Deck 55: Emergencies in the Medical Office and the Community

Question 1

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

Answer 1

one regular-size aspirin

Question 2

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

Answer 2

body salt

Question 3

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

Answer 3

face down on your forearm with the head lower than the body

Question 4

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 5

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 6

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

Question 7

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 8

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 9

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 10

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 11

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 12

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 13

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

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

Question 14

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 15

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

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

Question 16

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 17

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 18

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 19

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

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

Question 20

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

A) six months
B) one year
C) five years
D) 10 years

Question 21

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 22

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 23

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 24

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 25

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 26

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 27

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 28

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 29

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 30

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 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.
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 33

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 34

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 35

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 36

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 37

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 38

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

Question 39

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 40

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 41

Match the following term with its definition or description.​
​The path that air follows to get into and out of the lungs

A)​acute
B)​airway
C)​ammonia
D)​aspiration
E)​cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
F)​coma
G)​cessation
H)​chronic
I)​compressions
J)​consciousness

Question 42

​Match the term to its definition or description.
​An unexpected occurrence or situation demanding immediate action

A)​diabetic ketoacidosis
B)​diaphoresis
C)​emergency
D)​emergency medical services (EMS)
E)​emergency preparedness
F)​exhaustion
G)​flushed
H)​frostbite
I)heat cramps
J)heatstroke
K)​sudden
L)​trauma
M)​urgent

Question 43

Match the following term with its definition or description.​
​Strong-smelling inhalant used to revive a person who has fainted

A)​acute
B)​airway
C)​ammonia
D)​aspiration
E)​cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
F)​coma
G)​cessation
H)​chronic
I)​compressions
J)​consciousness

Question 44

​Match the term to its definition or description.
​A group that provides out-of-hospital acute medical care and/or transport to definitive care to patients experiencing a medical emergency

A)​diabetic ketoacidosis
B)​diaphoresis
C)​emergency
D)​emergency medical services (EMS)
E)​emergency preparedness
F)​exhaustion
G)​flushed
H)​frostbite
I)heat cramps
J)heatstroke
K)​sudden
L)​trauma
M)​urgent

Question 45

Match the following term with its definition or description.​
​Awareness,full knowledge of what is in one's own mind

A)​acute
B)​airway
C)​ammonia
D)​aspiration
E)​cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
F)​coma
G)​cessation
H)​chronic
I)​compressions
J)​consciousness

Question 46

Match the following term with its definition or description.​
​Continuing a long time,returning;not acute

A)​acute
B)​airway
C)​ammonia
D)​aspiration
E)​cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
F)​coma
G)​cessation
H)​chronic
I)​compressions
J)​consciousness

Question 47

​Match the term to its definition or description.
​Actions taken in anticipation of an emergency to facilitate rapid,effective and appropriate response to the situation

A)​diabetic ketoacidosis
B)​diaphoresis
C)​emergency
D)​emergency medical services (EMS)
E)​emergency preparedness
F)​exhaustion
G)​flushed
H)​frostbite
I)heat cramps
J)heatstroke
K)​sudden
L)​trauma
M)​urgent

Question 48

​Match the term to its definition or description.
​Extreme fatigue

A)​diabetic ketoacidosis
B)​diaphoresis
C)​emergency
D)​emergency medical services (EMS)
E)​emergency preparedness
F)​exhaustion
G)​flushed
H)​frostbite
I)heat cramps
J)heatstroke
K)​sudden
L)​trauma
M)​urgent

Question 49

Match the following term with its definition or description.​
​Removal by suction

A)​acute
B)​airway
C)​ammonia
D)​aspiration
E)​cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
F)​coma
G)​cessation
H)​chronic
I)​compressions
J)​consciousness

Question 50

Match the following term with its definition or description.​
​Ceasing or discontinuing

A)​acute
B)​airway
C)​ammonia
D)​aspiration
E)​cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
F)​coma
G)​cessation
H)​chronic
I)​compressions
J)​consciousness

Question 51

Match the following term with its definition or description.​
​A combination of rescue breathing and chest compressions delivered to victims thought to be in cardiac arrest

A)​acute
B)​airway
C)​ammonia
D)​aspiration
E)​cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
F)​coma
G)​cessation
H)​chronic
I)​compressions
J)​consciousness

Question 52

Match the following term with its definition or description.​
​To exert force against,press

A)​acute
B)​airway
C)​ammonia
D)​aspiration
E)​cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
F)​coma
G)​cessation
H)​chronic
I)​compressions
J)​consciousness

Question 53

​Match the term to its definition or description.
​Painful,brief muscle cramps that occur during exercise or work in a hot environment;muscles may spasm or jerk involuntarily

A)​diabetic ketoacidosis
B)​diaphoresis
C)​emergency
D)​emergency medical services (EMS)
E)​emergency preparedness
F)​exhaustion
G)​flushed
H)​frostbite
I)heat cramps
J)heatstroke
K)​sudden
L)​trauma
M)​urgent

Question 54

Match the following term with its definition or description.​
​Having a rapid onset,severe symptoms,and short course

A)​acute
B)​airway
C)​ammonia
D)​aspiration
E)​cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
F)​coma
G)​cessation
H)​chronic
I)​compressions
J)​consciousness

Question 55

​Match the term to its definition or description.
​Profuse sweating

A)​diabetic ketoacidosis
B)​diaphoresis
C)​emergency
D)​emergency medical services (EMS)
E)​emergency preparedness
F)​exhaustion
G)​flushed
H)​frostbite
I)heat cramps
J)heatstroke
K)​sudden
L)​trauma
M)​urgent

Question 56

​Match the term to its definition or description.
​Sudden reddish coloration of the skin

A)​diabetic ketoacidosis
B)​diaphoresis
C)​emergency
D)​emergency medical services (EMS)
E)​emergency preparedness
F)​exhaustion
G)​flushed
H)​frostbite
I)heat cramps
J)heatstroke
K)​sudden
L)​trauma
M)​urgent

Question 57

​Match the term to its definition or description.
A ​condition where localized damage is caused to skin and other tissues due to extreme cold

A)​diabetic ketoacidosis
B)​diaphoresis
C)​emergency
D)​emergency medical services (EMS)
E)​emergency preparedness
F)​exhaustion
G)​flushed
H)​frostbite
I)heat cramps
J)heatstroke
K)​sudden
L)​trauma
M)​urgent

Question 58

​Match the term to its definition or description.
​Severe condition caused by impairment of the body's temperature-regulating abilities,resulting from prolonged exposure to excessive heat and characterized by cessation of sweating,severe headache,high fever,hot dry skin,and in serious cases collapse and coma

A)​diabetic ketoacidosis
B)​diaphoresis
C)​emergency
D)​emergency medical services (EMS)
E)​emergency preparedness
F)​exhaustion
G)​flushed
H)​frostbite
I)heat cramps
J)heatstroke
K)​sudden
L)​trauma
M)​urgent

Question 59

Match the following term with its definition or description.​
​An abnormal deep stupor from which a person cannot be aroused by external stimuli

A)​acute
B)​airway
C)​ammonia
D)​aspiration
E)​cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
F)​coma
G)​cessation
H)​chronic
I)​compressions
J)​consciousness

Question 60

​Match the term to its definition or description.
​A complication of diabetes that occurs when the body cannot use sugar (glucose)as a fuel source because the body has no insulin or not enough insulin,and fat is used instead

A)​diabetic ketoacidosis
B)​diaphoresis
C)​emergency
D)​emergency medical services (EMS)
E)​emergency preparedness
F)​exhaustion
G)​flushed
H)​frostbite
I)heat cramps
J)heatstroke
K)​sudden
L)​trauma
M)​urgent

Question 61

​Match the term to its definition or description.
​A condition of excess insulin or lack of blood sugar

A)​hyperglycemia
B)​hypoglycemia
C)​ingested
D)​insulin shock
E)​intubation
F)​life-threatening
G)​obstructed
H)​poison
I)​postmortem
J)​prophylactic

Question 62

​The purpose of CPR is to keep oxygen flowing to the lungs and blood flowing to the brain and other vital organs until normal heart rhythm can be restored.CPR involves which of the following two elements?

A) ​chest compression and AED
B) ​artificial respiration and AED
C) ​chest compression and artificial respiration
D) ​any of the above

Question 63

​Match the term to its definition or description.
​To eat

A)​hyperglycemia
B)​hypoglycemia
C)​ingested
D)​insulin shock
E)​intubation
F)​life-threatening
G)​obstructed
H)​poison
I)​postmortem
J)​prophylactic

Question 64

​Match the term to its definition or description.
​Any injury,physical or mental

A)​diabetic ketoacidosis
B)​diaphoresis
C)​emergency
D)​emergency medical services (EMS)
E)​emergency preparedness
F)​exhaustion
G)​flushed
H)​frostbite
I)heat cramps
J)heatstroke
K)​sudden
L)​trauma
M)​urgent

Question 65

​Match the term to its definition or description.
​Used to describe diseases or conditions where the likelihood of death is high

A)​hyperglycemia
B)​hypoglycemia
C)​ingested
D)​insulin shock
E)​intubation
F)​life-threatening
G)​obstructed
H)​poison
I)​postmortem
J)​prophylactic

Question 66

​Match the symptom to the medical issue or disease.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
​Pain in the jaw,neck,shoulder,back,or ear

A)heart attack
B)heatstroke
C)heat exhaustion
D)internal bleeding
E)shock
F)hyperglycemia
G)hypoglycemia

Question 67

Emergency evacuations can be required for any number of situations.Which of the following would not be considered an essential principle in emergency evacuation planning?

A) Instruct all parties to remain in place prior to the evacuation.
B) ​Inspect facility for all possible evacuation routes.
C) For each area of the office,assign a staff member to be responsible for ensuring evacuation of patients,personnel,and visitors.
D) After reaching the assembly point,verify that all patients,visitors,and staff are present.

Question 68

​Match the term to its definition or description.
​Blocked

A)​hyperglycemia
B)​hypoglycemia
C)​ingested
D)​insulin shock
E)​intubation
F)​life-threatening
G)​obstructed
H)​poison
I)​postmortem
J)​prophylactic

Question 69

​Match the term to its definition or description.
​Requiring immediate attention

A)​diabetic ketoacidosis
B)​diaphoresis
C)​emergency
D)​emergency medical services (EMS)
E)​emergency preparedness
F)​exhaustion
G)​flushed
H)​frostbite
I)heat cramps
J)heatstroke
K)​sudden
L)​trauma
M)​urgent

Question 70

Emergency evacuations can be required for any number of situations.Which of the following would not be considered an essential principle in emergency evacuations?

A) The planned route of escape posted in the ​employee break area.
B) ​Follow all emergency preparedness policies and procedures.
C) ​Address how to evacuate and assist patients with special needs.
D) ​Determine who is responsible for informing emergency response services and other building occupants if necessary.

Question 71

​The CPR procedure is easily remembered by applying the A-B-Cs.Correctly identify the A-B-C in CPR.

A) ​Ambu,bag,chest
B) ​act,breathing,chest
C) ​airway,breathing,chest
D) ​airway,breathing,compressions

Question 72

​Match the term to its definition or description.
​Preventing disease

A)​hyperglycemia
B)​hypoglycemia
C)​ingested
D)​insulin shock
E)​intubation
F)​life-threatening
G)​obstructed
H)​poison
I)​postmortem
J)​prophylactic

Question 73

​Match the term to its definition or description.
​A substance that,if taken internally or applied externally,is a threat to life

A)​hyperglycemia
B)​hypoglycemia
C)​ingested
D)​insulin shock
E)​intubation
F)​life-threatening
G)​obstructed
H)​poison
I)​postmortem
J)​prophylactic

Question 74

​Match the term to its definition or description.
​Deficiency of sugar in the blood

A)​hyperglycemia
B)​hypoglycemia
C)​ingested
D)​insulin shock
E)​intubation
F)​life-threatening
G)​obstructed
H)​poison
I)​postmortem
J)​prophylactic

Question 75

​Match the term to its definition or description.
​Increase of blood sugar,as in diabetes

A)​hyperglycemia
B)​hypoglycemia
C)​ingested
D)​insulin shock
E)​intubation
F)​life-threatening
G)​obstructed
H)​poison
I)​postmortem
J)​prophylactic

Question 76

​Match the symptom to the medical issue or disease.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
​The patient becomes overheated with profuse perspiration,usually after some form of vigorous exercise

A)heart attack
B)heatstroke
C)heat exhaustion
D)internal bleeding
E)shock
F)hyperglycemia
G)hypoglycemia

Question 77

​Match the term to its definition or description.
​Pertaining to or occurring during the period after death;common term for autopsy

A)​hyperglycemia
B)​hypoglycemia
C)​ingested
D)​insulin shock
E)​intubation
F)​life-threatening
G)​obstructed
H)​poison
I)​postmortem
J)​prophylactic

Question 78

​Match the term to its definition or description.
​Insertion of a tube into the larynx for entrance of air

A)​hyperglycemia
B)​hypoglycemia
C)​ingested
D)​insulin shock
E)​intubation
F)​life-threatening
G)​obstructed
H)​poison
I)​postmortem
J)​prophylactic

Question 79

​The AED is used in connection with CPR to restore cardiac function.Which of the following is not a function of the AED?

A) ​Initiates rescue breathing.
B) ​Analyzes the heart rhythm of a person in fibrillation or arrest.
C) ​Recognizes a shockable rhythm.
D) ​Advises the operator through lights,text,and voice prompts if shock is indicated.

Question 80

​Match the term to its definition or description.
​Happening without warning or in a short space of time

A)​diabetic ketoacidosis
B)​diaphoresis
C)​emergency
D)​emergency medical services (EMS)
E)​emergency preparedness
F)​exhaustion
G)​flushed
H)​frostbite
I)heat cramps
J)heatstroke
K)​sudden
L)​trauma
M)​urgent