Clinical Examination Quiz #18

Question 1

The first technique to use to control bleeding is?

Answer 1

Direct pressure

Question 2

Poorly reacting pupils might indicate a severe ?

Answer 2

Head injury

Question 3

A piece of emergency equipment used to reestablish normal heart rhythm?

Answer 3

Defibrillator/AED

Question 4

The first thing a medical assistant should do in an emergency situation is?

Answer 4

Assess the situation

Question 5

Equipment prepared in advance for emergency use is called a

Answer 5

Crash cart

Question 6

A basic CPR is to clear the?

Answer 6

Airway

Question 7

The lack of a pulse is one way to identify

Answer 7

Cardiac arrest

Question 8

A straight fracture across the bone shaft is called

Answer 8

Transverse

Question 9

A weak and rapid pulse is a sign of?

Answer 9

Shock

Question 10

A severe involuntary contraction of muscles is called a ?

Answer 10

Seizure

Question 11

An overdose of insulin would cause the patient to go into

Answer 11

Diabetic shock

Question 12

Nitroglycerin is ordered for chest pain it will be administered where?

Answer 12

Under the tongue

Question 13

Formation of blisters following a burn can be treated with ?

Answer 13

Cool water

Question 14

An emergency tray would include

Answer 14

Epinephrine

Question 15

To establish an airway the patient would be placed

Answer 15

On the back

Question 16

Symptoms of heart attack include pain in the chest

Answer 16

Jaw or arm

Question 17

The procedure used for a choking person

Answer 17

Heinrich maneuver

Question 18

A broken bone wedged into another bone is called an?

Answer 18

Impacted fracture

Question 19

A patient who is having a seizure should never be?

Answer 19

Restrained

Question 20

All procedures during a medical emergency must be?

Answer 20

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