Chapter 20 Quiz

Question 1

Which of the following is the correct medical term for nosebleed?

a.) syncope
b.) pallor
c.) vertigo
d.) epistaxis

Answer 1

d.) epistaxis

Question 2

After a patient has a seizure a note should be made of where the seizure began, whther it was on one side or both sides and the length.

a.) true
b.) false

Answer 2

a.) true

Question 3

How long can the brain be deprived of oxygen before cerebral function impairment is likely?

a.) 30 seconds
b.) 60 seconds
c.) 1 to 3 minutes
d.) 4 to 6 minutes

Answer 3

d.) 4 to 6 minutes

Question 4

A patient suffering from hypoglycemia needs which of the following?

a.) insulin
b.) carbohydrates and rest
c.) protein
d.) diet no sugar drink

Answer 4

b.) carbohydrates and rest

Question 5

Which of the following is the correct medical term for fainting?

a.) epistaxis
b.) urticara
c.) syncope
d.) vertigo

Answer 5

c.) syncope

Question 6

Which of the following is the correct medical term for hives?

a.) pallor
b.) urticara
c.) epistaxis
d.) syncope

Answer 6

b.) urticara

Question 7

The heimlich maneuver is used in response to which of the following situations?

a.) asthma attack
b.) cardiac arrest
c.) choking
d.) wound dehiscence

Answer 7

c.) choking

Question 8

Which of the following is the correct medical term for paleness?

a.) syncope
b.) urticara
c.) vertigo
d.) pallor

Answer 8

d.) pallor

Question 9

Where should the heel of the hand be when performing CPR on an adult?

a.) near the sternal angle
b.) at the xiphoid process
c.) two fingers above the xiphoid process
d.) anywhere along the length of the sternum

Answer 9

c.) two fingers above the xi[hoid process

Question 10

Pain, stress and anxiety can contribute to the developmet of ___________.

a.) diabetic stress
b.) hypoglycemia
c.) hyperglycemia
d.) shock

Answer 10

d.) shock