Deck 32: Emergency Health Careers

Question 1

Shock may result from:

A) Trauma, electrical injury, insulin shock, hemorrhage, reaction to drugs
B) Electrical injury, trauma, insulin shock, reaction to drugs
C) Trauma, electrical injury, hemorrhage, reaction to drugs
D) Hemorrhage, insulin shock, trauma, electrical injury, exposure
E) Insulin shock, reaction to drugs, trauma, exposure, electrical injury

Answer 1

Trauma, electrical injury, insulin shock, hemorrhage, reaction to drugs

Question 2

Early signs and symptoms of ____________________ include pale and clammy skin, weakness, and restlessness.

Answer 2

Shock

Question 3

Exposure to heat can result in:

A) Muscle cramping
B) Heat exhaustion
C) Heatstroke
D) b and c only
E) a, b, and c

Answer 3

a, b, and c

Question 4

Effects of partial seizures include all of the following except:

A) Automatic actions
B) Loss of consciousness
C) Hallucinations
D) Twitching of muscle groups

Question 5

Most marine injuries are caused by:

A) Aggressive aquatic life
B) Diving without a partner
C) The victim
D) Poisonous aquatic plants

Question 6

____________________ occurs when the water in body tissues freezes.

Question 7

The goal of modern emergency care includes:

A) Giving immediate aid at the scene
B) Transporting the victim to a hospital
C) Administering CPR
D) Treating shock
E) All of the above

Question 8

____________________ is an abnormal lowering of body temperature, usually resulting from immersion in cold water or being stranded in subzero weather.

Question 9

All emergency workers use _________________________ precautions to prevent the spread of microorganisms.

Question 10

The role of the _________________________ is to provide care in cases of acute illness and injury until more qualified personnel are available.

Question 11

The two types of fractures are:

A) Single or multiple
B) Closed or open
C) Deep or exposed
D) Multiple and closed
E) None of the above

Question 12

Internal wounds include:

A) Contusion, or bruise
B) Abrasion or incision
C) Laceration or puncture
D) Avulsion or amputation
E) Contusion or puncture

Question 13

In open, or compound, ____________________ the bone breaks through the skin and is exposed.

Question 14

____________________ is the term used for setting priorities for care of the victim or victims.

Question 15

Seizures may be preceded by a(n) ____________________ and may occur in several patterns.

Question 16

Most cases of poisoning occur:

A) When hiking in forest areas
B) At work
C) In the home
D) When exposed to desert conditions

Question 17

Accidents account for 50% of ____________________ in individuals 15 to 24 years of age.

Question 18

The ____________________ system is a coordinated response by all levels of practitioners to accidents and sudden illness.

Question 19

Abrasions result from:

A) An object piercing the skin
B) The scraping of skin or mucous membrane from the surface
C) The tearing away of part of the body
D) A cut from a knife
E) A cut from a sharp object

Question 20

To treat frostbite, an emergency health care worker should do all of the following except:

A) Rub the affected area to generate circulation
B) Bring the victim inside
C) Give warm fluids if the victim is conscious
D) Elevate and cover the affected area loosely with a dry dressing
E) Immerse the affected area in slightly warm water

Question 21

Investigate and compare the minimum training requirements and earnings of doctors, nurses, and EMTs.

Question 22

Match the numbered word below with the best definition.
a.Placing a tube within or through the trachea
b.Spotted with patches of color
c.A condition of acute failure of the peripheral circulation
d.The restoration of life or consciousness in a person who is apparently dead by using artificial respiration and cardiac massage
e.A poison produced by animals, plants, or bacteria
f.The inhalation of foreign matter, usually emesis, into the respiratory tract
g.An instrument used to compress a blood vessel by application around an extremity
h.A sudden attack of a disease; the uncontrolled muscle movements of epilepsy
i.A subjective sensation or motor phenomenon that precedes and marks the onset of a seizure
j.Abnormal external or internal bleeding
1.Aspiration
2.Aura
3.Endotracheal intubation
4.Hemorrhage
5.Mottled
6.Resuscitation
7.Seizure
8.Shock
9.Tourniquet
10.Toxin

Question 23

Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible.
What is the goal of modern emergency care?

Question 24

Research the number of reported sports injuries that require immediate first aid to determine which sport is most dangerous.

Question 25

Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible.
Describe the four classifications of emergency technicians recognized by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT).

Question 26

Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible.
Describe the six types of external wounds that result in different bleeding situations.

Question 27

Research different toxins produced by animals, plants, and bacteria.Which are the most deadly?

Question 28

Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible.
What is the proper treatment for shock victims?

Question 29

Poisoning can occur through ingestion, inhalation, and contact.Explain what to do when each occurs and the effects of the treatment.

Question 30

Explain the eight different emergency health careers and their role and relationship to each other in the treatment of a victim.

Question 31

Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible.
What are the signs and symptoms of poisoning?

Question 32

Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible.
What should be done for a victim of heatstroke?

Question 33

Describe the signs, symptoms, and treatment for stroke and seizure activity.Explain the effects of the treatment.

Question 34

Five different emergencies may result from temperature alteration.Explain these emergencies and what to do to treat a victim.Include the effects of the treatment.

Question 35

Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible.
Explain and describe the three different degrees of burns and the effects on the skin.

Question 36

Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible.
Describe various injuries to bones and muscle tissue.

Question 37

Explore the training requirements for CPR certification.Once certified, how often must a person reapply, and what training is required?

Question 38

Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible.
List at least four different miscellaneous emergencies that health care workers may treat.

Question 39

Stroke victims suffer a variety of effects.Research and report on the most debilitating effects and the recovery process.

Question 40

Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible.
What are the signs and symptoms of a stroke?

Question 41

Identify the differences in CPR for adults, children, and infants.Explain the reasoning behind these differences.