Question 1

All of the following are symptoms of severe anxiety except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Hyperventilation 
B)  Rapid pulse rate 
C)  Loss of emotional control 
D)  Loss of voluntary muscle control 
A)  Hyperventilation 
B)  Rapid pulse rate 
C)  Loss of emotional control 
D)  Loss of voluntary muscle control D

Question 2

All of the following are examples of man-made disasters except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Power outage 
B)  Influenza epidemic 
C)  Fire 
D)  Terrorism 
A)  Power outage 
B)  Influenza epidemic 
C)  Fire 
D)  Terrorism B

Question 3

According to OSHA,which of the following must be included in an emergency action plan?

Accepted Answer

A)  Preferred means of reporting fires and other emergencies 
B)  Procedures for employees performing rescue duties 
C)  Procedures to account for all employees after an evacuation 
D)  Emergency evacuation plan 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Preferred means of reporting fires and other emergencies 
B)  Procedures for employees performing rescue duties 
C)  Procedures to account for all employees after an evacuation 
D)  Emergency evacuation plan 
E)  All of the above E

Question 4

An employee who performs rescue or medical duties during an evacuation is known as an

Accepted Answer

A)  emergency responder. 
B)  emergency evacuation coordinator. 
C)  office supervisor. 
D)  evacuation warden. 
A)  emergency responder. 
B)  emergency evacuation coordinator. 
C)  office supervisor. 
D)  evacuation warden.

Question 5

Which of the following determines the requirements for the number,size,location,and type of fire extinguishers in the medical office?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fire code requirements 
B)  Smokey the Bear 
C)  Owner of the building 
D)  Medical office manager 
A)  Fire code requirements 
B)  Smokey the Bear 
C)  Owner of the building 
D)  Medical office manager

Question 6

A feeling of worry or uneasiness is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  fight or flight syndrome. 
B)  post-traumatic stress disorder. 
C)  anxiety. 
D)  depression. 
A)  fight or flight syndrome. 
B)  post-traumatic stress disorder. 
C)  anxiety. 
D)  depression.

Question 7

Which of the following is a characteristic of a fire prevention plan?

Accepted Answer

A)  Identifies flammable and combustible materials stored in the workplace 
B)  Identifies ways to control workplace fire hazards 
C)  Reduces the probability that a workplace fire will ignite or spread 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Identifies flammable and combustible materials stored in the workplace 
B)  Identifies ways to control workplace fire hazards 
C)  Reduces the probability that a workplace fire will ignite or spread 
D)  All of the above

Question 8

Which of the following prevents the spread of fire from one area of a building to another?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fire alarm 
B)  Fire resistant cabinet 
C)  Smoke detector 
D)  Fire door 
A)  Fire alarm 
B)  Fire resistant cabinet 
C)  Smoke detector 
D)  Fire door

Question 9

All of the following occur when epinephrine stimulates the sympathetic nervous system except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Decrease in blood pressure 
B)  Dilation of the pupils 
C)  Increased heart rate 
D)  Increased respiratory rate 
A)  Decrease in blood pressure 
B)  Dilation of the pupils 
C)  Increased heart rate 
D)  Increased respiratory rate

Question 10

Which of the following is a guideline required by OSHA for exit routes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Must be unlocked from the inside 
B)  Should be clearly marked and well-lit 
C)  Should be at least 28 inches wide 
D)  Should be unobstructed and free of clutter 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Must be unlocked from the inside 
B)  Should be clearly marked and well-lit 
C)  Should be at least 28 inches wide 
D)  Should be unobstructed and free of clutter 
E)  All of the above

Question 11

Which of the following is a way in which fires start in the medical office?

Accepted Answer

A)  Improper storage of chemicals 
B)  Arson 
C)  Overloaded electrical outlets 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Improper storage of chemicals 
B)  Arson 
C)  Overloaded electrical outlets 
D)  All of the above

Question 12

All of the following are elements must exist in order for a fire to occur except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Fuel source 
B)  Carbon dioxide 
C)  Oxygen 
D)  Ignition source 
A)  Fuel source 
B)  Carbon dioxide 
C)  Oxygen 
D)  Ignition source

Question 13

All of the following are characteristics of a sprinkler system except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Located at ceiling level 
B)  Are activated by the buildup of smoke in an area 
C)  Usually includes an alarm system to alert building occupants 
D)  Only those sprinklers closest to the fire are activated. 
A)  Located at ceiling level 
B)  Are activated by the buildup of smoke in an area 
C)  Usually includes an alarm system to alert building occupants 
D)  Only those sprinklers closest to the fire are activated.

Question 14

All of the following are examples of a positive reaction to a disaster except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Filling sandbags to minimize damage 
B)  Opening a shelter at a community high school 
C)  Providing counseling services for individuals with stress reactions 
D)  Becoming angry and depressed 
A)  Filling sandbags to minimize damage 
B)  Opening a shelter at a community high school 
C)  Providing counseling services for individuals with stress reactions 
D)  Becoming angry and depressed

Question 15

Which of the following is a characteristic of the resistance phase of the GAS?

Accepted Answer

A)  The stress remains but the body adapts. 
B)  May last hours,days,or months 
C)  Cortisol is secreted. 
D)  The body remains "on-guard." 
E)  All of the above 
A)  The stress remains but the body adapts. 
B)  May last hours,days,or months 
C)  Cortisol is secreted. 
D)  The body remains "on-guard." 
E)  All of the above

Question 16

Where should a fire extinguisher be located in the medical office?

Accepted Answer

A)  Near the door of a room 
B)  Near the exit of the building 
C)  Along normal paths of travel 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Near the door of a room 
B)  Near the exit of the building 
C)  Along normal paths of travel 
D)  All of the above

Question 17

Which of the following occurs during the alarm phase of the general adaptation syndrome (GAS)?

Accepted Answer

A)  The body senses a stressor and begins to react. 
B)  Epinephrine is released. 
C)  The attention becomes narrowly focused on the perceived threat. 
D)  The body prepares for fight or flight. 
E)  All of the above 
A)  The body senses a stressor and begins to react. 
B)  Epinephrine is released. 
C)  The attention becomes narrowly focused on the perceived threat. 
D)  The body prepares for fight or flight. 
E)  All of the above

Question 18

Which of the following is an example of an ignition source?

Accepted Answer

A)  Trash 
B)  Drapes and rugs 
C)  Faulty electrical equipment 
D)  Oxygen tanks 
A)  Trash 
B)  Drapes and rugs 
C)  Faulty electrical equipment 
D)  Oxygen tanks

Question 19

All of the following are characteristics of an emergency action plan except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Helps to prevent injuries and fatalities 
B)  Helps to prevent property damage 
C)  Describes the actions to take in an emergency situation 
D)  Prevents disasters from occurring 
A)  Helps to prevent injuries and fatalities 
B)  Helps to prevent property damage 
C)  Describes the actions to take in an emergency situation 
D)  Prevents disasters from occurring

Question 20

All of the following are characteristics of man-made disasters except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Are caused by negligent human actions 
B)  Are caused by the failure of a man-made system 
C)  Are caused by the natural processes of the earth 
D)  Consists of an event that causes serious damage 
A)  Are caused by negligent human actions 
B)  Are caused by the failure of a man-made system 
C)  Are caused by the natural processes of the earth 
D)  Consists of an event that causes serious damage

Exam 22: Emergency Preparedness and Protective Practices

All of the following are symptoms of severe anxiety except:

All of the following are examples of man-made disasters except:

According to OSHA,which of the following must be included in an emergency action plan?

An employee who performs rescue or medical duties during an evacuation is known as an

Which of the following determines the requirements for the number,size,location,and type of fire extinguishers in the medical office?

A feeling of worry or uneasiness is known as

Which of the following is a characteristic of a fire prevention plan?

Which of the following prevents the spread of fire from one area of a building to another?

All of the following occur when epinephrine stimulates the sympathetic nervous system except:

Which of the following is a guideline required by OSHA for exit routes?

Which of the following is a way in which fires start in the medical office?

All of the following are elements must exist in order for a fire to occur except:

All of the following are characteristics of a sprinkler system except:

All of the following are examples of a positive reaction to a disaster except:

Which of the following is a characteristic of the resistance phase of the GAS?

Where should a fire extinguisher be located in the medical office?

Which of the following occurs during the alarm phase of the general adaptation syndrome (GAS)?

Which of the following is an example of an ignition source?

All of the following are characteristics of an emergency action plan except:

All of the following are characteristics of man-made disasters except:

The Medical Record

Medical Asepsis and the Osha Standard

Sterilization and Disinfection

Vital Signs

The Physical Examination

Eye and Ear Assessment and Procedures

Physical Agents to Promote Tissue Healing

The Gynecological Examination and Prenatal Care

The Pediatric Examination

Minor Office Surgery

Administration of Medication and Intravenous Therapy

Cardiopulmonary Procedures

Colon Procedures and Male Reproductive Health

Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging

Introduction to the Clinical Laboratory

Urinalysis

Phlebotomy

Hematology

Blood Chemistry and Immunology

Medical Microbiology

Nutrition

Emergency Medical Procedures and First Aid

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