Question 1

Which of the following is usually a sign or symptom of stroke?

Accepted Answer

A) facial drooping 
B) shoulder pain 
C) equal pupils 
D) skin is cold and clammy 
A) facial drooping 
B) shoulder pain 
C) equal pupils 
D) skin is cold and clammy A

Question 2

Stroke is the same as a heart attack.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Emergencies are events that call for immediate action on the part of the personal care provider.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

During shock,the client may have an increase in appetite.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

When a choking emergency is resolved using specific chocking techniques,the person is then not encouraged to seek medical attention.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Cardiac arrest is the unexpected slowing of the heartbeat and circulation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

"Cyanotic" mean poisoned.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following activities for the treatment of shock is outside the role of the personal care provider?

Accepted Answer

A) set a broken bone 
B) elevate the person's legs above his/her head 
C) control bleeding 
D) none of the above 
A) set a broken bone 
B) elevate the person's legs above his/her head 
C) control bleeding 
D) none of the above

Question 9

The first action(s)taken to help a person who is in crisis is called "first aid."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

An adequate compression rate for CPR is 100 per minute.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Guidelines for using an EpiPen include:

Accepted Answer

A) hold the autoinjector in place for several seconds 
B) hold it firmly with the orange tip upward 
C) do not remove the blue safety release 
D) pull the EpiPen out at an angle 
A) hold the autoinjector in place for several seconds 
B) hold it firmly with the orange tip upward 
C) do not remove the blue safety release 
D) pull the EpiPen out at an angle

Question 12

In most cities,you dial 911 for help in an emergency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following is a type of shock?

Accepted Answer

A) septic 
B) analgesic 
C) metabolism 
D) gastrointestinal 
A) septic 
B) analgesic 
C) metabolism 
D) gastrointestinal

Question 14

For treatment of large burns,which of the following is NOT correct?

Accepted Answer

A) cover the area with butter 
B) call for help 
C) stay with the person until medical help arrives 
D) leave clothing in place 
A) cover the area with butter 
B) call for help 
C) stay with the person until medical help arrives 
D) leave clothing in place

Question 15

A cerebrovascular accident is known as a fracture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following commonly poisons people?

Accepted Answer

A) apples 
B) soaps 
C) dirty water 
D) plants 
A) apples 
B) soaps 
C) dirty water 
D) plants

Question 17

What should you say to a person who appears to be choking?

Accepted Answer

A) "What is wrong?" 
B) "Can I help you?" 
C) "Are you choking?" 
D) "Are you alright?" 
A) "What is wrong?" 
B) "Can I help you?" 
C) "Are you choking?" 
D) "Are you alright?"

Question 18

What should you consider before taking emergency actions?

Accepted Answer

A) What you can do as a personal care provider? 
B) Ensuring you are working alone? 
C) Asking family members to move the client? 
D) all of the above 
A) What you can do as a personal care provider? 
B) Ensuring you are working alone? 
C) Asking family members to move the client? 
D) all of the above

Question 19

What is the best way to control external bleeding?

Accepted Answer

A) apply a thick bandage 
B) put the client's head up 
C) apply direct pressure 
D) all of the above 
A) apply a thick bandage 
B) put the client's head up 
C) apply direct pressure 
D) all of the above

Question 20

A lack of sufficient blood circulation to every part of the body is shock.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 28: Assisting With Medications

Which of the following is usually a sign or symptom of stroke?

Stroke is the same as a heart attack.

Emergencies are events that call for immediate action on the part of the personal care provider.

During shock,the client may have an increase in appetite.

When a choking emergency is resolved using specific chocking techniques,the person is then not encouraged to seek medical attention.

Cardiac arrest is the unexpected slowing of the heartbeat and circulation.

"Cyanotic" mean poisoned.

Which of the following activities for the treatment of shock is outside the role of the personal care provider?

The first action(s)taken to help a person who is in crisis is called "first aid."

An adequate compression rate for CPR is 100 per minute.

Guidelines for using an EpiPen include:

In most cities,you dial 911 for help in an emergency.

Which of the following is a type of shock?

For treatment of large burns,which of the following is NOT correct?

A cerebrovascular accident is known as a fracture.

Which of the following commonly poisons people?

What should you say to a person who appears to be choking?

What should you consider before taking emergency actions?

What is the best way to control external bleeding?

A lack of sufficient blood circulation to every part of the body is shock.

Person-Centred Care

The Canadian Health-Care System

The Role of the Personal Care Provider, Workplace Ethics, and Legal Aspects of Care

Communication Skills: Interpersonal, Written, and Electronic

Medical Terminology, Abbreviations, and Specialties

Infection Control

Safety

Body Mechanics: Positioning, Moving, and Transporting Clients

The Clients Room

Bed Making

Supporting the Client Being Admitted, Transferred, or Discharged

Personal Care of the Client

Nutrition

Growth and Development

The Human Body

The Musculoskeletal System and Related Care

The Integumentary System and Related Care

Warm and Cold Applications

The Circulatory and Respiratory Systems and Related Care

Measuring Vital Signs

The Gastrointestinal System and Related Care

Endocrine System and Related Care

The Reproductive System and Related Care

The Nervous System and Related Care

Mental Illness

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Emergency Care

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