Deck 31: Assisting in a Medical Emergency

Question 1

If a pregnant patient feels dizzy or lightheaded while in a supine position,the patient should be:

A)turned onto her right side or moved into an upright sitting position.
B)turned onto her left side or moved into an upright sitting position.
C)placed so that her feet are elevated above her head while maintaining a supine position.
D)placed in a prone position so that her feet are elevated above her head.

Answer 1

turned onto her left side or moved into an upright sitting position.

Question 2

A(n)_____ is what a patient tells you regarding how he or she feels or what he or she is experiencing; a(n)_____ is what you observe in a patient.

A)symptom; sign
B)sign; symptom
C)observation; notation
D)notation; observation

Answer 2

symptom; sign

Question 3

A reduction of blood flow to the brain that causes the patient to lose consciousness is called:

A)syncope.
B)fainting.
C)hypertension.
D)both a and b

Answer 3

both a and b

Question 4

An emergency telephone number list should:

A)be posted in a single, central area.
B)list only 9-1-1.
C)include emergency medical services (EMS) personnel, local police, and firefighters.
D)be memorized.

Question 5

The 2010 CPR sequence of steps C-A-B stands for:

A)care, access, breath.
B)circulation, airway, breathing.
C)chest compressions, airway, breathing.
D)chest compressions, access, breathing.

Question 6

When the patient's hands go to his throat when spasms of coughing or choking occur,it indicates:

A)ventricular fibrillation.
B)aspiration of a foreign object.
C)postural hypotension.
D)syncope.

Question 7

The condition precipitated by stress and anxiety that can manifest in rapid,shallow breathing,lightheadedness,rapid heartbeat,and a panic-stricken appearance is:

A)an asthma attack.
B)hyperventilation.
C)angina.
D)an allergic reaction.

Question 8

Any unexplained chest pain should be treated as:

A)epigastric distress.
B)syncope.
C)angina.
D)a potential acute myocardial infarction.

Question 9

Most emergencies in the dental office occur:

A)when the patient arrives or immediately thereafter.
B)when the patient completes the health history form.
C)during or immediately after administration of local anesthesia.
D)after the procedure is completed and the patient is dismissed.

Question 10

Before beginning dental treatment,an important way to prevent a dental emergency is to be certain the patient has:

A)taken his or her medications.
B)eaten.
C)completed or updated his or her medical history.
D)signed a consent form.

Question 11

The dental assistant's responsibility in a medical emergency is to:

A)recognize the symptoms and signs of a significant medical complaint.
B)provide appropriate support in implementing emergency procedures.
C)diagnose a specific condition or emergency situation.
D)do both a and B

Question 12

During a medical emergency,the dentist and staff are responsible for providing emergency care until:

A)the emergency situation is resolved and the patient recovers.
B)more qualified personnel arrive.
C)someone calls 9-1-1 and emergency care is dispatched.
D)a physician is contacted by telephone.

Question 13

The most frequently used drug in a medical emergency is:

A)glucose.
B)epinephrine.
C)oxygen.
D)ammonia inhalant.

Question 14

Because a medical emergency can happen at any time,it is important for the dental assistant to:

A)check the patient's pulse every 15 minutes.
B)be alert and continuously observe the patient to watch for problems.
C)check the patient's blood pressure throughout the procedure.
D)do both a and C

Question 15

During an emergency,which dental staff member is most likely to call emergency services and remain on the telephone at all times to obtain appropriate medical assistance?

A)Business assistant
B)Clinical assistant
C)Dental hygienist
D)Dentist

Question 16

The cells of the brain are damaged irreversibly after _____ without oxygen.

A)1 hour
B)4 to 6 minutes
C)10 to 20 minutes
D)30 minutes

Question 17

When defibrillation is provided within the first 5 minutes of cardiac arrest,there is about a _____ chance that you can save the victim's life.

A)10%
B)25%
C)50%
D)75%

Question 18

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)is also known as:

A)the Heimlich maneuver.
B)basic life support.
C)abdominal thrusts.
D)vital signs.

Question 19

The percentage of cardiac arrest cases caused by ventricular fibrillation is:

A)10% to 20%.
B)25% to 50%.
C)50% to 70%.
D)80% to 90%.

Question 20

An allergy is an altered state of reactivity in body tissues in response to specific:

A)anaphylaxis.
B)antigens.
C)antibodies.
D)erythema.

Question 21

CPR:

A) combines external cardiac compressions to stimulate the heart.
B) is rescue breathing to ensure that adequate air is entering the lungs.
C) is an emergency support system that should be initiated only after the arrival of a trained emergency medical service rescuer.
D) should be initiated immediately.
E) The correct answer is a, b, and c.
F) Both b and c are correct.
G) Both c and d are correct.
H) The correct answer is a, b, and d.

Question 22

During a grand mal seizure,loss of consciousness and a brief period (10 to 20 seconds)of generalized rigidity of muscles during which the patient may arch his back and emit a strange sound as air is expelled from the lungs is phase:

A)1.
B)2.
C)3.
D)4.

Question 23

Slurred speech,headache,and numbness on one side of body are indications of:

A)a heart attack.
B)a stroke.
C)a cerebrovascular accident.
D)both b andc

Question 24

Which type of seizure associated with epilepsy lasts 2 to 5 minutes,causes the patient to go unconscious,and makes the patient's body jerk,twitch,and stiffen?

A)Petit mal seizure
B)Simple partial seizure
C)Complex seizure
D)Grand mal seizure

Question 25

The rate of compression for an adult,child,and infant is _____ compressions per minute.

A)80
B)70 to 90
C)100
D)80 to 100

Question 26

A loss of consciousness caused by a lack of oxygen to the brain is:

A)hyperventilation.
B)fainting.
C)syncope.
D)both b and c

Question 27

The medication a patient with asthma typically has with them is:

A)insulin.
B)nitroglycerin.
C)Valium.
D)bronchodilator (inhaler).

Question 28

A patient is experiencing a strange smell. This occurs in which phase of a grand mal seizure?

A)Phase 1
B)Phase 2
C)Phase 3
D)Phase 4

Question 29

A patient receiving dental treatment starts complaining of a severe pain in the chest.The medical history indicates the patient has angina.Which medication is the patient is likely to have?

A)Insulin
B)Dilantin
C)Nitroglycerin
D)Bronchodilator inhaler

Question 30

Erythema is another term for:

A)pain.
B)redness.
C)swelling.
D)infection.

Question 31

CPR differs slightly in adults versus children and infants because of:

A)body size.
B)amount of oxygen needed.
C)both a and b
D)none of the above.

Question 32

CPR is not performed until the patient is determined to be:

A)unconscious.
B)unresponsive.
C)choking.
D)conscious.

Question 33

When using an automated external defibrillator (AED),it is important that the operator does not have contact with the patient during:

A)the application of pads.
B)the analyze phase.
C)shock.
D)both b and c

Question 34

An adult patient who does not respond to any type of sensory stimulation is:

A)sleeping.
B)conscious.
C)paralyzed.
D)unconscious.

Question 35

All the following are specific techniques recommended for the performance of chest compressions except:

A)pushing hard and fast.
B)allowing complete chest recoil after each compression.
C)stopping for 30 seconds after each compression.
D)avoiding excessive ventilation.

Question 36

Abnormally deep and fast breathing is termed:

A)hyperglycemia.
B)hypoactive.
C)hypoglycemic.
D)hyperventilation.

Question 37

The universal signal for choking is:

A)coughing.
B)laughing.
C)turning blue.
D)placing the hands to the throat.

Question 38

Myocardial infarction is commonly known as:

A)a stroke.
B)hypertension.
C)a heart attack.
D)angina.

Question 39

What certification credential does a dental assistant have to possess to meet emergency care standards?

A)Heart Saver-CPR
B)Advanced Life Support-CPR
C)Basic Life Support-Healthcare Provider-CPR
D)First-aid card

Question 40

A definitive sign or symptom of hyperglycemia is:

A)thirst.
B)breath that smells sweet.
C)confusion.
D)falling asleep.

Question 41

A patient is brought to an upright position rapidly and loses consciousness or a level of consciousness.This is known as:

A)postural hypotension.
B)hypertension.
C)hypoglycemia.
D)stroke.