Deck 55: First Aid for Accidents and Injuries

Question 1

When injuries are ____, multiple sites are usually involved and considerable medical attention is required.

A) acute
B) sudden
C) urgent
D) severe

Answer 1

severe

Question 2

When a patient expires in the office, who is typically notified to pick up the body for post mortem examination?

A) coroner
B) mortician
C) local hospital
D) local fire/rescue service

Answer 2

coroner

Question 3

A medical office emergency kit is least likely to include which of the following medications?

A) epinephrine
B) instant glucose
C) sodium bicarbonate
D) penicillin

Answer 3

penicillin

Question 4

Which of the following organizations does not commonly provide CPR training to the public?

A) National Safety Council
B) Blue Cross
C) American Heart Association
D) American Safety and Health Institute

Question 5

When a patient goes into cardiac arrest, each minute of ventricular fibrillation results in an approximate ___ decrease in survival.

A) 1%
B) 5%
C) 10%
D) 20%

Question 6

Which of the following is a symptom of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) or hyperglycemia?

A) irritability
B) fruity odor on the breath
C) headache
D) seizures

Question 7

Bleeding from a vein will produce:

A) a steady flow of dark red blood
B) a steady flow of bright red blood
C) dark red blood in spurts
D) bright red blood in spurts

Question 8

Many providers recommend that a patient who is having a heart attack take:

A) an epinephrine injection
B) one regular-size aspirin
C) several regular-size aspirin
D) an insulin injection

Question 9

Which of the following is least likely to be included in a medical office emergency kit?

A) sterile dressings
B) alcohol wipes
C) protective eyewear
D) oxygen tank

Question 10

An AED should not be used on a patient:

A) between the ages of 1 and 8
B) located in water
C) with an implanted pacemaker
D) with any kind of transdermal patch

Question 11

When an emergency call requires another person in the office to call 911, after relaying the immediate information to EMS, you should not:

A) hang up once the caller understands that help is coming
B) give the caller appropriate specific instructions in relation to the situation
C) reassure the caller that EMS is on the way
D) try to stay calm and support the caller until EMS arrives

Question 12

When a patient goes into cardiac arrest, CPR is necessary ____ using an AED.

A) before
B) after
C) before and after
D) before, during, and after

Question 13

Which of the following is not one of the body parts most often damaged by excessive cold?

A) hands
B) trunk
C) feet
D) ears

Question 14

When patients have heat exhaustion, they:

A) frequently are unable to perspire
B) should try to get up and move around to increase blood flow
C) should refrain from drinking cool water
D) may experience dizziness and fatigue

Question 15

When performing CPR on an infant, you should:

A) perform chest compressions only
B) assess the infant's consciousness by pinching the earlobe
C) use the carotid artery to check for a return of the pulse
D) cover the infant's mouth and nose with a resuscitation mouthpiece

Question 16

An abdominal thrust is used to relieve an obstructed airway in adults and children over the age of:

A) 6 months
B) 1 year
C) 5 years
D) 10 years

Question 17

A subtle condition is one that:

A) is hidden, not apparent, and treacherous
B) has a rapid onset, severe symptoms, and a short course
C) is long, drawn out, and not acute
D) may cause death

Question 18

How should you position an infant with a blocked airway before attempting to clear the airway with back slaps?

A) body against your chest and the head facing backward over your shoulder
B) body against your chest and the head facing forward
C) face down on your forearm with the head lower than the body
D) face down on your forearm with the head higher than the body

Question 19

Which of the following is not a sign that a patient is having a heart attack?

A) pain radiating down one or both arms
B) tightness of the chest
C) slow, strong pulse
D) profuse perspiration

Question 20

When patients experience diaphoresis, they are in danger of losing a large amount of:

A) body salt
B) blood sugar
C) natural oils
D) oxygen

Question 21

Match each term with its definition.
Required to establish the cause of death that is recorded on the death certificate if the patient has not been examined by a provider within a fairly recent time frame

A)medical emergency
B)office policy manual
C)crash cart
D)automated external defibrillator (AED)
E)universal emergency medical identification symbol
F)first responders
G)autopsy
H)sudden cardiac arrest
I)artificial respiration
J)electrodes

Question 22

Match each term with its definition.
Contains the supplies and equipment necessary to handle medical emergencies that may arise in the medical office

A)medical emergency
B)office policy manual
C)crash cart
D)automated external defibrillator (AED)
E)universal emergency medical identification symbol
F)first responders
G)autopsy
H)sudden cardiac arrest
I)artificial respiration
J)electrodes

Question 23

Match each term with its definition.
Used when administering oxygen to a patient

A)syncope
B)spirits of ammonia capsules
C)myocardial infarction
D)atherosclerosis
E)nasal cannula
F)hypothermia
G)hemorrhage
H)seizure
I)finger sweep
J)cerebrovascular accident (CVA)

Question 24

Match each term with its definition.
Occurs when your body loses heat faster than it can produce it, resulting in a dangerously low body temperature

A)syncope
B)spirits of ammonia capsules
C)myocardial infarction
D)atherosclerosis
E)nasal cannula
F)hypothermia
G)hemorrhage
H)seizure
I)finger sweep
J)cerebrovascular accident (CVA)

Question 25

Match each term with its definition.
Used to arouse a patient who has fainted

A)syncope
B)spirits of ammonia capsules
C)myocardial infarction
D)atherosclerosis
E)nasal cannula
F)hypothermia
G)hemorrhage
H)seizure
I)finger sweep
J)cerebrovascular accident (CVA)

Question 26

Match each term with its definition.
Mouth-to-mouth rescue breathing

A)medical emergency
B)office policy manual
C)crash cart
D)automated external defibrillator (AED)
E)universal emergency medical identification symbol
F)first responders
G)autopsy
H)sudden cardiac arrest
I)artificial respiration
J)electrodes

Question 27

Match each term with its definition.
Result of a ruptured blood vessel in the brain or an occlusion of a blood vessel

A)syncope
B)spirits of ammonia capsules
C)myocardial infarction
D)atherosclerosis
E)nasal cannula
F)hypothermia
G)hemorrhage
H)seizure
I)finger sweep
J)cerebrovascular accident (CVA)

Question 28

Match each term with its definition.
Any situation in which an individual suddenly becomes ill or has an injury or circumstances calling for decided action

A)medical emergency
B)office policy manual
C)crash cart
D)automated external defibrillator (AED)
E)universal emergency medical identification symbol
F)first responders
G)autopsy
H)sudden cardiac arrest
I)artificial respiration
J)electrodes

Question 29

Match each term with its definition.
Severe, involuntary contraction of muscles that first causes a patient to become rigid, and then to have uncontrollable movements

A)syncope
B)spirits of ammonia capsules
C)myocardial infarction
D)atherosclerosis
E)nasal cannula
F)hypothermia
G)hemorrhage
H)seizure
I)finger sweep
J)cerebrovascular accident (CVA)

Question 30

Match each term with its definition.
Total, abrupt, and unexpected loss of heart function

A)medical emergency
B)office policy manual
C)crash cart
D)automated external defibrillator (AED)
E)universal emergency medical identification symbol
F)first responders
G)autopsy
H)sudden cardiac arrest
I)artificial respiration
J)electrodes

Question 31

Match each term with its definition.
Causes a buildup of plaque in the coronary arteries

A)syncope
B)spirits of ammonia capsules
C)myocardial infarction
D)atherosclerosis
E)nasal cannula
F)hypothermia
G)hemorrhage
H)seizure
I)finger sweep
J)cerebrovascular accident (CVA)

Question 32

Match each term with its definition.
Pads placed on a patient's chest when using an AED

A)medical emergency
B)office policy manual
C)crash cart
D)automated external defibrillator (AED)
E)universal emergency medical identification symbol
F)first responders
G)autopsy
H)sudden cardiac arrest
I)artificial respiration
J)electrodes

Question 33

Match each term with its definition.
Medical term for a heart attack

A)syncope
B)spirits of ammonia capsules
C)myocardial infarction
D)atherosclerosis
E)nasal cannula
F)hypothermia
G)hemorrhage
H)seizure
I)finger sweep
J)cerebrovascular accident (CVA)

Question 34

Match each term with its definition.
Excessive, uncontrolled bleeding

A)syncope
B)spirits of ammonia capsules
C)myocardial infarction
D)atherosclerosis
E)nasal cannula
F)hypothermia
G)hemorrhage
H)seizure
I)finger sweep
J)cerebrovascular accident (CVA)

Question 35

Match each term with its definition.
Designed by the American Medical Association as a way for individuals with certain medical conditions to alert health care workers of their conditions when they are unable to

A)medical emergency
B)office policy manual
C)crash cart
D)automated external defibrillator (AED)
E)universal emergency medical identification symbol
F)first responders
G)autopsy
H)sudden cardiac arrest
I)artificial respiration
J)electrodes

Question 36

Match each term with its definition.
Medical term for fainting

A)syncope
B)spirits of ammonia capsules
C)myocardial infarction
D)atherosclerosis
E)nasal cannula
F)hypothermia
G)hemorrhage
H)seizure
I)finger sweep
J)cerebrovascular accident (CVA)

Question 37

Match each term with its definition.
Performed to remove an object that has been dislodged from a patient's airway, but has not been expelled from the mouth

A)syncope
B)spirits of ammonia capsules
C)myocardial infarction
D)atherosclerosis
E)nasal cannula
F)hypothermia
G)hemorrhage
H)seizure
I)finger sweep
J)cerebrovascular accident (CVA)

Question 38

Match each term with its definition.
This should include guidelines to follow when dealing with emergencies

A)medical emergency
B)office policy manual
C)crash cart
D)automated external defibrillator (AED)
E)universal emergency medical identification symbol
F)first responders
G)autopsy
H)sudden cardiac arrest
I)artificial respiration
J)electrodes

Question 39

Match each term with its definition.
Used in addition to CPR if the heart is in arrest

A)medical emergency
B)office policy manual
C)crash cart
D)automated external defibrillator (AED)
E)universal emergency medical identification symbol
F)first responders
G)autopsy
H)sudden cardiac arrest
I)artificial respiration
J)electrodes

Question 40

Match each term with its definition.
Trained personnel usually provided by the police and/or fire departments

A)medical emergency
B)office policy manual
C)crash cart
D)automated external defibrillator (AED)
E)universal emergency medical identification symbol
F)first responders
G)autopsy
H)sudden cardiac arrest
I)artificial respiration
J)electrodes