Emergency Response

Question 1

A multidrawered cabinet on wheels that contains medications, supplies, and equipment needed in the event of a cardiac arrest is called a(n)

Answer 1

emergency cart.

Question 2

A noninvasive treatment that is appropriate for any patient who experiences acute anxiety accompanied by a rapid heart rate and shortness of breath is

Answer 2

a low rate of oxygen administration.

Question 3

An emergency drug given to reverse bronchospasm is

Answer 3

isoproterenol.

Question 4

Research has proven that victims of massive trauma who survive the initial injury have a greater chance of recovery if their condition can be stabilized within the “golden” period, which refers to the first

Answer 4

hour.

Question 5

The most common cause of death for individuals under 40 years of age in the United States is

Answer 5

trauma.

Question 6

When patients who suffer from a chronic lung disease, such as emphysema, experience respiratory distress, they should receive

Answer 6

a low flow rate of oxygen (less than 3 L/min).

Question 7

Which of the following are accepted methods for administering oxygen?
1. Mask
2. Nasal prongs
3. Ventilator
4. Tent

Answer 7

1, 2, 3, and 4

Question 8

Xylocaine (Lidocaine) is a drug found on the emergency code cart that can be used for treating cardiac emergencies because it is a(n)

Answer 8

antidysrhythmic.

Question 9

The process of placing an artificial airway through the mouth or nose and into the trachea is commonly called

Answer 9

intubation.