Question 1

This wound is a (n) ________.

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Question 2

In your work as a medical assistant, you will probably encounter ________ emergencies that may result from drug or alcohol abuse, spousal abuse, child abuse, or elder abuse.

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Question 3

For which condition would you move the patient to a cool place and remove outer clothing?

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A)   Dehydration
B)   Heatstroke
C)   Frostbite
D)   Hyperventilation
E)   SunburnF) A) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 4

Any situation in which a person suddenly becomes ill or sustains an injury that requires immediate help by a healthcare professional is considered a(n) ________ emergency.

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Question 5

Using an interior room with no windows to take refuge during a tornado is part of the office emergency plan and is referred to as ________.

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shelter-in...

Question 6

What are symptoms of absorbed poisons?

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A)   Shortness of breath, muscle weakness, angina
B)   Rash, swelling, burning eyes, headache, fever, abnormal pulse or respirations
C)   Abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, frequent bowel sounds, diarrhea
D)   Blurred or double vision, confusion, unconsciousness
E)   Lethargy, loss of coordination, confusion, and uncontrollable shivering.F) A) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 7

Which of the following is a jarring injury to the brain?

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A)   Concussion
B)   Hematoma
C)   Fracture
D)   Laceration
E)   HemorrhageF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 8

A massive, widespread infection that affects the ability of the blood vessels to circulate blood results in ________ shock.

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Question 9

A strain is ____.

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A)   a muscle injury that results from overexertion
B)   an injury characterized by partial tearing of a ligament that supports a joint
C)   a break in the bone
D)   the displacement of a bone end from the joint
E)   the complete severing of a ligamentF) A) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 10

A common medical disorder that is characterized by spasmodic narrowing of the bronchi, causing wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath, is ________.

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Question 11

The signs of infection in a wound are ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   dizziness and rash
B)   heat, redness, pain, and swelling
C)   nausea, vomiting, and cramps
D)   fatigue, tinnitus, and headache
E)   confusion and lethargyF) C) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 12

Symptoms of ________, or low blood sugar, include dizziness, headache, hunger, weakness, rapid pulse, and pallor.

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Question 13

In a comminuted fracture, ____.

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A)   the bone is broken into several fragments
B)   the bone is separated from the joint
C)   the break does not extend all the way across the bone
D)   the skin is not broken at the site of the break
E)   the bone is bent, but not broken all the way throughF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 14

Mr. Jamison complains of back pain. He said he has been moving and carrying heavy boxes. You suspect he has a back ________ due to overexertion.

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Question 15

As part of the team, the medical assistant may be required to check the emergency supplies and equipment on the ________.

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Question 16

In emergency situations, patients and their families are under a great deal of ________; it is important to understand that people react differently in these situations.

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Question 17

Victims of ________ may be of any age and either gender, although more than 90% are women; for these patients, you should provide privacy and limit the number of people who ask questions.

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Question 18

A (n) ________ system is a network of qualified emergency services personnel who use community resources and equipment to provide emergency care to victims of injury or sudden illness.

Accepted Answer

EMSemergen...

Question 19

Symptoms of hyperglycemia include ____.

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A)   dizziness, headache, rapid pulse, and pallor
B)   dry mouth, intense thirst, muscle weakness, and blurred vision
C)   rapid pulse, shallow respirations, hunger, profuse sweating, and pale, cool, clammy skin
D)   rapid, deep, gulping breaths; flushed, warm, dry skin; and acetone breath
E)   fever, chills, headache, neck stiffness, and vomitingF) D) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 20

Incomplete fractures ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   are those in which the bone has broken into several fragments
B)   go through only part of the bone
C)   always cause a break in the skin
D)   are those in which the bone is bent, but only one side is fractured
E)   do not cause a break in the skinF) D) and E)
G) C) and D)

Exam 57: Emergency Preparedness

Any situation in which a person suddenly becomes ill or sustains an injury that requires immediate help by a healthcare professional is considered a(n) ________ emergency.

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Victims of ________ may be of any age and either gender, although more than 90% are women; for these patients, you should provide privacy and limit the number of people who ask questions.

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The signs of infection in a wound are ____.

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A common medical disorder that is characterized by spasmodic narrowing of the bronchi, causing wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath, is ________.

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Mr. Jamison complains of back pain. He said he has been moving and carrying heavy boxes. You suspect he has a back ________ due to overexertion.

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As part of the team, the medical assistant may be required to check the emergency supplies and equipment on the ________.

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Symptoms of ________, or low blood sugar, include dizziness, headache, hunger, weakness, rapid pulse, and pallor.

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Using an interior room with no windows to take refuge during a tornado is part of the office emergency plan and is referred to as ________.

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For which condition would you move the patient to a cool place and remove outer clothing?

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A strain is ____.

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This wound is a (n) ________.

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Which of the following is a jarring injury to the brain?

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Incomplete fractures ____.

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In emergency situations, patients and their families are under a great deal of ________; it is important to understand that people react differently in these situations.

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In your work as a medical assistant, you will probably encounter ________ emergencies that may result from drug or alcohol abuse, spousal abuse, child abuse, or elder abuse.

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A (n) ________ system is a network of qualified emergency services personnel who use community resources and equipment to provide emergency care to victims of injury or sudden illness.

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What are symptoms of absorbed poisons?

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In a comminuted fracture, ____.

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A massive, widespread infection that affects the ability of the blood vessels to circulate blood results in ________ shock.

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Symptoms of hyperglycemia include ____.

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