ligament that supports a joint
C)   a break in the bone
D)   the displacement of a bone end from the joint
E)   the complete severing of a ligamentF) None of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 11

Which of the following would you include in the care of a patient who has sustained a concussion?

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A)   Inform the patient that the first two hours after the injury are the most critical
B)   Tell the patient that regular activities may be resumed
C)   Instruct the patient to avoid pain medicines other than acetaminophen
D)   Encourage the patient to eat well-balanced meals three times a day
E)   Tell the family to check on the patient at least once a dayF) A) and B)
G) All of the above

Question 12

Which of the following is an acute infection caused by Staphylococcus aureus?

Accepted Answer

A)   Viral encephalitis
B)   Toxic shock syndrome
C)   Bacterial meningitis
D)   Botulism
E)   TetanusF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 13

Your brother has been working in the backyard, trimming bushes and pulling weeds. He was not wearing gloves, and suddenly he comes into the house looking scared and holding his lower arm. He has been bitten by a snake that he thinks was a rattlesnake. You call EMS immediately. Until help arrives, what will you do for your brother?

Accepted Answer

A)   Immobilize his arm and positioning it below heart level.
B)   Apply an ice pack or a plastic bag full of ice.
C)   Suction the wound to remove the poison.
D)   Apply a tourniquet.
E)   Position his arm above heart level.F) A) and B)
G) C) and E)

Question 14

A tetanus toxoid is administered for an infectious bite if the patient has not received one in the last ____.

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A)   1 to 2 years
B)   2 to 3 years
C)   4 to 6 years
D)   5 to 10 years
E)   10 to 15 yearsF) B) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 15

When communicating with non-English-speaking patients during an emergency, you can use ________ throughout the process to help them understand you.

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Question 16

You are having lunch with friends at a local restaurant. Suddenly, you notice someone at the table next to yours putting his hands up to his throat. He has a fearful look on his face. Which of the following is the appropriate first action to take?

Accepted Answer

A)   Ask the person if he or she is choking
B)   Perform CPR
C)   Call 911
D)   Perform the Heimlich maneuver
E)   Place the person in a supine positionF) B) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 17

Which of the following is part of the care of a severed ear?

Accepted Answer

A)   Avoid covering the ear and place it directly in ice
B)   Place the ear in a cup of water
C)   Wrap the ear in plastic and place it in ice
D)   Dry the ear and wrap it in paper
E)   Wash the ear with saline and bandage it in placeF) A) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 18

The condition in which the body's fluid intake is not sufficient to meet its fluid needs because of vomiting, excessive heat and sweating, diarrhea, or lack of food or fluid intake is called ________.

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Question 19

Which of the following are symptoms of inhaled poisons?

Accepted Answer

A)   Rash, swelling, burning eyes, fever, abnormal pulse or respirations
B)   Headache, tinnitus, angina, shortness of breath, muscle weakness, nausea, dizziness
C)   Abdominal pain, gas, frequent bowel sounds, diarrhea
D)   Chills, joint pain, excessive sweating
E)   Lethargy, loss of coordination, confusion, and uncontrollable shiveringF) A) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 20

Which type of fracture is pictured here?

Accepted Answer

A)   Greenstick fracture
B)   Comminuted fracture
C)   Open fracture
D)   Closed fracture
E)   DislocationF) B) and D)
G) A) and D)

Exam 57: Emergency Preparedness

Which of the following steps would you include if a patient has ingested poison but is alert and not having convulsions?

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One of your duties in the medical office may be to check and ________ crash cart items periodically.

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-Which type of wound, pictured here, occurs when someone slides across gravel during a softball game?

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The condition in which the body's fluid intake is not sufficient to meet its fluid needs because of vomiting, excessive heat and sweating, diarrhea, or lack of food or fluid intake is called ________.

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Which of the following would you include in the care of a patient who has sustained a concussion?

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Blowing the nose too hard, local irritation or dryness, or frequent sneezing can result in a nosebleed, called ________.

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Which of the following is a jarring injury to the brain?

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When communicating with non-English-speaking patients during an emergency, you can use ________ throughout the process to help them understand you.

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A common medical disorder that is characterized by spasmodic narrowing of the bronchi, causing wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath, is ________.

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Symptoms of ________, or high blood sugar, include dry mouth, intense thirst, muscle weakness, and blurred vision.

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A strain is ____.

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A tetanus toxoid is administered for an infectious bite if the patient has not received one in the last ____.

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Which type of fracture is pictured here? $Which type of fracture is pictured here? A) Greenstick fracture B) Comminuted fracture C) Open fracture D) Closed fracture E) Dislocation$

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Which of the following is part of the care of a severed ear?

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You are having lunch with friends at a local restaurant. Suddenly, you notice someone at the table next to yours putting his hands up to his throat. He has a fearful look on his face. Which of the following is the appropriate first action to take?

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In a comminuted fracture, ____.

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Which of the following are symptoms of inhaled poisons?

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A massive, widespread infection that affects the ability of the blood vessels to circulate blood results in ________ shock.

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Which of the following is an acute infection caused by Staphylococcus aureus?

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Exam 57: Emergency Preparedness

Which of the following steps would you include if a patient has ingested poison but is alert and not having convulsions?

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One of your duties in the medical office may be to check and ________ crash cart items periodically.

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-Which type of wound, pictured here, occurs when someone slides across gravel during a softball game?

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The condition in which the body's fluid intake is not sufficient to meet its fluid needs because of vomiting, excessive heat and sweating, diarrhea, or lack of food or fluid intake is called ________.

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Which of the following would you include in the care of a patient who has sustained a concussion?

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Blowing the nose too hard, local irritation or dryness, or frequent sneezing can result in a nosebleed, called ________.

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Which of the following is a jarring injury to the brain?

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When communicating with non-English-speaking patients during an emergency, you can use ________ throughout the process to help them understand you.

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A common medical disorder that is characterized by spasmodic narrowing of the bronchi, causing wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath, is ________.

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Symptoms of ________, or high blood sugar, include dry mouth, intense thirst, muscle weakness, and blurred vision.

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A strain is ____.

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A tetanus toxoid is administered for an infectious bite if the patient has not received one in the last ____.

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Which type of fracture is pictured here?

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Which of the following is part of the care of a severed ear?

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You are having lunch with friends at a local restaurant. Suddenly, you notice someone at the table next to yours putting his hands up to his throat. He has a fearful look on his face. Which of the following is the appropriate first action to take?

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In a comminuted fracture, ____.

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Which of the following are symptoms of inhaled poisons?

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A massive, widespread infection that affects the ability of the blood vessels to circulate blood results in ________ shock.

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Which of the following is an acute infection caused by Staphylococcus aureus?

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