Deck 8: Emergency Procedures and First Aid

Question 1

Which of the following is the condition that occurs as a result of an excess of insulin and an insufficient amount of sugar circulating through the bloodstream?

A)Insulin shock
B)Hyperglycemia  
C)Diabetes
D)Acidosis

Answer 1

Insulin shock

Question 2

What is the main purpose of the crash cart in the ambulatory care setting?

A)Office medications are kept together. 
B)All emergency supplies are together and available. 
C)It is tailored to practice needs. 
D)None of the above.

Answer 2

All emergency supplies are together and available. 

Question 3

Which of the following is most applicable for symptoms of shivering, cool skin, listlessness, confusion, and slowed pulse and respirations?

A)Hypothermia
B)Local cooling  
C)Frostbite
D)Heatstroke

Answer 3

Hypothermia

Question 4

Which of the following is the most appropriate response when caring for burns?

A)Apply ice water. 
B)Clean burned area carefully if burn is severe. 
C)Cover with a sterile dressing. 
D)Remove any clothing that may be sticking to the burn immediately.

Question 5

Which of the following is most applicable for skin that becomes off color, waxy, and numb?

A)Shock
B)Heatstroke  
C)Heat exhaustion
D)Sunburn  
E)Frostbite

Question 6

What is the common term for the medical term syncope?

A)Dizziness
B)Ringing  
C)Perspiration
D)Fainting  
E)Vomiting

Question 7

Which of the following is not an important assessment when caring for injuries to the musculoskeletal system?

A)Note the extent of swelling and bruising.
B)Note deformity and pain. 
C)Note use of extremity.
D)Note blood pressure.

Question 8

Which of the following is a condition that occurs as a result of an inability of the body to properly convert sugar from food into energy?

A)Insulin shock
B)Hypoglycemia  
C)Diabetes
D)Acidosis

Question 9

Which of the following types of burns should be seen by the provider?

A)All burns involving the very young or the elderly  
B)A burn involving an area larger than a child's hand  
C)Any burns on face, hands, feet, or genitals  
D)All of the above

Question 10

Which statement is false regarding shock?

A)There is inadequate circulation to body parts. 
B)Areas around the lips, eyes, and fingernails may turn cyanotic. 
C)Blood pressure increases. 
D)Pulse becomes rapid and weak.

Question 11

Which of the following are emergency situations that require first priority assessments?

A)Airway and breathing problems, back injuries, head injuries  
B)Poisoning, airway and breathing problems, head injuries, bleeding, allergic reaction  
C)Fractures, back injuries, head injuries  
D)Back injuries, head injuries, poisoning  
E)Head injuries, fractures, poisoning

Question 12

Which of the following types of shock might occur if a person who has a hypersensitivity to a sting is not seen by a physician immediately?

A)Respiratory
B)Cardiogenic  
C)Anaphylactic
D)Metabolic

Question 13

Which of the following is most appropriate when dealing with poisonings?

A)Tell the patient to take ipecac. 
B)Give them something to eat or drink. 
C)Identify the name and amount of poison taken. 
D)Ask whether the patient is conscious.

Question 14

Which of the following body areas would be more suited to a spiral bandage for wounds or injuries?

A)Arms or legs
B)Wrist or knee  
C)Neck and shoulder
D)Hands, fingers, or toes

Question 15

Which of the following types of poisoning is common with drug abuse?

A)Ingestion
B)Inhalation  
C)Absorption
D)Injection

Question 16

Which of the following statements pertaining to Good Samaritan laws is false?

A)They provide some legal protection to emergency care providers. 
B)Providers must act in a reasonable and prudent manner. 
C)No matter what level of training, providers must do everything for the patient. 
D)The conditions of the law vary in each state.

Question 17

Which of the following statements is false regarding burns?

A)First-degree burns usually heal within a month, and some scarring may occur. 
B)A second-degree burn involves the epidermis and dermis. 
C)Blisters form with second-degree burns. 
D)Third-degree burns affect or destroy all layers of the skin.

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT an appropriate response when caring for a person who is having a seizure?

A)Remove objects from the surrounding area to prevent injury. 
B)Hold patient in position and restrain from convulsing. 
C)Do not force anything between teeth. 
D)Cushion the patient's head. 
E)Roll the patient's head to the side in case there are any fluids in the mouth.

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of heat exhaustion?

A)Cold, clammy skin
B)Pulse full, strong, and bounding  
C)Profuse sweating
D)Headache  
E)General weakness

Question 20

What is the first and most critical step in responding to an emergency in an ambulatory care emergency situation?

A)Give first aid. 
B)Notify the provider. 
C)Evaluate the causes. 
D)Recognize when emergency measures should be taken.

Question 21

Which of the following would be the most appropriate assessment for symptoms of exaggerated, air-hungry respirations and "fruity acetone breath"?

A)Insulin shock
B)Hypoglycemia  
C)Diabetes
D)Acidosis

Question 22

If an adult has burns to the front torso and front of the right arm, what percent of the body surface area is involved?

A)22.5%
B)40.5%  
C)27%
D)36%

Question 23

Which of the following is the most appropriate action of the medical assistant if a patient feels faint in the examining room?

A)Administer smelling salts. 
B)Lay the patient down or have the patient sit with his head down, level with the knees. 
C)Return the patient to the chair. 
D)Sit the patient up and administer oxygen. 
E)Get the provider immediately.

Question 24

CPR plus automated external defibrillation (AED) can boost survival significantly if it is begun within how many minutes of collapse?

A)1-2 minutes
B)5-10 minutes  
C)35 minutes
D)3-5 minutes

Question 25

Match the type of shock with the appropriate description.

greatly inadequate cardiac output

A) neurogenic
B) cardiogenic
C) anaphylactic
D) metabolic
E) septic

Question 26

Match the type of shock with the appropriate description.

acid-base balance impaired

A) neurogenic
B) cardiogenic
C) anaphylactic
D) metabolic
E) septic

Question 27

Match the type of shock with the appropriate description.

trauma to nervous system

A) neurogenic
B) cardiogenic
C) anaphylactic
D) metabolic
E) septic

Question 28

A few of the common signs and symptoms of a snake bite include which of the following?

A)Thirst and diarrhea
B)Rapid pulse, nausea, and vomiting  
C)Weak pulse, nausea, and vomiting
D)Thirst and dehydration

Question 29

Which of the following is most appropriate of the medical assistant in responding to an emergency situation?

A)Act when transportation is available. 
B)Act quickly and assess the nature of the situation. 
C)Act after the provider tells you to do so. 
D)Act only in emergency situations in the medical office.

Question 30

Jane, a patient in the clinic, comes in with a jagged 3-inch open laceration on her hand, which she calmly shows to you.What is your first priority for care?

A)Establish the need for sutures.
B)Take the patient history. 
C)Minimize risk of infection.
D)Give a tetanus injection. 
E)Calm the patient.

Question 31

Which statement is a true statement regarding bleeding?

A)Bright red, spurting blood indicates venous bleeding. 
B)Dark red blood indicates arterial bleeding. 
C)Venous bleeding is more serious. 
D)Serious loss of blood and profound irreversible shock can happen quickly. 
E)Tourniquet application is always necessary.

Question 32

A patient calls and states her husband is having some loss of vision, confusion, slurred speech, and nausea.Which of the following might be the possible assessment?

A)Seizure
B)Heart attack  
C)Stroke
D)Epistaxis

Question 33

Match the description with the appropriate wound type.

abrasion

A) tissue torn and uneven
B) superficial scraping
C) skin or part torn off
D) sharp object injury

Question 34

In the medical office a cardiac patient, accompanied by his wife, complains to you of chest pain.In assessing the patient, what would you do first?

A)Tell the patient to stay calm. 
B)Obtain information about the symptoms being experienced. 
C)Immediately take the patient to the provider. 
D)Bring the patient and his wife back to the provider.

Question 35

Which of the following is the most appropriate assessment for the symptoms of cold and clammy skin, profuse perspiration, pain radiating into the left shoulder or the jaw, and nausea?

A)Epileptic seizure
B)Heart attack  
C)Diabetes
D)Stroke

Question 36

Which of the following advice is appropriate for patient education for a patient who has a severe or life-threatening illness or allergy?

A)Tell everyone you know. 
B)Wear an emergency bracelet. 
C)Carry the universal medical identification symbol and its accompanying identification card. 
D)Try not to go out alone.

Question 37

Match the type of shock with the appropriate description.

overwhelming infectious process

A) neurogenic
B) cardiogenic
C) anaphylactic
D) metabolic
E) septic

Question 38

A patient stumbles through the door just as the office opens, and the provider is not in.He says he experienced a sharp blow to the stomach, is holding his abdomen, and then pitches forward and falls on the floor in the waiting room.As you go to the patient, you see he is not responding but has a rapid and weak pulse and shallow breathing.What is the next thing you do?

A)Take his vital signs. 
B)Try to revive him to see what happened. 
C)Do a quick exam to see whether there are injuries. 
D)Have a staff member call EMS. 
E)Call the provider on her cell phone.

Question 39

Match the type of shock with the appropriate description.

massive hypersensitive reaction

A) neurogenic
B) cardiogenic
C) anaphylactic
D) metabolic
E) septic

Question 40

In which of the following accredited programs must medical assistants be certified in CPR to a provider level and taught by instructors who are certified to teach CPR?

A)CAAHEP and ABHES
B)AAMA  
C)AMA
D)None of the above

Question 41

Match the following types of fractures with their definition.

occurs with a severe twisting action, causes break to wind around bone

A) greenstick
B) simple
C) compound
D) comminuted
E) Colles
F) depressed
G) spiral
H) impacted

Question 42

Match the following types of fractures with their definition.

involves the distal end of the radius and results in displacement, causing a bulge at the wrist

A) greenstick
B) simple
C) compound
D) comminuted
E) Colles
F) depressed
G) spiral
H) impacted

Question 43

Match the following types of fractures with their definition.

cracked bone, but the break is not all the way through; frequently seen in children

A) greenstick
B) simple
C) compound
D) comminuted
E) Colles
F) depressed
G) spiral
H) impacted

Question 44

Match the description with the appropriate wound type.

avulsion

A) tissue torn and uneven
B) superficial scraping
C) skin or part torn off
D) sharp object injury

Question 45

Which of the following is NOT the recommended choice for ingested poison?

A)ipecac  
B)activated charcoal  
C)call poison control  
D)none of the above

Question 46

Match the following types of fractures with their definition.

more than one fracture line with several bone fragments present

A) greenstick
B) simple
C) compound
D) comminuted
E) Colles
F) depressed
G) spiral
H) impacted

Question 47

Match the following types of fractures with their definition.

complete break in bone in which there is no involvement with the skin surface

A) greenstick
B) simple
C) compound
D) comminuted
E) Colles
F) depressed
G) spiral
H) impacted

Question 48

Match the description with the appropriate wound type.

incision

A) tissue torn and uneven
B) superficial scraping
C) skin or part torn off
D) sharp object injury

Question 49

Match the following types of fractures with their definition.

bone protrudes through the skin surface, creating the possibility of infection

A) greenstick
B) simple
C) compound
D) comminuted
E) Colles
F) depressed
G) spiral
H) impacted

Question 50

Match the description with the appropriate wound type.

laceration

A) tissue torn and uneven
B) superficial scraping
C) skin or part torn off
D) sharp object injury

Question 51

Match the following types of fractures with their definition.

broken ends are jammed into each other

A) greenstick
B) simple
C) compound
D) comminuted
E) Colles
F) depressed
G) spiral
H) impacted

Question 52

Match the following types of fractures with their definition.

occurs with severe head injuries in which a broken piece of skull is driven inward

A) greenstick
B) simple
C) compound
D) comminuted
E) Colles
F) depressed
G) spiral
H) impacted