Deck 31: Assisting in a Medical Emergency

Question 1

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

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

Answer 1

50

Question 2

The dental assistant's responsibility in an emergency situation 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) both a and b.

Answer 2

both a and b.

Question 3

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is also known as:

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

Answer 3

basic life support.

Question 4

Emergency telephone numbers should:

A)be posted in a single, central area.
B)list only 911.
C)include emergency medical services (EMS) personnel, local police, and firefighters.
D)be memorized.

Question 5

Ventricular fibrillation causes _____ percent of cases of cardiac arrest.

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

Question 6

The most frequently used drug in a medical emergency is:

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

Question 7

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

Question 8

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 9

If a medical emergency involving a patient arises,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 911 and emergency care is dispatched.
D)a physician is contacted by telephone.

Question 10

During an emergency,it is most likely that the _____ will 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 11

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

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

Question 12

_____,which is precipitated by stress and anxiety,may manifest in rapid,shallow breathing,lightheadedness,rapid heartbeat,and a panic-stricken appearance and is treated by having the patient breathe into a paper bag or cupped hands.

A)An asthma attack
B)Hyperventilation
C)Angina
D)An allergic reaction

Question 13

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 her feet are elevated above her head while maintaining a supine position.
D)placed in a prone position so her feet are elevated above her head.

Question 14

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

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

Question 15

The most important way to prevent a medical emergency is to be sure the patient has _____ before treatment is begun.

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

Question 16

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.

Question 17

A medical emergency can happen at any time,so 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)both a and c.

Question 18

Most emergencies in the dental office occur _____ or at the onset of a procedure.

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 19

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

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

Question 20

Any unexplained chest pain should be treated as:

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

Question 21

Patients with asthma commonly have what type of medication with them at all times?

A)Insulin
B)Nitroglycerin
C)Valium
D)Bronchodilator (inhaler)

Question 22

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 23

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

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

Question 24

CPR combines external cardiac compressions to stimulate the heart with rescue breathing to ensure that adequate air is entering the lungs.All steps in this emergency support system should be initiated only after the arrival of a trained emergency medical service rescuer.Which of the following is correct?

A)Both statements are true.
B)The first statement is true, and the second is false.
C)The first statement is false, and the second is true.
D)Both statements are false.

Question 25

The universal signal for choking is:

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

Question 26

One of the definitive signs or symptoms of a patient suffering hyperglycemia is:

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

Question 27

When a patient starts breathing abnormally deep and fast,this is termed:

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

Question 28

During Phase _____ of a grand mal seizure,the patient loses consciousness and experiences a brief (10 to 20 second) period of generalized rigidity of muscles.The patient may arch his back and emit a strange sound as air is expelled from the lungs.

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

Question 29

CPR differs slightly in adults versus children and infants because of which of the following factors?

A)Body size
B)Amount of oxygen needed
C)Both a and b
D)None of the above

Question 30

The type of seizure associated with epilepsy that lasts 2 to 5 minutes,causes the patient to go unconscious,and makes the patient's body jerk,twitch,and stiffen is a ______ seizure.

A)petit mal
B)simple partial
C)complex
D)grand mal

Question 31

An adult patient is not responding to any type of sensory stimulation.This patient is:

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

Question 32

Erythema is another term for:

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

Question 33

Myocardial infarction is commonly known as:

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

Question 34

When using an automated external defibrillator (AED),it is important that the operator does not have contact with the patient during what phase of the operation of the device?

A)Application of pads
B)Analyze
C)Shock
D)Both b and c

Question 35

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 36

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 37

A patient receiving dental treatment starts complaining of a severe pain in the chest.The medical history indicates the patient has been diagnosed with _____ and would have _____ medication with him for treatment.

A)diabetes; insulin
B)epilepsy; Dilantin
C)angina; nitroglycerin
D)asthma; bronchodilator "inhaler"

Question 38

A patient exhibits slurred speech,headache,and numbness on one side of body.These are symptoms of a:

A)heart attack.
B)stroke.
C)cerebrovascular accident.
D)both b and c.

Question 39

Which of the following is not one of the specific techniques recommended for the performance of chest compressions?

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 40

A patient records blood pressure at 80/46.This is an abnormally low blood pressure.What would be the condition diagnosed in this patient?

A)Hypertension
B)Hypoglycemia
C)Hypotension
D)Hyperventilation

Question 41

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

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