Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A)   6 months
B)   2 years
C)   4 to 6 years
D)   7 to 10 years
E)   15 yearsF) A) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A)   Puncture
B)   Incision
C)   Abrasion
D)   Laceration
E)   ContusionF) C) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 3

A diabetic coma occurs with very severe ________, in which a patient has too much sugar in the blood.

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Question 4

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?

Accepted Answer

A)   "Avoid sunbathing between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m."
B)   b."Apply sunscreen once every 8 hours."
C)   "Always keep your arms and legs below the level of your heart."
D)   "Restrict your fluid intake while you are out in the sun."
E)   "You do not need to get out of the sun until your skin begins to turn pink."F) C) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 5

Which of the following is pictured here?

Accepted Answer

A)   Greenstick fracture
B)   Comminuted fracture
C)   Closed fracture
D)   Incomplete fracture
E)   Open fractureF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 6

A (n) ________ like the one shown here is a clean, smooth cut like that from a kitchen knife.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A (n) ________ like the one shown...

Question 7

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.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The first thing you should do in...

Question 8

Which of the following is included in the care of an animal bite?

Accepted Answer

A)   Suction the wound and apply a dressing soaked in aloe vera juice
B)   Apply a paste of baking soda
C)   Wash the area and apply an antibiotic ointment and a dry, sterile dressing
D)   Apply an ice pack to the area and keep the area below heart level
E)   Apply a cold compress and elevate the areaF) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 9

Which symptoms that are specific to a severe head injury should you look for?

Accepted Answer

A)   Headache, nausea, vomiting, and fatigue
B)   Leakage of clear or bloody fluid from the ears or nose, seizures, and respiratory arrest
C)   Memory loss, pallor, listlessness, and temporary loss of vision
D)   Staggering gait, sluggishness, or irritability
E)   Profuse bleeding at the site of injuryF) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 10

Your role during many emergency situations may be to keep victims or patients and their families and friends ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Your role during many emergency situations may...

Question 11

The fracture pictured here is a(n)  ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   greenstick fracture
B)   comminuted fracture
C)   closed fracture
D)   incomplete fracture
E)   open fractureF) A) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 12

The main symptom of a choking emergency is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   a coughing sensation
B)   the inability to speak
C)   difficulty in swallowing
D)   a flushed face
E)   a pale, bluish skin colorF) A) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A)   Insect sting
B)   Snakebite
C)   Dog bite
D)   Spider bite
E)   Gerbil biteF) A) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 14

Which animals are likely to be carriers of rabies?

Accepted Answer

A)   Gerbils and hamsters
B)   Guinea pigs and mice
C)   Dogs, cats, and raccoons
D)   Lizards and snakes
E)   Birds and insectsF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 15

What type of wound is pictured here?

Accepted Answer

A)   Laceration
B)   Puncture
C)   Abrasion
D)   Contusion
E)   IncisionF) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 16

The cardinal symptom of a myocardial infarction is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   shortness of breath
B)   anxiety
C)   chest pain
D)   nausea and vomiting
E)   sweatingF) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A)   greenstick fracture
B)   comminuted fracture
C)   open fracture
D)   complete fracture
E)   dislocationF) A) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 18

The wound pictured here is a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The wound pictured here is a(n) ________....

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A)   laceration
B)   hematoma
C)   concussion
D)   contusion
E)   fractureF) C) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of A (n) ________ plan for the facility...

Exam 57: Emergency Preparedness

The wound pictured here is a(n) ________.

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

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Which symptoms that are specific to a severe head injury should you look for?

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Which of the following is included in the care of an animal bite?

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What type of wound is pictured here?

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

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The main symptom of a choking emergency is ____.

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Which animals are likely to be carriers of rabies?

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Which of the following is pictured here?

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

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The cardinal symptom of a myocardial infarction is ____.

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A diabetic coma occurs with very severe ________, in which a patient has too much sugar in the blood.

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

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

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A (n) ________ like the one shown here is a clean, smooth cut like that from a kitchen knife.

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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?

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The fracture pictured here is a(n) ____.

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Your role during many emergency situations may be to keep victims or patients and their families and friends ________.

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

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Which of the following is pictured here? $Which of the following is pictured here? A) Greenstick fracture B) Comminuted fracture C) Closed fracture D) Incomplete fracture E) Open fracture$

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The fracture pictured here, which occurs most often in children, is a(n) . $The fracture pictured here, which occurs most often in children, is a(n) . A) greenstick fracture B) comminuted fracture C) open fracture D) complete fracture E) dislocation$

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The fracture pictured here is a(n) . $The fracture pictured here is a(n) . A) greenstick fracture B) comminuted fracture C) closed fracture D) incomplete fracture E) open fracture$

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