HS II Midterm

Question 1

What is the first step to responding to any emergency situation?

Answer 1

assess the emergency situation and ensure the scene is safe for you to proceed.

Question 2

which type of burn should you flush with cool water?

Answer 2

first degree

Question 3

which of the following is true of shock?

Answer 3

patients with shock usually have a rapid, weak pulse

Question 4

what of the following is true? of pulse and bp

Answer 4

all above is true:
systolic pressure is the pressure in walls of arteries when left ventricle contracts
diastolic pressure is the constant pressure in walls of arteries when left ventricle contracts
the radial pulse is measured in the underside of pts wrist

Question 5

what of the following is false (of temp)?

Answer 5

hyperthermia or fever is a body temp below 101F to 104F

Question 6

which of the following is false? of bp

Answer 6

pulse pressure is the difference between diastolic and systolic pressure

Question 7

which of the following is false? of pulse

Answer 7

apical pulse is measured by palpation at the apex of the heart

Question 8

you are about to transport an elderly patient with a urinary catheter. which of the following must you keep in mind?

Answer 8

the collection bag must be kept lower than the pt

Question 9

what is the most prominent symptom of renal calculus?

Answer 9

pain in kidney area

Question 10

which of the following is true of ectopic pregnancies?

Answer 10

all of the above

Question 11

most injected poisonings are a result of what?

Answer 11

drug use

Question 12

coma, pinpoint pupils, and respiratory depression are referred to as what?

Answer 12

opiate triad

Question 13

why is carbon monoxide especially dangerous?

Answer 13

it is colorless, odorless, and kills quickly

Question 14

what might affect airway patency in a pt who drank a caustic solution?

Answer 14

burns in throat and mouth

Question 15

which of the following is a significant sign that the patient may have mixed alcohol with other drugs?

Answer 15

lowered vital signs

Question 16

what should be your first priority when dealing with an inhalation poisoning?

Answer 16

calling trained personnel to secure the scene

Question 17

how does activated charcoal help in some cases of poisoning?

Answer 17

it binds to the poison and prevents it from being absorbed by the body

Question 18

what is the priority when dealing with an absorption poisoning?

Answer 18

decontamination

Question 19

you are responding to a patient with an absorption poisoning. what should you do after brushing off solid material and removing contaminated clothing?

Answer 19

flush the area with large amounts of clean water

Question 20

which of the following is a substance used to counteract the effects of a poison?

Answer 20

antidote

Question 21

treatment of the poisoned pt often focuses on what?

Answer 21

managing related symptoms

Question 22

what is the term for a severe allergic reaction that occurs during the first exposure to the allergen?

Answer 22

anaphylactoid reaction

Question 23

what is the first step towards controlling Type 2 diabetes?

Answer 23

monitoring diet and exercise

Question 24

which of the following is true of oral glucose?

Answer 24

it can be a choking hazard for patients that cannot swallow

Question 25

chronic bronchitis and emphysema are examples of what type of disease?

Answer 25

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Question 26

which of the following describes a pt with apnea?

Answer 26

no breathing at all

Question 27

a pt experiencing a severe, life-threatening asthma attack will likely need which of the following interventions?

Answer 27

positive pressure ventilations

Question 28

which of the following is a common symptom of heart failure?

Answer 28

all of the above: jugular vein distention, edema, tachycardia

Question 29

what is the medical term for heart attack?

Answer 29

acute myocardial infarction

Question 30

if the cardiac pt is not hypotensive, the pt is usually transported in what position?

Answer 30

sitting up on the stretcher

Question 31

how should a pt with abdominal pain who is not in shock be positioned on the stretcher?

Answer 31

position of comfort

Question 32

when can heart attacks occur?

Answer 32

all of the above: when a pt is at rest, when a pt is under emotional stress, when a pt is under physical stress

Question 33

pain from apendicitis is felt in which abdominal quadrant?

Answer 33

right lower quadrant

Question 34

responsive stroke pts should be placed in what position for transport

Answer 34

supine with the head of the stretcher raised

Question 35

which of the following is priority when a pt has an altered mental status?

Answer 35

handling threats to the pts airway, breathing, or circulaiton

Question 36

which of the folllowing indicates stroke when using the Cincinnati Stroke Scale?

Answer 36

asymmetrical movements

Question 37

which of the following conditions can have the same symptoms as stroke?

Answer 37

all of the above: hypoglycemia, seizure, trauma

Question 38

which of the follow describes a transient ischemic attack (TIA)?

Answer 38

a minor stroke in which symptoms resolve soon after onset

Question 39

what is another term for syncope?

Answer 39

fainting

Question 40

a hypoglycemic pt may display what symptoms?

Answer 40

all of the above: bizarre behavior, shaking or tremors, sweating, rapid pulse

Question 41

what causes type 1 diabetes?

Answer 41

the pancrease does not produce any insulin

Question 42

what type of diabetes is typically diagnosed during childhood?

Answer 42

type 1

Question 43

which of the following is important when using a pulse oximeter on a respiratory pt?

Answer 43

get a baseline measurement b4 administering oxygen

Question 44

what is another term for shortness of breath?

Answer 44

dyspnea

Question 45

what is the most effective method of preventing transmission of infection diseases?

Answer 45

hand-washing

Question 46

which type of mask should be used if the pt has tuberculosis?

Answer 46

n-95 particulate mask

Question 47

what is the purpose of universal precautions?

Answer 47

a list of guidelines that will help prevent the transmission of disease

Question 48

what is a pathogen?

Answer 48

a microorganism that causes infection and disease

Question 49

is what situations should alcohol-based cleaners be used instead of washing hands w soap and water?

Answer 49

when soap and water are not available, but wash with soap and water as soon as possible

Question 50

which abbreviation refers to both eyes?

Answer 50

OU

Question 51

what is the primary role of a medical assistant during an EENT exam?

Answer 51

to assist the physician in any way that is needed

Question 52

what is the term for a defect in near vision?

Answer 52

hyperopia

Question 53

which of the following is true of testing hearing with an audiometer?

Answer 53

the pt should not face the medical assistant during the test

Question 54

which item would be used to test for color deficiencies?

Answer 54

ishihara plates

Question 55

which item would be used to test a pts far vision?

Answer 55

snellen chart

Question 56

which tool would be most appropriate for testing a pts ability to hear different sound frequencies?

Answer 56

audiometer

Question 57

when being tested for far vision on a snellen chart, julia can read to line 50 w both eyes while standing 20 ft away. what is julia's far vision for both eyes?

Answer 57

20/50

Question 58

during a far vision test, how far should the pt stand from the snellen chart?

Answer 58

20 ft

Question 59

which of the following is true at documenting complete physical exams?

Answer 59

documentation should include a synopsis of the phsyical

Question 60

what is the primary purpose of a peds growth chart?

Answer 60

to provide a visual assessment of the child's growth pattern

Question 61

which pulse points should be checked in infants and small children?

Answer 61

apical with a stethoscope or femoral or brachial

Question 62

when using the thin prep pap method what should be done with the cervical brush after specimen in collected?

Answer 62

it should be stirred into a bottle of preservative

Question 63

which information should be gathered form pts prior to a GYN exam?

Answer 63

all of the above: method of contraception, regularity and duration of menstrual cycles, date of last menstrual period

Question 64

which of the following tasks may be required of a medical assistant during a pap test?

Answer 64

prepare the specimen with a direct smear of liquid based method

Question 65

where should a tongue depressor be placed after it is used?

Answer 65

in a biohazard waste container

Question 66

which of the following is true about a near vision test w a jaegar chart?

Answer 66

a pt should hold the chart abt 14 inches from eyes

Question 67

what is the name of the position in which a pt lays face-up with feet elevated in stirrups?

Answer 67

lithotomy

Question 68

which examination technique involves listening to internal body sounds with a stethoscope?

Answer 68

ascultation

Question 69

the trendelenburg position increases circulation to the

Answer 69

brain and heart

Question 70

which of the following is used to open the vagina during a gynecological exam?

Answer 70

vaginal speculum

Question 71

in which direction does the pt lay while in supine position?

Answer 71

face up

Question 72

why should the physician be consulted before placing an elderly pt in prone position?

Answer 72

limited ROM in their necks can make it uncomfortable

Question 73

which two tools would be most helpful when examining the throat?

Answer 73

laryngeal mirror and tongue depressor

Question 74

which of the following is an example of an objective finding?

Answer 74

the pt has a fever of 99.8 degrees F

Question 75

Which of the following is an example of a subjective finding?

Answer 75

the pt says he is constantly fatigued

Question 76

in relation to medical records, what does the acronym soap stand for?

Answer 76

subjective, objective, assessment, plan

Question 77

which of the following is a lighted tool used to examine the ears?

Answer 77

otoscope

Question 78

in which position is the head of the bed elevated?

Answer 78

fowlers

Question 79

why is appropriate draping so important during physical exams?

Answer 79

draping helps to preserve a pts dignity

Question 80

what is blood pressure?

Answer 80

the force of blood against the artery walls

Question 81

which term is used to describe high blood pressure?

Answer 81

hypertension

Question 82

which of the following factors can affect blood pressure?

Answer 82

all of the above: patient positioning, volume of blood in arteries, force of heartbeat, elasticity of arteries

Question 83

which of the following respiration rates is normal for a 6 yo girl?

Answer 83

20

Question 84

your adult pts bp reading is 175 mmHg systolic and 99 mm Hg diastllic. What should you do next?

Answer 84

quickly but calmly report the reading to your supervisor

Question 85

which of the following is true of respirations?

Answer 85

respiration should be counted while your fingers are still in the position used to measure pulse

Question 86

your pt is having difficulty breathing and has a respiration rate of 5 bpm. which of the following describes ur pt?

Answer 86

bradypnea

Question 87

what does a pulmonary function test measure?

Answer 87

breathing and lung function

Question 88

which of the following respiration rates is considered normal for an adult male?

Answer 88

18

Question 89

which example is the correct way to record apical pulse?

Answer 89

AP 68 strong and regular

Question 90

a pulse rate of fewer than 60 bpm is described as which of the following?

Answer 90

bradycardia

Question 91

mr.dennis states that he has an arrhythmia. what do you now know abt the pt?

Answer 91

the pt may have an abnormal pulse rhythm

Question 92

which of the items increases a pts pulse rate?

Answer 92

fever

Question 93

where is radial pulse measured?

Answer 93

on the underside of the pts wrist

Question 94

which range is the average pulse rate for infants?

Answer 94

100-160

Question 95

where is the carotid pulse site?

Answer 95

on the side of the pts neck

Question 96

which of the following is a definition of pulse?

Answer 96

the pressure of blood pushing against an artery as the heart beats

Question 97

which of the following rectal temps indicates hyperthermia?

Answer 97

105F

Question 98

which of the following shows a temp measurement documented correctly?

Answer 98

2/15/XX, 1600, 101.2, Gloria Jackson, MA.

Question 99

what does temperature meausre?

Answer 99

the balance btw heat produced and heat lost

Question 100

in addition to height and weight, taking infant body measurements includes which of the following?

Answer 100

head circumference