Question 1

Which of the following are symptoms of inhaled poisons?

Accepted Answer

A)   Rash, swelling, burning eyes, fever, abnormal pulse or respirations
B)   Headache, tinnitus, angina, shortness of breath, muscle weakness, nausea, dizziness
C)   Abdominal pain, gas, frequent bowel sounds, diarrhea
D)   Chills, joint pain, excessive sweating
E)   Lethargy, loss of coordination, confusion, and uncontrollable shiveringF) A) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 2

Which of the following is the first priority when caring for multiple injuries?

Accepted Answer

A)   Assess the CABs
B)   Stop the bleeding
C)   Notify family members
D)   Administer pain medications
E)   Immobilize any fracturesF) B) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 3

If not contraindicated, which of the following would you include in the care of a patient in shock?

Accepted Answer

A)   Elevate the feet 8 to 12 inches
B)   Loosen restrictive clothing
C)   Administer a tetanus toxoid immunization
D)   Place the patient in Fowler's position
E)   Offer a light mealF) B) and E)
G) All of the above A

Question 4

Which of the following results from insufficient blood volume in the circulatory system?

Accepted Answer

A)   Septic shock
B)   Toxic shock syndrome
C)   Stroke
D)   Hypovolemic shock
E)   Anaphylactic shockF) A) and C)
G) D) and E)

Question 5

The first priority in caring for a patient with a severe head injury is to ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   educate the patient on how to prevent future head injuries
B)   maintain the patient's airway
C)   wash the area with soap and water and cover it with a dressing
D)   apply direct pressure to stop bleeding
E)   apply ice immediately after the injuryF) None of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 6

The immediate care that is given to someone who is injured or suddenly becomes ill, before complete medical care can be obtained, is known as ________.

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

As part of your patient education about first aid, you should inform patients about the ________ laws, which help protect people who respond, in good faith, to medical emergencies but have no medical training.

Accepted Answer

The answer of As part of your patient education about...

Question 8

In which position should you place a patient before you begin cardiopulmonary resuscitation?

Accepted Answer

A)   On the left side
B)   On the back
C)   Prone, with the head turned to the side
D)   On the right side
E)   In the Sims' positionF) B) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 9

Which of the following steps would you include if a patient has ingested poison but is alert and not having convulsions?

Accepted Answer

A)   Call the regional poison control center and follow their instructions
B)   Turn the patient on the right side
C)   Loosen tight-fitting clothing and wrap the patient in a blanket to prevent shock
D)   Administer medications for nausea and pain
E)   Induce vomiting immediatelyF) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

Question 10

Which bone fracture goes entirely across the bone?

Accepted Answer

A)   Comminuted
B)   Greenstick
C)   Complete
D)   Incomplete
E)   ClosedF) A) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 11

What type of wound is pictured here?

Accepted Answer

A)   Laceration
B)   Puncture
C)   Abrasion
D)   Contusion
E)   IncisionF) B) and E)
G) A) and B) A

Question 12

The most common cause of cardiac arrest, during which the heart's rhythm becomes chaotic and the heart does not pump blood, is called ________ (VF).

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

Which of the following is included in cast care?

Accepted Answer

A)   Keep the cast below the level of the heart for the first day
B)   Use a coat hanger to scratch inside the cast
C)   Report any pain, swelling, discoloration, lack of pulsation, warmth, or inability to move
D)   Resume all activities, including strenuous activities and walking for extended periods
E)   Shower quickly so the cast is not exposed to water for more than 2 minutesF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 14

When educating the parents of small children, teach them how to ________ their home for children of various ages.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When educating the parents of small children,...

Question 15

When communicating with non-English-speaking patients during an emergency, you can use ________ throughout the process to help them understand you.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When communicating with non-English-speaking patients during an...

Question 16

Which of the following is the appropriate care for a spider bite?

Accepted Answer

A)   Administer a tetanus toxoid
B)   Remove the stinger
C)   Apply a tourniquet and cut the wound
D)   Apply an ice pack and keep the area below the level of the heart
E)   Apply a cold compress and elevate the areaF) None of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 17

Which of the following is an acute infection caused by Staphylococcus aureus?

Accepted Answer

A)   Viral encephalitis
B)   Toxic shock syndrome
C)   Bacterial meningitis
D)   Botulism
E)   TetanusF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 18

Mr. Coral called the office because he was vomiting blood. The medical term for this is ________.

Accepted Answer

hematemesis

Question 19

The condition in which the body's fluid intake is not sufficient to meet its fluid needs because of vomiting, excessive heat and sweating, diarrhea, or lack of food or fluid intake is called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The condition in which the body's fluid...

Question 20

A (n) ________ is a jarring injury to the brain and is the most common type of head injury.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A (n) ________ is a jarring injury...

Exam 57: Emergency Preparedness

Which of the following are symptoms of inhaled poisons?

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Which of the following is the first priority when caring for multiple injuries?

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If not contraindicated, which of the following would you include in the care of a patient in shock?

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Which of the following results from insufficient blood volume in the circulatory system?

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The first priority in caring for a patient with a severe head injury is to ____.

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The immediate care that is given to someone who is injured or suddenly becomes ill, before complete medical care can be obtained, is known as ________.

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As part of your patient education about first aid, you should inform patients about the ________ laws, which help protect people who respond, in good faith, to medical emergencies but have no medical training.

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In which position should you place a patient before you begin cardiopulmonary resuscitation?

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Which of the following steps would you include if a patient has ingested poison but is alert and not having convulsions?

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Which bone fracture goes entirely across the bone?

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What type of wound is pictured here?

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The most common cause of cardiac arrest, during which the heart's rhythm becomes chaotic and the heart does not pump blood, is called ________ (VF).

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Which of the following is included in cast care?

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When educating the parents of small children, teach them how to ________ their home for children of various ages.

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When communicating with non-English-speaking patients during an emergency, you can use ________ throughout the process to help them understand you.

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Which of the following is the appropriate care for a spider bite?

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Which of the following is an acute infection caused by Staphylococcus aureus?

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Mr. Coral called the office because he was vomiting blood. The medical term for this is ________.

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The condition in which the body's fluid intake is not sufficient to meet its fluid needs because of vomiting, excessive heat and sweating, diarrhea, or lack of food or fluid intake is called ________.

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A (n) ________ is a jarring injury to the brain and is the most common type of head injury.

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