Test Bank Answers Emergency Preparedness Chapter 57

1.

Which animals are likely to be carriers of rabies?  
 

2.

Which of the following is included in the care of a human or animal bite?  
 

3.

A patient who has been stung by a honeybee comes to the office to have the stinger removed. What is the appropriate way to remove the bee stinger?  
 

4.

For which accidental injury would you apply ice to the site, 10 minutes on and 10 minutes off, to reduce the pain and swelling?  
 

5.

Your brother has been working in the backyard, trimming bushes and pulling weeds. He was not wearing gloves, and suddenly he comes into the house looking scared and holding his lower arm. He has been bitten by a snake that he thinks was a rattlesnake. You call EMS immediately. Until help arrives, what will you do for your brother?  
 

6.

A tetanus toxoid is administered for an infectious bite if the patient has not received one in the last ____.  
 

7.

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

8.

The main symptom of a choking emergency is ____.  
 

9.

The universal sign of choking is a(n) ____.  
 

10.

You are having lunch with friends at a local restaurant. Suddenly, you notice someone at the table next to yours putting his hands up to his throat. He has a fearful look on his face. Which of the following is the appropriate first action to take?  
 

11.

Which of the following is part of the care of a severed ear?  
 

12.

Which of the following is the appropriate removal of tiny specks of foreign bodies in the eye?  
 

13.

What action should be taken if a patient falls from an examining table and cannot get up?  
 

14.

A patient should be placed in which position before you begin cardiopulmonary resuscitation?  
 

15.

Which of the following is the term for a fracture that goes entirely across the bone?  
 

16.

Incomplete fractures ____.  
 

17.

In a comminuted fracture, ____.  
 

18.

Which type of bone fracture occurs most often in children because their bones are still soft and pliable?  
 

19.

A greenstick fracture occurs when ____.  
 

20.

Which of the following is included in cast care?  
 

21.

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

22.

Which of the following is the first priority in caring for a patient with a severe head injury?  
 

23.

A swelling caused by an accumulation of blood under the skin is a ____.  
 

24.

The symptoms that are specific to a severe head injury include which of the following?  
 

25.

A strain is ____.  
 

26.

Which of the following would you include in the care of a patient who has sustained a concussion?  
 

27.

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

28.

Which of the following is an appropriate action to stop bleeding?  
 

29.

Symptoms of an ingested poison include ____.  
 

30.

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

31.

What is the correct position to place a patient in after ingestion of a poison?  
 

32.

What are symptoms of absorbed poisons?  
 

33.

Which of the following is included in the care of a patient who has come in contact with an absorbed poison?  
 

34.

Which of the following are symptoms of inhaled poisons?  
 

35.

Which of the following instructions should be included in the care of a patient who inhaled a poison?  
 

36.

Which of the following is characteristic of carbon monoxide poisoning?  
 

37.

While camping with friends, you are asked to help find a nearby camper's lost son. The 9-year-old boy is found after being lost in the woods for several hours in temperatures below 10°F. His hands have a white, waxy appearance. When you touch them, they feel cold and hard. He says they are tingling and hurt a lot. Which of the following actions will you take?  
 

38.

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

39.

A 19-year-old college student is seen in the office due to severe sunburn. The physician has asked you to provide patient education on preventing sunburn in the future. Which of the following statements should you include in your teaching?  
 

40.

Closed wounds are often called ____.  
 

41.

The signs of infection in a wound are ____.  
 

42.

A wound pictured here, which is clean and has a smooth cut, is a(n) ____.  
 

43.

Which type of wound, pictured here, occurs when someone slides across gravel during a softball game?  
 

44.

You are at a friend's house when her mother begins having acute pains in her abdomen. You know that sudden acute abdominal pain may indicate an emergency, so you immediately call EMS. While waiting for their arrival, what can you do to make your friend's mother more comfortable?  
 

45.

Symptoms of hyperglycemia include ____.  
 

46.

Acute abdominal pain in the right upper quadrant that radiates to the back between the shoulder blades is characteristic of ____.  
 

47.

The cardinal symptom of a myocardial infarction is ____.  
 

48.

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

49.

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

50.

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

51.

Which of the following, pictured here, is a closed wound with bruising?  
 

52.

The fracture pictured here is a(n) ____.
 
 

53.

Which of the following is pictured here?
 
 

54.

What type of fracture is pictured here?

   
 

55.

The fracture pictured here, which occurs most often in children, is a(n) ____.
 
 

56.

Which of the following is this fracture?
 
 

57.

Which type of fracture is pictured here?
 
 

58.

What type of wound is pictured here?  
 

59.

What type of wound is pictured here?
 
 

60.

A(n) ________ is a clean, smooth cut like that from a kitchen knife.  
 
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61.

A wound is a(n) ________.  
 
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62.

A (n) ________ is a computerized machine programmed to recognize ventricular fibrillation and other lethal heart rhythms.  
 
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63.

The intentional release of a biologic agent with the intent to harm individuals is ________.  
 
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64.

A rigid external dressing, usually made of plaster or fiberglass and molded to the contours of the body part to which it is applied is a (n) ________.  
 
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65.

The procedure for obtaining a specimen from a victim of a crime, identifying the specimen correctly, keeping it under uninterrupted control of authorized personnel, and ensuring that the specimen has not been altered or replaced is called establishing ________.  
 
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66.

A (n) ________ is a jarring injury to the brain and is the most common type of head injury.  
 
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67.

As part of the team, the medical assistant may be required to check the emergency supplies and equipment on the ________.  
 
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68.

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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69.

Blowing the nose too hard, local irritation or dryness, or frequent sneezing can result in a nosebleed, called ________.  
 
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70.

Mr. Coral called the office because he was vomiting blood. The medical term for this is ________.  
 
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71.

A swelling caused by blood under the skin is a(n) ________, which can be reduced by applying ice immediately after the injury.  
 
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72.

Symptoms of ________, or high blood sugar, include dry mouth, intense thirst, muscle weakness, and blurred vision.  
 
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73.

Symptoms of ________, or low blood sugar, include dizziness, headache, hunger, weakness, rapid pulse, and pallor.  
 
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74.

Insulin shock in which the patient has too little sugar in the blood is basically very severe ________,.  
 
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75.

A diabetic coma occurs when the patient has very severe ________, in which there is too much sugar in the blood.  
 
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76.

Insufficient blood volume in the circulatory system due to injury that causes major fluid loss can lead to ________ shock, which requires immediate emergency care.  
 
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77.

The unusually rapid, strong, or irregular pulsations of the heart that the patient describes as pounding are ________.  
 
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78.

A massive, widespread infection that affects the ability of the blood vessels to circulate blood results in ________ shock.  
 
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79.

Jamal fell on the playground and was brought to the medical office complaining of pain in his wrist. X-rays are negative for a fracture. In this case a(n) ________ will be applied to the wrist to provide support without rigid immobilization.  
 
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80.

Mr. Jamison is in the office complaining of back pain after moving and carrying heavy boxes. The practitioner suspects he has a back ________ due to overexertion.  
 
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81.

When the blood supply to the brain is impaired, a person may suffer a stroke or ________ (CVA).  
 
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82.

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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83.

When the blood flow to the heart is reduced as a result of blockage in the coronary arteries or their branches, causing chest pain, shortness of breath, and a feeling of doom, the patient is most likely having a heart attack, also known as a(n) ________, and should call 911 immediately.  
 
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84.

A (n) ________, or convulsion, is a series of violent and involuntary contractions of the muscles; it is usually related to brain malfunctions that can result from diseased or injured brain tissues.  
 
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85.

A person incurring a (n) ________ wound, as pictured here, will need a tetanus toxoid immunization if he has not had one in the past 7 to 10 years.  
 
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86.

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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87.

A (n) ________ plan for the facility should include maps with escape routes clearly marked.  
 
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88.

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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89.

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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90.

The laws that help protect people who respond, in good faith, to medical emergencies but have no medical training are the __________ laws.  
 
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91.

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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92.

One of your duties in the medical office may be to check and ________ crash cart items periodically.  
 
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93.

The first thing you should do in a patient emergency is to _______ the situation and surroundings to determine whether it is safe for you to assist.  
 
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94.

Whenever you administer first aid and emergency treatment, you should always follow ________ and assume that all blood and body fluids are infected with blood borne pathogens.  
 
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95.

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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96.

Emergencies that may result from drug or alcohol abuse, spousal abuse, child abuse, or elder abuse are called ________ emergencies.  
 
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97.

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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98.

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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99.

The medical assistant’s role during many emergency situations may be to keep victims or patients and their families and friends ________.  
 
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100.

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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101.

As part of educating patients about ways to prevent and handle various medical emergencies, you can encourage patients to learn basic ________.  
 
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102.

When educating the parents of small children, teach them how to ________ their home for children of various ages.  
 
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103.

A rapidly spreading, worldwide influenza outbreak is an example of a (n) ________ illness.  
 
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104.

According to the CDC, a biologic agent that is easy to disseminate, has a high potential for mortality, can cause a public panic or social disruption, and requires public health preparedness is classified as a (n) ________.  
 
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105.

Anthrax and smallpox are examples of ________ that are classified as weapons by the CDC.  
 
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